3M Scotchcast Direct Buried Splice Kits (Multi Pair Cables) - 3M Splice Kit 3832
Underground Cable Splices - 3M Direct Bury Splice Kits
3M Scotchcast Direct Bury Splice Kits 3832 - Instructions
1. Snip end cap ports to fi t snug on cables (one port on each end cap for
in-line splice, two ports on lower end cap for butt splice, etc.).
2. Slide end cap(s) over cable ends and push down out of the way.
3. For inline splice, place barrel and sleeve over either cable and
slide down out of the way.
4. Prepare service wires per Figure 1 (PDF below).
Scuff and clean surfaces that will come in contact with compound.
Use of 3M Scotchcast Service Wire Cleaning Kit 4415 is
recommended.
5. Attach split bolt to wire shields per Figure 2 (PDF below).
Tighten securely.
6. Splice conductors per Figure 2 (PDF below).
7. Center barrel and sleeve over splice. Slide end caps (lower end
cap for butt splice) onto barrel seating them firmly into place.
8. For inline splice, level barrel with opening on top.
9. For butt splice, close barrel opening with sleeve.
10. Mix Compound: Warm closed mixing bag to 16°C (60F)
or more before mixing. Break center barrier by grasping
sides of bag and rolling thumbs through barrier.
Thoroughly mix by squeezing compound back and forth
30 to 40 times. Strip compound from corners while mixing.
11. Snip off corner of closed mixing bag and pour compound into
barrel (through opening for inline splice, through upper end
for butt splice) until completely full.
12. Close Barrel: By rotating sleeve for inline splice, with upper end
cap for butt splice.
13. Closure may be placed immediately after completion of filling
operation.
3M Scotchcast Direct Bury Splice Kits 3832 - Instructions
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