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Installation Instructions -- SFJ2 15/25 CXXXX
CONTENTS: Shrink Fit Joint, Splice (Conductor Contact),Grounding Wire, T--Handle, Lubricant (DO NOT SUBSTITUTE),
and Installation Instructions.
The straight joint is a permanent, fully shielded, fully submersible joint for aluminum to aluminum and/or aluminum to copper
conductor, wire shielded cables, with a continuous operating current rating equal to that of the cable on which it is installed and
a rated voltage as indicated on the joint housing.
DANGER
All apparatus must be de--energized during installation
or removal of part(s).
All apparatus must be installed and operated in
accordance with individual user, local, and national
work rules. These instructions do not attempt to
provide for every possible contingency.
Do not touch or move energized products in the work
area.
Inspect parts for damage, rating and compatibility with
mating parts.
This product should be installed only by competent
personnel trained in good safety practices involving
high voltage electrical equipment. These instructions
are not intended as a substitute for adequatetraining or
Limited Warranty:
1. T&B warrants that its products will be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of two (2) years, except for tools which
are warranted for 90 days. Fisher PierceRproducts and ElastimoldRReclosers are warranted for three years; and Joslynt VBT and
VBU capacitorswitches are warranted for four yearsor 40,000 operations whichever occursfirst.Upon prompt notification ofawarranted
defect, T&B will, at its option, repair or replace the defective product.
2. In no event shallT&B be liable for any consequential, indirect or special damages, nor will T&B be liable for transportation,labor, or other
charges arising out of the removal or reinstallation of its products. Liability for breach of warranty is limited to the cost of repair or
replacement of the warranted product only.
3. Misuse, misapplication or modification of T&B products immediately voids all warranties.
THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND
REMEDIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WHICH ARE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMED.
experience in such safety practices.
Excess distortion of the assembled product may result
in its failure.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in
damage to the product and serious or fatal injury.
If this product is supplied with a protective shipping
cover(s), remove this shipping cover(s) and replace
with the appropriate HV insulated cap(s) or
connector(s) before submerging or energizing the
circuit.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON PARTS, INSTALLATION RATINGS
AND COMPATIBILITY, CALL THE NEAREST ELASTIMOLDR
OFFICE.
IMPORTANT
1. Check contents of package to ensure they are complete and undamaged.
2. Check all components to ensure proper fit with cable and/or mating products.
3. Read entire installation instructions before starting.
4. Have all required tools at hand and maintain cleanliness throughout the procedure.
5. Product must be installed within a two year period of time from the manufactured date on the label and part.
6. The temperature of the joint and that of the environment in which it is installed are critical to the proper conforming of the
splice to the insulation of the cable:
S If the joint has been stored at a temperature below 32_F/0_C, it must be warmed to a temperature of at least
59_F/15_C for not less than one hour prior to installation. Installation must be completed within ten minutes after it
has been re ---warmed.
S If the joint has been stored at a temperature between 32_F/0_C and 59_F/15_C, the joint may not be energized
within 45 minutes of installation to allow the splice to conform to the insulation of the cable.
S If the joint has been stored at a temperature above 59_F/15_C, the joint may not be energized with 30 minutes of
installation to allow the splice to conform to the insulation of the cable.
GROUNDING WIRE
CABLE INSULATION
CONNECTOR (USER SUPPLIED)
SHIELD WIRES
JACKET
INSULATION SHIELD
SPLICE
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STEP A
1. Overlap both cables and cut to 12” (305mm) from center line of joint. This procedure will ensure sufficient
length of shield wires to be able to rejoin over joint.
2. Where applicable, remove cable jacket of Cable 1 to 21 1/2” (546mm) and that of Cable 2 to 21 1/2” (546mm).
3. Fold back shield wires.
4. Cut both cables at center line of joint.
21 1/2” (546mm)
CABLE 2
9 1/2” (241mm)
12” (305mm)
Cable Jacket
12” (305mm)
Joint Centerline
21 1/2” (546mm)
Shield Wires
CABLE 1
Cable Jacket
STEP B -- PREPARE CABLE 1 & STORE HOUSING
1. Bend the joint back and forth to allow the cores to move inside of joint.
2. Slide the joint over the folded back concentric wires.
3. Measure back from the edge of the conductor 9” (229mm) and place a piece of tape at the edge.
This tape marker will be used to center the joint. Do the same on Cable 2.
Tape Marker
9” (229mm)
Shield Wires
CABLE 1
STEP C -- PREPARE CABLES FOR SPLICE INSTALLATION
Carefully remove the insulation shield and then the insulation from both cables. The “L” dimension will change
depending on thelength of the contact, shown in table below. DO NOT CUT OR NICK THECABLEINSULATION
OR CONDUCTOR. This could result in failure of the assembly.
CABLE
JACKET
CABLE 2
“T” “T”
CABLE 1
“L”
Connector “L” “T”
3” (76.2mm) 1--5/8” (41mm) 5--7/8” (149mm)
3--1/2” (89mm) 2” (51mm) 6--1/4” (159mm)
4” (102mm) 2--3/8” (60mm) 6--5/8” (168mm)
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STEP D -- SPLICE INSTALLATION
1. Aluminum conductors must be wirebrushed and immediately inserted into the splice connector. Be sure ”Check
Dimension” prior to crimping does not exceed Check Dimension 1 otherwise redo assembly.
2. Crimp the splice connector following the recommendations provided with it.
3. Wipe off all excess inhibitor (where applicable), then check the distance between cable insulations. If it exceeds Check
Dimension 2 redo assembly.
4. Remove any sharp protrusions/burrs that were generated when crimping the splice. Metal chips/filings must be
removed from the splice prior to assembly into position.
5. Clean cables where indicated. Lubricate in the direction of arrows to provide a build--up or ramp of lubricant at the edge of
the insulation shield.
Tape Marker
Build--up Lubricant
Check Dimension
Tape Marker
CABLE 2
Clean & Lubricate
Not to Exceed
Before Crimping
Connector Check Dimension 1
3” (76mm) 4” (102mm) 4--1/2” (114mm)
3--1/2” (89mm) 4--1/2” (114mm) 5” (127mm)
4” (102mm) 5” (127mm) 5--1/2” (140mm)
Not to Exceed
After Crimping
Check Dimension 2
Clean & Lubricate
STEP E -- COMPLETE JOINT ASSEMBLY
1. Position the jointup on cores over the connector and in between the tape markers. Cut the bands holding the cores into the
splice body. Squeeze the joint body in the middle. If required, hook theT--handle tool into the slots at theend of the core and
hold the joint body while pulling on the cores to expel them.
2. Once both cores are expelled, the joint body needs to be centered between both tape markers. Remove the tape markers
from the semi--conducting shield of the cable.
3. Cut the #12 ground wire in half and wrap a loop of #12 ground wire around one stress cone and twist tightly. Use the other
half of the #12 ground wire and wrap a loop around the stress cone and twist tightly.
4. Connect each of the grounding wires into an appropiate connector with the shield wires of each cable, as shown below.
5. Reconstruct cable jacket (where applicable) over both cables and also over joint housing.
No. 12 CU
or equivalent
Grounding Wire
Retrain Shield Wires
Jacket
CABLE 1
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