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A.
Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary
Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section
B.
1.1.1.2
SUMMARY
A.
This Section includes cables and related terminations, and accessories for medium-voltage
(MV) electrical distribution systems.
B.
C.
1.1.1.3
DEFINITIONS
A.
B.
Cable connector: Where a cable end is field joined to a factory made separable connector
assembly that can be attached and unattached to a mating termination fitting on a piece of
equipment. 600A connectors are dead-break rated and require the system to be shutdown prior
to disconnection. 200A elbows shall be load-break rated.
C.
Cable termination: Where a cable end is field joined to a factory made assembly with
compression type lug bolted to a bus bar on the piece of equipment.
D.
Termination assembly(ies): Refers to all components associated with cable splices, cable
connectors and cable terminations.
E.
Separable connector: A cable is terminated in a factory made assembly unit that can be attached
and unattached to another similar unit without damage to the connection or the cable ends.
Permanent splices are not allowed. All splices shall be made with separable connectors and shall
occur only in vaults and pullboxes.
F.
All equipment terminations shall be made via two-hole bolted lugs or separable elbow
connectors, as indicated.
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ACTION SUBMITTALS
A.
Product Data: For each type of cable indicated. Include splices and terminations for cables and
cable accessories.
B.
Cable-pulling calculations indicating the maximum pulling tension of the cable will not be
exceeded in PDF, MS Word, or MS Excel format. Provide calcs prior to cable installation.
C.
Dynamometer readings recorded during cable pulling in PDF, MS Word or MS Excel format per
submittal schedule.
1.1.1.5
INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS
A.
B.
Material Certificates: For each cable and accessory type, signed by manufacturers.
C.
D.
1.1.1.6
QUALITY ASSURANCE
A.
B.
Testing Agency Qualifications: An independent agency, with the experience and capability to
conduct the testing indicated, that is a member company of the InterNational Electrical Testing
Association or is a nationally recognized testing laboratory (NRTL) as defined by OSHA in
29 CFR 1910.7, and that is acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction.
1.
C.
Source Limitations: Obtain cables and accessories through one source from a single
manufacturer.
D.
Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70,
Article 100, by a testing agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, and marked for
intended use.
E.
Each reel of cable furnished shall be newly manufactured, no more than 12 months old.
F.
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3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
1.1.1.7
A.
PROJECT CONDITIONS
Interruption of Existing Electric Service: Do not interrupt electric service to facilities occupied
by Owner or others unless permitted under the following conditions and then only after
arranging to provide temporary electric service according to requirements indicated:
1.
2.
1.1.1.8
Notify Owner no fewer than two days in advance of proposed interruption of electric
service.
Do not proceed with interruption of electric service without Owner's written permission.
A.
Deliver medium voltage cable on factory reels conforming to NEMA Standard WC 26 - Wire
and Cable Packaging. Reels with unsealed cable ends will be recorded and rejected by the
Owners representative.
B.
C.
On receipt, inspect cable protective covering for evidence of damage during shipment. Report
immediately to carrier if evidence of damage is found.
D.
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If using inclined ramp for unloading, use ramp wide enough to contact both reel flanges
completely. Accomplish stopping of reels at bottom by using the reel flanges and not the surface
of the cable.
F.
G.
Store reels on hard surface to prevent flanges from sinking into the earth and allow the weight
of the reel and cable to rest on the cable surface.
H.
Do not store reels in an area where construction equipment, falling or flying objects or other
materials will contact the cable.
I.
Store cable where chemicals or petroleum products will not be spilled or sprayed on the cable.
J.
K.
When a reel of cable is rolled from one point to another, check for and remove objects on
surface that could contact or damage the cable surface or protective wrap. Roll reel in direction
to prevent loosening of the cable on the reel.
L.
M.
Seal cut cable ends using properly sized heat shrink cap to prevent moisture ingress to the
internal part of the cable.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1.1.1
A.
MANUFACTURERS
Available Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, manufacturers offering
products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following:
1.
Cables:
a.
Okonite Company (The).
b.
Pirelli Cables & Systems NA.
c.
Prysmian.
d.
Rome Cable Corporation.
e.
Southwire Company.
2.
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3.
4.
2.1.1.2
c.
d.
Tapes
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
MV CABLES
A.
B.
C.
Conductor: Copper.
D.
G.
H.
Shielding:
1.
5-mil uncoated Copper shielding tape with minimum 12.5% overlap, helically applied
over semiconducting insulation shield. The copper tape shall meet all of the requirements
of Part 4 of ICEA.
K.
Cable Jacket: Black, sunlight-resistant PVC. Use cable jacket meeting the electrical, physical
and sunlight resistant requirements of ICEA S 93 639 / NEMA WC74 and of UL Standard 1072.
The average thickness of the jacket shall be as specified in Part 4 of ICEA. Provide minimum
thickness at any point of not less than 80 percent of that specified. CSA listed to C68.3.
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SOLID TERMINATIONS
A.
Multi-conductor Cable Sheath Seals: Type recommended by seal manufacturer for type of cable
and installation conditions, including orientation.
2.
Cold-shrink sheath seal kit with preformed sleeve openings sized for cable and insulated
conductors.
B.
Shielded-Cable Terminations: Comply with the following classes of IEEE 48. Insulation class is
equivalent to that of cable. Include shield ground strap for shielded cable terminations.
Terminations without sheds (skirts) are only allowed on indoor applications.
1.
Class 1 Terminations, Indoors: Kit with stress-relief tube, nontracking insulator tube,
shield ground strap, compression-type connector, and end seal. Provide slip-on type
insulator with flexible skirted polymer or silicon rubber insulation. Provide hot or cold
shrink type terminator with internal stress relief tube to distribute the electric field over
the entire length of the skirted insulator. Do not use separate parts of copper or copper
alloy used in contact with aluminum or aluminum alloy parts in the construction and
installation of the terminator.
2.1.1.4
A.
Description: Modular system, complying with IEEE 386, with disconnecting, single-pole, cable
terminators and with matching, stationary, plug-in, dead-front terminals designed for cable
voltage and for sealing against moisture.
B.
E.
G.
2.1.1.5
A.
Tool Set: Shotgun hot stick with energized terminal indicator, fault-indicator test tool, and
carrying case.
ARC-PROOFING MATERIALS
General: Provide fire taping of all medium voltage cables and termination assemblies inside
vaults, including existing cables if present.
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Tape for First Course on Metal Objects: 10-mil- (250-micrometer-) thick, corrosion-protective,
moisture-resistant, PVC pipe-wrapping tape.
C.
Arc-Proofing Tape: Fireproof tape, flexible, conformable, intumescent to 0.3 inch (8 mm) thick,
compatible with cable jacket.
D.
Glass-Cloth Tape: Pressure-sensitive adhesive type, 1/2 inch (13 mm) wide.
2.1.1.6
FAULT INDICATORS
A.
Provide automatic reset, in-rush restraint type fault indicators at all splices and at all
terminations. Provide all mounting kits and adapters as required. Manufacturer to recommend
correct trip ratings at each location to be used. Manual reset types are prohibited. Provide a
display that a fault has occurred in cable. Instrument shall not be affected by heat, moisture, and
corrosive conditions and shall be recommended by manufacturer for installation conditions.
B.
Mounting: Arranged to clamp to cable sheath on cable terminations or test points on elbow
connectors.
C.
Provide cooper power systems, or equal, S.T.A.R. (capacitive test point) fault indicator
D.
Provide corrosion resistant, clamp-on current type reset units on terminations without capacitive
test points. Cooper Power Systems, or equal, CRR3PD fault indicator with three-phase remote
display on all solid terminations.
E.
Provide one test point testing tool suitable for each type of indicator.
2.1.1.7
A.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1.1.1
INSPECTION
A.
Verify that each conduit is ready to receive work. Use properly sized mandrel to determine if
installed conduit is suitable for use.
B.
C.
D.
3.1.1.2
A.
PREPARATION
Thoroughly swab conduits and pipes to remove foreign material before pulling cables.
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INSTALLATION
A.
B.
Install cable and terminations in accordance with manufacturers instructions and installation
guidelines.
C.
Avoid abrasion and other damage to cables during installation. Install cable as indicated on plan
drawings and cable schedules.
D.
Pulling Conductors:
1.
Do not exceed manufacturer's recommended bending radius, maximum pulling tensions
and sidewall pressure values.
2.
Where necessary, use manufacturer-approved pulling compound or lubricant that will not
deteriorate conductor or insulation.
3.
Use pulling means, including fish tape, cable, rope, and basket-weave cable grips that
will not damage cables and raceways. Do not use rope hitches for pulling attachment to
cable.
4.
Pull cables using suitable cable-pulling equipment. Do not exceed cable-pulling tensions
or minimum-bending radius recommended by manufacturer.
5.
Include approval of cable pull setup by Contractor and Owner prior to each pull.
6.
Where pulling equipment is attached to columns, structure, or strut framework, ensure
maximum stress limitations of support and structure systems are not exceeded.
7.
During the pulling operation, use dynamometer to record the pulling tension. Give notice
to Owner before cable is pulled so his representative can observe pull. Record
dynamometer readings.
8.
Include witnessing of cable pulls by cable manufacturer and certification by manufacturer
that cable was not damaged during installation. Include witnessing of dynamometer
readings and certification that the manufacturers allowable pulling tension for each pull
was not exceeded.
9.
Install cable using mechanical means with cable pulling equipment, pulleys, sheaves,
wheel, and rollers. Use of hydraulic or electric pulling equipment with smooth, variable
speed control is required. Do not manually pull in cables.
10. Use correctly sized cable pulley (sheave) for each cable-pull. Size sheave diameter per
cable calculations. Use sheave wide enough for cables to properly ride over the sheave.
Do not use narrow sheaves. Set up sheaves for direct reading from dynamometer.
11. Use listed pulling compounds compatible with the cables outer jacket, the raceway
involved, and acceptable to the cable manufacturer. If compatible, use Polywater Type J
or F lubricant.
12. Do not exceed pulling tension of 0.008 pounds per circular mil of conductor cross
sectional area.
13. Pull cable from end resulting in least amount of tension applied to cable. Pull cables
down-grade with the feed-in point at the manhole or building with the highest elevation.
Keep pulling tension to a minimum by liberal application of lubricant, hand turning of
reel and slack feeding of cable into duct entrance. Employ not less than one person at
each reel and one at each manhole during pulling operation. Use 6 personnel minimum
when each phase is on a separate reel.
14. Remove all lashings used for temporary bunching of individual cables before they enter
the raceways.
15. Install cable in manholes along those walls providing the longest route and most spare
cable lengths. Loop cables around the entire inside diameter of manholes where possible.
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16.
17.
18.
Arrange cable to avoid interferences with duct entrances into manhole to allow future
cable installation without relocation of cables.
Where required, use pulling eyes and bolts with long barrel ferrules that compress on to
the exposed conductors. Follow cable manufacturers instructions for application of
pulling eyes.
Do not pull cable into conduit embedded in concrete until after concrete is poured and
has set up.
Where cable is pulled under tension over sheaves, conduit bends or other curved surfaces,
select radium that will not result in excessive sidewall pressure and include sheaves,
conduit bends or other curved surfaces in above calculations.
E.
F.
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3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
G.
Arc Proofing: After all tests have been performed and accepted, arc-proof medium voltage
cables and termination assemblies within the manhole and at locations not protected by conduit
or termination materials except where indicated. Do not fire tape termination assemblies in
medium voltage switchgear or transformers. Fire tape each individual phase conductor. In
addition to arc-proofing tape manufacturer's written instructions, apply arc proofing as follows:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
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Causes of Termination Failures: Terminations fail in test or in service for one or more of the
following reasons:
1.
Improper crimping, use proper tool for fitting and proper fitting for cable. Check that
correct crimping pressure is applied.
2.
Failure to completely cover mating surfaces with silicone lubricant.
3.
Dirt or moisture in the termination assembly. Usually introduced by dirty hands, dirty
cleaning cloths, or laying termination material on the ground.
4.
Over tightening or under tightening threaded connections. Torque values specified by the
termination manufacturer must be strictly adhered to.
5.
Failure to properly assemble the termination. Contractor shall follow the termination
manufacturers specified procedures, strictly, in detail.
I.
Site and Work Conditions: The site of the work and working conditions and procedures shall
comply with the following:
1.
Clean dry work site a clean dry site shall be provided for constructing all terminations.
Termination work shall be done only in sunny dry weather, unless a heated and lighted
enclosure for the work is provided by the Contractor.
2.
Clean drop cloths shall be provided for laying of parts and tools.
3.
Hand cleaning supplies packaged cleaning tissues impregnated with an evaporating
cleaning compound and clean dry cotton cloths shall be provided for the termination
workmen to clean and dry their hands.
4.
Adequate lighting natural or artificial lighting provided by the Contractor, shall be used
to provide not less than 200 footcandles on the work to be assembled.
5.
Manufacturer's instructions work will be permitted at such time as the termination
manufacturers installation and assembly instructions are at work site and easily available
to the termination workmen.
6.
Required tool set all tools required for assembly shall be at the work site prior to
beginning termination. The set shall include:
a.
Cable shears and hacksaw (or rotating blade cable cutter). Roughing cut may be
made with shears. Final cable cut shall be made with hacksaw or rotating blade
cable cutter.
b.
Crimping tool with proper dies for conductors terminated, including grounding
cable and ground leads from ground adapters.
c.
Torque wrench (and spanner wrench for 600 amp).
d.
Rotary blade insulation cutter and sharp knife.
e.
Sand paper and insulation file.
3.1.1.4
CABLE GROUNDING:
A.
Ground shields of all shielded cable at terminations, splices, and separable insulated connectors.
Ground metal bodies of terminators, splices, cable and separable insulated connector fittings,
and hardware in accordance with manufacturers written instructions. Use cable shield adaptor
kits, unless noted otherwise.
B.
Connect the primary cable grounding conductors to the ground lug at the transformers and in
turn to the ground rod.
C.
The shields of all primary cable terminations shall be bonded to the local ground in each piece
of equipment.
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Bare #4/0 AWG, copper 600 volt, equipment ground conductor shall be provided in all medium
voltage cable runs.
E.
Ground all cable shields to new #4/0 AWG bare copper ring around interior of each vault. Bond
ring to new ground rods and to new #4/0 bare copper conductors in medium voltage conduit
runs.
F.
For grounding cable shield at each termination and splice, use one- or two-hole appropriately
sized compression connectors on cable shields and join connectors using properly sized
corrosion-resistant bolts, lock-washers and nuts. Install washers on the lug side of the
connection. Torque bolts to recommended values. Split-bolt type connectors are not approved.
3.1.1.5
A.
Tape for first course on metal objects in contact with cable, such as racks, shall be 10 mil thick,
corrosion protective, moisture resistant PVC pipe wrapping tape.
B.
3.1.1.6
IDENTIFICATION
A.
B.
C.
Identification shall be carried in plastic embossed letter holder permanently secured with black
nylon ty-wraps where the cable emerges into each and all manholes or switchgear. Identification
shall be applied over the fire tapping where present.
D.
The cables shall be identified with a 2 wide band of Scotch 35 colored insulation tape adjacent
to all splices and terminations. The colors shall correspond to the following code.
1.
Phase ATwo red bands
2.
Phase B
Two yellow bands
3.
Phase C
Two blue bands
E.
F.
Provide above mentioned identification on all new cables and all existing cables in each
underground vault.
3.1.1.7
Green
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Testing: Engage a qualified testing and inspecting agency to perform the following field tests
and inspections and prepare test reports:
1.
2.
Perform each visual and mechanical inspection and electrical test stated in NETA ATS.
Certify compliance with test parameters.
After installing medium-voltage cables and before electrical circuitry has been energized,
test for compliance with requirements.
D.
Test medium-voltage cable and accessories in accordance with the requirements of Section
26_08_80_00.
E.
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