Eaton EZ II Series Installation Instructions Manual

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Product informationIntroductionEaton manufacturers its Cooper Power™ series EZ II™splice in accordance with the IEEE Std 404™-1993 standardfor cable joints.The splice provides a permanent, fully shielded, fullysubmersible cable joint. The EPDM peroxide-cured rubberprovides a highly reliable cable joint that can be used for therepair or extension of underground feeders in direct burial,conduit, or vault applications.The splice is designed to accept wide cable ranges. The2-1/8" (54 mm) long aluminum compression connectoris sized to ensure maximum current transfer and a coolrunning connection. The connector is a field proven designthat accepts copper or aluminum conductors.Read this manual firstRead and understand the contents of this manual and followall locally approved procedures and safety practices beforeinstalling or operating this equipment.Additional informationThese instructions cannot cover all details or variationsin the equipment, procedures, or process described norprovide directions for meeting every possible contingencyduring installation, operation, or maintenance. For additionalinformation, contact your representative.Acceptance and initial inspectionEach splice is in good condition when accepted by thecarrier for shipment. Upon receipt, inspect the shippingcontainer for signs of damage. Unpack the splice andinspect it thoroughly for damage incurred during shipment.If damage is discovered, file a claim with the carrierimmediately.Handling and storageBe careful during handling and storage of the splice tominimize the possibility of damage. If the splice is to bestored for any length of time prior to installation, provide aclean, dry storage area.StandardsISO 9001 Certified Quality Management SystemInstallationInstallation requires standard cable stripping and crimptools. After cables are prepared, the splice body is posi-tioned onto cable #1 of the prepared cables.The conductors are then crimped together with the suppliedcompression connector. The splice body is then centeredusing the raised areas on the cable entrances as centeringguides.Tie off a concentric neutral to the drain wire tab on eachside of the splice and jumper the remaining concentricneutral wires across the splice body, using the appropriatecrimp connector. (A jacketed concentric neutral cable mayrequire jacket replacement across the splice.)Complete splice kit includes:• Splice Body• Compression Connector• Silicone Lubricant• Installation InstructionsTool/accessories needed:• Tape Measure • Cable Cutters• Wire Brush • Emery Cloth• Knife • Tape• Cable Stripping Tool • Hand File• Crimping Tool • Lint-free Cloths• Cable Cleaner115 KV AND 25 KV CLASS EZ II SPLICE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MN650007EN January 2016