stranded copper conductors, gage (AWG) as indicated.
Refer to paragraph
2.1.4 [_____] for anode lead wires.
]2.4.2.4
Continuity Bond Cables
ASTM D 1248, High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (HMWPE) insulation,
stranded copper conductors, gage (AWG) as indicated. Do not use bare
copper wire for joint continuity bonds.
2.4.3
Cable and Wire Identification Tags
[Laminated plastic material with black letters on a yellow background]
[[Brass] [Stainless steel] material with stamped or engraved letters].
Print letters and numbers a minimum of 5 mm 3/16 inch in size. Provide
identifier legend [in accordance with the drawings] [_____].
2.4.4
Wire Connectors
[UL 486A-486B.] [Solderless copper crimp connections.] [Exothermic weld.]
2.4.5
Insulating Tape
UL 510.
2.4.6
Underground Splices
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NOTE: Splices and damaged anode lead wire
insulation are a common cause of premature failure.
Splices are not normally allowed except under
certain circumstances. If splices are allowed,
select the appropriate option.
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[Splices are not permitted in buried sections of anode header cable.]
Provide splices with a compression connector on the conductors, and
insulation and waterproofing using one of the following methods which are
suitable for continuous submersion in water and comply with ANSI C119.1.
a.
Provide cast-type splice insulation by means of molded casting
process employing a thermosetting epoxy resin insulating material
applied by a gravity poured method or pressure injected method.
Provide component materials of the resin insulation in a packaged
form ready for convenient mixing without removing from the
package.
(1) Gravity poured method shall employ materials and equipment
contained in and approved commercial splicing kit which includes a
mold suitable for the cables to be spliced. When the mold is in
place around the joined conductors, prepare the resin mix and pour
into the mold.
b.
Provide [heavy wall] heat shrinkable splice insulation by means of
a thermoplastic adhesive sealant material which shall be applied
by a clean burning propane gas torch.
2.4.7
Buried Cable Warning and Identification Tape
Polyethylene tape, manufactured for warning and identification of buried
SECTION 13111N
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