Cable Tags - 16302N0021

permit driving to full length of the rod, but not less than 19 mm 3/4 inch

in diameter and 3050 mm 10 feet long unless otherwise indicated.

2.1.13

Cable Tags

Provide as specified in Section 16050N BASIC ELECTRICAL MATERIALS AND

METHODS.

2.2

SOURCE QUALITY CONTROL

2.2.1

Arc-Proofing Test for Cable Fireproofing Tape

Manufacturer shall test [one] [three] sample [assembly] [assemblies, each]

consisting of a straight lead tube 305 mm 12 inches long with a 65.5 mm 2

1/2 inch outside diameter, and a 3.175-mm 1/8 inch thick wall, and covered

with one-half lap layer of arc and fireproofing material per manufacturer's

instructions. The arc and fireproofing tape shall withstand extreme

temperature of a high-current fault arc 13,000 degrees K for 70 cycles as

determined by using an argon directed plasma jet capable of constantly

producing and maintaining an arc temperature of 13,000 degrees K.

Temperature (13,000 degrees K) of the ignited arc between the cathode and

anode shall be obtained from a dc power source of 305 (plus or minus 5)

amperes and 20 (plus or minus 1) volts. The arc shall be directed toward

the sample assembly accurately positioned 5 (plus or minus 1) millimeters

downstream in the plasma from the anode orifice by fixed flow rate of argon

gas (0.18 g per second). Each sample assembly shall be tested at three

unrelated points. Start time for tests shall be taken from recorded peak

current when the specimen is exposed to the full test temperature. Surface

heat on the specimen prior to that time shall be minimal. The end point is

established when the plasma or conductive arc penetrates the protective

tape and strikes the lead tube. Submittals for arc-proofing tape shall

indicate that the test has been performed and passed by the manufacturer.

2.2.2

Medium Voltage Cable Tests

Results of [AEIC C5] [and] [AEIC CS6] qualification and production tests as

applicable for each type of medium voltage cable.

PART 3

EXECUTION

3.1

INSTALLATION

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NOTE: Soil treatment for termite control shall

conform to Section 02361, "Soil Treatment for

Termite Control," except that application to direct

burial cable installation shall be as specified. In

lieu of soil poisoning, cable in direct-buried

EPC-40-PVC conduit can be a more economical and

practical way of protecting cable from termites.

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NOTE: CALPUC publication applies only to State of

California Public Utilities Commission CALPUC

G.O.128, "Construction of Underground Electric

Supply and Communication System" for underground

electrical work. For other states, delete this

publication and insert other publications which

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