Single-Phase Transition 4sqmm Plastic CNE to 4sqmm 2-Core PILC Cable Joint

Product Category: Low Voltage LV Cable Joint
Kit Type: Resin Cable Joint
Application: Service Straight Joint
Manufacturer: Sicame
Kit Number: SSJ3/UPN

Cable Joint Installation Instructions

Sicame SSJ3/UPN

For details of cable preparation, the installation of mechanical connectors and associated components refer to the relevant sections of the UK Power Networks LV Jointing Manual opposite.

All dimensions in millimetres (mm).

Set the cables into their final jointing position and strip the cables using the plastic joint shell as a guide
Position a temporary core shroud over the ‘live’ cable core
Set the cores ready for connection.
Use the MF4/28i neutral earth connector to connect together the bunch of neutral earth wires from the plastic service cable, the neutral conductor of the PILC service cable and the earth braid for the neutral to lead sheath bond.
Insulate the connector with the CR sheet patch.
Connect earth braid to lead sheath using the mechanical earth bond kit, as shown on the drawing UPNJI/32.
Fit the MFB2/i connector onto the phase cores.
Apply the moisture barrier mastic tape to the lead sheaths next to the mechanical earth bonds.
Fit the cable joint shell, checking for a minimum clearance of 10mm between the joint shell and the completed cable joint
Fill the cable joint shell with the correct amount of Prysmian JEM resin as shown in the table below

Cable Jointing Materials

Cable Size (sqmm)		UKPN Stores Code	Sicame Cable Joint Kit Number	Empty Shell Jointing Resin Volume
4sqmm	4sqmm	01708L	SSJ3/UPN	1.8 Litres

Sicame SSJ3/UPN Cable Joint

♦ Note: LV Cable Joints are subject to change according to tender contract awards, manufacturer joint kit amends and new cable applications – always check with Thorne & Derrick that the kit referenced is the current approved and available cable joint.