Cut Sheet

3M™ Cold Shrink QS-III Inline Splice Kits 15 kV
5415A, 5416A, 5417A, 5417A-WG, 5418A and 5418A-WG
6 of 9 78-8125-9882-5 Rev C
Performance Test
IEEE Std. 404 15 kV Voltage Rating
Design Test and Sequence Test Requirement
Minimum partial discharge (corona) level 13 kV-rms @ < 3pC
Alternating-current 1 minute withstand 35 kV–rms
Direct-current 15 minute withstand 70 kV–dc
Impulse withstand (BIL) at 25˚C (77˚F)* ±110 kV–crest (150 kV)*
Impulse withstand (BIL) at 140˚C (284˚F)* ±110 kV–crest (150 kV)*
Minimum partial discharge (corona) level 13 kV–rms @ < 3 pC
Cyclic aging (in air and water) 26 kV–rms
Minimum partial discharge (corona) level 13 kV–rms @ < 3 pC
High voltage time: 5 hr. alternating-current withstand 31 kV–rms
5 min. alternating-current withstand 39 kV–rms
Short-time current
(ICEA P–32–382 and ANSI/IEEE C37.09) 250°C conductor temp with no damage
Alternating-current 1 minute withstand 35 kV–rms
Shielding IEEE Std. 592
Connector thermal and mechanical ANSI C119.4
Production Test Test Requirement
Production splices tested 100%
Minimum partial discharge (corona) level 13 kV–rms @ < 3 pC
Alternating-current 1 minute withstand 35 kV–rms
*Notes: (1) BIL rating for 5415A, 5416A, 5417A, 5417A-WG, 5418A and 5418A-WG QS–III is upgraded to ±150 kV–crest.
(2) Impulse test wave is 1.2 x 50 µsec. (ANSI/IEEE Std. 4).
Operating
Temperature
Reference: AEIC CS5 and AEIC CS6:
Normal Operation: 105°C
Emergency Operation: 140°C
Installation
Techniques for
5415A, 5416A,
5417A, and
5418A Kits
Detailed instructions for installing the 3M™ Cold Shrink QS-III Splice Kits 5415A, 5416A, 5417A,
and 5418A are included with each kit. A Cable Preparation Template is provided:
1. Prepare cable according to standard procedure.
2. Slide cold shrink jacketing tube and cold shrink splice body onto prepared cables.
3. Install connector. Dimensional requirements table provided.
4. Apply a tape marker on one cable.
5. Apply 3M™ Red Compound P55/R on cable insulation and fill in edge of cable semi–con.
DO NOT use silicone grease.
6. Install splice over connector area, aligning end with tape marker, and removing core by pulling
and unwinding counterclockwise.
7. Connect neutral wires.
8. Route neutral wires over the neutral pad which is centered on splice body.
9. Connect ground wire if circuit grounding is required at this location. Apply mastic sealing strips
to seal ground wire at end of cable jacket.
10. Apply rubber mastic tape around the end of both cable jackets.
11. Install cold shrink jacketing tube over splice.
12. Connect ground wire to ground if splice is to be grounded.
13. If located in direct sunlight, overwrap splice with vinyl tape.