Cut Sheet
Modular Splicing System
600 A
5, 8, 15 and 25 kV Class
5815 Series
Data Sheet
1.2 Kit Contents
A complete modular splice installation requires one
or more splicing kits (base kits) along with an
adapter kit for each cable being connected. Each
base kit contains the following materials, including
silicone lubricant.
5815-S (2-way splice)
Table 1
Base Kit Contents
Kit No. Tee Module Connecting Dead End Connecting Kit
Plug Plug Stud Instructions
5815-S 2 1 2 2 1
5815-T 1 1 - 1 1
5815-D 1 - 2 1 1
5815-E 1 - 1 1 1
1.0 Product Description
1.1 General
The 3M
™
5815 Series Modular Splicing System is a
fully shielded 600 Amp separable connector system
which meets the requirements of ANSI/IEEE
Standard 386 – "Separable Insulated Connector
Systems." These modular kits are available for
splicing, dead-ending and connecting to deadfront
apparatus such as transformers, switches and
switchgear equipped with 600 Amp bushings. The
system has the capability for future modification by
simply adding or removing modular components.
By combining kits, the system can accommodate 3-
way, 4-way, parallel feed, etc. connections in various
tap splicing configurations.
The modular kits are designed for use on 5, 8, 15 and
25 kV rated industrial shielded power cables. Kit
instructions describe installations for tape shield,
wire shield, UniShield
®
‚ and jacketed concentric
neutral types of solid dielectric cables with extruded
semi-conductive insulation shields. A capacitive test
point on the insulating plug provides a safe means of
testing the circuit without disturbing the bolted
connection. The completed installation is fully
shielded to provide a complete deadfront connection
which is suitable for operation in submerged or
direct burial locations.