2-5-15 Flashcards
Modern manufactured kits are so easy to install that special cable splicing training is no longer necessary for the installer.
false
Two categories of manufactured kits that have requirements for production (factory) testing are elbows and __?__.
terminations
Production tests that are required for 15 kV premolded splice kits are the alternating current withstand test, impulse withstand test (lightning impulse) and __?__ test.
corona (partial discharge)
Heat shrink splices are not subjected to production tests because of their components configuration and are therefore exempted from the IEEE Standard for production testing.
true
For an indoor switchgear cabinet application, it would be considered okay to upgrade an IEEE Class 2 Termination to an IEEE Class 1.
true
The first step in preparing for an accessory kit installation is __?__.
the selection of the correct kit for the job
Which item listed below is NOT useful information when selecting a manufactured splice kit?
KVA
Which application listed below is NOT used with manufactured splice kits?
underwater
Four common termination applications that could affect the selection of a manufactured termination kit are indoors, outdoors, contaminated environment and __?__.
inverted installations
Before selecting a 600 Amp deadbreak elbow for a transformer connection, you should confirm that the transformer has __?__.
600 amp dead front bushing
The key to making a quality installation when using a manufactured kit, is to carefully follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
true
Manufactured kits always provide the best splicing or terminating solution for the job.
false
According to the Underground Distribution reference, List the following steps that are followed before starting a splicing job using the Raychem XLPE Feeder Cable Heat Shrinkable Splice: ensure that the appropriate isolation and grounding procedures have been followed; prepare the work area; visually inspect the kit components; read the manufacturer instructions; and__?__.
make sure the proper tools are on hand
Refer to: Introduction, Splice Primary Cables. Complete the following saying (which emphasizes the wisdom of making quality splices). “No cable is better than the__?__.”
splices that are made in it
Two different types of cable accessories that are used for terminating primary shielded cable runs are terminators and __?__.
elbows
