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8.6.5 Splice Data
Data in the following tables was obtained from
splices prepared according to the instructions in this
practice. When the Bundle O.D. is close to Splice
Case or Sleeve I.D., the craftsperson must use extra
care not to exceed the maximum O.D.. If sealant
boxes are used, increase values approximately 25%.
8.6
Splice Planning
8.6.1 Splice sizing is necessary to determine the
proper sheath opening and the proper
splice closure size. Too many cable con-
ductors spliced in a closure without ade-
quate splice banks may stress wires with
module movement. Reentry and churning
conductors without proper planning leads
to rapid deterioration of cables at their
weakest point – the splice.
Calculate splice and closure size using the
following factors:
•
Cable pair count
•
Wire gauge
•
Connector type
•
Splicing method
8.6.2 Unilength Splicing Method
Wire is brought across the splice opening
plus 2" (51 mm.) Wire bundle must be
folded back and then spliced into the mod-
ule.
8.6.5.1 Two Bank Inline Splice Data (Super-Mini)
8.6.5.2 Two Bank Fold Back Splice Data (Super-Mini)
Pair
Recommended
Inline
Count
AWG
Splice Opening
Splice Dia.
mm
in.
mm.
in.
mm
400
26
.4
17
432
2.6
66
24
.5
2.9
74
22
.6
3.2
81
600
26
.4
3.1
79
24
.5
3.5
89
22
.6
4.6
117
900
26
.4
3.8
94
24
.5
4.2
107
22
.6
17
432
5.6
142
1100
26
.6
19
483
4.0
102
1200
26
.4
17
432
4.2
107
24
.5
17
432
4.7
117
1500
26
.4
19
483
4.9
124
24
.5
5.5
140
1800
26
.4
5.4
137
24
.5
6.0
152
2100
26
.4
5.8
147
24
.5
6.5
165
2400
26
.4
6.2
157
2700
26
.4
6.6
168
3000
26
.4
19
483
7.0
178
3600
26
.4
19
483
7.7
196
Pair
Recommended
Inline
Count
AWG
Splice Opening
Splice Dia.
mm
in.
mm.
in.
mm
400
26
.4
17
432
2.8
71
24
.5
3.3
89
22
.6
4.0
102
600
26
.4
3.2
81
24
.5
3.9
99
22
.6
4.8
122
900
26
.4
4.1
104
24
.5
5.0
127
22
.6
17
432
5.8
147
1100
22
.6
19
483
6.5
165
1200
26
.4
17
432
4.7
119
24
.5
17
432
5.0
127
1500
26
.4
19
483
5.4
137
24
.5
5.7
145
1800
26
.4
6.0
152
24
.5
6.3
160
2100
26
.4
6.2
157
24
.5
6.7
170
2400
26
.4
6.5
165
2700
26
.4
7.2
183
3000
26
.4
19
483
7.6
193
3600
26
.4
19
483
8.0
203
Splice Opening
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Unilength measurement is always used
when stubs are added to a splice and for
any distribution cables.
8.6.3 Inline Splicing Method
Wire is placed in a straight across arrange-
ment. This method is not designed to be
rearranged and should have minimum
handling.
8.6.4 Fold Back Splicing Method
Conductors are folded into the splice to
provide slack in the conductors for main-
tenance, rearrangement or transfer of con-
ductors.