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than 1 foot. In no case shall the whole conductor be spliced at one point. Stranding of the conductor shall be left or right hand lay and, at the option of the contractor, may be bunched concentric, or rope lay. The cross-section of conductors shall conform to table I.
2.2.1.2 Separator. A mechanical or chemical separator shall be applied between the conductor and the insulation to prevent deterioration of the insulating compound and to provide for its easy removal using commercial stripping procedures.
TABLE I. Constructional requirements for conductors.
Conductor size (AWG) |
Minimum area (Circular mils) |
Minimum number of strands |
Maximum diameter of stranded conductors (mils) |
8 |
16,180 |
133 |
176.0 |
2 |
65,495 |
663 |
345.0 |
1/0 |
101,235 |
1,003 |
432.0 |
2/0 |
130,990 |
1,327 |
490.0 |
2.2.1.3 Insulation. The insulating compound shall form a close fit over the separator without adherence. As applied, the compound shall be seamless and shall be free of any visible foreign material.
2.2.2 Terminals. Terminals shall be designed and constructed as shown in SAE J561 and in accordance with the applicable referenced item part number specified in Drawing 7056700 (see figure 1).
2.3 Cable performance.
2.3.1 Insulation flaws. Insulated conductors and finished cables shall be furnished free of insulation flaws. Flaws which are revealed after exposure to the voltage in table II shall be removed.
TABLE II. Voltage for detecting insulation flaws.
Conductor size (AWG) |
Voltage (V rms) 1/ |
8 |
2000 |
2, 1.0, 2.0 |
3000 |
1/ The frequency shall be 60 hertz (Hz).
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