Specifications

Product

The high–voltage corona resistant

tape must be supplied without a liner

and based on ethylene propylene

rubber and be capable of emergency

operating cable temperature of 130

°C.

The tape must be capable of being

applied in either stretched or

unstretched conditions without

resulting in loss in either physical or

electrical properties. The tape must

not split, crack, slip or flag when

exposed to various environments

(indoors or outdoor). The tape must

be compatible with all synthetic cable

insulations and have a shelf life of

five years. The tape must be flame

retardant.

Engineering/Architectural

Splicing and terminating solid

dielectric cables shall be done in

accordance with drawings engineered

by the splice material manufacturer

such as the 2047 Series available from

the 3M company.

Installation Techniques

Scotch

™ 2242 Electrical Tape should

be applied in successive half–lapped

level wound layers until desired

buildup is reached.

This tape should be applied like any

rubber tape: that is, the side of the

tape wrapped inside the roll should be

applied ouside on the splice. (Tacky

side up.) This will help prevent the

roll from getting progressively further

away from the work area.

To eliminate voids in critical areas,

highly elongate 2242 Tape. Stretch

tape in these critical areas just short of

the breaking point; doing so will not

alter its physical or electrical

properties. In less critical areas, less

elongation may be used. Normally

2242 Tape is stretched 3/4 of its

original width in these critical areas.

Always attempt to half–lap to produce

a uniform buildup.

Shelf Life

Scotch

™ 2242 Electrical Tape has a

5–year shelf life (from date of

manufacture) when stored under the

following recommended storage

conditions. Store behind present

stock in a clean dry place at a

temperature of 70

°F and 40 to 50%

relative humidity. Good stock

rotation is also recommended.

Availability

Scotch

™ 2242 Electrical Tape is

available in 3/4 in. by 15 ft, and 1–1/2

in. by 15 ft rolls from your electrical

distributor.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PURCHASER:

All statements, technical information and

recommendations related to the Seller’s

products are based on information believed

to be reliable, but the accuracy or

completeness thereof is is not guaranteed.

Before utilizing the product, the user should

determine the suitability of the product for its

intended use. The user assumes all risks and

liability whatsoever in connection with such

use.

All statements or recommendations of the

seller which are not contained in the Seller’s

current publications shall have no force or

effect unless contained in an agreement

signed by an authorized officer of the Seller.

The statements contained herein are made in

lieu of all warranties express or implied,

including but not limited to the implied

warranties of merchantability and fitness for a

particular purpose which warranties are

hereby expressly disclaimed.

SELLER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO THE

USER OR ANY OTHER PERSON UNDER

ANY LEGAL THEORY, INCLUDING BUT NOT

LIMITED TO NEGLIGENCE OR STRICT

LIABILITY, FOR ANY INJURY OR FOR ANY

DIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES

SUSTAINED OR INCURRED BY REASON

OF THE USE OF ANY OF THE SELLER’S

PRODUCTS.

6801 River Place Blvd.

Austin, TX 78726–9000

3M Electrical Products Division

80–6104–3993–9

(c)1991 3M

Litho in U.S.A