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B. Typical Dimensions

L

D

Optional Ground Strap

These splice kits are designed to be used with inline compression connectors that do not exceed the

following maximum lengths:

Kit Number

Dimension

inches (mm)

Maximum Connector Length

inches (mm)

L

D

Copper

Aluminum

5551

19 (483)

Connector Diameter

3.3 (84)

2.7 (69)

5552

21 (533)

Connector Diameter

+

1 (25 mm)

4.3 (109)

3.7 (94)

5553

23 (584)

1 (25 mm)

6.3

(160)

5.3

(135)

Table 1

C. Splice Selection Table

Kit Number

Conductor Size

AWG or kcmil (mm2)

Accessory 3M Ground Strap

Assembly Kit Number (optional)

Copper

Aluminum

Assembly Kit Number (optional)

5551

6 – 4/0 (14 – 120)

6 – 3/0 (14 – 95)

GS–1

5552

4/0 – 500 (120 – 300)

4/0 – 400 (120 – 250)

GS–2

5553

500 – 1000 (300 – 500)

500 – 1000 (300 – 500)

GS–3

Table 2

3. Maintenance

Components of the 3M 5550 Series Cold Shrink

™ Rubber

Splicing Kits are stable under normal storage conditions.

Normal stock rotation practices are recommended. The

splices can be field tested using normal field cable testing

procedures (reference: ANSI/IEEE Standard 400 “Guide for

Making High-Direct-Voltage Tests on Power Cable Systems

in the Field” for installation and maintenance tests). 3M Cold

Shrink

™ removable core material is polypropylene and

recyclable with other

waste.