Table of Contents

Section 1 Scope And General

1.1 Scope

1.2 Referenced Documents

1.3 Definitions

Section 2 Functional Requirements

2.1 Method Of Making Connection

2.2 Access To Live Parts

2.3 Removability

2.4 Cable Types

2.5 Cable Tension

2.6 Cable Entry

2.7 Orientation

2.8 Alignment

2.9 Contact Plate

2.10 Sealing Of Core Ends

2.11 Waterproofing Compound

2.12 Ipc Profile

2.13 Electrical Service Conditions

2.14 Resistance To Weathering

2.15 Fasteners

Section 3 Performance Requirements

3.1 General

3.2 Electrical Heat Cycling

3.3 Water Penetration

3.4 Mechanical Damage To Conductors

3.5 Branch Core Mechanical Pull-Out

3.6 Low Temperature Assembly

3.7 Resistance To Weathering

3.8 Resistance To Overtorque

3.9 Attachment Of Shearheads

Section 4 Test Requirements

4.1 Test Components

4.2 Temperature

4.3 Fastener Tightening Torque

4.4 Test Assemblies

4.5 Schedule Of Tests

Section 5 Marking

5.1 Marking Of Ipcs

5.2 Marking Of Packaging

Appendices

Appendix A - Purchasing Guidelines

Appendix B - Shearhead Fracture Torque Test

Appendix C - Electrical Heat Cycle Test

Appendix D - Water Penetration Test

Appendix E - Mechanical Damage To Conductors Test

Appendix F - Branch Core Mechanical Pull-Out Test

Appendix G - Low Temperature Assembly Test

Appendix H - Resistance To Weathering Test

Appendix I - Resistance To Overtorque Test

Appendix J - Adhesion Of Shearhead Test