1. Product Description
3M] 5550 Series Cold Shrink] Rubber Splicing Kits are
designed for splicing 5/8 kV shielded and non-shielded, solid
dielectric, power cables. Each kit contains all the materials
(except connectors) required to construct 3 single-conductor
splices on tape shield, wire shield, UniShield] or
non-shielded cables. The kits are sized to fit cables with
copper or aluminum conductors ranging from 6 AWG to
1000 kcmil.
The splices are designed for use with Scotchlok] 10,000,
11,000 and 20,000 Series Inline Compression Connectors, or
any UL listed inline compression connector meeting the
dimensional requirements for maximum connector lengths
listed in the table found in section 2B of this reference.
(UniShield
is a registered trademark of BICC Cables).

Optional Grounding Accessory:
GS Series Ground Strap Assembly for use if splices are to be
individually grounded (not included with splice kit).
Features:
Complete kit: Everything included to make 3 splices (except
connectors).
Cold Shrink] Insulator and Jacket: Factory formed EPDM
installs quickly and void free.
Factory formed components: No thickness measuring
necessary.
Constant Force Spring: No soldering required for shield
ground connections.
Shielding Braid Sleeve: Single component provides 2
functions, metallic insulation shield and ground jumper.
No special tools required for installation.

2. Applications
3M 5550 Series Cold Shrink] Rubber Splicing Kits can be
used on cables with a rated operating temperature of 90C
and an emergency overload rating of 130C. Splices
constructed from these kits are rated for 5/8 kV and meet the
applicable requirements of IEEE Standard 404–1986.
To splice 5/8 kV shielded power cables:
For inline splicing.
For solid dielectric (XLP, EPR, HMPE) cables.
For 6 AWG to 1000 kcmil.
For copper or aluminum conductors.
For direct burial.
For indoor or outdoor locations.