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M T U I n s t a l l a t i o n G u i d e l i n e s
Connections
Connections
All connections must be made using silicone gel filled IDCs. Typical splice
connectors will require removing approximately 1" of the outer cable jacket.
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It is important that you do not damage the insulation of the inner conductors
when removing the outer jacket.
Aclara recommends you refer to the specific manufacturer for detailed installation
instructions. The connectors must be installed according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
Please consult the appropriate meter installation instructions for specific MTU
wiring instructions.
Interior/Exterior Environment
All wire connections outside the building must be made with UL and RUS listed
moisture and solvent resistant connectors. These are silicone gel filled, electrical
insulating, IDCs.
Meter Pit Environment
All wire connections that are in a pit environment must be made using the
appropriate IDCs with a silicone electrical insulating gel. The connectors must be
UL listed as a wire connector system for use with underground conductors and
CSA certified as a underground cable splicing kit for 600V direct bury and
submersion applications.
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