Attachment_D_KUA_Wire_and_Cable_-_Wire_Tables_and_Technical_Specs.pdf

KUA’s Wire Tables & Technical Specifications:

• KUA’s Standard Overhead and Guy Wire Table

• ES.065.367.01 – TR-XLPE Underground Primary Cable with Non-Lubricated Jacket, 15 KV

• ES.065.367.02 – TR-XLPE Underground Primary Cable with Lubricated Jacket, 15 KV

• ES.065.367.03 – EPR Underground Primary Cable with Lubricated Jacket, 15KV

• ES.065.367.04 – EPR Underground Primary Cable with Non-Lubricated Jacket, 15KV

• ES.065.367.05 – Underground Secondary Cable Assemblies, 600 V

• ES.065.367.06 – Overhead Secondary Cable Assemblies, 600 V mflowers Text Box Attachment D: KUA Technical Specifications

KUA’s Standard Overhead and Guy Wire Table

KUA’s Standard Overhead and Guy Wire Table Page 1 of 2

Description: This table identifies the standard overhead and guy wire that KUA uses, which are recognized by industry standard wire code names. Since these wires have an established industry standard name and construction, there is no corresponding KUA specification for these wires.

Code & Standards: The wire in this table shall conform with all applicable standards from the latest editions of AEIC, ANSI, ASTM, ICEA, IEEE, UL, and NEMA and shall be in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Federal “Occupational Safety and Health Standards”.

KUA Stock Numbers:

Item Description KUA Stock No.

Wire Code

Name WIRE, BARE AL, STR, 1/0 AAAC, NR REEL,3 IN ARBOR HOLE,.116 #/FT. WIREAZUSA10A AZUSA

WIRE, BARE AL, STR, 2/0 AAAC, REEL LENGTH-4800 FT. .146#/FT WIREOVERHD20 ANAHEIM

WIRE, BARE AL, STR, #2, PRIMARY, REEL LENGTH 9635 NR REEL,3

IN.DIAMETER HOLE,.073#/FT WIREAMESPRI2 AMES

WIRE, BARE AL, STR 4/0 AAC- REEL LENGTH-7050 FT,NR REEL 3 ARBOR

HOLE,.2 #/FT. WIREOVDAAC40 OXLIP

WIRE, BARE AL, STR, 477 AAC-448#/FT RL LGTH - 6000 FT,NR REEL 3

ARBOR HOLE WIREOVERD477 COSMOS

WIRE, TIE, AL, #4, 315 FT SPOOL WIRETIEALUM4 -

WIRE, STRANDED, BARE AL 336, AAC, REEL LENGTH-6000 FT,NR REEL

WITH 3 ARBOR HOLE, WIRETULIP336 TULIP

WIRE, CU, #4, BARE, SOLID, HD, 200 FT COILS WIRECUBARHD4 -

WIRE, CU, #4, SOILD, MH, 200 FT SPOOL WIRECUBARMH4 -

WIRE, CU, #2, BARE, SOLID, SD, 25, LB, SPOOL, 124, FT WIRECUBARSD2 -

WIRE, CU, #4, BARE-SOLID, SD, 25, LB, SPOOL, 200 FT SPOOL WIRECUBARSD4 -

WIRE, CU, #6, BARE, SOLID, SD, 25, LB, SPOOL, 315, FT WIRECUBARSD6 -

WIRE, GUY, 3/8 IN, 7 STRAND, HIGH STRENGTH GRADE, MUST BE

SUPPLIED IN 500 FOOT COILS WIREGUYGA387 -

WIRE, GUY, 0.5 INCH DIAMETER, 7 STRANS, EXTRA HIGH STRENGTH,

MUST BE SUPPLIED IN 500 FOOT COILS WIREGUYGA507 -

WIRE, GUY, 7/16 IN DIA, 7 STRAND, EXTRA HIGH STRENGTH GRADE,

MUST BE SUPPLIED IN 500 FOOT COILS WIREGUYGA716 -

WIRE 1033 KCMIL ACSS/AW 54/7 CONDUCTOR ALUMOWELD STEEL

CORE WIR10335ACSS CURLEW

WIRE, 1590 ACSS/TW WIR1590ACSS FALCON

WIRE, 2627 ACSS/TW HS WIR2627ACSS SANTEE

WIRE, AL, 1590 AWG, ACSR, 45/7 STRANDED, ,MIN ULTIMATE

STRENGHT 41800, REEL LENGTH 3000 FT RETURNABLE STEEL REEL

1.37433/FT WIREACSR1590 LAPWING

WIRE, 2153.8 KCMIL ACSS/TW CONDUCTOR, GALFAN CORE,

TRAPEZOIDAL SHAPED, 64/19 STRANDING WIREACSS21538 -

WIRE, AL, BARE, 795 MCM, 37 STRD-,METAL REEL,REEL LENGTH 4960

.746#/FT WIREARBUT795 ARBUTUS

WIRE, AL, BARE, ACSR, 795 MCM - SEE REMARKS IN AURSI WIREEDRAKE795 DRAKE

WIRE, AL, BARE, 954 KCMIL, MIN ULTIMATE STRENGTH 32.900 LBS,

REEL LENGTH 5300 FT RETURNABLE STEEL REEL 1.229#/FT 5000 LB MIN WIREPRIMA954 CARDINAL

WIRE, AL, 7/10, CLAD STEEL, OVHDALOWELD, SHIELD WIRESTATI710 -

WIRE, AL, CLAD STEEL, 7/8 OVHD ALOWELD, STATIC SHEILD WIRESTATIC78 -

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Attachment D: KUA Technical Specifications

KUA’s Standard Overhead and Guy Wire Table

KUA’s Standard Overhead and Guy Wire Table Page 2 of 2

Cable Testing: All tests required shall be performed and passed prior to shipment. A certified copy of the test results shall be sent to KUA.

The manufacturer shall either submit with the order or have on file with the customer certified support data for the qualification tests and shall be for cable comparable in design and construction to that quoted.

The cable designed shall have been tested in accordance with the Qualification Test for AEIC CS8. The production testing is to be performed per ICEA S-94-649 and AEIC CS8.

The cable supplied shall be tested in accordance with the Production Sampling Tests and using the Production Test Procedures specified in AEIC CS8-07 and ICEA-S-94-649.

Packaging: The completed cable shall be packaged in accordance with the latest editions of ANSI/ICEA S-76- 474, S-95-658, and NEMA WC 26.

Unless otherwise specified on the Purchase Order, the cable shall be furnished in one continuous length per non-returnable wood reels with a tolerance of + 5%.

The wood reels shall be of durable construction designed to support the weight of the cable and withstand handling in accordance with KUA’s standard practices. A 3.125 inch arbor hole is required. The maximum reel size shall be 52 inches flange diameter by 31 inches outside width preferably. A reel size up to 60 inches flange diameter and 36 inches outside width is also acceptable. If the reel size or arbor hole is different than as mentioned herein, KUA will need to be notified at the time of ordering.

The cable reels shall be lagged or covered with suitable material to provide physical protection for the cable conductor during transit and during handling.

Each cable reel shall be marked with a durable, weather-resistant label attached securely to the flange of the reel. The label shall state KUA’s Purchase Order Number, cable length on said reel showing beginning and ending sequential footage numbers, cable type, and cable conductor size along with thickness, insulation type, voltage rating, tare weight, and production sequence numbers.

The cable reel shall be shipped upright and securely blocked in position so that they will not shift during transit.

Delivery of such cable reels shall be on a flatbed truck.

Approved Manufacturers: The approved and accepted manufacturers of the 600V overhead secondary cable assemblies specified herein is CME, LS Cable, General Cable, Prysmian Cable, and Southwire, or approved equal meeting this specification. Cable shall be manufactured in the continental United States of America.

All cable shall be manufactured in the continental United States, Mexico, or Canada.

All exceptions to any of these specifications are to be clearly stated in the bid proposal, and will require the review and approval of KUA Engineering prior to acceptance of the bid. If at any time after contract award manufacturing conditions change and exceptions to these specifications arise, it shall be brought to the attention of KUA Engineering for review and approval at time of order prior to production. In no event shall KUA be liable for payment for any product with KUA unapproved exceptions to these specifications, this includes but is not limited to shipping or return costs.

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Attachment D: KUA Technical Specifications

KISSIMMEE UTILITY AUTHORITY

Operations Department

TR-XLPE UG Primary Cable with Non-Lubricated Jacket Page 1 of 5

EQUIPMENT AND

MATERIAL

SPECIFICATION

Document No.

ES.065.367.01

Prepared By

MCF

Date 01/12/2026

Approved By

WAI

TR-XLPE Underground Primary Cable with Non-Lubricated Jacket, 15 KV

TS.1. General: The intent of this specification is to identify the requirements for the furnishing of TR-XLPE underground primary cable. This specification is intended to include all instructions necessary to guide the bidder in their work. The bidder must identify in their bid all deviations from the requirements of this specification.

TS.1.1. KUA Stock Numbers: The KUA stock numbers for the TR-XLPE underground primary cable are as follows:

Item Description KUA Stock No.

WIRE, AL, 1/0, URD, 1/C, 15 KV, XLPE, CONCENT CU 1/0,NEUTRAL,REEL

LENGTH 3500 FT,NR WOOD REEL .480#/FT KUA SPEC ES.065.367.01 WIREPRIMAR10

WIRE, AL, 4/0, PRIM, URD, 15 KV, , REEL LENGTH 3500 FT .8523/FT REEL

HEIGHT MUST BE 80 INCHES OR LESS, REFER TO SPEC ES.065.367.01 WIREPRIMAR40

WIRE, AL, #2, 15 KV, URD, PRIMARY, REEL LENGTH 3500 FT MAX MUST

MEET KUA SPEC ES.065.367.01 WIREPRIMARY2

TS.1.2. Submittals: The data to be submitted with your bid shall include, but not be limited to, the following: (a) a cutsheet of the various conductors showing the dimensions and cut-away details;

(b) certified information of the testing of said cable conductors; (c) a complete detailed description of the cable conductors being quoted; (d) maximum cable lengths per reel types that are available per wire size and packaging details (including reel material and dimensions); (e) notice of any deviations from the specification for KUA’s review and approval; (f) written warranties and any guarantees; and (g) installation, handling, storage, and maintenance instructions.

TS.2. Code and Standards: The cable conductors furnished under this specification shall conform to the latest applicable editions of AEIC, ANSI, ASTM, ICEA, IEEE, UL, and NEMA standards and shall be in accordance with applicable Federal Occupational Safety and Health Standards. The following standards shall apply, as applicable:

AEIC CS8-13 – Specification for Extruded Dielectric, Shielded Power Cables Rated 5 kV Through

46 kV ANSI/ICEA P-32-382 – Short-Circuit Characteristics of Insulated Cable ASTM B230 – Aluminum 1350-H19 Wire for Electrical Purposes ASTM B231 – Concentric-Lay-Stranded Aluminum 1350 Conductors ASTM B609 – Aluminum Wire, Annealed and Intermediate Tempers ICEA S-93-639 / NEMA WC-74 – 5 kV Through 46 kV Shielded Power Cable ICEA S-94-649 – Concentric Neutral Cables Rated 5 kV Through 46 kV ANSI/NEMA WC-53 / ICEA T-27-581 – Test Methods for Extruded Dielectric Power Cables

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ANSI/NEMA WC-54 / ICEA T-26-465 – Guide for Frequency of Sampling Extruded Dielectric Cables ANSI/ICEA T-24-380 – Partial Discharge Test Procedure ICEA T-25-425 – Stability of Resistivity for Conducting Polymeric Components ANSI/ICEA T-28-562 – Hot Creep Test for Polymeric Insulation ICEA T-31-610 – Longitudinal Water Penetration Resistance Test for Blocked Conductors ANSI/ICEA T-32-645 – Volume Resistivity Compatibility of Water-Blocking Components ANSI/ICEA T-34-664 – Longitudinal Water Penetration Resistance Test for Blocked Cables NEMA WC-26 – Binational Wire and Cable Packaging Standard UL 1072 – Medium-Voltage Power Cables RUS 1728F-U1 – Specifications and Drawings for Underground Electric Distribution

TS.3. Cable Construction and Dimensions: The various cable conductor sizes shall be suitable for both single phase primary underground residential distribution and three phase distribution for installation in underground ducts, conduit or direct buried in wet locations. Operating voltage rating shall be 15 kV nominal phase to phase.

TS.3.1. The various cable conductors listed herein shall be Class B compressed Aluminum ASTM 1350 3/4 hard H16/H26 in accordance with ASTM B-230, ASTM B-231, and ASTM B-609 for 1/0 and 4/0 AWG.

TS.3.2. The various cable conductors listed herein shall be filled with a semiconducting compound to prevent possible water migration along the conductor during installation or operating service life.

TS.3.3. The cable shall be rated for conductor temperatures of 90 degrees centigrade for continuous operations, 130 degree centigrade for emergency operations, and 250 degree centigrade for short circuit conditions in accordance with AEIC CS8-13.

TS.3.4. Water-blocking components shall comply with ICEA T-31-610 and shall prevent longitudinal water migration under test conditions.

TS.3.5. The central conductor shall be continuously filled with an inert compound which will completely fill the interstices between the inner strand layers. The compound shall be flexible and stable under normal cable operating conditions and be compatible with the conductor, strand shield, & insulating materials. The outer layer of the conductor shall be clean and free of the filling compound. The filling compound shall not exhibit in any way the application of standard compression connectors through the use of the same techniques as for un-filled conductors.

This compound shall be flexible and stable under normal operating conditions and shall be compatible with the conductor, strand shield and insulation materials. The outer layer of the conductor shall be clean and free of the filling compound.

Jelly type compounds are not permitted, and this compound cannot impact the overall diameter of the cable or the rating of the cable either.

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TS.3.6. The shipping length and reel sizes of the cable conductor shall be within the ranges listed below:

Conductor Size AWG – kcmil:

Shipping Length (Maximum):

Reel Size (Typical) Diameter (Inches):

Outer Reel Width (Inches):

Arbor Hole (Inches):

#2

3500 feet

3.125

1/0 3500 feet 58 31 3.125 4/0 3500 feet 68 36 3.125

TS.3.7. The calculated diameter range for the insulation, insulation shield, and jacket outer diameter/tolerance shall be per ICEA S-94-649 (Table C-5) for these compressed strand conductors at 15 kV 100% insulation level.

TS.4. Conductor Shielding: The conductor shield shall consist of an extruded semiconducting thermosetting compound applied over the conductor. This material shall be compatible with the conductor metal, uniformly and firmly bonded to the overlying insulation, and shall be clean stripping and easily removable from the conductor. The conductor shield process must conform to the applicable requirements of AEIC-CS8-13.

TS.5. Insulation: The insulation shall be virgin tree retardant crosslinked polyethylene compound meeting or exceeding the requirements of AEIC CS-8 and ICEA S-94-649. The insulation shall be contrasting in color from the extruded semiconducting shields.

TS.5.1. The conductor insulation shall be suitable for use in wet or dry locations at normal conductor temperatures not exceeding 90 degrees C or under emergency conditions, not exceeding 130 degrees C.

TS.5.2. The nominal thickness of the insulation shall be 175 mils. The nominal jacket thickness shall be as specified for the given conductor sizes while the tolerance shall be as per ICEA S-94-649 industry standard.

TS.6. Insulation Shield: The insulation shield shall be a single layer of black, thermosetting, semi-conducting, cross-linked polyethylene compound applied directly over the insulation. The material shall be compatible with the insulation and the overlying concentric neutral.

TS.6.1. The nominal thickness and thickness at any point of the shield layer shall be as specified requirements stated in AEIC CS8-13.

TS.6.2. The insulation shield, insulation, and the conductor shield shall be applied in the same extrusion operation using a single pass method. Supplier shall be responsible for ensuring compatibility among all components of the cable.

TS.6.3. The shield shall be applied in order to facilitate the removal of all conducting material without externally applied heat. Stripping tensions shall comply with AEIC CS8, latest revision.

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TS.7. Concentric Neutral: The concentric neutral shall consist of bare annealed solid un-coated copper wires in accordance with ASTM B-3. The concentric neutral conductor shall be evenly spaced and applied helically over the outer semi-conducting shield with a lay or not less than six, or more than ten times, the diameter over the concentric wire.

TS.8. Outer Jacket: The outer jacket shall be insulating, extruded-to-fill type jacket with a black linear low density polyethylene of 50 mils extruded over the concentric neutral. All cable must be supplied with an outer jacket.

TS.8.1. The jacket shall fill the interstice area, leaving no voids and shall be clean stripping and easily removable. The interface between the insulation shield and the insulating jacket shall be lightly fitting, but clean stripping and easily removable.

TS.8.2. The nominal thickness of the jacket shall be per the given conductor sizes. While the thickness at any point shall be per ICEA S-94-649.

TS.8.3. The supplier of said cable shall supply test data to demonstrate that the outer jacket material meets all the requirements per the latest ICEA S-94-649, section 7.

TS.9. Markings and Identification: In addition to outer jacket cable markings as required by AEIC CS-8-13, the cable shall be marked with durable sequential footage.

These markings shall be accomplished by hot foil indent printing and shall be clearly legible. The sequential marks shall be made at least every two feet along the length of cable. Information such as manufacturer’s name, type, insulation thickness, manufacture year, and manufacture lot number shall also be imprinted into the outer cable jacket.

TS.10. Cable Testing: All tests required by the referenced specifications and standards shall be performed and passed prior to shipment. A certified copy of the test results shall be sent to KUA.

Cable shall be tested in accordance with the latest revision of the standards.

TS.10.1. The manufacturer shall either submit with the order or have on file with the customer certified support data for the qualification tests and shall be for cable comparable in design and construction to that quoted.

TS.10.2. A minimum of one 2-foot sample per production run or one 2-foot sample every 10,000 feet, whichever is greater of the completed cable, accompanied by certified test reports shall be submitted to KUA for evaluation, if requested on the purchase order. Test reports, if requested, shall follow within one week of cable shipment.

TS.10.3. The cable supplied shall be tested in accordance with the Production Sampling Tests and using the Production Test Procedures specified in AEIC CS8-07 and ICEA-S-94-649. Cable shall be tested in accordance with the latest revision of the standards.

TS.11. Packaging: The completed cable shall be packaged in accordance with the latest editions of AEIC CS8-13, ANSI/ICEA S-94-649, ICEA S-93-639/NEMA WC 74, NEMA WC 26 and UL 1072.

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TS.11.1. Unless otherwise specified on the Purchase Order, the cable shall be furnished in one continuous length per non-returnable wood reels with a tolerance of + 5%.

TS.11.2. The wood reels shall be of durable construction designed to support the weight of the cable and withstand handling in accordance with KUA’s standard practices. If the reel size or arbor hole is different than as stated herein, KUA will need to be notified at the time of ordering.

TS.11.3. Each end of the cable length shall be positively sealed with a tight fitting end cap before shipment to prevent moisture intrusion.

TS.11.4. The cable reels shall be lagged or covered with suitable material to provide physical protection for the cable conductor during transit and during handling.

TS.11.5. Each cable reel shall be marked with a durable, weather-resistant label attached securely to the flange of the reel. The label shall state KUA’s Purchase Order Number, cable length on said reel showing the beginning and ending sequential footage numbers, cable type, and cable conductor size along with thickness, insulation type, voltage rating, tare weight, and production sequence numbers.

Exact reel sizes are to be specified at the time of shipment.

TS.11.6. The cable reel shall be shipped upright and securely blocked in position so that they will not shift during transit. Delivery of such cable reels shall be on a flat bed truck.

TS. 12. Guarantee: The cable specified herein shall be guaranteed in accordance with AEIC CS8- 13, latest edition.

TS.13. Approved Manufacturers: The approved and accepted manufacturers of the TR-XLPE primary conductor cable specified herein is LS Cable, General Cable, Prysmian Cable, Hendrix Cable, Southwire Cable, or approved equal meeting this specification.

All cable shall be manufactured in the continental United States, Mexico, or Canada.

TS.14. All exceptions to any of these specifications are to be clearly stated in the bid proposal, and will require the review and approval of KUA Engineering prior to acceptance of the bid. If at any time after contract award manufacturing conditions change and exceptions to these specifications arise, it shall be brought to the attention of KUA Engineering for review and approval at time of order prior to production. In no event shall KUA be liable for payment for any product with KUA unapproved exceptions to these specifications, this includes but is not limited to shipping or return costs.

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SPECIFICATION

Document No.

ES.065.367.02

Prepared By

MCF

Date 01/12/2026

Approved By

WAI

TR-XLPE Underground Primary Cable with Lubricated Jacket, 15 KV

TS.1. General: The intent of this specification is to identify the requirements for the furnishing of TR-XLPE underground primary cable with a lubricated outer jacket that is for ease of pulling in existing conduits. This specification is intended to include all instructions necessary to guide the bidder in their work. The bidder must identify in their bid all deviations from the requirements of this specification.

TS.1.1. KUA Stock Numbers: The KUA stock numbers for the TR-XLPE underground primary cable are as follows:

Item Description KUA Stock No.

WIRE, AL, 1/0, URD, 1/C, 15 KV, XLPE WITH LUBRICATED JACKET, CONCENT

CU 1/0,NEUTRAL,REEL LENGTH 3500 FT,NR WOOD REEL .480#/FT KUA SPEC

ES.065.367.02

WIREPRIMAR10L

WIRE, AL, 4/0, PRIM, URD, 15 KV, WITH LUBRICATED JACKET, REEL LENGTH

3500 FT .8523/FT REEL HEIGHT MUST BE 80 INCHES OR LESS, REFER TO SPEC

ES.065.367.02

WIREPRIMAR40L

WIRE, AL, #2, 15 KV, URD, PRIMARY WITH LUBRICATED JACKET, REEL

LENGTH 3500 FT MAX MUST MEET KUA SPEC ES.065.367.02 WIREPRIMARY2L

following: (a) a cutsheet of the various conductors showing the dimensions and cut-away details;

(b) certified information of the testing of said cable conductors; (c) a complete detailed description of the cable conductors being quoted; (d) maximum cable lengths per reel types that are available per wire size and packaging details (including reel material and dimensions); (e) notice of any deviations from the specification for KUA’s review and approval; (f) written warranties and any guarantees; and (g) installation, handling, storage, and maintenance instructions.

ANSI/ICEA P-32-382 – Short-Circuit Characteristics of Insulated Cable ASTM B230 – Aluminum 1350-H19 Wire for Electrical Purposes ASTM B231 – Concentric-Lay-Stranded Aluminum 1350 Conductors ASTM B609 – Aluminum Wire, Annealed and Intermediate Tempers

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ICEA S-93-639 / NEMA WC-74 – 5 kV Through 46 kV Shielded Power Cable ICEA S-94-649 – Concentric Neutral Cables Rated 5 kV Through 46 kV ANSI/NEMA WC-53 / ICEA T-27-581 – Test Methods for Extruded Dielectric Power Cables ANSI/NEMA WC-54 / ICEA T-26-465 – Guide for Frequency of Sampling Extruded Dielectric Cables ANSI/ICEA T-24-380 – Partial Discharge Test Procedure ICEA T-25-425 – Stability of Resistivity for Conducting Polymeric Components ANSI/ICEA T-28-562 – Hot Creep Test for Polymeric Insulation ICEA T-31-610 – Longitudinal Water Penetration Resistance Test for Blocked Conductors ANSI/ICEA T-32-645 – Volume Resistivity Compatibility of Water-Blocking Components ANSI/ICEA T-34-664 – Longitudinal Water Penetration Resistance Test for Blocked Cables NEMA WC-26 – Binational Wire and Cable Packaging Standard UL 1072 – Medium-Voltage Power Cables RUS 1728F-U1 – Specifications and Drawings for Underground Electric Distribution

TS.3. Cable Construction and Dimensions: The various cable conductor sizes shall be suitable for both single phase primary underground residential distribution and three phase distribution for installation in underground ducts, conduit or direct buried in wet locations. Operating voltage rating shall be 15 kV nominal phase to phase.

TS.3.1. The various cable conductors listed herein shall be Class B compressed Aluminum ASTM 1350 3/4 hard H16/H26 in accordance with ASTM B-230, ASTM B-231, and ASTM B-609 for 1/0 and 4/0 AWG.

TS.3.2. The various cable conductors listed herein shall be filled with a semiconducting compound to prevent possible water migration along the conductor during installation or operating service life.

TS.3.3. The cable shall be rated for conductor temperatures of 90 degrees centigrade for continuous operations, 130 degree centigrade for emergency operations, and 250 degree centigrade for short circuit conditions in accordance with AEIC CS8-13.

TS.3.4. Water-blocking components shall comply with ICEA T-31-610 and shall prevent longitudinal water migration under test conditions.

TS.3.5. The central conductor shall be continuously filled with an inert compound which will completely fill the interstices between the inner strand layers. The compound shall be flexible and stable under normal cable operating conditions and be compatible with the conductor, strand shield, & insulating materials. The outer layer of the conductor shall be clean and free of the filling compound. The filling compound shall not exhibit in any way the application of standard compression connectors through the use of the same techniques as for un-filled conductors.

This compound shall be flexible and stable under normal operating conditions and shall be compatible with the conductor, strand shield and insulation materials. The outer layer of the conductor shall be clean and free of the filling compound.

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Jelly type compounds are not permitted, and this compound cannot impact the overall diameter of the cable or the rating of the cable either.

TS.3.6. The shipping length and reel sizes of the cable conductor shall be within the ranges listed below:

Conductor Size AWG – kcmil:

Shipping Length (Maximum):

Reel Size (Typical) Diameter (Inches):

Outer Reel Width (Inches):

Arbor Hole (Inches):

#2

3500 feet

3.125

1/0 3500 feet 58 31 3.125 4/0 3500 feet 68 36 3.125

TS.3.7. The calculated diameter range for the insulation, insulation shield, and jacket outer diameter/tolerance shall be per ICEA S-94-649 (Table C-5) for these compressed strand conductors at 15 kV 100% insulation level.

TS.4. Conductor Shielding: The conductor shield shall consist of an extruded semiconducting thermosetting compound applied over the conductor. This material shall be compatible with the conductor metal, uniformly and firmly bonded to the overlying insulation, and shall be clean stripping and easily removable from the conductor. The conductor shield process must conform to the applicable requirements of AEIC-CS8-13.

TS.5. Insulation: The insulation shall be virgin tree retardant crosslinked polyethylene compound meeting or exceeding the requirements of AEIC CS-8 and ICEA S-94-649. The insulation shall be contrasting in color from the extruded semiconducting shields.

TS.5.1. The conductor insulation shall be suitable for use in wet or dry locations at normal conductor temperatures not exceeding 90 degrees C or under emergency conditions, not exceeding 130 degrees C.

TS.5.2. The nominal thickness of the insulation shall be 175 mils. The nominal jacket thickness shall be as specified for the given conductor sizes while the tolerance shall be as per ICEA S-94-649 industry standard.

TS.6. Insulation Shield: The insulation shield shall be a single layer of black, thermosetting , semi-conducting, cross-linked polyethylene compound applied directly over the insulation. The material shall be compatible with the insulation and the overlying concentric neutral.

TS.6.1. The nominal thickness and thickness at any point of the shield layer shall be as specified requirements stated in AEIC CS8-13.

TS.6.2. The insulation shield, insulation, and the conductor shield shall be applied in the same extrusion operation using a single pass method. Supplier shall be responsible for ensuring compatibility among all components of the cable.

TS.6.3. The shield shall be applied in order to facilitate the removal of all conducting material without externally applied heat. Stripping tensions shall comply with AEIC CS8, latest revision.

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TS.7. Concentric Neutral: The concentric neutral shall consist of bare annealed solid un-coated copper wires in accordance with ASTM B-3. The concentric neutral conductor shall be evenly spaced and applied helically over the outer semi-conducting shield with a lay or not less than six, or more than ten times, the diameter over the concentric wire.

TS.8. Outer Self-Lubricating Jacket: The outer jacket shall be insulating, extruded-to-fill type jacket with a black linear low density polyethylene of 50 mils extruded over the concentric neutral.

All cable must be supplied with an outer jacket. The jacket shall contain friction reducing additives that reduce the coefficient of friction for pulling the primary cable into all types of conduit systems.

TS.8.1. The jacket shall fill the interstice area, leaving no voids and shall be clean stripping and easily removable. The interface between the insulation shield and the insulating jacket shall be lightly fitting, but clean stripping and easily removable.

TS.8.2. The friction reducing additive shall be imbedded within the jacketing compound. A spray or brush-on friction reducing agent shall not be allowed.

The friction reduction effect shall be permanent and shall be effective not only during the new cable installation, but shall remain effective for cable replacement in the future.

TS.8.3. The nominal thickness of the jacket shall be per the given conductor sizes. While the thickness at any point shall be per ICEA S-94-649.

TS.8.4. The supplier of said cable shall supply test data to demonstrate that the friction reducing jacket material meets all the requirements per the latest ICEA S-94-649, section 7. Performance test data showing the reduction in friction values for the outer jacket material shall be submitted with the proposal including a side by side comparison between standard linear low density polyethylene outer jacket material (LLDPE) and the low friction linear low density polyethylene outer jacket.

TS.9. Markings and Identification: In addition to outer jacket cable markings as required by AEIC CS-8-13, the cable shall be marked with durable sequential footage.

These markings shall be accomplished by hot foil indent printing and shall be clearly legible. The sequential marks shall be made at least every two feet along the length of cable. Information such as manufacturer’s name, type, insulation thickness, manufacture year, and manufacture lot number shall also be imprinted into the outer cable jacket.

TS.10. Cable Testing: All tests required by the referenced specifications and standards shall be

Cable shall be tested in accordance with the latest revision of the standards.

TS.10.1. The manufacturer shall either submit with the order or have on file with the customer certified support data for the qualification tests and shall be for cable comparable in design and construction to that quoted.

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TS.10.2. A minimum of one 2-foot sample per production run or one 2-foot sample every 10,000 feet, whichever is greater of the completed cable, accompanied by certified test reports shall be submitted to KUA for evaluation, if requested on the purchase order. Test reports, if requested, shall follow within one week of cable shipment.

TS.10.3. The cable supplied shall be tested in accordance with the Production Sampling Tests and using the Production Test Procedures specified in AEIC CS8-07 and ICEA-S-94-649. Cable shall be

TS.11. Packaging: The completed cable shall be packaged in accordance with the latest editions of AEIC CS8-13, ANSI/ICEA S-94-649, ICEA S-93-639/NEMA WC 74, NEMA WC 26 and UL 1072.

TS.11.1. Unless otherwise specified on the Purchase Order, the cable shall be furnished in one

TS.11.2. The wood reels shall be of durable construction designed to support the weight of the cable and withstand handling in accordance with KUA’s standard practices. If the reel size or arbor hole is different than as stated herein, KUA will need to be notified at the time of ordering.

TS.11.3. Each end of the cable length shall be positively sealed with a tight fitting end cap before shipment to prevent moisture intrusion.

TS.11.4. The cable reels shall be lagged or covered with suitable material to provide physical protection for the cable conductor during transit and during handling.

TS.11.5. Each cable reel shall be marked with a durable, weather-resistant label attached securely to showing the beginning and ending sequential footage numbers, cable type, and cable conductor size

Exact reel sizes are to be specified at the time of shipment.

TS.11.6. The cable reel shall be shipped upright and securely blocked in position so that they will not shift during transit. Delivery of such cable reels shall be on a flat bed truck.

TS. 12. Guarantee: The cable specified herein shall be guaranteed in accordance with AEIC CS8- 13, latest edition.

TS.13. Approved Manufacturers: The approved and accepted manufacturers of the TR-XLPE primary conductor cable with lubricated jacket specified herein is Southwire Cable, or approved equal meeting this specification.

All cable shall be manufactured in the continental United States, Mexico, or Canada.

TS.14. All exceptions to any of these specifications are to be clearly stated in the bid proposal, and will require the review and approval of KUA Engineering prior to acceptance of the bid.

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If at any time after contract award manufacturing conditions change and exceptions to these specifications arise, it shall be brought to the attention of KUA Engineering for review and approval at time of order prior to production. In no event shall KUA be liable for payment for any product with KUA unapproved exceptions to these specifications, this includes but is not limited to shipping or return costs.

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SPECIFICATION

Document No.

ES.065.367.03

Prepared By

MCF

Date 01/08/2026

Approved By

WAI

EPR Underground Primary Cable with Lubricated Jacket, 15KV

TS.1. General: The intent of this specification is to identify the requirements for the furnishing of 15 kV class EPR underground primary cable with a lubricated jacket that is for ease of pulling in existing conduits. The cable shall consist of one ethylene propylene rubber (EPR) insulated conductor with helically applied copper concentric neutral conductors over the insulation shielding, and an overall jacket of black, linear low density polyethylene. This specification is intended to include all instructions necessary to guide the bidder in their work. The bidder must identify in their bid all deviations from the requirements of this specification.

TS.1.1. KUA Stock Numbers: The KUA stock numbers for the EPR underground primary cable are as follows:

Item Description KUA Stock No.

WIRE, CU, 350 MCM, PRIM, EPR, 15 KV, URD INSUL, 1/C, WITH

LUBRICATED JACKET, 175 MIL WITH PULLING EYES REEL LENGTH 1400

FOOT (+5% ONLY),.571#/FT MUST MEET KUA SPEC ES.065.367.03 WIRECU350MCML

WIRE, 500 MCM, CU, PRIMARY, EPR, 15 KV, INSUL, LUBRICATED

JACKET.URD, 1/C, REEL LENGTH 990 FT(0-10%), 2.8#/FT REFER TO SPEC

ES.065.367.03 WIRECU500MCML

WIRE, CU, 750 MCM, PRIMARY, EPR, 15 KV, INSUL, URD, 1/C WITH

LUBRICATED JACKET, REEL LENGTH 1000 FT(+5% ONLY), 2.483#/FT MUST

MEET KUA SPEC ES.065.367.03 WIRECU750MCML

WIRE, CU, 750 MCM, PRIMARY, EPR, 15 KV, INSUL, URD, 1/C WITH

LUBRICATED JACKET, REEL LENGTH 2500 FT(+5% ONLY), STEEL REEL,

2.483#/FT MUST MEET KUA SPEC ES.065.367.03 WIRECU750R25L

following: (a) a cutsheet of the various conductors showing the dimensions and cut-away details; (b) certified information of the testing of said cable conductors; (c) a complete detailed description of the cable conductors being quoted; (d) maximum cable lengths per reel types that are available per wire size and packaging details (including reel material and dimensions); (e) notice of any deviations from the specification for KUA’s review and approval; (f) written warranties and any guarantees; and (g) installation, handling, storage, and maintenance instructions.

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AEIC C8-08 – Specification for Ethylene Propylene Rubber (EPR) Insulated Power Cable ANSI/ICEA P-32-382 – Short-Circuit Characteristics of Insulated Cable ASTM B3 – Soft or Annealed Copper Wire ASTM B8 – Concentric-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors ASTM B231/B231M – Concentric-Lay-Stranded Aluminum 1350 Conductors ASTM D1248 – Polyethylene Plastics Extrusion Materials for Wire and Cable ICEA S-68-516 / NEMA WC-8 – Ethylene-Propylene-Rubber Insulated Wire and Cable ICEA S-93-639 / NEMA WC-74 – 5 kV Through 46 kV Shielded Power Cable ICEA S-94-649 – Concentric Neutral Cables Rated 5 kV Through 46 kV ANSI/NEMA WC-53 / ICEA T-27-581 – Test Methods for Extruded Dielectric Power Cables ANSI/NEMA WC-54 / ICEA T-26-465 – Guide for Frequency of Sampling Extruded Dielectric Cables ANSI/ICEA T-24-380 – Partial Discharge Test Procedure ICEA T-25-425 – Stability of Resistivity for Conducting Polymeric Components ANSI/ICEA T-28-562 – Hot Creep Test for Polymeric Insulation ICEA T-31-610 – Longitudinal Water Penetration Resistance Test for Blocked Conductors ANSI/ICEA T-32-645 – Volume Resistivity Compatibility of Water-Blocking Components ANSI/ICEA T-34-664 – Longitudinal Water Penetration Resistance Test for Blocked Cables NEMA WC-26 – Binational Wire and Cable Packaging Standard UL 1072 – Medium-Voltage Power Cables RUS 1728F-U1 – Specifications and Drawings for Underground Electric Distribution

TS.3. Overall Cable Construction Requirements: The various cable conductor sizes shall be suitable for both single phase primary underground residential distribution and three phase distribution installation in underground ducts, conduit or direct buried in wet locations. Operating voltage rating shall be 15 kV nominal phase to phase.

TS.3.1. The cable shall be rated for conductor temperatures of 90 degrees centigrade for continuous operations, 130 degree centigrade for emergency operations, and 250 degree centigrade for short circuit conditions in accordance with AEIC CS8.

TS.3.2. The single conductor class B copper cable shall be extruded by a triple tandem line or true-triple extrusion method whereby the conductor shield, insulation shield, or insulation is not exposed to the plant environment. The insulation and insulation shield shall be applied in a common extruder head to eliminate any possible interface contamination. Supplier shall be responsible for ensuring compatibility among all components of the cable.

TS.3.3. Water-blocking components shall comply with ICEA T-31-610 and shall prevent longitudinal water migration under test conditions.

TS.3.4. Both insulating and semi-conducting compounds shall be conveyed from the shipping containers – such as sealed specifically designed cartons, railroad tank cars or environmentally controlled stainless steel silos – to the extruders in a totally enclosed pneumatic conveying system.

The air supply for the conveying system shall be filtered through a filtration system rated 3.0 microns or less. Fines and streamers shall be removed as necessary by elutriators. Metal detectors shall remove both ferrous and nonferrous metal contaminants. Utilizing rare earth magnets for the removal of metal contaminants in the compound conveying process is also acceptable.

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TS.4. Conductor:

TS.4.1. The central conductor shall be soft annealed, uncoated class B, stranded concentric compressed round copper per ASTM B8 before stranding. Compact stranding is not acceptable.

The central conductor shall meet all the requirements stated herein.

TS.4.2. All inner interstices of the stranded conductor shall be filled with a compound to prevent ingress of water into the conductor during the manufacture of cable, during shipment and storage, during installation, during splicing and terminating, and in the event of accidental dig-in or cable joint failure. This compound shall be flexible and stable under normal operating conditions and shall be compatible with the conductor, strand shield and insulation materials. The outer layer of the conductor shall be clean and free of the filling compound.

TS.4.3. The compound shall be compatible with all cable components and shall not impair the performance of compression connectors. It shall not be present in the outer interstices of the conductor or degrade the performance of the cable in any manner. Jelly type compounds are not permitted, and this compound cannot impact the overall diameter of the cable or the rating of the cable either

TS.5. Conductor Shielding Screen:

TS.5.1. The conductor shield shall meet or exceed the requirements of part 5 and table 5-1 of ICEA S-94-649. The compound itself shall be fully qualified to AEIC CS8-13, ICEA S-94-649 and approved by Underwriter’s Laboratories for use on medium voltage cables. The brittleness temperature requirements shall comply with Section 3.5. of ICEA S-94-649.

TS.5.2. The shield shall be clean stripping and easily removable from the conductor and inseparably bonded to the overlying insulation.

TS.5.3. The outer surface of the extruded layer shall be cylindrical and smooth.

TS.5.4. The minimum point thickness of the extruded conductor shield shall be 16 Mils for 350 AWG and 500 AWG and 20 Mils for 750 AWG. The thickness of the shield is measured and controlled by means of a laser micrometer.

TS.6. Insulation: The insulation shall be a flexible thermosetting dielectric based on an ethylene propylene elastomer and shall meet the requirements called forth in ICEA S-94-646 Table 4.2 and

AEIC CS8-13.

TS.6.1. The EPR insulation shall be triple-tandem extruded with the conductor and insulation shield to prevent interfacial contamination.

The extrusion operation shall be performed by three separate in-line extruder heads thereby permitting the measurement and accurate individual control of the wall thickness of each layer of compound as the cable is being manufactured.

TS.6.2. The nominal thickness of the insulation shall be 175 mils for 350 MCM & 500 MCM, and 220 mil for 750 MCM.

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The insulation thickness shall be continuously monitored during extrusion. The nominal thickness of the jacket shall be per the given conductor size. While the thickness at any point shall be per ICEA S- 94-649.

TS.6.4. The primary insulation shall be tested for voids and contaminants using the requirements of

AEIC CS8.

TS.7. Insulation Shielding:

TS. 7.1. The extruded shield layer, applied directly over the insulation, in a triple extrusion, single pass, mode of manufacture, shall consist of black, semiconducting, thermosetting material compatible with the insulation system and the metal shielding. It shall be deformation resistant and have allowable operation temperatures equal to, or higher than those of the insulation. The insulation shield shall comply with the requirements of ICEA S-94-649 and AEIC CS8.

TS.7.2. The insulation shield layer brittleness temperature shall meet the requirements of ICEA S-94- 649 and AEIC CS8.

TS.7.3. The nominal thickness and thickness at any point of the insulation shielding shall meet the requirements of AEIC CS8-13.

TS.7.4. The extruded semiconducting layer shall prevent the ionization of air pockets or voids between the insulation system surface and the nonmagnetic conducting metal shielding concentric wire.

TS.7.5. The shield shall be applied in order to facilitate the removal of all conducting material without externally applied heat. Stripping tensions shall comply with AEIC CS8, latest revision.

TS.8. Metallic Shield Concentric Neutral:

TS.8.1. The metallic shield shall consist of an evenly spaced helical wrap of bare copper wires in accordance with ASTM B-3. They shall be applied directly over the insulation shield with a lay of 6 to 10 times the diameter over the wires or straps. They shall be applied smoothly and be free from nicks or abrasions. No neutral holding wire shall be used.

TS.8.2. The size and number of the wires shall be determined from the following:

Conductor Size: Number of Wires: Wire Size: Max Reel Length:

350 MCM 18 #12 AWG (1/3 neutral) 990 feet 500 MCM 26 #12 AWG (1/3 neutral) 990 feet 750 MCM 25 #10 AWG (1/3 neutral) 990 feet

TS.9. Outer Jacket: A thermoplastic polyethylene-insulating, extruded-to-fill type jacket of 50 mils for 350 & 500 MCM, or 75 mils for 750 MCM is required on all cables, and shall be applied so as to encapsulate the concentrically applied copper neutral wires.

The jacket shall be linear low-density polyethylene and shall be free stripping from the insulation shield and conductor neutrals.

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TS.9.1. The jacket compound shall comply with or exceed the requirements of ICEA S-94-649.

TS.9.2. The friction reducing additive shall be imbedded within the jacketing compound. A spray or brush-on friction reducing agent shall not be allowed. The friction reduction effect shall be permanent and shall be effective not only during the new cable installation, but shall remain effective for cable replacement in the future.

TS.9.3. The supplier of said cable shall supply test data to demonstrate that the friction reducing jacket material meets all the requirements per the latest ICEA S-94-649, section 7. Performance test data showing the reduction in friction values for the outer jacket material shall be submitted with the proposal including a side by side comparison between standard linear low density polyethylene outer jacket material (LLDPE) and the low friction linear low density polyethylene outer jacket.

TS.10. Markings and Identification: In addition to outer jacket cable markings as required by AEIC CS8-13, the cable shall be marked with durable sequential footage. These markings shall be accomplished by hot foil indent printing and shall be clearly legible. The sequential marks shall be made at least every two feet along the length of cable. Information such as manufacturer’s name, type, insulation thickness, manufacture year, and manufacture lot number shall also be imprinted into the outer cable jacket.

TS.11. Cable Testing: All tests required by the referenced specifications and standards shall be

TS.11.1. The manufacturer shall either submit with the order or have on file with the customer certified support data for the qualification tests and shall be for cable comparable in design and construction to that quoted.

TS.11.2. The cable design shall have been tested in accordance with the Qualification Test for AEIC CS8. The production testing is to be performed per ICEA S-94-649 and AEIC CS8. Cable shall be

TS.11.3. A high voltage ac test shall be performed in accordance with Part 9.12 of ICEA S-94-

649. While the conductors shall be tested to make sure that they are in compliance with ICEA S- 94-649, Section 2.4. Cable shall be tested in accordance with the latest revision of the standards.

TS.11.4. The shield resistance shall be measured and recorded from end to end on the completed cable.

While each reel of the completed shield power cable shall be subject to a partial discharge test. The partial discharge test shall be performed in accordance with the procedures of ICEA S-94-649, (Part 9 and 10 respectively) and AEIC CS8-13.

TS.11.5. A water penetration production test for filled strand cable construction shall be performed on a sample from each master length of insulated conductor. The test procedure shall be in accordance with ICEA T-31-610.

TS.11.6. The completed cable shall meet or exceed all test and requirements listed herein and per the standards referenced. All tests required shall be performed and passed prior to shipment.

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TS.11.7. The cable supplied shall be tested in accordance with the Production Sampling Tests and using the Production Test Procedures specified in AEIC CS8-07 and ICEA-S-94-649.

TS.12. Packaging: The completed cable shall be packaged in accordance with the latest editions of AEIC CS8-13, ANSI/ICEA S-94-649, ICEA S-93-639/NEMA WC 74, NEMA WC 26 and UL 1072.

TS.12.1. Unless otherwise specified on the Purchase Order, the cable shall be furnished in one

TS.12.2. The wood reels shall be of durable construction designed to support the weight of the cable and withstand handling in accordance with KUA’s practices. A 3.125 inch arbor hole is required. The maximum reel size shall be 52 inches flange diameter by 31 inches outside width preferably. A reel size up to 60 inches flange diameter and 36 inches outside width is also acceptable. Exact reel sizes are to be specified at time of shipment. If the reel size or arbor hole is different than as mentioned herein, KUA will need to be notified at the time of ordering.

TS.12.3. Each end of the cable length shall be positively sealed with a tight fitting end cap before shipment to prevent moisture intrusion.

TS.12.4. The cable reels shall be lagged or covered with suitable material to provide physical protection for the cable conductor during transit and during handling.

TS.12.5. Each cable reel shall be marked with a…