EXHIBIT_D_FKEC_Q_Feeder_-_Conductor_Tensions.pdf

This is an exhibit document containing conductor tension specifications for the Florida Keys Electric Cooperative Association (FKEC) Q Feeder construction project. The exhibit provides detailed tension values in pounds for various conductor types and sizes across multiple feeder segments and temperature ranges from 30 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The conductors specified include 336 AAC, 7#8, 1/0 AAAC, and #4 HD CU wire types, with tension data organized by feeder segments such as R00 to R01, R01 to R02, Q12 to Q20, Q22 to Q24, Q24 to STR 1295, STR 1298 to Q29, Q29 to Q45, Q45 to Q55, STR 1237 to B15, and B15 Three Phase Bank sections. These tension specifications are critical reference materials for contractors performing the installation and stringing of conductors on the 1.5-mile overhead distribution feeder and related infrastructure.

The conductor tension values serve as technical performance standards that contractors must adhere to during feeder construction and reconductoring work. Proper tension application is essential for maintaining conductor sag within acceptable limits, ensuring safe distances from ground and structures, and optimizing the operational lifespan of the distribution infrastructure. These specifications must be applied in conjunction with the comprehensive technical requirements outlined in the bid package, including NESC standards, IEEE and ANSI electrical codes, and FKEC-approved equipment specifications, ensuring integration with the cooperative's existing 25-kilovolt distribution system serving the Florida Keys region.