Elastimold 161LRJS Manual

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February 2015
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Installation & Operating Instructions
161LRJS (without test point) / 162LRJS (with test point)
Loadbreak Elbow Connectors with Jacket Seal
CONTENTS: Elbow Connector Housing, Compression Lug, Probe, Probe Wrench, Lubricant (Do Not Substitute)
3--Sealing strips and Installation/Operating Instructions.
The 161LRJS (without test point) and 162LRJS (with test point) are designed to terminate UD cable having jacketed concentric neutral
wires and extruded insulation shielding. The elbow provides an operating interface for connecting to an ElastimoldR15kV class (8.3kV
phase--to--ground and 14.4kV phase--to--phase) 200 ampere loadbreak bushing or accessory device with fault close rating of 10,000
amperes RMS symmetrical. Designed with a fold down extension on the cable entrance for sealing to the jacket of jacketed cable. When
other types of UD cable are to be terminated, an appropriate ElastimoldRcable shield or grounding device must be used.
DANGER
All apparatus must be de--energized during installation
or removal of part(s) except for test point caps and
indicators that can be installed and operated
energized.
Do not touch or move energized products in the work
area.
These instructions do not attempt to provide for every
possible contingency.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in
damage to the product and serious or fatal injury.
This product should be installed only by competent
personnel trained in good safety practices involving
high voltage electrical equipment. These instructions
are not intended as a substitute for adequate training or
experience in such safety practices.
All apparatus must be installed and operated in
accordance with individual user, local, and national
work rules.
If this product is supplied with a protective shipping
cover(s), remove this shipping cover(s) and replace
with the appropriate HV insulated cap(s) or
connector(s) before submerging or energizing the
circuit.
Inspect parts for damage, rating and compatibility with
mating parts.
Excess distortion of the assembled product may result
in its failure.
After installation loadbreak products can be operated
energized per operating instructions. All deadbreak
connectors must be de--energized before operating.
Connectors must be operated with a full insulated
“hotstick” type tool. Consult the company’s safe work
practices for the required tool length.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON PARTS, INSTALLATION RATINGS AND COMPATIBILITY, CALL THE NEAREST ELASTIMOLDROFFICE.
Limited Warranty:
1. T&B warrants that its products will be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of two (2) years, except for tools which
are warranted separately (see warranty accompanying those products). Fisher PierceRproducts and ElastimoldRReclosers are
warranted for three years; and JoslyntVBT and VBU capacitor switches are warranted for four years or 40,000 operations whichever
occurs first. Upon prompt notification of a warranted defect, T&B will, at its option, repair or replace the defective product.
2. In no event shall T&B be liable for any consequential, indirect or special damages, nor will T&B be liable for transportation, labor, or other
charges arising out of the removal or reinstallation of its products. Liability for breach of warranty is limited to the cost of repair or
replacement of the warranted product only.
3. Misuse, misapplication or modification of T&B products immediately voids all warranties.
THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND
REMEDIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WHICH ARE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMED.
IMPORTANT
1. Check contents of package to ensure they are complete
and undamaged.
2. Check all components to ensure proper fit with cable
and/or mating products.
3. Check threads by threading probe into compression lug.
If resistance is encountered prior to full assembly, check
for damage and replace damaged component.
4. Read entire installation instructions before starting.
5. Have all required tools at hand and maintain cleanliness
throughout the procedure.
Caution: If test point cap is not installed, lubricate cap
and test point and install cap.
Compression Lug
Probe Test Point
162LRJS Only
Operating
Eye
ASSEMBLED ELBOW Integral
Cable Jacket
Seal
IS--1379
IS--161/162LRJS
February 2015
Printed in U.S.A. 8155 T&B Boulevard, Memphis, Tennessee 38125
(800) 888--0211 Fax: [phone]

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STEP 1 CABLE TRAINING
A. Train cable to ensure slack for ease of operation.
B. Use one of the two following methods to provide an extra length of concentric neutral wires or grounding
braid wire to facilitate the connection of the neutral to the tank ground and the operation of the hotstick:
1. Mark the centerline of the bushing with tape and pull extra cable to 24--26” beyond the centerline.
Remove the outer jacket 7 3/4” to 8” back from centerline.
2. Proceed to step ”D” and connect the neutral wires to the tank ground with a jumper or grounding braid.
C. Unwrap the neutral wire back past the bushing centerline.
D. Cut excess cable squarely at the centerline of the bushing.
STEP 2 CABLE PREPARATION
(Use cable cut back template (to the left) for
dimensional guide.)
A. Wrap one strip of mastic, stretching slightly,
around jacket.
B. Bend all of the neutral wires straight back
over the mastic and along the cable. Press
the wires into the mastic.
C. Wrap the second strip of mastic completely
around the outer jacket, overlapping the
neutral wires imbedded into the first mastic
strip. Use the third strip of mastic, if needed,
to build--up the outer diameter in the area of
the first mastic location. Cover all mastic with
vinyl tape.
D. Remove insulation shield and insulation
from the cable end. Cut squarely taking care
not to nick conductor.
E. Wire brush bare aluminum conductors and
immediately install compression lug. Rotate
to spread inhibitor.
Position compression lug so the CONTACT
THREADED HOLE ALIGNS WITH THE
BUSHING BORE. (Refer to crimp chart
packaged with compression lug for
recommended crimp tool information.) Start
crimp at the crimp line mark. Rotate 1800
each successive crimp. Carefully wipe
excessive inhibitor from the outside of the
lug and cable.
F. Remove insulation shield as shown. Bevel
insulation end 1/8” max.
G. Thoroughly clean insulation to remove all
traces of conductive residue.
7---3/4”--8”
2---1/8”
Start Crimp Here
First Mastic
Align lug thread
to bushing bore
6---7/8”
1/8” Max.
Bevel
Insulation
Insulation
Shield
Straight, Smooth & Squared
Do not cut or nick insulation
Second Mastic
Insulation Shield
Imbed Wires into
First Mastic Strip
Outer
Jacket
Third Mastic
Vinyl Tape
Extra Length of Wires/Braid
24” -- 26”
Bushing
Centerline
Wires/Braid not shown
Bent Back for Clarity
7---3/4”--8”
Jacketed Cable

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STEP 3 ELBOW ASSEMBLY
A. Lubricate the cable insulation and inside the elbow
housing with the lubricant supplied. DO NOT
SUBSTITUTE. Other lubricants may be harmful to this
product or its mating part(s). Keep insulation clean
of dirt and grime.
B. Slide the elbow connector onto the cable with a back
and forth twisting motion. Wipe off all excess lubricant.
C. Align elbow with compression lug’s threaded hole.
D. Thread probe into lug by hand, taking care not to
cross--thread. The probe must turn freely for
approximately four turns before becoming snug.
Tighten with wrench until wrench bends.
STEP 4 CONCENTRIC NEUTRAL CONNECTION
A. Pull the hood over the concentric neutral seal area on
the cable by pulling the tabs and/or rolling the
seal down.
B. Insert one end of a separate copper wire (No. 14 AWG /
2.5mm) or equivalent through the grounding eye on the
elbow. Twist tightly taking care not to damage the eye.
C. Twist all neutral wires and connect to ground using
appropriate connector. Provide adequate slack in
wires for elbow operation.
Grounding Eye
Provide slack
for operation
STEP 5 CONNECT ELBOW AND BUSHING PLUG
A. Lubricate the receptacle portion of the elbow connector and the mating bushing with the lubricant supplied.
LUBRICATE ONLY IF THE TRANSFORMER AND ELBOW ARE KNOWN TO BE DE--ENERGIZED.
B. Operate per following instructions. DO NOT OPERATE BY HAND.
Hotstick
Lubricate only if known to be de--energized
Wrench
Twist
Lubricate
Align
Wrench Hole
Probe

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Before Loadmake or Loadbreak Operation:
Ensure connector is clean and free of any contaminants. Ensure work area is clear of obstructions to allow installer to establish
firm footing and ensure a secure grasp on the hotstick tool. Maintain positive control over the movement of the loadbreak
connector before, during and directly after the operating sequence. Because of the control, speed and force required to
engage or disengage the elbow, certain operating positions are more advantageous than others. If there is some question as
to proper operating position, it is recommended that the connectors be operated de--energized. Do not connect two different
phases of a multiple--phase system. Before closing a single--phase loop, make certain both ends of the loop are the same
phase.
LOADMAKE OPERATION
Loadbreak connectors must be operated with a fully insulated ”hotstick” type live--line tool. Consult the
Utility’s safe work practices for the required live-- line tool length.
1. To prepare bushing for elbow connector, remove insulated cap by attaching hotstick tool to the insulated cap pulling
eye, and following the instructions for this accessory, remove from bushing.
2. Securely fasten the hotstick to the loadbreak connector pulling eye.
3. Confirm positive control of the elbow connector. Withdraw the elbow from the accessory device on the apparatus parking
stand with a fast, straight, firm motion being careful not to place the elbow connector near a ground plane.
Check appropriate accessory device operating instructions to be sure that the device is rated for energized operation.
4. Insert the probe tip approximately 2” (50mm) into the bushing (at this point the contacts are approximately 4” apart).
DO NOT HOLD IN THIS POSITION BUT IMMEDIATELY PUSH THE ELBOW HOME WITH A FAST, FIRM, STRAIGHT
MOTION.
Use sufficient force to engage the internal lock on the elbow connector and bushing interface.
Fault Close
1. DO NOT CONDUCT LOADMAKE OPERATIONS ON KNOWN FAULTS.
2. If a fault is experienced, both the elbow connector and the bushing must be replaced.
LOADBREAK OPERATION
1. Place desired accessory device on apparatus parking stand.
Refer to appropriate operating instructions for accessory device to be used. Confirm device is rated for energized operation.
2. Firmly tighten the hotstick to the loadbreak connector pulling eye.
3. Without exerting any pulling force, slightly rotate (clockwise) the connector in order to break surface friction prior
to disconnection.
4. Withdraw the connector from the bushing with a fast, firm, straight motion, being careful not to place the connector near
a ground plane.
5. Place connector on appropriate accessory device, following the operating instructions for that accessory.
VOLTAGE TEST
ELASTIMOLDRconnectors equipped with an integral capacitance test point can be used to determine whether or not the
circuit is energized.
When using the test point, complete the following steps:
1. Remove test point cap with the hotstick. When removing cap, PEEL OFF AT AN ANGLE rather than pulling directly in line
with the test point assembly.
2. WARNING: THE VOLTAGE TEST POINT IS A CAPACITANCE DEVICE, IT IS NOT DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO
THE CONDUCTOR. Do not use conventional voltage measuring equipment. Follow the manufacturer’s directions for the
meter that is used. Test with a suitable sensing device, made for use with separable connectors manufactured with
capacitive test points, to determine if cable is energized. Contamination, moisture, dirt, etc. around the test point or use
of the wrong measuring equipment can provide a false “no voltage” indication on an energized elbow. To prevent
serious or fatal injury treat the elbow as energized until the “no voltage” test point indication is confirmed by other means.
3. After voltage detection has been made, clean and lubricate the inside surface of the cap with silicone lubricant supplied
and replace it on the test point.
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