Thomas&Betts Elastimold 272SOPA User manual

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January 2010
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Operating Instructions
272SOPA / 272SOPWB / 372SOP / 372SOP--CS1061
Stand--Off Plug
Contents: Stand Off Plug complete with Mounting Hardware, Operating Instructions.
The 272SOP is designed to isolate and “dead--end” Elastimold 25kV class loadbreak elbow connectors. The 372SOP is
designed to isolate and “dead--end” Elastimold 35kV class loadbreak elbow connectors. These products incorporate
vents for improved switching performance. The product is identified by a white band or colored ID washer (Blue washer for
25kV or white washer for 35kV).
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.
After installation loadbreak products can be operated
energized per operating instructions. All deadbreak
connectors must be de--energized before operating.
All apparatus must be installed and operated in
accordance with individual user, local, and national
work rules. These instructions do not attempt to
provide for every possible contingency.
Do not touch or move energized products.
“Loadbreak connectors must be operated with a full
insulated “hotstick” type live--line tool.” Consult the
company’s safe work practices for the required
live--line tool length.
Excess distortion of the assembled product may result
in its failure.
Inspect parts for damage, rating and compatibility with
mating parts.
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.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in
damage to the product and serious or fatal injury.
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.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON PARTS, INSTALLATION RATINGS AND COMPATIBILITY, CALL THE NEAREST ELASTIMOLD OFFICE.
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. Read entire installation instructions before starting.
4. Have all required tools at hand and maintain cleanliness
throughout the procedure.
STEP 1
Grounding-- Connect electrostatic grounding lead to the grounding lug. Connect the opposite end to ground, leaving enough
slack to operate with a hotstick. Remove protective cap, clean and lubricate stand--off plug interface with an Elastimold
approved lubricant. DO NOT SUBSTITUTE. Other lubricants may be harmful to this product and its mating product(s).
Always replace protective cap when stand--off plug is not in use.
Protective Cap
Lubricate
Eyebolt
To Ground
Grounding Lug
Identification
Band
Vent Ring
Colored ID Washer
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IS---272SOPA/372SOP
January 2010
Printed in U.S.A. 8155 T&B Boulevard, Memphis, Tennessee 38125
(800) 888--0211 Fax: [phone]

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STEP 2
Rotate the eyebolt counterclockwise until the nut is in
contact with the bracket. Attach the hot stick firmly to the
eyebolt. Slide the Stand--off Plug into the parking stand.
Hot Stick
Parking Stand
Nut Should Be
Against Bracket
STEP 3
Back off the hotstick. Rotate the eyebolt clockwise until the
nut on the opposite end snugly wedges the stand--off plug to
the underside of the parking stand.
DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN BOLT.
Nut
STEP 4
CAUTION: Check that ground lead is connected between
stand--off plug lug and ground before assembling elbow. Do
not attempt to attach ground lead after elbow is assembled.
A. Remove ELASTIMOLD loadbreak elbow connector from
loadbreak bushing following applicable LOADBREAK
operating instructions included with the elbow. Insert the
male contact of the loadbreak elbow into the stand--off plug
and push it home with a fast, firm, straight motion. Make
sure it is firmly in place and locking ring is seated.
B. To return loadbreak elbow to the bushing, reverse the
operational sequence following applicable LOADMAKE
operating instructions included with the elbow.
Hot Stick
Elbow
STEP 5
Complete assembly of an elbow is indicated by no portion of
the yellow band being visible when viewed from the side.