Thomas&Betts Elastimold 650 ETP User manual

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Installation Instructions
650/675 ETP (1)
Elbow Tap Plug
CONTENTS: Tap Plug, Lubricant (DO NOT SUBSTITUTE), Stud (if applicable), Installation Instructions.
The 650/675 ETP has a voltage rating of 15kV (8.3kV line---to---ground and 14.4kV line---to---line) and is designed to provide a
200 ampere loadbreak tap at system voltage as indicated on the ETP. A yellow band provides indication of full seating. This
product is identified by a white band.
WARNING: THE AVAILABLE FAULT CURRENT MUST BE LIMITED TO 10,000 AMPERES WHEN USING
THIS PRODUCT.
WARNING: THE FOLLOWING RATINGS APPLY TO THIS PRODUCT:
600 Ampere Deadbreak Interface: 650ETP(1)---600 ampere load current and 25,000 amperes short
circuit current for 10 cycles.
675ETP(1)---900 ampere load current and 25,000 amperes short
circuit current for 10 cycles.
200 Ampere Loadbreak Interface: 200 amperes load current and 10,000 amperes fault---close current.
For higher short circuit current: 1) this interface must only be operated
de---energized; and 2) elbows used for taps or grounding must be
adequately secured such as with a bail.
DANGER
All apparatus must be de--energized during installation
or removal of part(s). For loadbreak products follow
operating instructions. All deadbreak connectors must
be de--energized before operating. All 200A deadbreak
connectors must be mechanically secured with bails
when connected.
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.
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
Prepare cable using spade contact and install elbow as de-
scribed in the (K)650LR or 750LR installation instructions.
Before making first crimp on spade contact, align it on
the cable so that the spade lies flat on the apparatus
bushing contact.
Apparatus
Bushing
Spade
Contact
CORRECT POSITION WRONG POSITION
Cable
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STEP 2
1. Remove the protective caps from the elbow connector
andthetapplug.
2. Finger tighten double ended stud (if applicable) into the
tap plug.
3. Clean, then lubricate the entire mating connector
interface, elbow connector interfaces and the tap plug
as noted with the lubricant supplied or ELASTIMOLD
approved lubricant.
Clean and
Lubricate
Mating
Connector
Elbow
Connector
Ta p P lu g
Clean and
Lubricate
Double Ended
Stud
Seating
Indicator
White
Band
STEP 3
1. Assemble elbow connector on mating connector.
2. Assemble the tap plug into the elbow connector.
3. Insert the drive adapter into the tap plug. Turn in a
clockwise direction while pushing the elbow and tap
plug toward the mating connector.
4. Continue to rotate the drive adapter clockwise, with the
appropriate tool to a torque of 50 ---60 ft---lbs. Remove
the drive adapter from tap plug.
Mating
Connector
600---ATM
Ta p P lu g
STEP 4
Insert one end of a length of #14AWG copper wire (or
equivalent) through the grounding eye of the elbow, leaving
sufficient length to allow movement of the elbow if required.
Make a small loop and twist tightly, taking care not to
damage the eye.
Mating
Connector
Ta p P lu g
Grounding
Eye Wire
Grounding
Eye

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STEP 5A
FOR CONCENTRIC WIRE SHIELDED CABLE
Twist the shield wires together. Connect them and the
grounding eye wire to ground using an appropriate
connector.
Leave sufficient length to allow movement of the elbow if
required.
For three ---phase installations, all grounds from all three
phases must be tied to a common ground point.
If cable is jacketed, install appropriate waterproofing at
jacket terminus to prevent moisture from entering.
Mating
Connector
Ta p P lu g
Grounding
Eye Wire
Elbow
Connector
To
Ground
Concentric
Neutral Wires
STEP 5B
METALLIC TAPE SHIELDED CABLE
Connect the metallic shield of the cable to ground using a jumper of equivalent ampacity to the metallic shield. Install
appropriate waterproofing at jacket terminus to prevent moisture from entering. Connect the elbow connector grounding
eyewiretoground.
STEP 6
Clean and lubricate the entire tap plug interface and either a DR(G), ESA, GLR or LR of the appropriate voltage class with the
lubricant supplied or ELASTIMOLDrapproved lubricant. Install the DR(G), ESA, GLR or the LR to the tap plug interface
following the instructions supplied with each of these products.
Grounding
Eye Wire
Elbow
Connector
Ground Elbow
Connector
Clean and
Lubricate
Insulated Cap
Elbow
Arrester
To
DR(G)
LR
ESA
GLR
Grounding
Elbow
Mating
Connector
Ta p P lu g
STEP 7 SEATING INDICATION
Complete assembly of an insulated cap or elbow is
indicated by no portion of the yellow band being visible
when viewed from the side.