Thomas & Betts elastimold 375LR Manuals

IS---0359 IS---375/376LR March 2010 Page 1 of 4 Installation & Operating Instructions 375LR (without test point) 376LR (with test point) Loadbreak Elbow Connectors CONTENTS: Elbow Connector Housing, Compression Lug, Probe, Probe Wrench, Lubricant (Do Not Substitute), Installation/Operating Instructions. The 375LR (without test point) and 376LR (with test point) are designed to terminate UD cable having concentric neutral and extruded insulation shielding. The elbow provides an operating interface for connecting to an Elastimold35kV class(21.1kV phase---to---ground and 36.6kV phase---to---phase) 200 ampere loadbreak bushing or accessory device with fault close rating of 10,000 amperes RMS symmetrical. When other types of UD cable are to be terminated an appropriate Elastimold cable 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. 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. 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. Compression Lug Probe Test Point (376LR Only) Eye Operating ASSEMBLED ELBOW CAUTION: Lubricate test point cap and assemble tightly. IS---0359 IS---375/376LR March 2010 Printed in U.S.A. 8155 T&B Boulevard, Memphis, Tennessee 38125 (800) 888--0211 Fax: (800) 888--0690