Loadbreak

Connector COOPER POWER

SERIES
Effective February 2019
CA650098EN Supersedes June 2017

200 A 25 kV class loadbreak elbow

connector with optional integral
jacket seal
General
Eaton’s Cooper Power™ series loadbreak elbow
connector is a fully-shielded and insulated
plug-in termination for connecting underground
cable to transformers, switching cabinets and
junctions equipped with loadbreak bushings. The
elbow connector and bushing insert comprise
the essential components of all loadbreak
connections. The elbow connector is a fully rated
200 A switching device, designed in accordance to
IEEE Std 386™-2006 standard.
Loadbreak elbows are molded using high
quality peroxide-cured insulating and semi-
conducting EPDM rubber. Standard features
include a coppertop connector, tin-plated copper
loadbreak probe with an ablative arc-follower tip
and stainless steel reinforced pulling-eye. An
optional capacitive test point, made of corrosion
resistant plastic, is available for use with fault
indicators (see Catalog Data CA320002EN and
CA320003EN).
Cable ranges are designed to accept a wide
range of cable conductor and insulation sizes
with just three elbows and accommodate cable
manufactured to either AEIC or ICEA standards.
The coppertop compression connector is a
standard item to transition from the cable to
the loadbreak probe. An aluminum crimp barrel
is inertia-welded to a copper lug. The aluminum
barrel makes the connector easy to crimp and the
copper lug ensures a reliable, tight, cool operating
connection with the loadbreak probe. Shown at far
left is the loadbreak elbow connector with optional
integral jacket seal and without test point; to its
right is the loadbreak elbow without jacket seal
and with test point.

Optional integral jacket seal

The optional integral jacket seal provides a quick
and easy means of sealing the cable jacket to
prevent moisture ingress. Our jacket seal is
molded to the loadbreak elbow eliminating the
need for separate cable sealing products. It’s
available with braided ground strap/bleeder wire
for terminating Tape shielded cable. (See Figure 4.)
Shown at left is the loadbreak elbow connector
with optional integral jacket seal and without test
point. On the right is the loadbreak elbow without
jacket seal and with test point.
Catalog Data CA650098EN 200 A 25 kV class loadbreak elbow connector
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INSULATION
SEMI-CONDUCTIVE INSERT High-quality peroxide-cured EPDM rubber formulated, mixed, and
High-quality peroxide-cured EPDM rubber milled in-house for consistent and reliable field performance.
creates a smooth surface around the “current SEMI-CONDUCTIVE SHIELD
interchange” to evenly distribute electrical High-quality peroxide-cured EPDM rubber
stress within the insulation. provides protective deadfront shield that
PULLING EYE meets requirements of IEEE Std 592™-
Stainless steel 2007 standard.
reinforced for positive
clampstick switching
operations.
LOADBREAK PROBE
Tin-plated copper probe with
arc-ablative tip (arc follower)
provides dependable loadbreak
switching characteristics.

TEST POINT (OPTIONAL) BLUE CUFF

Corrosion-resistant, conductive Indicates 25 kV Class
electrode provides consistent
capacitive voltage for application COPPERTOP COMPRESSION CONNECTOR
of fault indicators and determining Inertia-welded aluminum barrel and threaded copper lug makes
if the circuit is energized (cap not crimping easy and ensures a tight, reliable electrical connection with
shown). loadbreak probe.
LOADBREAK BAND GROUNDING TABS
UV resistant nylon white/black/white Molded into semi-conductive shield for the attachment of a
band identifies the elbow as three- ground wire to maintain deadfront safety.
phase loadbreak rated and is field
replaceable.
CONDUCTIVE INSERT ENDS
Encapsulated with insulating rubber.
Reduces cable extrusion and distortion
that can be caused by thermocycling.
Mitigates the effects of the electrical
stresses along the cable to elbow interface,
greatly reducing the possibility of interface
tracking.

Figure 1. Elbow cutaway illustrates design features.

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S Dim. 25 kV
S3 3.86”
(98.04 mm)
S4 S4 4.54”
(115.32 mm)
S3
S5 3.14”
S6 (79.76 mm)
S6 1.64”
(41.66 mm)

S5

NNote: Dimensions given are for reference only.

Figure 2. Elbow profile and stacking dimensions as referenced in IEEE Std 386™-2006 standard.

Installation Table 1.  Voltage ratings and characteristics

Cable stripping and scoring tools, available from various tool Description kV
manufacturers, are recommended for use when installing loadbreak Standard voltage class 25
elbows. After preparing the cable, the elbow housing is pushed Maximum rating phase-to-phase 26.3
onto the cable. The loadbreak probe is threaded into the coppertop
Maximum rating phase-to-ground 15.2
connector using the supplied installation tool or an approved
equivalent. Use a clampstick to perform loadmake and loadbreak AC 60 Hz 1 Minute withstand 40
operations. Refer to Service Information MN650008EN 200 A 15 kV DC 15 Minute withstand 78
and 25 kV Class Elbow with Optional Integral Jacket Seal Installation BIL and Full wave crest 125
Instructions for details. Minimum corona voltage level 19
Voltage ratings and characteristics are in accordance with IEEE Std 386™-2006
Production tests standard.
Tests conducted in accordance with IEEE Std 386™-2006 standard:
• AC 60 Hz 1 Minute withstand Table 2.  Current ratings and characteristics
• 40 kV Description Amperes
• Minimum corona voltage level Continuous 200 A rms
• 19 kV
Switching 10 operations at 200 A rms at 26.3 kV
Fault Closure 10,000 A rms symmetrical at 26.3 kV for 0.17 s after 10
• Test point voltage test switching operations
Tests conducted in accordance with Eaton requirements: Short Time 10,000 A rms symmetrical for 0.17 s
• Physical inspection 3,500 A rms symmetrical for 3.0 s
Current ratings and characteristics are in accordance with IEEE Std 386™-2006
• Periodic dissection standard.
• Periodic fluoroscopic analysis

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Ordering information METAL NEUTRAL

OR SHIELD
The elbow kits are packaged in a heavy duty DIAMETER OVER
DIAMETER OVER INSULATION
polyethylene bag. There are 20 bagged kits to a carton. OUTER JACKET
Individual boxed kits are also available by special part INSULATION
SHIELD
number. To order a 25 kV Class Loadbreak Elbow Kit CONDUCTOR
follow the easy steps below.
Each kit contains:
• Standard Elbow Body or Elbow Body with Jacket
Seal
• Coppertop Compression Connector INSULATION CONDUCTOR
• Loadbreak Probe OUTER JACKET SHIELD

• Probe Installation Tool

• Silicone Lubricant Figure 3. Illustration showing typical construction of medium voltage
underground cable.
• Mastic Strips (Jacket Seal Elbow Only)
• Installation Instruction Sheet
For an elbow kit without a capacitive test point order:
STEP 1: Determine the cable’s diameter over the electrical insulation
as shown in Figure 3 (including tolerances) from cable manufacturer.
LE225 CABLE RANGE CONDUCTOR
Then identify a cable range from Table 3 that brackets the minimum CODE CODE
and maximum insulation diameters. Select the CABLE RANGE
CODE from the far right column.
For an elbow kit with integral jacket seal without a capacitive test
STEP 2: Identify the conductor size and type in Table 4 and select point order:
the CONDUCTOR CODE from the far right column.
STEP 3: For an elbow kit with a capacitive test point order: LEJ225 CABLE RANGE CONDUCTOR
CODE CODE

LE225 CABLE RANGE CONDUCTOR T

CODE CODE For an elbow kit without a compression connector, use “00” for the
conductor code.
For an elbow kit with integral jacket seal and capacitive test point STEP 4: For optional braided ground strap/bleeder wire for
order: terminating tape shielded cable, Insert “GS” after test point and/or
bail option code. (Integral Jacket Seal Elbow Only)
LEJ225 CABLE RANGE CONDUCTOR T STEP 5: (Optional) For an elbow kit individually packaged in a
CODE CODE
corrugated cardboard box, insert an “X” as the last character in the
part number.

Table 3.  Cable insulation diameter range

Inches Millimeters Cable range code
0.610” - 0.970” 15.5 - 24.6 AB
0.750” - 1.080” 19.1 - 27.4 CC
0.890” - 1.220” 22.6 - 30.0 DD

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Table 4.  Conductor size and type

Class B Stranded or
Compressed Compact or Solid Conductor
AWG mm2 AWG mm2 code
No Connector 00
#6 16 #4 – 01
#4 – #3 25 02
#3 25 #2 35 03
#2 35 #1 – 04
#1 – 1/0 50 05
1/0 50 2/0 70 06
2/0 70 3/0 – 07
3/0 – 4/0 95 08
4/0 95 250 120 09
250* 120 300 – 10

* Compressed stranding only.

NNote: Coppertop compression connector may be used on both aluminum and copper cable conductors.

EXAMPLE: Select an integral jacket seal elbow kit with a capacitive

test point for use on a #1 compact cable with a minimum insulation
diameter of 0.770” and a maximum diameter of 0.830”.
STEP 1: From Table 3, identify the cable range 0.750–1.080” and
select the “CC” CABLE RANGE CODE.
STEP 2: The conductor size is a #1 and the type is compact.
From Table 4, under the column “Compact or Solid” identify #1 and
select the “04” conductor code.
STEP 3: Order catalog number.
LEJ225CC04T

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Table 5.  Replacement 2.88” Long coppertop connectors Table 6.  Replacement Parts
Conductor size Catalog
Description number
Concentric or Compressed Compact or Solid
Catalog
Loadbreak probe installation tool 2602733A01
AWG mm2 AWG mm2 number
Probe Kit (includes Probe, Installation Tool, Silicone
#6 16 #4 – CC2C01T PK225
Lubricant, Installation Instruction Sheet)
#4 – #3 25 CC2C02T Silicone Grease
#3 25 #2 35 CC2C03T 0.175 oz tube (5 grams) 2603393A03
5.3 oz tube (150 grams) 2605670A02M
#2 35 #1 – CC2C04T
Test Point Cap 2639992A01
#1 – 1/0 50 CC2C05T
Includes ground braid, Constant force spring and mastic GRDBRAIDKIT
1/0 50 2/0 70 CC2C06T
2/0 70 3/0 – CC2C07T
3/0 – 4/0 95 CC2C08T
4/0 96 250 120 CC2C09T
250* 120 300 – CC2C10T
* Compressed stranding only.

NNote: Coppertop compression connector may be used on both aluminum and

copper cable conductors.

Accessories

Figure 4. Braided ground strap kit.

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