Deadbreak Connecting Plug CONTENTS: Connecting Plug, Lubricant (DO NOT SUBSTITUTE), Installation Instructions. The connecting plug is a power distribution product accessory designed for use on 600/900 series systems. The Connecting Plug can be mated with an elbow, bushing extender, vault stretcher or elbow end module. DANGER All apparatus must be de--energized during installation All apparatus must be installed and operated in or removal of part(s). accordance with individual user, local and national work rules and electrical standards. Do not touch or move energized products in the work For loadbreak products follow operating instructions. area. All deadbreak connectors must be de--energized before operating. All 200A deadbreak connectors must be These instructions do not attempt to provide for every mechanically secured with bails when connected. possible contingency. If this product is supplied with a protective shipping cover(s), remove this shipping cover(s) and replace Failure to follow these instructions will result in with the appropriate HV insulated cap(s) or damage to the product and serious or fatal injury. connector(s) before submerging or energizing the circuit. This product should be installed only by competent Inspect parts for damage, rating and compatibility with personnel trained in good safety practices involving mating parts. high voltage electrical equipment. These instructions are not intended as a substitute for adequate training or Excess distortion of the assembled product may result experience in such safety practices. in its failure. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON PARTS, INSTALLATION RATINGS AND COMPATIBILITY, CALL THE NEAREST ELASTIMOLD R OFFICE.
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STEP 2 STEP 3 Clean both the connecting plug and its mating part as Push the connecting plug into the elbow, bushing extender, indicated and lubricate with the lubricant supplied. DO NOT vault stretcher or elbow end module and engage the SUBSTITUTE. Other lubricants may be harmful to the threads. The contact of the part should be held against the products. Be sure to keep surfaces of elbow and mating contact surface of the mating part. parts clean. Use a 600ATM or a 3/8” hex bit socket and torque wrench and tighten exerting 50 to 60 foot--pounds (68 to 81 newton-- meters) of torque.
600ATM
Lubricate Torque Wrench 2” min. Connecting Plug with 3/8” Hex Bit Socket Lubricate
Connecting Plug Contact Elbow, Bushing Extender Vault Stretcher or Elbow Elbow, Bushing Extender End Module Vault Stretcher or Elbow Stud End Module 600 Series Lubricate Mating Plug Device
STEP 4 Continue by installing additional elbow, bushing extender, or vault stretcher, see instructions packaged with those products.
STEP 5 (If Applicable)
Insert one end of a No. 14 AWG (2.5mm) copper wire or Connecting Plug equivalent thru the grounding eye on the connecting plug. Twist tightly taking care not to damage eye. Connect other end to ground.
To Ground
Grounding Eye
To Ground
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