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Installation Instructions
K655/K656CCP
Deadbreak Elbow Connectors
CONTENTS: Elbow, Cable Adapter, Connector, Stud, Compression Lug, Lubricant, Installation Instructions,
Crimp chart.
The K655/K656CCP connectors are designed to provide fully shielded, fully submersible deadfront cable connections to
high voltage apparatus. The connectors are rated for use on 15kV or 25kV class systems.
WARNING: THE FOLLOWING RATINGS APPLY TO THIS PRODUCT:
600 Ampere Deadbreak Interface and Cable: K655/656CCP---600 amperes load current and
25,000 amperes short circuit current for 10 cycles.
DANGER
All apparatus must be de--energized during installation Inspect parts for damage, rating and compatibility with
or removal of part(s). For loadbreak products follow mating parts.
operating instructions. All deadbreak connectors must This product should be installed only by competent
be de--energized before operating. All 200A deadbreak personnel trained in good safety practices involving
connectors must be mechanically secured with bails high voltage electrical equipment. These instructions
when connected. are not intended as a substitute for adequate training or
All apparatus must be installed and operated in experience in such safety practices.
accordance with individual user, local, and national Failure to follow these instructions will result in
work rules. These instructions do not attempt to damage to the product and serious or fatal injury.
provide for every possible contingency. If this product is supplied with a protective shipping
cover(s), remove this shipping cover(s) and replace
Do not touch or move energized products. with the appropriate HV insulated cap(s) or
Excess distortion of the assembled product may result connector(s) before submerging or energizing the
in its failure. circuit.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON PARTS, INSTALLATION RATINGS AND COMPATIBILITY, CALL THE NEAREST ELASTIMOLD R OFFICE.

WARRANTY: Thomas & Betts warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of two (2) years from
the date of shipment. Upon prompt notification of any warranted defect, Thomas & Betts will, at its option, repair, replace or refund the purchase
price. Proof of purchase is required. Unauthorized modification or improper installation will void all warranties.
Limitations and Exclusions: THE ABOVE WARRANTY IS THE SOLE WARRANTY CONCERNING THIS PRODUCT, AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL
OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHATABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WHICH ARE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMED. LIABILITY FOR BREACH OF THE ABOVE
WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO COST OF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT, AND UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL
THOMAS & BETTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

IMPORTANT
1. Check contents of package to ensure they are complete 3. Read entire installation instructions before starting.
and undamaged. 4. Have all required tools at hand and maintain cleanliness
2. Check all components to ensure proper fit with cable throughout the procedure.
and/or mating products.

600---ampere
Male Interface
Test Point
If Applicable
(K656CCP Only)
Cable Stud
Adapter

Ground Wire
Compression
Lug 600---ampere
Mating Product

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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 1
Position the cable so it is located in the final assembled position with enough slack to provide adequate clearance for
removing the elbows. For concentric neutral cable, unwind the concentric neutral wires. Cut the cable 1--- 3/4” (45mm) from
center line of the mating product.
1---3/4”
(45mm)

600---ampere
Mating Product
Concentric Neutral Wires
(Where Applicable)

STEP 2
Clean the outer surface of the cable a distance of 24” (610mm) or up to the bent back concentric neutral wires.

STEP 3
If a 20MA or 21MA grounding device or 600ECS Jacket Cable Seal is being used, refer to the Installation Instructions
supplied with those products for removal of cable outer jacket, shield connection and grounding. If these products are not
being used, follow these Instructions for the removal of cable outer jacket shield connections and grounding.

STEP 4 CABLE PREPARATION NOTE: Follow the STEPS listed that apply to the cable being prepared.

A. OUTER JACKET
Remove outer jacket to dimension shown. Outer Jacket Underlying Cable

12 3/4” (324mm)

B. SHIELD WIRES
Fold back shield wires. Shield Wires
Underlying Cable

12 3/4” (324mm)

C. FLAT METALLIC TAPE SHIELD

Remove flat metallic tape shield and secure with vinyl Flat Metallic Vinyl Plastic Tape
plastic tape to dimension shown. Tape Shield Underlying Cable

10 3/4” (273mm)
Flat Metallic Tape Shield
and Vinyl Tape Location

D. FABRIC TAPE SHIELD

Remove fabric tape shield and install tape retainer and tape Fabric Tape Tape Marker
marker to dimensions shown. Shield Tape Retainer
Cable Insulation

9 3/4” (248mm)
10 3/4” (273mm)
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E. LONGITUDINALLY CORRUGATED SHIELD

Remove longitudinally corrugated shield and install tape Longitudinally Corrugated Shield
marker to dimension shown.
Tape Marker
Flush Underlying Cable

10 3/4” (273mm)

F. UNISHIELD* CABLE
If using UNISHIELD* CABLE a 10TL cable shield adapter is required. Refer to the Installation Instructions supplied with the
10TL cable shield adapter for cable preparation and grounding.
*Unishield is a registered Trade Mark of ANACONDA WIRE and CABLE COMPANY.

G. LEAD SHEATH CABLE

If using lead sheath cable a 10TL cable shield adapter is required. Refer to the Installation Instructions supplied with the 10TL
cable shield adapter for removal of outer jacket, lead sheath and grounding.

H. SEMI---CON SHIELD
Remove semi---con shield and install tape marker to Semi---con Shield
dimensions shown. Do not cut or nick the cable insulation.
Tape Marker
Cable Insulation

9 3/4”(248mm)
10 3/4” (273mm)

STEP 5 CABLE ADAPTER

Bevel the end of the cable insulation at a 45_ angle, approximately 1/4” (6mm) back. Thoroughly clean, then lubricate cable
insulation always working toward semi--- con shield. Install cable adapter, small end first, until it is flush with the edge of the
tape marker.
Tape Marker Cable Adapter
Edge Cable Insulation Bevel

Clean and Lubricate

STEP 6 CONDUCTOR
Remove the protruding cable insulation by cutting it even Cable Adapter
with the end of the cable adapter. Do not cut or nick the Bare
cable adapter or the conductor. The length of exposed Conductor
conductor should be 4 3/8”---4 11/16” (111mm---119mm).
Otherwise redo assembly.

4 3/8”---4 11/16”
(111mm---119mm)
Even with Cable Adapter
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STEP 7 COMPRESSION LUG

Copper Conductor: Fully insert conductor into compression Lug.
Aluminum Conductor: Wire brush conductor and immediately fully insert conductor into compression lug.
Measure the “Check Dimension” before crimping. This Cable Adapter
dimension should be less than 6 1/2” (165mm) otherwise Compression Lug
redo assembly. Crimp the compression lug following the Locate First Crimp
crimping instructions supplied with the lug. Wipe all excess on this end
inhibitor from compression lug and cable adapter surface
after crimping. The distance from the end of the
compression lug to the cable adapter after crimping should
be 6 1/2”---7 1/4” (165mm ---184mm). Otherwise redo 6 1/2”---7 1/4”
assembly. Check Dimension (165mm---184mm)
Before Crimping After Crimping

STEP 8 ELBOW
Lubricate cable adapter and inside of elbow cable
entrance. Install elbow onto cable adapter until the elbow Cable Adapter
can not advance further. Make sure cable adapter is still
flush with tape marker. If not, reposition cable adapter.
Remove tape marker. .
Flush Lubricate
Elbow
Tape Marker

STEP 9 MATING PRODUCTS

DO NOT CONNECT OR DISCONNECT MATING PRODUCTS WHILE ENERGIZED.
DO NOT ENERGIZE WHILE DISCONNECTED.
Remove protective caps from the elbow and the mating
part. Install the stud in the mating part. Clean and lubricate
both the elbow and the mating part with lubricant supplied.
(Keep surfaces of elbow and mating part clean.)

Clean & Lubricate

Clean Clean Clean
& & &
Install Stud Snug Lubricate Lubricate Lubricate

Apparatus
Insulating Bushing
Plug Reducing
Reducing Tap Plug Tap Well
Connector Plug Elbow Tap Plug

STEP 10
Push elbow onto mating part. Using the 600 ATM assembly
tool thread the connector into the mating part until it
bottoms. Apply 50 to 60 foot pounds torque.

600 ATM

Connector

Mating Product
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STEP 11
Insert one end of a piece of wire with ampacity at least
equivalent to No. 14 AWG Copper through the grounding From Grounding
eye and twist to make a small loop. Do not damage the eye.
Connect wire to ground using a suitable connector. Device or Cable Shield
The shield of the cable must be grounded. Ground
according to the instructions supplied with the grounding
device. If no grounding device is used, the shield must be
grounded through an alternate method.
It is also recommended that the jacket of the cable be
waterproofed at this point to prevent moisture from entering To Ground Ground Eye
the cable. Connection Wire

STEP 12
Clean and lubricate the entire male interface and either a DR(G), GLR or LR of the appropriate voltage class with the lubricant
supplied or ELASTIMOLDr approved lubricant. Install the DR(G), GLR or the LR to the bushing interface following the
instructions supplied with each of these products.
DR(G)
Insulated Cap

600---Ampere
Male Interface
Mating Connector
BE

Clean and
Lubricate
Elbow Connector

600Amp Elbow

Grounding Eye

To
Ground

VOLTAGE TEST ON K656CCP

The ELASTIMOLDR deadbreak elbow connector is equipped with an integral capacitance test point that can be used to
establish whether or not the circuit is energized. When using the test point, complete the following steps:
1. Remove test point cap with a hotstick. When removing cap, PEEL OFF AT AN ANGLE rather than pulling directly in line
with the test point assembly.
2. WARNING: THE VOLTAGE TEST POINT IS A CAPACITANCE DEVICE, IT IS NOT DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO THE
CONDUCTOR. Do not use conventional voltage measuring equipment. Follow the manufacturer’s directions for the
meter that is used. Test with a suitable sensing device, made for use with separable connectors manufactured with
capacitive test points, to determine if cable is energized. Contamination, moisture, dirt, etc. around the test point or use
of the wrong measuring equipment can provide a false “no voltage” indication on an energized elbow. To prevent
serious or fatal injury treat the elbow as energized until the “no voltage” test point indication is confirmed by other means.
3. After voltage detection has been made, clean and lubricate the inside surface of the cap with silicone grease and
replace it on the test point.
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