nVent GYP18009M User Manual

Cable to Ground Rod or Other Rounds–GYP18009M

nVent ERICO Cadweld graphite molds are designed and engineered for thousands of connection styles and conductor combinations.

• Forms a permanent, low resistance connection

• Provides a molecular bond

• nVent ERICO Cadweld Exothermic Connections are rated with the same current capacity as the conductor

• Portable installation equipment with no external source of power required

• Installers can be easily trained to make nVent ERICO Cadweld Exothermic Connections

• Connections can be visually inspected

• Meets requirements of the Buy American Act

Part Number GYP18009M

Mold Family GY

Ground Rod Type Copper-bonded

Ground Rod Diameter, Nominal 3/4"

Ground Rod Diameter, Actual 0.682"

Conductor Size #2 Concentric

Conductor Outer Diameter, Nominal 0.292"

Kit No

Split Crucible No

Wear Plates No

Mold Only Yes

Welding Material 65 or 65PLUSF20, Sold Separately

Handle Clamp B399ES, Sold Separately

Frame Not Required

Price Key P

Ease of Use Preferred

Part Number GYP18009M

Certifications cULus

Standard Packaging Quantity 1 pc

UPC 78285653909

For applications such as computer room, tunnel or other low-ventilation areas, specify a smokeless nVent ERICO Cadweld Exolon mold. Add an XL prefix to the standard mold part
number when ordering (for example, a TAC2Q2Q becomes XLTAC2Q2Q). Similarly, nVent ERICO Cadweld Exolon welding material is also designated by the XL prefix (for example, 150
becomes XL150).

A gap between conductors may be required. See mold tag for more information.

UL, UR, cUL, cUR, cULus and cURus are registered certification marks of UL LLC.

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WARNING
nVent products shall be installed and used only as indicated in nVent's product instruction sheets and training materials. Instruction sheets are available at www.erico.com and from
your nVent customer service representative. Improper installation, misuse, misapplication or other failure to completely follow nVent 's instructions and warnings may cause product
malfunction, property damage, serious bodily injury and death and/or void your warranty.

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