Thomas & Betts 1601EA4 Installation Manual

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Installation Instructions

1601EA4

Loadbreak Bushing Insert

CONTENTS: Loadbreak Bushing Insert, Lubricant (DO NOT SUBSTITUTE), Installation Instructions.

The 1601EA4 is designed to provide the apparatus interface for Elastimold 15kV class (8.3kV phase ---to--- ground and

14.4kV phase--- to---phase) loadbreak connections. The red interface sleeve provides indication of full elbow seating. This
product is identified by a red button attached to the grounding eye.

DANGER

All apparatus must be de--energized during installation
or removal of part(s).

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.

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 asa substitute foradequate 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. Read entire installation instructions before starting.

4. Have all required tools at hand and maintain cleanliness
throughout the procedure.

STEP 1

Inspect the apparatus bushing well to ensure it is dry and
free from all contaminants. Remove the protective
shipping cap from the bushing insert. Lubricate the
bushing well interface area of the bushing insert with the
supplied lubricant or ELASTIMOLD approved lubricants.
DO NOT SUBSTITUTE. Other lubricants may be harmfulto
this product and its mating products.

Lubricate

Lubricate

REMOVE

Shipping
Cover

STEP 2

Place the lubricated portion of the bushing insert in the
apparatus bushing well. Hand tighten the bushing insertin
a clockwise direction until it bottoms.

Apparatus

Red Interface

Sleeve

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Red Button

Clamped (or Welded Type)

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STEP 2 ALTERNATE

Place the lubricated portion of the bushing insert in the
apparatus bushing well. Insert 200AT assembly tool inbore
of bushing insert until fully seated. Insert suitable rod
through the eye ofthe tool and turn in a clockwise direction.
Continue to rotate the eye of the 200AT until it begins to
ratchet signifying the proper assembly torque has been
reached. Remove 200AT from bushing insert.

STEP 3

Push a length of copper wire (No. 14 AWG (2,5mm2) or
equivalent) through one of the grounding tabs on the
bushing insert. Make a small loop and twist tight, taking
care not to damagethe grounding tab. Connect free end of
electrostatic grounding wire to the system ground using a
suitable connector.

The electrostatic grounding wireshould be installed in such
a manner so as not to contact the bushing interface or
adjacent bushing interfaces or interfere with the placement
of accessories on nearby parking stands.

This step provides assurance that the insulation shield on
the bushing insert is grounded.

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200AT

(Assembly Tool)

Clean Tool

Before Insertion

Bushing

Interface

Apparatus

To System Ground

STEP 4

Thoroughly wipe the bushing interface clean of any contaminants and lubricate with the supplied lubricant. Install the
mating products to the bushing insert following the instructions supplied with the mating products. If the bushing insert is

not to be immediately mated with an elbow connector, insulated cap or grounding elbow connector, replace the
shipping cap. Do not energize or submerge the apparatus with the shipping cap on the bushing insert. This is a

protective cap only which is not insulated or water tight and only intended to keep the bushing surfaces clean during
handling and installation.

Clean Bushing Insert/Elbow Connector

Interface and Lubricate Thoroughly

Insulated Cap

or

Elbow

Apparatus

STEP 5 SEATING INDICATION

Compete assembly of an insulated cap or elbow is
indicated by no portion of the red interface being visible
when viewed from the side.