Thomas & Betts 1602A3R Installation Manual

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Installation Instructions

1602A3R

Loadbreak Feed---Thru Insert

CONTENTS: Loadbreak Feed ---Thru Insert, Stainless Steel Plate, Stainless Steel Hook Bolts, Stainless Steel Wing Nuts,

Lubricant, Installation Instructions.

The 1602A3R is designed to provide the apparatus interface with a loop feed --- thru for Elastimold 15kV class (8.3kV phase --­to---ground and 14.4kV phase--- to---phase) loadbreak connections. A yellow band provides indication of full elbow seating.

The product is identified by a yellow marker attached to it. The product is identified by a yellow button installed into one
grounding eye.

DANGER

All apparatus must be de--energized during installation
or removal of part(s) except for test point caps and
indicators that can be installed and operated
energized.

After installation loadbreak products can be operated
energized per operating instructions. All deadbreak
connectors must be de--energized before operating.

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.

“Loadbreak connectors must be operated with a full
insulated “hotstick” type live--line tool.” Consult the
company’s safe work practices for the required
live--line tool length.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON PARTS, INSTALLATION RATINGS AND COMPATIBILITY, CALL THE NEAREST ELASTIMOLD OFFICE.

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 as a 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.

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.

STEP 1

When installing a 1602A3R feed--thru insert in a clampable
apparatus bushing well, check the height of the mounting
bolts. Hardware which protrudes more than 1/2” above the
top of the apparatus bushing well will prevent the feed--thru
insert from being assembled. If this condition exists, consult
with apparatus manufacturer on proper method to shorten
bolts.

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3. Read entire installation instructions before starting.

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

.500” (12.7mm)
FOR ALL WELLS MAX

Clamp

Tank

STEP 2

Inspect the apparatus bushing well to ensure it is dry and
free from all contaminants. Lubricate the bushing well and
outer well surface and the bushing well interface and cuff
area of the feed--thru insert with the supplied lubricant or
ELASTIMOLD approved lubricant. DO NOT SUBSTITUTE.
Other lubricants may be harmful to this product and its
mating parts.

STEP 3

Place the lubricated portion of the feed--thru insert in the
apparatus bushing well and rotate feed--thru insert
clockwise until fully seated. DO NOT FORCE. Over
tightening may damage threads of bushing well. The
feed--thru insert has been designed with a special 180_
adjustment feature. Feed--thru insert may now be rotated
counter--clockwise up to a half turn to obtain desired
alignment. A definite stop will be felt at the end of the 180_
adjustment range.

Lubricate

Lubricate

Yellow Marker

Shipping

Caps

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Shipping

Caps

STEP 4

Assemble hook bolts in available upper bushing well tabs.
Assemble plate over threaded end of bolts. Use hole in plate
which allows the most vertical position of hook bolts.
Assemble wing nut and tighten securely by hand.

STEP 5

Push a length of copper wire (No. 14 AWG or equivalent)
through one of the grounding holes on the feed--thru insert.
Make a small loop and twist tightly, taking care not to
damage the conductive shield. Connect free end of wire to
the system ground using a suitable connector.

The electrostatic grounding wire should 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 conductive shield on
the feed--thru insert is grounded.

Plate

To System

Ground

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STEP 6

Remove protective shipping caps from feed--thru insert.
Thoroughly wipe the bushing interfaces clean of any
contaminants and lubricate with the supplied lubricant or
ELASTIMOLD approved lubricant. DO NOT SUBSTITUTE.
Other lubricants may be harmful to this product or its mating
part. Install the mating products to the bushing insert

following the instructions supplied with the mating products.

If the feed--thru insert is not to be immediately mated
with an elbow connector(s) and/or insulated cap(s)
and/or grounding elbow(s) do not remove shipping
caps. DO NOT ENERGIZE OR SUBMERGE THE
APPARATUS WITH THE SHIPPING CAP ON THE
FEED--THRU INSERT. This is a protective cap only which is

not insulated or water tight and only intended to keep the
bushing plug surfaces clean during handling and
installation.

STEP 7 SEATING INDICATION

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

Lubricate

Lubricate

Yellow Seating Indicator

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