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IS--0893
IS--160DR(3)
September 2009
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Operating Instructions
160DR(3)
Insulated Cap
CONTENTS: Insulated Cap, Lubricant, Operating instructions.
The 160DR(3) is designed for insulating, shielding and watersealing any ELASTIMOLD 15kV class (8.3kV phase--to--ground
and 14.4kV phase--to--phase) loadbreak bushing interface.
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 by hand.
Excess distortion of the assembled product may result
in its failure.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON PARTS, INSTALLATION RATINGS AND COMPATIBILITY, CALL THE NEAREST ELASTIMOLD OFFICE.
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 for adequate 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.
3. Read entire installation instructions before starting.
4. Have all required tools at hand and maintain cleanliness
throughout the procedure.
STEP 1
Connect electrostatic grounding wire, equivalent to No. 12 toNo. 14copper, tothe groundingeye of the insulated cap andtwist
tight. Connect freeend of electrostatic grounding wire to thesystem ground, leaving enough slackfor hot--stick operation of the
insulated cap. CAUTION: The electrostatic grounding wire should be trained so as not to contact the bushing interface
during operation. WARNING: IF THE GROUND LEAD DISCONNECTS DURING OPERATION, DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO REATTACH WITHOUT FIRST PULLING INSULATED CAP OFF THE BUSHING WITH
THE HOTSTICK.
To Ground
2 Turns
Grounding Eye
IS---0893
IS---160DR(3)
September 2009
Printed in U.S.A.
8155 T&B Boulevard, Memphis, Tennessee 38125
(800) 888--0211 Fax: (800) 888--0690
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STEP 2
MaleContact
Remove protective cover from the insulated cap and
lubricate the cap’s internal mating surface. Use only the
supplied lubricant or ELASTIMOLD approved lubricants.
DO NOT SUBSTITUTE. Other lubricants may be harmful to
this product and it mating products. Keepthe internal mating
surface free from dirt and grime. Always replace protective
cover when not in use.
STEP 3
Firmly attach hotstick to the insulated cap pulling eye. Insert
the male contact of the insulated cap into the loadbreak
bushing, and push home with a fast, firm, straight motion.
Make certain it is fully mated, with the locking ring seated.
Detach hotstick from the insulated cap.
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Lubricate
Remove Protective Cover
Bushing
Interface
Hotstick
STEP 4
To remove. Attach hot--stick to pulling eye. Before pulling
rotate insulated cap while in the mated position to break
surface friction. Pull receptacle off with a fast, firm, straight
motion to complete the operation. Remove electrostatic
grounding wire of the insulated cap from the system ground.
Replace protective cover on insulated cap to keep its
internal surface clean.
8155 T&B Boulevard, Memphis, Tennessee 38125
(800) 888--0211 Fax: (800) 888--0690
Rotate Slightly Before Pulling
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