Thomas & Betts 164J2, 161SOP Installation Manual

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IS---160/167 DRG(3)

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January 2005

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Operating Instructions

160DRG and 167DRG

Insulated Cap with Ground Lead

CONTENTS: Insulated Cap with Ground Lead, Lubricant, Operating instructions.

The 160DRG(3) and 167DRG(3) are designed for insulating, shielding and watersealing any ELASTIMOLD 15kV class (8.3kV
p h as e --- t o --- g r ou n d a nd 1 4. 4k V p h as e --- t o --- p h as e) lo adb re a k b us h in g i n te r fa ce.

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 an eight
foot long, fully insulated “hotstick” type tool.”

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
arenot intended as a substitute for adequatetraining 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

Connect free end of electrostatic grounding wire to the
system ground, leaving enough slack for hot---stick

operation of the insulated cap.
electrostatic grounding wire should be t rained 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.

CAUTION: The

3. Read entire installation instructions before starting.

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

To Ground

Grounding Eye

Protective
Cover

IS--- 0892 IS--- 160/167DRG(3)

January 2005
Printed in U.S.A.

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(800) 888--0211 Fax: [phone]

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January 2005

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STEP 2

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. Keep the internal
mating surface free from dirt and grime. Always replace
protective cover when not in use.

Lubricate

Remove Protective Cover

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.

Male
Contact

Bushing

Hotstick

Interface

STEP 4

To remove. Attach hot--- stick to pulling eye. Before pulling
rotate insulated cap clockwise 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.

Rotate Slightly Before Pulling

8155 T&B Boulevard, Memphis, Tennessee 38125
(800) 888--0211 Fax: [phone]