Thomas & Betts 16THG-FB-0220-4 Installation Manual

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Installation Instructions

16THG

Single--Piece Outdoor Terminators

CONTENTS: Rubber Housing, Conductor Contact, Cap, Ground Strap, Washer, Lubricant, Wiping Cloth,

Installation Instructions, Crimp chart.

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.

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

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 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.

STEP 1

Train cable into position. Unwrap and fold back concentric
wires 15” (380mm) from the end of the cable. Secure
concentric wires at this point by wrapping with plastic
electrical tape or a strand of wire (do not use one of the
concentric neutral wires). Twist the loose concentric wires
together to form a ground lead.

STEP 2

Carefully cut (avoid nicking or damaging the conductor
strands) and remove the insulation from the end of the cable
the distance specified in Table 1. If conductor is damaged,
cut the end off and start over.

DO NOT INSTALL CONNECTOR OR CAP

TABLE 1

Conductor Size

Contact 00500180 to 00500220, 00501230,00501240

--4 (Universal Rod)

Contact 00500230 to 00500270

3. Read entire installation instructions before starting.

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

Secure at
this Point

No. 6 thru 1/0 Str.

No. 1 thru4/0 Str.

15” (380mm)

15” (380mm)

See Table 1

“Remove Insulation”Conductor Contact Style

1 &/8” (47,6mm)

3 #/4” (95,9mm)

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STEP 3

Carefully cut and remove the exposed extruded cable
insulation shield a distance of 9” (229mm) from the end of
the insulation. Cut extruded cable insulation shield squarely,
being careful not to nick or cut the cable insulation. If the
insulation is damaged, cut off and start over. Bevel the edge
of the cable insulation not more than1/4” (6,4mm).

STEP 4

Clean the outer jacket and thoroughly clean the
insulation to remove all traces of semi--conducting
residue. This may be done by wiping with a rag soaked
with an approved safety solvent. Always wipe from the
end of the cable toward the outer jacket. Failure to
remove all conductive residue from cable insulation
will be cause for failure.

Extruded Cable
Insulation Shield

Concentric
Wires

Insulation

9” (229mm)

15” (380mm)

Wipe

Conductor

Bevel

See

Table 1

Insulation

STEP 5

Mark the extruded cable insulation shield by wrapping a
piece of tape exactly 1” (25,4mm) from the end of the
extruded cable insulation shield. To prevent the cable
conductor from damaging the inside of the terminator, wrap
a piece of tape around the leading edge of the conductor.
Damage to the inner surfaces of the terminator could result
in unsatisfactory performance.

Marker

Wrap of Tape

1” (25mm)

STEP 6

1. Before proceeding to Step 7, check Steps 3 and 5 to insure that correct cutback and taping have been accomplished.

2. Apply supplied lubricant or ELASTIMOLD approved lubricant sparingly to the cable insulation and to the inside base
surface of the terminator. DO NOT SUBSTITUTE. Other lubricants may be harmful to this product or its mating product.

STEP 7

Slide the terminator housing down on the cable using a spiral motion. The base of the terminator housing must align with the
wrap of tape on the extruded cable insulation shield. The top of the terminator housing should be flush with the end of the cable
insulation. Improper positioning of the terminator on the cable could result in unsatisfactory performance.

STEP 8

Check the dimension from the top of theterminator housing to the end of the cable conductor.See Table 1 for correct dimension
for the contact being used. If the terminator housing does not align with the tape, if it is not flush with the cable insulation, or if the
check dimension is not correct, remove the terminator housing and check Steps 3 and 5 again before proceeding to Step 8.

Check Dimension

See Table 1

STEP 9A

For Universal Rod Contacts with .840” OD Barrels. Contact 00500230, 00500240, 00500250
and with .938” OD Barrels. Contact 00500260, 00500270

NOTE: For Universal Rod Contacts with .625” OD Barrel, go

to Step 8B Rubber cap is not assembled until Step 11.

1. Apply supplied lubricant or ELASTIMOLD approved

lubricant sparingly to the inside of the rubber cap and the
outside of the conductor contact. DO NOT
SUBSTITUTE. Other lubricants may be harmful to this
product.

2. Slide the rubber cap onto the conductor contact starting

from the bottom, making sure that the small inside
diameter of the cap goes on first as shown. Completely
remove the wrap of tape from the cable conductor and if
using aluminum conductor, wire brush the bare
conductors. Place the plain washer over the bared
conductor. Immediately slide the contact on to the
conductor. Carefully clean excess inhibitor from the area
around the top of the terminator. Slide the rubber cap
down the contact so it is fully seated and the groove in
the bottom of the cap snaps into place over thematching
ring on the top of the terminator housing.

Rubber Cap

Factory Crimped Area

Universal Rod Contact with
.840” and .938 OD Barrels

Plain
Washer

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STEP 9B

For Universal Rod Contacts with .625” OD Barrels.
Contact 00500180 to 00500220, 00501230, 00501240.

Completely remove the wrap of tape from the cable
conductor and if using aluminum conductor, wire brush the
bare conductors. Place the plain washer over the bared
conductor. Immediately slide the contact on to the
conductor. Carefully clean excess inhibitor from the area
around the top of the terminator.

STEP 10

For All Rod Contacts (.625”, .840” and .938” Barrels)

Beginning at the upper (or top) crimp mark on the contact,
start the first crimp, crimping towards the terminator and
rotating each successive crimp 90˚ or 180˚. When crimping,
the contact should be held tightly pushing down towards the
plain washer. (Refer to the crimp chart for the --4 style crimp
barrel packaged with the contact).

--4 Style Connector
.840” and .938” OD Barrel

Crimp Area Crimp Area

Universal Rod Contact
.625” OD Barrels

Plain Washer

--4 Style Connector
.625” OD Barrel

STEP 11A (.840” and .938” Barrels)

Check position of terminator cap to be sure that cap did not move during crimping of the connector. Reposition if necessary.

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STEP 11B

For Universal Rod Contacts with .625” OD Barrel.

Carefully wipe excess inhibitor from the contact and
terminator housing after crimping. Apply supplied lubricant
sparingly to the inside of the rubber cap and the outside of
the conductor contact. DO NOT SUBSTITUTE. Other
lubricants may be harmful to this product. Slide the rubber
cap down the contact so it is fully seated and locked on the
terminator housing. Make sure the groove in the bottom to
the cap snaps into place over the matching ring on the top of
the terminator housing.

--4 Style Connector

.625” OD Barrel

Rubber Cap

STEP 12

Make the takeoff on the universal rod contact as desired.

STEP 13

If the terminator is not bracketed, place the grounding clamp around the terminator base. It is to be located directly under the
shoulder and above the projecting rib. The dimension between the shoulder and the rib is1/2” (12,7mm) so after assembly, the
clamp can not move up or down. Remove the marking tape and wipe off any grease on the cable. Insert a separate No. 14 AWG
(2,5mm2) copper wire or equivalent into the crimp lug supplied with the ground strap and crimp. Do not use one of the twisted
concentric neutral wires. Connect the loose end of the No. 14 AWG (2,5mm2) wire to the concentric neutral wires on the cable
and securely connect the twisted concentric neutral wires to ground.

Remove Tape

Place Clamp Here

Ground Lug

STEP 14

If the terminator is to be bracketed, refer to the installation instructions supplied with specific mounting bracket.

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