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Installation & Operating Instructions
261LR (without test point) & 262LR (with test point)
Loadbreak Elbow Connectors
CONTENTS: Elbow Connector Housing, Compression Lug, Probe, Probe Wrench, Lubricant (Do Not Substitute),
The261LR(without test point)and262LR(withtestpoint) are designed toterminate various UD cables.Theelbow providesan
operating interface for connecting to an ElastimoldR 25kV class (15.2kV phase--to--ground and 26.3kV phase--to--phase)
200ampereloadbreakbushingoraccessorydevice with faultclose ratingsof 10,000 amperesRMS,symmetrical. Whenother
types of UD cable are to be terminated, an appropriate ElastimoldR cable shield or grounding device must be used.
Allapparatusmustbede--energizedduringinstallation
or removal of part(s) except for test point caps and
indicators that can be installed and operated
energized.
Do not touch or move energized products in the work
area.
These instructions do not attempt to provide for every
possible contingency.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in
damage to the product and serious or fatal injury.
This product should be installed only by competent
personnel trained in good safety practices involving
high voltage electrical equipment. These instructions
arenot intendedasasubstituteforadequatetrainingor
experience in such safety practices.
All apparatus must be installed and operated in accordance with individual user, local and national work
rules and electrical standards.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON P ARTS, INSTALLATION RATINGS AND COMPATIBILITY, CALL THE NEAREST ABB OFFICE.
Limited Warranty:
1. ABB Installation Products Inc. warrants thatits productswill befree from defects in materials or workmanship for a periodof two(2) years, except for tools
which arewarrantedseparately (see warranty accompanying thoseproducts). FisherPierceRproductsandElastimoldRReclosers are warranted forthree
years; andJoslynt VBT andVBU capacitor switches are warrantedfor four years or 40,000operations whichever occurs first. Upon prompt notification
of a warranted defect, ABB Installation Products Inc. will, at its option,repair or replace the defective product.
2. In no event shall ABB InstallationProducts Inc. be liable for any consequential,indirect or special damages, nor will ABB Installation Products Inc. be liable
for transportation, labor, or othercharges arising outof the removal orreinstallation of its products. Liability for breach of warranty islimited to the cost of
repair or replacement of the warranted product only.
3. Misuse, misapplication or modification of ABB Installation Products Inc. products immediately voids all warranties.
THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES,
INCLUDINGBUT NOT LIMITEDTOANY IMPLIED WARRANTIESOF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULARPURPOSE,WHICHARE
SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMED.
Installation/Operating Instructions.
DANGER
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.
Inspect parts for damage, rating and compatibility with
mating parts.
Excess distortion of the assembled product mayresult
in its failure.
After installation loadbreak products can be operated
energized per operating instructions. All deadbreak
connectors must be de-- energized before operating.
Connectors must be operated with a full insulated
“hotstick” type tool. Consult the company’s safe work
practices for the required tool length.
IMPORTANT
1. Check contents of packageto ensure theyarecomplete
and undamaged.
2. Check all components to ensure proper fit with cable
and/or mating products.
3. Check threads bythreadingprobeintocompressionlug.
If resistance is encounteredpriorto fullassembly,check
for damage and replace damaged component.
4. Read entire installation instructions before starting.
5. Have all requiredtoolsat handand maintaincleanliness
throughout the procedure.
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IS---261/262LR
Date:January 2019
Printed in U.S.A.
860 Ridge Lake Blvd, Memphis, Tennessee 38120
(800) 888--0211
Pr o be
Compression
Lug
ASSEMBLED ELBOW
Operat ing
Eye
T estPoint
262LROnly
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STEP 1 CABLE TRAINING AND PREPARATION
A. NON JACKETED CONCENTRIC NEUTRAL CABLE
1. Train cable to ensure slack for ease of operation.
2. To facilitate connection of the neutral to the tank ground
and hotstick operation, an extra length of concentric
neutral wiresor grounding braidwire is requiredpursuant
to one of the following methods:
1. pull extra cable 24” to 26” (610--660 mm) beyond the
centerline of thebushingand bind theneutrals7 3/4” to8”
(195 to203mm) further back from the bushing center; or
2. connect the neutral wires to the tank ground using a
jumper or braid.
3. Unwrap the neutral wire to the binding.
4. Cut excess cable squarely at the centerline of the bushing.
5. Go to Step 2 to complete the installation.
B. JACKETED CONCENTRIC NEUTRAL CABLE
1. Train cable to ensure slack for ease of operation.
2. To facilitate connection of the neutral to the tank ground
and hotstick operation, an extra length of concentric
neutral wires orgroundingbraidwire is required pursuant
to one of the following methods:
1. pull extra cable 24” to 26” (610--660 mm) beyond the
centerline of the bushing and place a tape mark at the
centerline of the bushing. Then remove outer jacket
9--5/8” (240mm) further back from the tape mark; or 2.
connect the neutral wires to the tank ground using a
jumper or braid.
3. Unwrap the neutral wire back past the bushing centerline.
4. Cut excess cable squarely at the centerline of the bushing.
5. If using a 200ECS sealing kit, slide the cold shrink tube onto the cable loose end first.
6. Go to Step 2 to complete the installation.
T ape covering wire ends
Bind Wires
Insulation Shield
Jacket
Insulation Shield
Cold Shrink T ube
Extra lengt hofwires
24”to26”
(610 to 660mm)
7- - -3/4” to 8”
(195 to 203mm)
Bushing Centerline
24” to 26”
(610---660mm)
9- - -5/8”
(240mm)
Bushing Centerline
C. JACKETED CABLE WITH DRAIN WIRES
1. Cut the cable squarely at the centerline of the bushing.
2. Remove 9--5/8” (240mm) of the outer jacket.
Jacket
T ape covering wire ends
9- - -5/8”
(240mm)
3. Unwrap the ground wires, DO NOT CUT OFF, bind and
fold them back out of the way.Wrap apiece of vinyl tape
around the cable covering the wire ends.
4. Ifusing a200ECS--G1 sealingkit, slidethe coldshrink
Cold Shrink T ube
Insulation Shield
tube onto the cable loose end first.
5. Go to Step 2 to complete the installation.
D. JACKETED COPPER TAPE SHIELD CABLE
1. Cut the cable squarely at the centerline of the bushing.
2. Remove 9--5/8” (240mm) of the outer jacket.
3. Remove 7--1/8” (180mm) of the copper tape shield.
7- - -1/8”
Copper T ape
Jacket
(180mm)
9- - -5/8”
(240mm)
4. Wrap conductive copper tape, included with the 200ECS--G2 kit, over the end of the copper shield to hold it in place.
5. If using a 200ECS--G2 kit, slide the cold shrink tube onto the cable, loose end first.
Cold Shrink T ube
Insulation Shield
Bushing Centerline
Wr ap co pper tape, inc lu ded
with the ECS-- -G2 sealing kit
Bushing
Centerline
6. Go to Step 2 to complete the installation.
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STEP 2 CABLE PREPARATION
(Use cable cut back template for dimensional guide.)
A. Remove the shield and insulation 2--1/8” (55mm) from the cable end. Cut squarely taking care not to nick
conductor.
2---1/8”
(55mm)
2- --1/8”
B. Wire brush bare aluminum conductors and immediately install compression lug. Rotate to spread inhibitor .
Position compression lu g so the CONTACT THREADED HOLE ALIGNS WITH THE BUSHING BORE.
(Refer to crimp chartpackaged with compression lugfor recommendedcrimp tool information.) Start crimp
(55mm)
at the crimp line mark. Rotate 180_ each successive crimp. Carefully wipe excess inhibitor from the
outside of the lug and cable.
Start Crimp Here
CABLE CUT BACK TEMPLATE
Align lug thread
to bushing bore.
Jackeketed Concentric Neutral cable only
7- --3/4” to 8”
See Step 1 for ot hers
6- --7/8”
C. Remove insulation shield as shown. Bevel insulation end 1/8” (5mm) max.
(175mm)
6---7/8” (175mm)
Insulation Shield
1/8”(5mm)
Max. Bevel
(200mm---205mm)
Straight,Smooth & Squared
Do not cut ofnick insulation
D. Thoroughly clean insulation to remove all traces of dirt or excess inhibitor .
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STEP 3 ELBOW ASSEMBLY
A. Lubricate the cable insulation and inside the elbow
housing with the lubricant supplied. DO NOT
SUBSTITUTE. Otherlubricantsmaybeharmfultothis
product or itsmating product(s). Keepinsulation clean
of dirt and grime.
B. Slide the elbow connector onto the cable with a back
andforth twistingmotion. Wipe offall excess lubricant.
C. Align elbow with compression lug’s threaded hole.
D. Thread probe into lug by hand, taking care not to
cross--thread. The probe must turn freely for
approximately four turnsbeforebecomingsnug.Tighte n
with wrench until wrench bends.
Align
T wist
Lubricate
Wrench Hole
Pr o be
Wrench
STEP 4 GROUNDING
Insert one end of a separate copper wire (No. 14 AWG /
2.5mm) or equivalent through the grounding eye on the
elbow. Twist tightlytaking carenotto damage theeye. Ifthe
elbowis preorderedwithground wire, continuetoconcentric
neutral connection section.
CONCENTRIC NEUTRAL CONNECTION
Twist all neutral wires and connect to ground using
appropriate connector. Provide adequate slack in wires for
elbow operation.
Grounding Eye
Ground Wire
Provide slack
for operation
IF USING A COLD SHRINK GROUNDING KIT
Refer to the instructions supplied with the grounding kit to
complete the installation.
STEP 5 CONNECT ELBOW AND BUSHING PLUG
A. CONFIRM THAT TRANSFORMER AND ELBOW ARE DE--ENERGIZED.
B. Lubricate the receptacle portion of the elbow connector and the mating bushing with the lubricant supplied.
C. Operate per following instructions. DO NOT OPERATE BY HAND.
Lubricate only if known to be de-- -energized
Hotstick
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Before Loadmake or Loadbreak Operation:
Ensureconnector is cleanand freeofanycontaminants. Ensureworkarea is clearof obstructionsto allowinstaller toestablish
firm footing and ensure a secure grasp on the hotstick tool. Maintain positive control over the movement of the loadbreak
connector before, during and directly after the operating sequence. Because of the control, speed and force required to
engage or disengagethe elbow, certainoperating positionsare moreadvantageous thanothers. If thereis somequestion as
to proper operating position, it isrecommended that the connectors beoperated de--energized. Do notconnect two different
phases of a multiple--phase system. Before closing a single--phase loop, make certain both ends of the loop are the same
phase.
LOADMAKE OPERATION
Loadbreak connectors must be operated with a full insulated ”hotstick” type live--line tool. Consult the
Utility’s safe work practices for the required live--line tool length.
1. To prepare bushing for elbow connector, remove insulated cap by attaching hotstick tool to the insulated cap pulling
eye, and following the instructions for this accessory, remove from bushing.
2. Securely fasten the hotstick to the loadbreak connector pulling eye.
3. Confirm positivecontrol oftheelbow connector.Withdraw theelbowfrom theaccessory deviceontheapparatus parking
stand with a fast, straight, firm motion being careful not to place the elbow connector near a ground plane.
Check appropriate accessory device operating instructions to be sure that the device is rated for energized operation.
4. Insert the probe tip approximately 2” (50mm) into the bushing (at this point the contacts are approximately 4” apart).
DONOT HOLDINTHIS POSITION BUT IMMEDIATELYPUSH THEELBOW HOME WITHAFAST, FIRM,STRAIGHT
MOTION.
Use sufficient force to engage the internal lock on the elbow connector and bushing interface.
Fault Close
1. DO NOT CONDUCT LOADMAKE OPERATIONS ON KNOWN FAULTS.
2. If a fault is experienced, both the elbow connector and the bushing must be replaced.
LOADBREAK OPERATION
1. Place desired accessory device on apparatus parking stand.
Refer to appropriate operating instructions for accessory device to be used. Confirm device is rated for energized operation.
2. Firmly tighten the hotstick to the loadbreak connector pulling eye.
3. Without exerting any pulling force, slightly rotate (clockwise) the connector in order to break surface friction prior
to disconnection.
4. Withdraw theconnector from the bushingwith afast, firm, straight motion, being careful not to placethe connector near
a ground plane.
5. Place connector on appropriate accessory device, following the operating instructions for that accessory.
VOLTAGE TEST
ELASTIMOLDR connectors equipped with an integral capacitance test point can be used to determine whether or not the
circuit is energized.
When using the test point, complete the following steps:
1. Removetest point cap withthehotstick. Whenremovingcap,PEEL OFFATANANGLErather than pulling directlyinline
with the test point assembly.
2. WARNING: THE VOLTAGE TEST POINT IS A CAPACITANCE DEVICE, IT IS NOT DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO
THECONDUCTOR. Do not useconventionalvoltagemeasuring equipment.Follow themanufacturer’sdirectionsfor the
meter that is used. Test with a suitable sensing device, made for use with separable connectors manufactured with
capacitive test points, to determine ifcable is energized. Contamination, moisture, dirt, etc.around thetest point oruse
ofthewrongmeasuring equipment canprovideafalse“novoltage”indication on an energizedelbow.Topreventserio usor
fatal injury treat the elbow as energized until the “no voltage” test point indication is confirmed by other means.
3. After voltagedetection hasbeen made,clean theinside surface ofthe capandlubricate with siliconelubricant supplied;
and replace it on the test point.
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