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IS---273/375DRG(3)
IS---0894
March 2010
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Operating Instructions
273/375DRG(3)
Insulated Cap with Ground Lead
CONTENTS: Insulated Cap with Ground Lead, Lubricant, Operating instructions.
The 273DRG(3) is designed for insulating, shielding and watersealing any ELASTIMOLD 25kV class (15.2kV phase---to --ground and 26.3kV phase---to ---phase) loadbreak bushing interface. The 375DRG is designed for insulating, shielding and
watersealing any ELASTIMOLD 35kV class (21.1kV phase --- to--- ground and 36.6kV 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.
“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 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
Connect free end of electrostatic grounding wire to the
system ground, leaving enough slack for 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.
IS---0894
IS---273/375DRG(3)
March 2010
Printed in U.S.A.
8155 T&B Boulevard, Memphis, Tennessee 38125
(800) 888--0211 Fax: (800) 888-- 0690
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
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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.
STEP 3
Firmly attach hotstick to the insulated cap pulling eye (a
minimum hotstick length of 8 ft. is recommended). 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
Male Contact
STEP 4
To remove. Attach hotstick 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
Bushing
Interface
Hotstick
Rotate Slightly Before Pulling
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