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Operating Instructions
650GP and 750GP
Deadbreak Grounding Plug
CONTENTS: Grounding Plug (complete with mounting hardware), Lubricant, Operating Instructions.
The Grounding Plug is designed to ground a cable terminated with a 600 ampere elbow.
DANGER
All apparatus must be de--energized during installation
or removal of part(s). For loadbreak products follow
operating instructions. All deadbreak connectors must
be de--energized before operating. All 200A deadbreak
connectors must be mechanically secured with bails
when connected.
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.
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 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 the flexible lead of the grounding plug to system
ground leaving enough slack to operate with a hotstick.
Clean the interface of the grounding plug. Lubricate this
surface. Use only the supplied lubricant or ELASTIMOLD
approved lubricants. DO NOT SUBSTITUTE. Other
lubricants may be harmful to this product and its mating
products. Always replace the protective cap when the
grounding plug is not in use.
3. Read entire installation instructions before starting.
4. Have all required tools at hand and maintain cleanliness
throughout the procedure.
To System Ground
Lubricate
Eyebolt
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8155 T&B Boulevard, Memphis, Tennessee 38125
(800) 888--0211 Fax: (800) 888-- 0690

STEP 2
Attach hotstick to the eye of the grounding plug carriage
assembly. Slide carriage assembly into parking stand.
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Carriage Assembly
To System
Ground
Hotstick
Parking Stand
STEP 3
Follow the applicable instructions for the (K)655LR /755LR to determine that the elbow connector is de---energized before
removing from the apparatus bushing. Remove elbow connector from apparatus bushing and place on grounding plug.
DO NOT REMOVE IF ELBOW CONNECTOR IS ENERGIZED.
8155 T&B Boulevard, Memphis, Tennessee 38125
(800) 888--0211 Fax: (800) 888-- 0690