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Installation/Operating Instructions
K656DR
Deadbreak Insulated Cap with Test Point
CONTENTS: Insulated Cap, Lubricant (Do Not Substitute), Stud (if applicable), Installation Instructions.
The K656DR is designed for insulating, shielding and watersealing any ELASTIMOLD 15kV class (8.3kV phase--to--ground)and
25kV class (15.2 kV phase--to--ground) 600 amp deadbreak bushing interface.
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), removethis 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.
Installing The Insulating Cap
STEP 1
Insert a length of No. 14 AWG ( 2.5mm2) copper wire (or
equivalent) through the grounding eye of the insulated cap.
Make a small loop and twist tight, taking care not to damage the
grounding eye. Connect free end of grounding wire to the
system ground using a suitable connector. Length of grounding
wire should be sufficient for the distance from the grounding
point to the grounding eye of the insulated cap when installed.
If the bushing is not equipped with a stud, hand assemble the
stud supplied into the insulated cap. If the bushing is equipped
with a stud, discard the stud supplied.
No. 14 Copper
Grounding Wire
3. Read entire installation instructions before starting.
4. Have all required tools at hand and maintain cleanliness
throughout the procedure.
STEP 2
In new installations, where the bushing is known to be
de--energized, thoroughly wipe the bushing interface and the
insulated cap interface clean of all contaminants. Lubricate
above surfaces with the supplied lubricant or Elastimold
approved lubricant. On circuits previously energized, clean and
lubricate only the interface of the insulated cap.
Clean and Lubricate
To Ground
Stud (Where Applicable)
IS---0366
IS---K656DR
September 2010
Printed in U.S.A.
Bushing Interface
Apparatus
8155 T&B Boulevard, Memphis, Tennessee 38125
(800) 888--0211 Fax: (800) 888--0690
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STEP 3
During installation of the insulated cap, the grounding wire will be wrapped around the body of the insulated cap. A second
hotstick will be required to control the tension and position of the grounding wire. The wire should be wrapped loosely about the
center of the insulated cap.
Attach the first hotstick tool to the insulated cap pulling ring and push receptacle onto bushing interface as far as it will go. With
the second hotstick, engage grounding wire and establish slight tension (see illustration). With first hotstick, while pushing
against the bushing interface, twist clockwise until the threads between bushing and insulated cap engage; continue turning
without pushing until resistance is felt. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
Hotstick
Pulling Ring
2nd Hotstick
Conductive Insert
Insulation
Push
Conductive Jacket
Bushing Interface
Apparatus
Removing The Insulated Cap
WARNING: DO NOT DISCONNECT WHILE ENERGIZED.
STEP 1
To determine if the system is energized, remove the voltage
detection point cap with a hotstick. When removing cap,
PEEL OFF AT AN ANGLE rather than pulling directly in line
with the voltage detection assembly. Using an appropriate
high impedance testing device, check the voltage detection
point for indication of circuit condition. Replace the voltage
detection point cap.
CAUTION: The voltage detection point is a capacitance
device; it is not directly connected to the conductor. It
requires the use of specially designed instruments. DO NOT
USE CONVENTIONAL VOLTAGE MEASURING
EQUIPMENT: NO INDICATION WILL BE OBTAINED. FOR
CORRECT TEST POINT VOLTAGE INDICATION, THE
INSULATED CAP HOUSING MUST BE GROUNDED.
Stud
Rotate
Apparatus
Hotstick
Remove Cap with Hotstick
Replace Cap After Testing
Apparatus
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