Thomas & Betts K150-DP Installation Manual

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March 2010

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Installation Instructions

150DP AND K150DP

Deadbreak Dead---End Plug

CONTENTS: Dead--end Plug, Nylon Venting Rod, Installation Instructions.

The Elastimold 150DP and K150DP dead--end plugs are used to insulate the receptacle portion of the following Elastimold products:

154LR, K154LR and 156LR elbow connectors
150T and K150T tee connectors
151SR and K151SR straight receptacles

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 safetypractices 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

Inspect the mating receptacle interface to make sure it is dry
and clear of contaminants. Remove the protective shipping
cap from the dead--end plug.

Remove Shipping cap

STEP 3

Insert the nylon venting rod into the receptacle area of the
product desired to be dead--ended to exhaust the air during
assembly Insert the dead--end plug into the receptacle area as
far as possible. Remove the nylon venting rod to complete the
installation.

3. Read entire installation instructions before starting.

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

STEP 2

Lubricate the now exposed interface area with the lubricant
supplied. DO NOT SUBSTITUTE.

Lubricate

Receptacle Area of Mating Product

Nylon Vent Rod

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March 2010
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