Thomas & Betts K650SOP Installation Manual

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Operating Instructions

650SOP, K650SOP, and 750SOP

Deadbreak Stand---Off Plugs

CONTENTS: Stand off plug with stainless steel mounting hardware, Lubricant, Instruction Sheets.

The Elastimold 650SOP, K650SOP, and 750SOP stand --- off plugs are used to isolate and Elastimold 655LR, K655LR, or
755LR elbow connector, respectively.

TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF THE INTERFACE WHEN NOT IN USE, THE STAND---OFF PLUG SHOULD ALWAYS BE
MATED WITH AN INSULATED CAP (650SOP AND K650SOP), A BUSHING CONVERTER, OR AN ELBOW CONNECTOR.

DANGER

All apparatus must be de--energized during installation
or removal of part(s).

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
are not intended as a substitute for adequate training or
experience in such safety practices.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON PARTS, INSTALLATION RATINGS AND COMPATIBILITY, CALL THE NEAREST ELASTIMOLDROFFICE.

All apparatus must be installed and operated in
accordance with individual user, local, and national
work rules.

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.

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 may result
in its failure.

Limited Warranty:

1. T&B warrants that its products will be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of two (2) years, except
for tools which are warranted separately (see warranty accompanying those products). Fisher PierceRproducts and
ElastimoldRReclosers are warranted for three years; and Joslynt VBT and VBU capacitor switches are warranted for
four years or 40,000 operations whichever occurs first. Upon prompt notification of a warranted defect, T&B will, at its
option, repair or replace the defective product.

2. In no event shall T&B be liable for any consequential, indirect or special damages, nor will T&B be liable for transportation,
labor, or other charges arising out of the removal or reinstallation of its products. Liability for breach of warranty is limited
to the cost of repair or replacement of the warranted product only.

3. Misuse, misapplication or modification of T&B products immediately voids all warranties.

THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WHICH ARE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMED.

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.

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3. Read entire installation instructions before starting.

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

STEP 1

Lubricate the interface with lubricant supplied or
ELASTIMOLD
SUBSTITUTE. Other lubricants may be harmful to this
product or its mating parts.

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approved lubricant. DO NOT

STEP 2

Attach hotstick to eyebolt of stand --- off plug carriage
assembly. Slide carriage assembly into parking stand and
rotate eyebolt clockwise, until carriage assembly is snug
against the apparatus surface. Remove hotstick from
eyebolt.

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Eyebolt

Lubricate

Carriage
Assembly

Hotstick

Parking Stand

STEP 3

Follow standard Utlity procedure from this point on.

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