Thomas & Betts K655BE Installation Manual

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Installation Instructions: 15,25,35kV

600/900 AMP Deadbreak Bushing Extension

CONTENTS: Bushing Extension, Lubricant (DO NOT SUBSTITUTE), Installation Instruction, Stud Prepack

Thebushingextension with voltageand current ratingsasindicatedon theproduct whenusedwith the appropriatemating
components, can provide: 1) a 600/900 ampere bushing extension, 2) a 200 ampere tap or 3) an insulated shielded and
water---tight cap for a 600/900 ampere bushing.

DANGER

Allapparatusmust be de--energizedduring installation
or removal of part(s).

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

Do not touch or move energized products in the work
area.

These instructionsdo 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
arenot intendedasasubstitutefor adequatetrainingor
experience in such safety practices.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON PARTS, INSTALLATION RATINGS AND COMPATI BI LITY, CALL THE NEAREST ELASTIMOLDROFFICE.

For loadbreak products follow operating instructions.
Alldeadbreakconnectors must bede--energizedbefore
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. Inno event shall T&B be liableforany consequential,indirectorspecialdamages, nor will T&B beliablefor 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 ofpackagetoensurethey are complete

and undamaged.

2. Check all components to ensure proper fit with cable

and/or mating products.

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Date: August 2018
Printed in U.S.A.

860 Ridge Lake Blvd, Memphis, Tennessee 38120

(800) 888--0211 Fax: [phone]

3. Read entire installation instructions before starting.

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

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STEP1

Remove protective caps from the bushing extension. Clean the entire bushing extension interface as noted and lubricate,
with lubricant supplied or ELASTIMOLD approved lubricant. Keep mating surfaces of bushing and extension clean.

25kV BE

35kV BE

Clean and

Lubricate

STEP2

Clean the entire interface of a connecting plug, deadend plug, reducing tap plug, reducing tap well or elbow tap plug as
noted and lubricate with the lubricant supplied or ELASTIMOLDapproved lubricant. Finger tighten the doubleended stud
suppliedwiththe bushingextensioninto oneofthesematingproducts. Insertthis productintothebushingextension.While
pushing the assembly onto the bushing, engage the threads and handtighten.

Connecting

Plug

Insulating

Plug

Reducing

Tap

Plug

Reducing

Tap

Well

Elbow

Tap

Plug

Link Op

Retainer

Sleeve/Pin

Contact

Clean

&

Lubricate

Clean

&

Lubricate

Clean

&

Lubricate

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STEP3 Tighten assembly as follows:

FOR INSULATING PLUG, (K)650BIP, (K)675BIP, 750BIP, 775BIP

Use torque wrench and tighten to 50 to 60 foot---pounds of torque.

FOR EPOXY CONNECTING PLUG, (K)650CP, (K)675CP. REDUCING TAP PLUG, (K)650RTP, (K)675RTP or TAP WELL,
(K)650RTW, (K)675RTW, Use torque wrench with an ELASTIMOLD 600SW spanner wrench and tighten to 40 to 48 foot---

pounds of torque.

FOR RETAINER SLEEVE/PIN CONTACT

Use600---ATand torqueto50to60 foot---poundsusinga suitabletoolattached tothehex. (Referto Linkinstructionsheetfor
remaining assembly).

FOR ELBOW TAP PLUG, 750ETP

Use torque wrench with 600ATM and tighten exerting 50---60 foot---pounds of torque.

FOR RUBBER CONNECTING PLUG, 750CP, 775CP

Proceed as follows:

Assemble the components as shown. Handtighten the rubber connecting plug.

Rubber Connector Plug

750CP, 775CP

To provide a means of torquing the connecting plug, temporarily install and hand tighten a compression lug and
insulating plug as shown.

Connector Plug

Compression

Lug

Insulating

Plug

Use a torque wrench on the insulating plug nut and tighten, to 50 to 60 foot---pounds of torque.

Torque

Wrench

To preventthe connectingplug fromlooseningwhen removingthe insulating plug, holdthe compressionlug and break
the torque at the insulating plug. Remove compression lug and insulating plug.

hold compression lug here

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STEP4

Clean the remaining interface of the connectingplug, reducing tap plug, reducingtap well or the elbow tap plug and lubri­cate with the lubricant supplied or ELASTIMOLD approved lubricant. Assemble the appropriate mating component
accordingto the instructionssupplied with the product. For the insulating plug, assemble the protectivecap provided, as
per its instructions.

STEP5

Connecta short length of #14 AWGcopper wire or equivalent tothegroundingeye of the bushing extension. Make a small
loop and twist tightly taking care not to damage the eye. Connect this wire to ground using suitable connector.

Mating components assembled in STEP 4 which require a ground should also be connected to ground in this manner.

Mating

Product

To Ground

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