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Installation Instructions: K655YDR
Deadbreak Insulating Cap
CONTENTS: Insulating Cap, Bail Bracket, Bail, Nylon Venting Rod, Lubricant (DO NOT SUBSTITUTE),
Hose Clamp (K655YDR --CS2071 only), Installation Instructions.
The K655YDR is designed for insulating, shielding, and watersealing any leg of an Elastimold 15kV class (8.3kV phase to
ground) and 25kV class (15.2kV phase to ground) wye splice respectively.
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
arenot intended asa substitutefor adequate training or
experience in such safety practices.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON PARTS, INSTALLATION RATINGS AND COMPATIBILITY, CALL THE NEAREST ELASTIMOLDROFFICE.
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 warrantyaccompanying those products). Fisher Pierce products and Elastimold Reclosersare warrantedfor threeyears; andJoslyn
VBT and VBUcapacitor switchesare warranted for four years or 40,000 operations whichever occurs first. Upon promptnotification ofa warranteddefect,
T&B will, at its option, repair or replace the defective product.
2. In noevent shall T&B be liablefor anyconsequential, indirect or special damages, nor will T&B be liable for transportation, labor, or other chargesarising
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 SPEC IFICALLY
DISCLAIMED.
All apparatus must be installed and operated in
accordance with individual user, local and national
work rules and electrical standards.
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.
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.
3. Read entire installation instructions before starting.
4. Have all required tools at hand and maintain cleanliness
throughout the procedure.
STEP 1
1. Lubricate wye splice and inside of insulating cap with the supplied lubricant or Elastimold approved lubricant.
2. Insert venting rod into insulating cap housing.
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Date: June 2018
Made in U.S.A.
860 Ridge Lake Blvd, Memphis, Tennessee 38120
Lubricate
(800) 888--0211 Fax: (800) 888--0690
Wye Splice
Venting Rod
Insulating Cap
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STEP 2
Slide the insulating cap up to the position shown. Insert the
nylon venting rod (supplied).
IMPORTANT: Assemble the cap slowly to allow venting of air.
Push
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Nylon Venting Rod
Insulating Cap
STEP3
Place the 600RRT assembly tool as shown.
WARNING: DO NOT PLACE HAND ON THREADED ROD OR GUIDE SHAFT WITH THE ASSEMBLY
TOOL IN PLACE.
Slide the insulating cap over the splice section by turning the hex nut on either end of the tool. Remove the vent rod.
Venting Rod
600RRT
Illustration p urpose
Hex Nut
Hex Nut
Threaded Rod
Guide Shaft
STEP 4
1. For K655YDR--CS2071 only, position hose clamp
between locator rings on insulating cap. Tighten clamp
until an audible click.
2. Insert one end of a piece of wire, with current carrying
capacity at least equal to #14 copper, through the
grounding eye and twist to make a small loop, taking
care not to damage the grounding eye. Connect the
other end of the wire to ground.
Hose Clamp for
K655YDR--CS2071 Only
Locator Rings
To Ground
STEP5 ASSEMBLE BAIL
1. Place hold-- down bail as shown.
2. Pull hold-- down bail up over the or top of the insulating
cap so that the eyebolt on the bail is directly
overthelocatordimple.
3. Turn eyebolt in clockwise direction to tighten
insulating cap. Adjust the nut on the eyebolt the
eyebolt seats securely in the locator. The nut acts as a
stop to prevent the eyebolt from applying excessive
force on the insulating cap. Once the nut is in final
position, it will not need readjustment when removing
and replacing the insulated cap.
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BY ACCEPTANCE OF THIS DOCUMENT YOU AGREE THAT ALL RIGHTS TO THE DRAWINGS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN IT, AS WELL AS THE SUBJECT MATTER AND
ALL PRO PRIETARY AND NOVEL FEATURES DISCLOSED, ARE OWNED BY THOMAS & BETTS CORPORATION (”THE CO MPANY” AND A MEMBER OF THE ABB GROUP) AND
THAT DEVICES EMBODYING SUCH FEATURES OR INFORMATION DERIVED FROM THESE DRAWINGS WILL NOT BE MANUFACTURED BY OR FOR YOU OR DISCLOSED TO
OTHERS WITHOUT THE PRIOR EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT OF THE COMPANY. THESE DRAWINGS ARE NOT TO BE COPIED OR REPRODUCED OR DISCLOSED TO
OTHERS WITHOUT THE PRIOR EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT OF THE COMPANY. ALL DRAWINGS AND INFORMATION ARE TO BE RETURNED TO UPON DEMAND OR UPON
COMPLETION OF PURPOSE FOR WHICH LENT. COPYRIGHT THOMAS & BETTS CORP. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL OTHER TRADEMARKS ARE THE PRO PERTY OF THEIR
RESPECTIVE OWNERS.
Bail Bracket
Bail
Locator
Dimple
To Ground
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