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Installation Instructions
K656CY, K676CY, K656CH, K676CH, K656I and K676I
Deadbreak Receptacles
CONTENTS: Receptacle housings; Cable adapters; I, Wye or H Center sections; Aluminum holding collars; Lubricant
Hex--head bolts; Crimp connectors; Belleville washers; Flat washers; Hex wrench; Nylon venting rod;
Lubricant; Installation instructions; Crimp Chart.
The 655/656CY, K655/K656CY and K676CY three way wye splices, the 655/656CH, K655/K656CH and K676CH four way
splices and the 655/656I, K655/K656I and K676I two way splices are designed to splice and tap solid dielectric type cables
rated for 600 ampere at 15kV and 25kV respectively.
DANGER
All apparatus must be de--energized during 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 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 CUSTOMER SERVICE OFFICE.
These instructions illustrate the installation of one leg of the “I”, “Y” or “H” connector. A complete installation requires repeating
the instructions for the total number of cables required (two for the “I”, three for the “Y” and four for the “H”).
These instructions are applicable to concentric neutral cables and flat metallic shielded cable with semi--con shield. For
installation on other cable constructions call the nearest Elastimold office.
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 Pierce products and
Elastimold Reclosers are warranted for three years; and Joslyn 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.
IS---0388
IS---K656/676CY,CH,I
Date: September 2017
Printed in U.S.A.
8155 T&B Boulevard, Memphis, Tennessee 38125
(800) 888-- 0211 Fax: (800) 888--0690
3. Read entire installation instructions before starting.
4. Have all required tools at hand and maintain cleanliness
throughout the procedure.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 1
Wipe the outer jacket clean a distance of 38” and cut cable
end squarely. IMPORTANT: To ensure maximum
available length for crimp growth, cut cable end square with
respect to the interface.
STEP 2
If an ECS grounding device is being used, slide the tube on
to the cable a distance of 38”.
STEP 3
Slide receptacle housing onto the cable a distance of 30”.
38”
Cut Squarely
38”
ECS Tube
Loose End
30”
STEP 4 -- CABLE PREPARATION
REFER TO THE SPECIAL CABLE PREPARATION SUPPLEMENT INCLUDED WITH THESE
INSTRUCTIONS AND FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE FOR THE TYPE OF CABLE BEING USED.
PART A -- Jacketed Concentric Neutral Cable (page 5)
PART B -- Flat Metallic Tape Shielded Cable with Semi--con Shield (page 6)
STEP 5
Remove the protruding cable insulation by cutting it even
with the end of the cable adapter. Do not cut or nick the cable
adapter or the conductor. The length of exposed conductor
should be 4 3/4” -- 5”. Otherwise redo assembly.
Adapter
Bare Conductor
4 3/4” --- 5”
STEP 6
Assemble aluminum retaining ring over conductor and snug
firmly against cable adapter. Using the hex wrench provided,
tighten the socket head screw hand tight.
Confirm the exposed conductor measures 4 3/8” to 4 3/4”.
Otherwise redo assembly.
Socket Head Screw
Exposed Conductor
Retaining Ring
4 3/8” --- 4 3/4”
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STEP 7
Remove the protective cap from the crimp connector. If using aluminum cable wire brush the conductor and immediately insert
into the crimp connector which contains inhibitor. Make sure conductor is fully inserted into the crimp barrel. Measure the
distance from the end of the connector to the holding collar. If the distance is over 7” (17.78cm) do not proceed. Recheck all
previous work.
Crimp Connector
6 3/4” --- 7” Max.
STEP 8
Repeat Steps 5 (page 2) through 8 for the remaining cables to be joined.
STEP 9
Prior to crimping connector, confirm components are positioned as shown below. CONFIRM BOLT HOLES IN THE CRIMP
CONNECTORS ARE POSITIONED PROPERLY TO ALIGN WITH THE BOLT HOLES of the mating part.
Receptacle Housing Cable Adapter Crimp Connector
STEP 10
Crimp the connectors following the instructions packaged
with the connectors. Rotate each crimp 90 or 180 degrees.
After crimping, measure the distance from the end of the
connector to the holding collar. If the distance is over 7” do
not proceed. Redo all previous work.
STEP 11
Assemble the washers and bolt in the following order: flat
washer against spade contact, Belleville washer (concave
side down), hex--head bolt. Hand tighten. The splice and
cables are now in their final positions. Do not attempt to
move or reposition any part of the assembly after the bolts
are tightened.
Belleville Washer
STEP 12
Using a torque wrench with a 15/16” socket, tighten all bolts to 50 to 60 ft. lbs.
6 --- 3 / 4 ” --- 7 ” M a x .
Hex--- Head Bolt
Flat Washer
Clean and Lubricate
STEP 13
Apply supplied lubricant or ELASTIMOLD approved lubricant generously to the outside of the cable adapter, the area of the
splice section as shown in step 11 and the inside mating surface of the receptacle housing.
STEP 14
Slide the receptacle housing over the cable adapter and up
to the edge of the interface (position shown). Insert the
nylon venting rod (supplied).
Receptacle
Venting Rod
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STEP 15A -- USING THE 650ATY ASSEMBLY TOOL
Attach the 650ATY assembly tool as shown. Make sure “U”
shaped yoke is over the splice section and the “C” shaped
yoke is over the receptacle housing. With the assembly tool
in place, slowly raise the handle to slide the receptacle
housing over the splice section. Remove the venting rod.
“C” Shaped
Yoke
Venting Rod
“U” Shaped
Yoke
STEP 15B -- USING THE 600RRT ASSEMBLY TOOL
Attach the 600RRT assembly tool as shown. Slide the receptacle housing over the interface by turning the hex nut on either nut
of the tool Remove the venting rod.
WARNING: DO NOT place hand on threaded rod or guide shaft with the assembly tool in place.
Venting Rod
Hex Nut
Hex Nut
Threaded Rod
Guide Shaft
STEP 16
Repeat Steps 14 through 16 for the remaining cables.
STEP 17
Check all cable adapters to make sure they are located properly and remove all vinyl tape markers.
STEP 18 -- Grounding
1. Complete installation of ECS grounding device according to the instructions included with the grounding device.
2. Connect a short length of wire (No. 14 AWG, copper or equivalent) to the grounding eyes of the housings. Make a small
loop and twist tightly, taking care not to damage the eye.
I,HorY
Housing
Ground
To Ground
No. 14 Equivalent
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PART A
The jacket removed and neutral wire bending distances are required if a 200 or
600 ECS kit is being installed. If a different grounding device is to be used, jacket
removal and neutral wire training may be different. Refer to instructions packaged
with that grounding kit.
Jacketed Concentric Neutral Cable
STEP 1
From the end of the cable, measure 13--3/4” and remove the
cable jacket to that point with a straight smooth cut. Take
care not to damage the neutral wires. Bend the neutral wires
back and out of the way. From the end of the cable, measure
10 1/4” and remove the semi--con from the insulation with a
straight, smooth, “squared” cut. Take care not to cut or nick
the insulation.
STEP 2
At a point 1” from the end of the semi--con shield wrap two
turns of tape to serve as a marker.
Neutral
Wires
13---3/4”
Insulation
10 1/4”
Semi--- con Shield
Tape Marker
1”
STEP 3
Bevel the end of the insulation at a 45 degree angle,
approximately 1/4” back.
Bevel
STEP 4
Thoroughly clean the insulation to remove all traces of
semi--conducting residue. This may be done by wiping
with a rag soaked with an approved safety solvent.
Always wipe from the end of the cable toward the outer
jacket.
Clean
STEP 5
Apply supplied lubricant orELASTIMOLD approved lubricant sparingly along cable as shown. Lubricate the inside of the cable
adapter. Slide the adapter, small end first, over the cable with a twisting motion until the end of the adapter is flush with the tape
marker.
Lubricate
Adapter
Lubricate
Flush Here
STEP 6
Return to Steps 5 (page 2) through 18 of the General Instructions.
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PART B
The jacket and tape shield removal distances are required if a 200 or 600 ECS--G3
kit is being installed. If a different grounding kit is being used, jacket and tape
shield removal may be different. Refer to instructions packaged with that
grounding kit.
Flat Metallic Tape Shielded Cable with Semi--con Shield
STEP 1
From the end of the cable measure 13--3/4” and remove the
outer jacket to that point with a straight, smooth “squared”
cut. Take care not to cut or damage the tape shield.
STEP 2
Measure 11--1/4” and remove the tape shield to that point. Wrap conductive copper strip around the edge to keep the copper
tape shield in place. Wrap two turns of tape over the end of the tape shield and conductive copper strip, with the edge of the
tape 11--1/4” from the end of the outer jacket. The tape serves as an extra support to keep the tape shield and conductive
copper strip in place and also serves as a marker.
Semi--- con Shield
Conductive Copper Strip
Outer Jacket
13--3/4”
Tape Shield
Tape Marker
11--1/4”
STEP 3
Measure 10 1/4” and remove the semi--con shield to that
point with a straight, smooth, “squared” cut. Takecare not to
cut or nick the insulation.
Tape Marker
Semi--- con Shield
Insulation
10--1/4”
11--1/4”
STEP 4
Bevel the end of the insulation at a 45 degree angle,
approximately 1/4” back.
Bevel
STEP 5
Thoroughly clean the insulation to remove all traces of
semi--conducting residue. This may be done by wiping
with a rag soaked with an approved safety solvent.
Always wipe from the end of the cable toward the outer
jacket.
Clean
STEP 6
Apply supplied lubricant orELASTIMOLD approved lubricant sparingly along cable as shown. Lubricate the inside of the cable
adapter. DO NOT SUBSTITUTE. Other lubricants may be harmful to this product or its mating product. Slide the adapter,
small end first, over the cable with a twisting motion until the end of the adapter is flush with the tape marker.
Lubricate
Lubricate
Flush Here
Adapter
STEP 7
Return to Steps 5 (page 2) through 18 of the General Instructions.
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