Thomas & Betts Elastimold K656DR Installation & Operating Instructions

Installation/Operating Instructions
Deadbreak Insulated Cap with Test Point
CONTENTS: Insulated Cap, Lubricant (Do Not Substitute), Stud (if applicable), Installation Instructions.
The K656DR is designed for insulating, shielding and watersealing any ELASTIMOLD 15kV class (8.3kV phase--to--ground) and
25kV class (15.2 kV phase--to--ground) 600 amp deadbreak bushing interface.
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.
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

Insert a length of No. 14 AWG ( 2.5mm
equivalent) through the grounding eye of the insulated cap.
Make a small loop and twist tight, taking care not to damage the
grounding eye. Connect free end of grounding wire to the
system ground using a suitable connector. Length of grounding
wire should be sufficient for the distance from the grounding
point to the grounding eye of the insulated cap when installed.
If the bushing is not equipped with a stud, hand assemble the
stud supplied into the insulated cap. If the bushing is equipped
with a stud, discard the stud supplied.
Stud (Where Applicable)
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Installing The Insulating Cap

2
) copper wire (or
No. 14 Copper
Grounding Wire
To Ground
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K656DR
DANGER
Inspect parts for damage, rating and compatibility with
mating parts.
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.
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
3. Read entire installation instructions before starting.
4. Have all required tools at hand and maintain cleanliness
throughout the procedure.

STEP 2

In new installations, where the bushing is known to be
de--energized, thoroughly wipe the bushing interface and the
insulated cap interface clean of all contaminants.
above surfaces with the supplied lubricant or Elastimold
approved lubricant. On circuits previously energized, clean and
lubricate only the interface of the insulated cap.
Clean and Lubricate
Bushing Interface
Apparatus
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Lubricate