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Thomas & Betts elastimold 375LR Installation & Operating Instructions

Without test point, with test point, loadbreak elbow connectors

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Installation & Operating Instructions
Loadbreak Elbow Connectors
CONTENTS: Elbow Connector Housing, Compression Lug, Probe, Probe Wrench, Lubricant (Do Not Substitute),
Installation/Operating Instructions.
The 375LR (without test point) and 376LR (with test point) are designed to terminate UD cable having concentric neutral and
extruded insulation shielding. The elbow provides an operating interface for connecting to an Elastimold 35kV class (21.1kV
phase---to---ground and 36.6kV phase---to---phase) 200 ampere loadbreak bushing or accessory device with fault close
rating of 10,000 amperes RMS symmetrical. When other types of UD cable are to be terminated an appropriate Elastimold
cable shield or grounding device must be used.
All apparatus must be de- -energized during installation
or removal of part(s) except for test point caps and
indicators that can be installed and operated
energized.
After installation loadbreak products can be operated
energized per operating instructions. All deadbreak
connectors must be de- -energized before operating.
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.
"Loadbreak connectors must be operated with a full
insulated "hotstick" type live-- line tool." Consult the
company's safe work practices for the required
live-- line tool length.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON PARTS, INSTALLATION RATINGS AND COMPATIBILITY, CALL THE NEAREST ELASTIMOLD OFFICE.
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. Check threads by threading probe into compression lug.
If resistance is encountered prior to full assembly, check
for damage and replace damaged component.
4. Read entire installation instructions before starting.
5. Have all required tools at hand and maintain cleanliness
throughout the procedure.
CAUTION:
Lubricate test point cap and assemble tightly.
IS---0359
IS---375/376LR
March 2010
Printed in U.S.A.
375LR (without test point)
376LR (with test point)
8155 T&B Boulevard, Memphis, Tennessee 38125
(800) 888- -0211 Fax: (800) 888- -0690
DANGER
Excess distortion of the assembled product may result
in its failure.
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
connector(s) before submerging or energizing the
circuit.
Probe
Compression
Lug
HV
insulated
Operating
Test Point
(376LR Only)
ASSEMBLED ELBOW
IS---0359
IS---375/376LR
March 2010
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cap(s)
or
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  • Page 1 IS---0359 IS---375/376LR March 2010 Page 1 of 4 Installation & Operating Instructions 375LR (without test point) 376LR (with test point) Loadbreak Elbow Connectors CONTENTS: Elbow Connector Housing, Compression Lug, Probe, Probe Wrench, Lubricant (Do Not Substitute), Installation/Operating Instructions. The 375LR (without test point) and 376LR (with test point) are designed to terminate UD cable having concentric neutral and extruded insulation shielding.
  • Page 2 IS---0359 March 2010 Page 2 of 4 STEP 1 CABLE TRAINING Train cable as shown to ease operation. Cut excess cable squarely at center line of bushing. Center Lines Excess Cable 20” min. beyond end of cable Pad Mount Transformer STEP 2 CABLE PREPARATION (Use...
  • Page 3 IS---0359 March 2010 Page 3 of 4 STEP 3 ELBOW ASSEMBLY Lubricate the cable insulation and inside the elbow housing with the lubricant supplied. DO NOT SUBSTITUTE. Other lubricants may be harmful to this product or its mating product(s). Keep insulation Twist clean of dirt and grime.
  • Page 4 IS---0359 March 2010 Page 4 of 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Before Loadmake or Loadbreak Operation: Area must be clear of obstructions or contaminants that would interfere with the operation of the connector. This position should allow you to establish firm footing and enable you to grasp the hotstick tool securely, maintaining positive control over the movement of the loadbreak connector before, during and directly after the operating sequence.

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