Thomas & Betts Elastimold 168DRG Operating Instructions

Insulated Cap with Test Point & Ground Lead
CONTENTS: Insulated Cap with test point, Ground Lead, Lubricant, Operating Instructions
The 168DRG is designed for insulating, shielding and watersealing any ELASTIMOLD 15kV class (8.3kV phase---to---ground
and 14.4kV phase---to---phase) loadbreak bushing interface.
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.
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

Connect free end of electrostatic grounding wire to the system ground, leaving enough slack for hot ---stick operation of the
CAUTION:
insulated cap.
WARNING:
during operation.
REATTACH WITHOUT FIRST PULLING INSULATED CAP OFF THE BUSHING WITH THE HOTSTICK.
To Ground
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Operating Instructions

168DRG
The electrostatic grounding wire should be trained so as not to contact the bushing interface
IF THE GROUND LEAD DISCONNECTS DURING OPERATION, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
Grounding Eye
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.

IMPORTANT

3. Read entire installation instructions before starting.
4. Have all required tools at hand and maintain cleanliness
throughout the procedure.
HV insulated
Protective Cover
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