Elastimold 756/776LR Installation Instructions

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CONTENTS: Elbow, Cable Adapter, Compression Lug, Insulating Plug, Crimp connector, Lubricant, Stud Prepack,
Installation Instructions, Crimp chart.
The 756/776LR connectors are designed to: 1) provide fully shielded, fully submersible deadfront cable connections to high
voltage apparatus and 2) provide a means to splice and tap 600--ampere (756LR) or 900--ampere (776LR) systems. The
connectors are rated for use on 35kV class systems.
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.
3. Read entire installation instructions before starting.
4. Have all required tools at hand and maintain cleanliness
throughout the procedure.

STEP 1

Position the cable so it is located in the final assembled position with enough slack to provide adequate clearance for removing
the elbows. Cut the cable 1--3/4" (45mm) from center line of the mating product.
Concentric Neutral Wires
(Where Applicable)
IS---0465
IS---756LR
October 2008
Printed in U.S.A.
Installation Instructions
756/776LR
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
8155 T&B Boulevard, Memphis, Tennessee 38125
(800) 888- -0211 Fax: (800) 888- -0690
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
connector(s) before submerging or energizing the
circuit.
IMPORTANT
ASSEMBLED ELBOW
1---3/4" (45mm)
October 2008
HV
insulated
cap(s)
600---ampere
Mating Product
IS---0465
IS---756LR
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  • Page 1 CONTENTS: Elbow, Cable Adapter, Compression Lug, Insulating Plug, Crimp connector, Lubricant, Stud Prepack, Installation Instructions, Crimp chart. The 756/776LR connectors are designed to: 1) provide fully shielded, fully submersible deadfront cable connections to high voltage apparatus and 2) provide a means to splice and tap 600--ampere (756LR) or 900--ampere (776LR) systems. The connectors are rated for use on 35kV class systems.
  • Page 2 IS---0465 October 2008 Page 2 of 5 STEP 2 Clean the outer jacket of the cable a distance of 24” (610mm). STEP 3 CABLE PREPARATION NOTE: Follow the STEPS A, B or C that apply to the cable being prepared. If a 20MA or 21MA grounding device or 600ECS Jacket Cable Seal is being used, refer to the Installation Instructions supplied with those products for removal of cable outer jacket, shield connection and grounding.
  • Page 3 IS---0465 October 2008 Page 3 of 5 STEP 4 CABLE ADAPTER Bevel the end of the cable insulation at a 45_ angle, approximately 1/4” (6mm) back. Thoroughly clean, then lubricate cable insulation always working toward semi--con shield. Install cable adapter, small end first, until it is flush with the edge of the tape marker.
  • Page 4 IS---0465 October 2008 Page 4 of 5 STEP 8 MATING PRODUCTS DO NOT CONNECT OR DISCONNECT MATING PRODUCTS WHILE ENERGIZED. DO NOT ENERGIZE WHILE DISCONNECTED. Remove protective caps from the elbow and the mating part. Hand tighten the threaded stud supplied with the elbow into mating part, if the mating part is not equipped with a stud.
  • Page 5 VOLTAGE TEST ELASTIMOLD connectors equipped with an integral capacitance test point can be used to establish whether or not the circuit is energized. When using the test point, complete the following steps: Remove test point cap with a hotstick. When removing cap, PEEL OFF AT AN ANGLE rather than pulling directly in line with the test point assembly.

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