Eaton Cooper Power Series Installation Instructions Manual
Eaton Cooper Power Series Installation Instructions Manual

Eaton Cooper Power Series Installation Instructions Manual

Connector system, deadbreak apparatus connectors

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Deadbreak apparatus
connectors
MN650004EN
600 A 15 kV and 25 kV class BT-TAP ™ connector
system installation instructions
Effective May 2021
Supersedes February 2019
COOPER POWER
SERIES

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  • Page 1 COOPER POWER Deadbreak apparatus connectors SERIES Effective May 2021 MN650004EN Supersedes February 2019 600 A 15 kV and 25 kV class BT-TAP ™ connector system installation instructions...
  • Page 2 CONTENTS OF THIS DOCUMENT SHALL NOT BECOME PART OF OR MODIFY ANY CONTRACT BETWEEN THE PARTIES. In no event will Eaton be responsible to the purchaser or user in contract, in tort (including negligence), strict liability or other- wise for any special, indirect, incidental or consequential damage or loss whatsoever, including but not limited to damage or...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents SAFETY INFORMATION Safety Information ................iv PRODUCT INFORMATION Introduction .
  • Page 4: Safety Information

    FOR LIFE FOR LIFE Eaton meets or exceeds all applicable industry standards relating to product safety with its Cooper Power™ series products. We actively promote safe practices in the use and maintenance of our products through our service literature, instructional training programs, and the continuous efforts of all Eaton employees involved in product design, manufacture, marketing, and service.
  • Page 5: Product Information

    ™ IEEE Std 386 standard— “Separable Insulated Connector Neutral wire Systems” . Eaton’s 600 A deadbreak connectors are fully interchangeable with all other manufacturers that also ™ certify compliance with the IEEE Std 386 standard. The BT-TAP connector is rated for 900 A when used with all copper current carrying components.
  • Page 6: Equipment Required

    Catalog data MN650004EN Deadbreak apparatus connectors Effective May 2021 Installation of connectors IMPORTANT Installation Instructions to be used for 600 A, 15 and 25 kV Class BT-TAP connector with shear bolt connector. Please Shear bolt installation procedure see page 7 for installation instructions using a compression (For compression connector procedures, see page 7) connector.
  • Page 7 Deadbreak apparatus connectors Catalog data MN650004EN Effective May 2021 Table 1. Shear bolt connector Cable conductor size Shear bolt connector AWG or kcmil Centering ring & Compact Compressed Concentric Standard sizes color Conductor code Catalog number Grey CDT630SB150 Black None Black CDT630SB300 None...
  • Page 8 Catalog data MN650004EN Deadbreak apparatus connectors Effective May 2021 Step 2. Step 4. Remove concentric neutral wires or jacket Put tape marker in place • Measure 1” (25 mm) from end of insulation shield. ote: Care should be taken to not cut or score the (Refer to Figure 5.) neutral conductors when cutting the cable jacket.
  • Page 9 Deadbreak apparatus connectors Catalog data MN650004EN Effective May 2021 Step 7. Clean insulation ote: Do not apply solvent directly to cable. • Clean insulation thoroughly with a solvent dampened Cable rag, wiping from the conductor end toward the insulation Major OD insulation shield.
  • Page 10 Catalog data MN650004EN Deadbreak apparatus connectors Effective May 2021 Step 9. Install shear bolt connector “E” ote: Refer to the separate installation instructions See Table 2 supplied with the shear bolt connector. Shear bolt connector • Install the centering ring. •...
  • Page 11: Compression Connector Procedure

    Effective May 2021 Compression connector procedures Prepare the cable ote: If a non-Eaton’s Cooper Power series 600 A T-body is being used, use the stripback lengths given in the Equipment provided T-body kit, then proceed to "Step 7." on page 9 of these instructions.
  • Page 12 Catalog data MN650004EN Deadbreak apparatus connectors Effective May 2021 Step 2. Step 5. Remove concentric neutral wires or jacket Remove conductor insulation ote: Care should be taken to not cut or score the ote: Do not pencil cable. neutral conductors when cutting the cable jacket. •...
  • Page 13 Deadbreak apparatus connectors Catalog data MN650004EN Effective May 2021 Step 7. Clean insulation ote: Do not apply solvent directly to the cable. Cable • Clean insulation thoroughly with a solvent dampened rag, Insulation Major OD wiping from the conductor end toward insulation shield. flared out (Refer to Figure 19.) bulge...
  • Page 14 Catalog data MN650004EN Deadbreak apparatus connectors Effective May 2021 Step 9. Step 10. Install the compression connector Check di men sions • Check tthe length from the end of the compression con- ote: Refer to the chart supplied with the crimp nec tor to the top of the cable adapter.
  • Page 15 Deadbreak apparatus connectors Catalog data MN650004EN Effective May 2021 Install BOL-T T-body with mating parts Step 11. Install DT625 T-body • Clean and lubricate the outside of the cable adapter with the lubricant supplied. • Clean and lubricate the inside of the T-body with the lubricant supplied.
  • Page 16: Completing T-Body Termination

    Catalog data MN650004EN Deadbreak apparatus connectors Effective May 2021 Completing T-body termination Install BT-TAP assembly onto apparatus bushing Step 13 Step 12. Install T-body onto apparatus bushing Install stud into apparatus bushing • Clean and then lubricate mating interfaces of the appara- •...
  • Page 17 Deadbreak apparatus connectors Catalog data MN650004EN Effective May 2021 Step 14. HD625 5/16” T-body Hex Shaft Install reducing tap plug BLRTP • Clean and lubricate the mating interfaces of T-Body and reducing tap plug (BLRTP). Apparatus bushing • Insert BLRTP into the back of the T-body, engaging the threads of the stud.
  • Page 18 Catalog data MN650004EN Deadbreak apparatus connectors Effective May 2021 Step 16. T-body Cap the 200 A interface Follow the installation instructions supplied with the mating 200 A product (loadbreak elbow, M.O.V.E. arrester, etc.). Refer to Figure 29. BLRTP 200 A T-body Interface Drain...
  • Page 19 Deadbreak apparatus connectors Catalog data MN650004EN Effective May 2021 This page is intentionally left blank. 600 A 15 kV and 25 kV class BT-TAP connector system installation instructions MN650004EN May 2021...
  • Page 20 For Eaton's Cooper Power Cooperpower.com series BT-TAP connector © 2021 Eaton product information call All Rights Reserved Eaton is a registered trademark. Printed in USA 1-877-277-4636 or visit: Publication No. MN650004EN All trademarks are property of their www.cooperpower.com. May 2021...

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600 a 15 kv class bt-tap600 a 25 kv class bt-tap

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