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CONTENTS: Feed ---thru Body Complete with Mounting Hardware, Lubricant (DO NOT SUBSTITUTE), Operating Instructions.
IMPORTANT:
Read these instructions and the Loadbreak Elbow Operating Instructions (IS-- 167/168LR,
Pages 3-- 4) COMPLETELY before operating connectors.
The feed--thru can be used for the following functions: A) A junction point, B) A grounding point. To use the feed--thru as a
junction point, follow steps 1 to 7. To use the feed--thru as a grounding point, follow steps 1 to 5 and 8 to 9. A yellow band
provides indication of full elbow seating. This product is identified by a yellow ID washer attached to the eyebolt.
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
Bracket Grounding
Insert ground lead into the grounding lug provided on the
mounting hardware and tighten lug. Ground lead should be
equivalent to No. 14 copper wire or greater. Connect the
opposite end of the ground lead to ground, leaving enough
slack to operate with a hotstick.
IS---0377
IS---164FTV
January 2010
Printed in U.S.A.
164FTV
FEED -- THRU/GROUNDING DEVICE
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.
No. 14 Copper Wire
Yellow ID Washer
Protective
Covers
HV
insulated
To Ground
IS---0377
IS---164FTV
January 2010
Page 1 of 4
cap(s)
or
Ground Lug
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Summary of Contents for Elastimold 164FTV
- Page 1 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 3. Read entire installation instructions before starting.
- Page 2 IS---0377 January 2010 Page 2 of 4 STEP 2 Remove the protective covers from the bushings of the feed--thru. WARNING: PROTECTIVE COVERS MUST NOT BE ON THE BUSHINGS OF THE FEED--THRU WHEN THE FEED--THRU IS BEING USED. When the feed--thru is not in use, the protective covers should be placed on the bushings of the feed--thru to protect them from dirt and other contaminants.
- Page 3 IS---0377 January 2010 Page 3 of 4 STEP 5 Remove one loadbreak elbow from its apparatus loadbreak bushing following the applicable loadbreak operating instructions (IS--167/168LR, pages 3--4). Using a hotstick, firmly attached to the elbow, insert the probe tip into one feed--thru until the first slight resistance is felt.
- Page 4 IS---0377 January 2010 Page 4 of 4 FOR GROUNDING POINT APPLICATION FOLLOW STEPS 8 TO 9 IMPORTANT: DO NOT INSERT GROUNDING ELBOW INTO FEED--THRU UNLESS CIRCUIT HAS BEEN TESTED AND SHOWN TO BE “DE--ENERGIZED”. STEP 8 Ensure that the system is de--energized with either of the following procedures. ELBOW TEST POINT a.
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