Operating instructions
Do not connect two different phases of a multiple-phase
system. Before closing a single-phase loop, make certain
both ends of the loop are the same phase.
Loadmake operation
Area must be clear of obstructions or contaminations
that would interfere with the operation of the loadbreak
connector (LCN).
Securely fasten a clampstick to the operating eye of the
connector.
Place the loadbreak connector over the bushings, inserting
both white arc followers of the probes into both bushings
approximately 1-1/2" (38 mm). This will align and stabilize the
connector.
Turn your back to the bushings and grasp the clampstick
securely and obtain good footing. Slam the connector onto
the bushing with one firm, quick, and continuous motion.
Turn around and apply a force to the clampstick to push the
connector onto the bushing. The yellow latch indicator rings
on the bushings should be visible in the connector cuff
windows at this point. See Figure 10.
To check that the connector is properly latched apply a
gentle pull force to the clampstick. When latched properly,
the connector will slide back off of the bushing about 1/4" (5
mm) and stop. The yellow latch indicator rings on the bush-
ings should not be visible at this point. See Figure 11.
Figure 10. Yellow latch indicator rings are visible.
YELLOW
LATCH
INDICATOR
RINGS
LOADBREAK
CONNECTOR (LCN)
Figure 11. Yellow latch indicator rings are NOT visible.
YELLOW
LATCH
INDICATOR
RINGS
NOT
VISIBLE
WARNING
High Voltage. Cleer 600 A loadbreak bushings should
only be mated with other Cleer 600 A loadbreak
products. Do not attempt to mate 200 A loadbreak or
600 A deadbreak products to Cleer 600 A loadbreak
bushings. Failure to comply could lead to a fault that
may result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
High Voltage. Do not close or pull the Cleer connector
slowly onto or off of the bushings during a loadmake or
loadbreak operation. Failure to comply could tease the
contacts leading to excessive arcing causing a fault that
may result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
High Voltage. The Cleer 600 A loadbreak connector
system is not designed to be switched under water.
When operating the Cleer 600 A loadbreak connector
system where moisture is present, such as during a
rainstorm, take steps to ensure the connector interfaces
stay dry. Failure to comply could lead to a fault that may
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
High Voltage. The operator should always use personal
protective equipment (insulated gloves, clampstick
and eye protection) whenever operating the connector.
The operator should always be in the best possible
operating position, providing firm footing and enabling
a secure grasp of the clampstick positioned to the
side of one's torso, while maintaining positive control
of the connector before, during and immediately
after operation. If there is any question regarding the
operator's operating position, de-energize the connector
before operation. The operator should not be looking
directly at the connector during the moment of circuit
interruption or connection. Failure to comply could
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
High Voltage. Verify that BOTH arc followers are
approximately 1-1/2" into the bushings. Failure to
comply could lead to a fault that may result in death or
serious injury.
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CLEER LOADBREAK CONNECTOR SYSTEM INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
MN650019EN March 2016
