6/2/2010
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Electrobar 8-Bar Instruction Manual
005-1044-R8
Chapter 8.0: Joint Covers
8.1:
Center joint cover over joint assembly.
8.1.(a):
Install insulating joint cover over each connected joint by snapping joint cover over
conductor bar splice joint.
Note: Splice joints should be no less than 6” from mounting bracket.
8.2: Power
Feeds
8.2.(a):
Install center power feed at joint.
8.2.(b):
The power feed clamps over the top diameter of the conductor bar at the joint.
8.2.(c):
Tighten the power feed half firmly over conductor bar.
8.2.(d):
Install feed cable into power feed cable connector (connector will vary on type of rating
on power feed).
8.3: Power
Feed
Wire/Connection
Power Feed cables must be sized to meet the ampere demands of the conductor bar and be
connected to the power feed assembly using a properly sized connector. See below for Minimum
Feed Cable Size for each conductor amperage rating. Reference NEC Table 610.14 for
minimum cable sizing.
Conductor Bar
Min. Feed
Cable Size
90 Amp
4 AWG
110 Amp
2 AWG
250 Amp
3 / 0 AWG
350 Amp
250 MCM
Note: Check local electrical codes for any additional specifications and/or restrictions.
Note: Power feed cables must be supported from the top to prevent vertical loading on the conductor
bar.
8.3.(a):
Install power feed cover halves over power feed assembly with hardware provided.
8.4: End
Covers
8.4.(a):
Remove connector pins (if any) from conductor bar end.
8.4.(b):
Slide end covers over exposed conductor ends.
