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Operating Instructions
151SOP/K151SOP
Deadbreak Insulated Parking Bushing
CONTENTS: Stand Off Plug (complete with mounting hardware), Hold---down Bail Assembly, Lubricant, Operating
Instructions
The 151SOP is designed to terminate the female deadbreak connector interface of the 154LR or the 156LR Elbows (other
products should not be used since the 151SOP bail is designed to secure elbows only) rated for 15kV class (8.3kV phase---
to---ground and 14.4kV phase---to phase) 200 ampere. The K151SOP provides the same function for the 25kV class (15.2kV
phase---to---ground and 26.3kV phase---to---phase)200 ampere rating.
DANGER
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 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 by hand.
Excess distortion of the assembled product may result
in its failure.
Contact with solvents, transformer oil, motor oil and
similar substances will degrade jacket conductivity
and insulation level if not immediately wiped off.
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 HV insulated cap(s) or
connector(s) before submerging or energizing the
circuit.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON PARTS, INSTALLATION RATINGS AND COMPATIBILITY, CALL THE NEAREST ELASTIMOLD OFFICE.
IMPORTANT
1. Check contents of package to insure it is complete and
undamaged.
2. Check all components to insure proper fit with cable
and/or mating products.
3. Read entire installation instructions before starting.
4. Have all required tools at hand and observe cleanliness
throughout the procedure.
STEP 1
Remove protective shipping cap and clean the mating
interface of the insulated parking bushing. Lubricate this
surface. Use only the supplied lubricant or ELASTIMOLD
approved lubricants. DO NOT SUBSTITUTE. Other
lubricants may be harmful to this product and its mating
products. Always replace the protective cap when the
insulated parking bushing is not in use.
Clean and Lubricate
Bail
Remove Shipping Cap
IS---0235
IS---151SOP
October 2000
Printed in U.S.A.
Esna Park Drive, Hackettstown, New Jersey 07840 USA
(908)852--1122 FAX: (908)813--2147
A Unit of Thomas & Betts Corporation
