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STEP 2
Remove protective cap from the insulated cap and
lubricate the receptacle’s internal mating surface. Use only
ELASTIMOLD
approved
lubricants.
DO
NOT
SUBSTITUTE. Other lubricants may be harmful to this
product and it mating products. Keep the internal mating
surface free from dirt and grime. Always replace protective
cover when not in use.
Lubricate
Remove Protective Cover
STEP 3
Firmly attach hotstick to the insulated cap pulling eye.
Insert the male contact of the insulated cap into the
loadbreak bushing, and push home with a fast, firm,
straight motion. Make certain it is fully mated, with the
locking ring seated. Detach hotstick from the insulated
cap.
Male
Contact
Hotstick
Bushing Interface
STEP 4
To remove.
Attach hot---stick to pulling eye. Before pulling
rotate insulated cap while in the mated position to break
surface friction. Pull receptacle off with a fast, firm, straight
motion to complete the operation. Remove electrostatic
grounding wire of the insulated cap from the system
ground. Replace protective cap on insulated cap to keep its
internal surface clean.
Rotate Slightly Before Pulling
Bushing
VOLTAGE TEST
The ELASTIMOLD loadbreak elbow connector is equipped with an integral capacitance test point that can be used to
establish whether or not the circuit is energized. When using the test point, complete the following steps:
1.
Remove test point cap with a hotstick. When removing cap, PEEL OFF AT AN ANGLE rather than pulling directly in line
with the test point assembly.
2.
WARNING:
THE VOLTAGE TEST POINT IS A CAPACITANCE DEVICE, IT IS NOT DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO THE
CONDUCTOR. Do not use conventional voltage measuring equipment. Follow the manufacturer’s directions for the
meter that is used. Test with a suitable sensing device, made for use with separable connectors manufactured with
capacitive test points, to determine if cable is energized. Contamination, moisture, dirt, etc. around the test point or use
of the wrong measuring equipment can provide a false “no voltage” indication on an energized elbow. To prevent
serious or fatal injury treat the elbow as energized until the “no voltage” test point indication is confirmed by other means.
3.
After voltage detection has been made, clean and lubricate the inside surface of the cap with silicone grease and
replace it on the test point.
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