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Industrial Loadbreak Elbow

200 A
25 kVClass

5811 Series

Installation Instructions

1.0 General

The 3M

Industrial Loadbreak Elbow connector is a fully-

shielded and insulated plug-in termination for connecting
underground cable to transformers, switching cabinets and
junctions equipped with loadbreak bushings. The elbow
connector and bushing insert comprise the essential
components of all loadbreak connections.

The coppertop (bimetal) compression connector is a
standard item to transition from the cable to the loadbreak
probe. An aluminum crimp barrel is inertia-welded to a
copper lug. The aluminum barrel makes the connector
easy to crimp and the copper lug ensures a reliable, tight,
cool operating connection with the loadbreak probe. 

2.0 Installation

Cable stripping and scoring tools, available from various
tool manufacturers, are recommended for use when
installing loadbreak elbows. After preparing the cable and
installing shield adapter, the elbow housing is pushed onto
the cable. The loadbreak probe is threaded into the
coppertop connector using the supplied installation tool or
an approved equivalent. Use a shotgun stick to perform
loadmake and loadbreak operations. (See page 10 for
operating instructions.)

Kit Contents:

• Elbow Body
• Coppertop Compression Connector
• Loadbreak Probe
• Probe Installation Tool
• Silicone Lubricant
• Cold Shrink Jacketing Tube
• Mastic Strips (3 ea.)
• Ground Braid Assembly
• Constant Force Spring
• CC-3 Cable Cleaning Pads
• Installation Instructions

These instructions do not claim to cover all details or variations in the equipment, procedure, or process described, nor to provide directions for meeting every
contingency during installation, operation, or maintenance. When additional information is desired to satisfy a problem not covered sufficiently for the user’s
purpose, please contact your 3M sales representative.

Figure 1.

Illustration of a completely assembled 25 kV loadbreak elbow,
shown on tape shielded cable.

Содержание 5811 Series

Страница 1: ...loadbreak elbows After preparing the cable and installing shield adapter the elbow housing is pushed onto the cable The loadbreak probe is threaded into the coppertop connector using the supplied installation tool or an approved equivalent Use a shotgun stick to perform loadmake and loadbreak operations See page 10 for operating instructions Kit Contents Elbow Body Coppertop Compression Connector ...

Страница 2: ...2 78 8124 4544 9 B Installation Notes Cable description check kit selection table on page 3 Crimping Tool check crimp chart on page 9 Location Installation comments ...

Страница 3: ...1 3 0 1 0 4 0 2 1 0 2 1 0 5811 C 3 2 5811 C 2 0 850 1 100 2 1 5811 C 1 21 6 27 9 1 1 0 1 1 0 5811 C 1 0 1 0 2 0 1 0 5811 C 2 0 2 0 3 0 5811 C 3 0 3 0 4 0 5811 D 4 0 250 250 2 0 4 0 2 0 4 0 5811 D 1 0 2 0 5811 D 2 0 1 040 1 250 2 0 3 0 5811 D 3 0 26 4 31 8 3 0 4 0 5811 D 4 0 4 0 250 4 0 5811 D 250 250 Kit without compression connector Table 1 Kit Selection Table for 25 kV Class 3 78 8124 4544 9 B ...

Страница 4: ...Apply with light tension Cut off excess mastic Position preformed ground braid with long leg along cable jacket as shown with braid solder block centered on previously applied mastic strip Wrap short leg of ground braid around cable metallic tape shield for one complete wrap Trim excess to eliminate overlap Remove temporary wrap of vinyl tape if applicable 3 4 Secure ground braid to metallic tape ...

Страница 5: ...n preformed ground braid with long leg along cable jacket as shown with braid solder block centered on previously applied mastic strip Wrap short leg of ground braid around cable wire shield for one complete wrap Trim excess to eliminate overlap 4 4 Secure ground braid to wire shield with constant force spring Wrap spring in same direction as ground braid as shown Cinch tighten the last wrap of sp...

Страница 6: ... spring save spring for later ground installation 5 3 Remove cable insulation for 21 8 54 mm from edge Place a 1 8 3 mm bevel on the end of cable insulation to ease installation Remove white liners from one mastic strip and apply one wrap around cable semi con jacket 27 8 73 mm from edge Apply with light tension Cut off excess mastic Position preformed braid with long leg along cable jacket as sho...

Страница 7: ...rom jacket end Keep wires separated and spaced around cable 6 3 Remove white liners from 2nd mastic strip and apply 1 wrap over neutral wires and previously applied mastic strip Press neutral wires into mastic by applying 2 highly stretched half lapped layers of vinyl tape over mastic and bent back neutral wires 6 4 Continue cable preparation Remove semi con insulation shield for 57 8 149 mm leavi...

Страница 8: ...de non conductive abrasive A 120 grit abrasive is recommended 7 2 Slide Cold Shrink assembly over cable with loose core end leading away from cable end Temporarily position it just beyond prepared cable end 7 3 Apply a thin coating of silicone lubricant to the cable insulation Clean and lubricate the cable entrance of the elbow Place elbow on cable With a twisting motion push elbow onto cable unti...

Страница 9: ... Connect ground braid to system ground For jacketed concentric neutral cable attach a neutral strand to grounding eye and connect remaining neutral bundle to system ground 9 78 8124 4544 9 B Connector 5 8 Diameter 3 4 Diameter Conductor Size 4 AWG through 2 0 Stranded 3 0 AWG through 250 kcmil Stranded Tool Y34 Y35 OR Y39 MD6 Y34 Y35 OR Y39 MD6 A243 U243 UBG W243 WBG U247 U247 U467 W247 Burndy Die...

Страница 10: ...inants that would interfere with the operation of the loadbreak elbow Securely fasten a shotgun stick to the pulling eye Place the loadbreak elbow over the bushing inserting the loadbreak probe into the bushing until the first slight resistance is felt Resistance is felt when the arc follower portion of the loadbreak probe first meets the female contact of the bushing Immediately thrust the elbow ...

Страница 11: ...11 78 8124 4544 9 B ...

Страница 12: ... 3M MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE If this product is defective within the warranty period stated above your exclusive remedy shall be at 3M s option to replace or repair the 3M product or refund the purchase price of the 3M product Except where prohibited by law 3M will not be liable for any loss o...

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