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STEP 2
After the circuit is known to be de--energized, securely fasten
a hotstick to the pulling ring. Without exerting any pulling
force, rotate the receptacle
counter--clockwise
eight or nine
turns. With a second hotstick tool, control the unwound
ground wire so that the wire will not interfere with adjacent
devices or entangle itself with the first hot stick tool. Then
exert pulling force to remove the insulated cap from the
bushing interface.
Hotstick
Pull
Bushing Interface
Apparatus
2nd Hotstick
VOLTAGE TEST
The ELASTIMOLD deadbreak 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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