Step 7.
Clean insulation
ote: N Do not apply solvent directly to cable.
• Clean insulation thoroughly with a solvent dampened
rag, wiping from the conductor end toward the insulation
shield. (Refer to Figure 8.)
• Ensure that all traces of conductive residue are re moved.
Step 8.
Lubricate and install cable adapter
• Lubricate exposed cable insulation.
• Lubricate the inside of the cable adapter.
• Slide the small end of the cable adapter over the cable
using a twisting motion until the small end is flush the
with tape marker.
(Refer to Figure 9.)
• After sliding the cable adapter into position make sure
that no bulge is present (see Figure 10).
Equipment Damage/Personal Injury. Improperly
positioned cable adapter may result in equipment
damage or personal injury.
Lubricate Insulation
Lubricate
Cable Adapter
Tape Marker
Figure 9. Line illustration of insulation cable adapter.
Figure 8. Line illustration of insulation cleaning.
Wiping Direction
Wipe Insulation
Straight
Straight
Not straight
Not Straight
bulge
Correct positioning
Cable
insulation
Cable
insulation
shield
Tape
marker
Incorrect positioning
Major OD
flared out
Figure 10. Cross sectional view of cable adapter posi-
tioning.
WARNING
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600 A 15 kV and 25 kV class BT-TAP connector system installation instructions MN650004EN May 2021
Catalog data MN650004EN
Effective May 2021
Deadbreak apparatus connectors