Catalog data MN650002EN
Effective February 2019
Deadbreak apparatus connectors
ote:N If concentric neutral cable is not being used, 
follow cable preparation directions in shield 
adapter kit.
Equipment provided
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BOL-T Connector Assembly Kit includes:
 • T-body
 • Cable adapter 
 • Insulating plug with cap 
 • Shear bolt connector 
 • Silicone lubricant
 • Threaded stud
 • Instruction sheet
Tools required
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Torque wrench
 •
5/16" Hex wrench for splice application
 •
Cable stripping tools
 •
5 mm or 8 mm Allen wrench
Installation of connectors
Shear bolt installation procedures  
(for compression connector procedures, see page 8
Prepare the cable
Step 1. 
Train cable
 •
Position cable vertically so that it is centered between 
apparatus bushing and parking pocket, parallel to, and 7" 
(178 mm) from apparatus frontplate.
 •
Provide adequate cable slack for cable movement 
between standoff bushing and apparatus bushing.
 •
Support cable as needed to maintain position.
 •
Cut cable to length "A" from centerline of bushing. (Refer 
to Fig ure 3 and Table 2 for "A" length.
Figure 3. Line illustration for cable training.
Bushing
Cable
"A" 
(See Table  2)
7"
(178 mm)
 
Installation Instructions to be used for 600 A, 35 kV Class 
BOL-T connector with shear bolt connector. Please see 
page 8 for installation instructions using a compression 
connector.
B
C
D A
Figure 2. Strip back dimensions.
IMPORTANT
2
600 A 35 kV class BOL-T connector assembly installation instructions for   MN650002EN   February 2019