Thomas & Betts Elastimold 650 ETP - STEP 2: Prepare Connectors; Remove Protective Caps and Tighten Stud; Lubricate Mating Interfaces; STEP 3: Assemble Elbow and Tap Plug

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October 2007
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STEP 2
1. Remove the protective caps from the elbow connector
andthetapplug.
2. Finger tighten double ended stud (if applicable) into t he
tap plug.
3. Clean, then lubricate the entire mating connector
interface, elbow connector interfaces and the tap plug
as noted with the lubricant supplied or ELASTIMOLD
approved lubricant.
Clean and
Lubricate
Mating
Connector
Elbow
Connector
Ta p Pl ug
Clean and
Lubricate
Double Ended
Stud
Seating
Indicator
White
Band
STEP 3
1. Assemble elbow connector on mating connector.
2. Assemble the tap plug into the elbow connector.
3. Insert the drive adapter into the tap plug. Turn in a
clockwise direction while pushing the elbow and tap
plug toward the mating connector.
4. Continue to rotate the drive adapter clockwise, with the
appropriate tool to a torque of 50---60 ft --- lbs. Remove
the drive adapter from tap plug.
Mating
Connector
600---ATM
Ta p Pl ug
STEP 4
Insert one end of a length of #14AWG copper wire (or
equivalent) t hrough the grounding eye of the elbow, leaving
sufficient length to allow movement of the elbow if required.
Make a small loop and twist tightly, taking care not to
damage the eye.
Mating
Connector
Ta p Pl ug
Grounding
Eye Wire
Grounding
Eye