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ISSUE DATE 0199

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATION SHEET C

DESCRIPTION ELASTIMOLD PART NUMBER
15/25kV 200A Deadbreak Elbow 156LR-WX
7.56"
192,0mm
BAIL EYEBOLT
150BA

6.32"
160,5mm

4.12" 8.58"
104,6mm 217,9mm

3.62"
92,0mm
R

ELASTIMOLD
1.12"
28,5mm

MATES WITH BUSHING

INTERFACES THAT
CONFORM TO ANSI
std. 386, FIG. 4 2.48"
63,0mm

The Elastimold 165LR Elbow Connector is a fully-rated 15/ Ratings:

25kV, 200Amp Class deadbreak connector. Units include per ANSI/IEEE Standard 386
provisions for de-energized operation using standard hot 25kV Voltage Class
stick tools. It has a standard interface for connecting to 15/ 15.2kV Max Phase-to-Ground - Operating Voltage
25kV, 200Amp deadbreak bushing inserts, junctions and 26.3kV Max Phase-to-Phase
other accessories. The 156LR is equipped with an integral 125kV BIL - Impulse Withstand (1.2 x 50 microsecond wave)
voltage test point. 40kV AC - One minute Withstand
78kV DC - 15 Minutes Withstand
19kV AC - Corona Extinction @ 3p.C.sensitivity
Features: 200 Amp - Continuous current
• 15/25kV, 200 Amp Deaddbreak Elbow. 10kA Sym - 10 Cycles momentary current
• Fully shielded, fully submersible molded rubber hous-
ing.
• 100% peroxide-cured construction includes insulation
and conductive EPDM materials.
• Non-corrosive, capacitively coupled voltage test point with
removable protective cap.
• Provision for hot stick operation.
• Provision for ground wire connection.
• Wide cable range with minimum number of sizes.
• Long bi-metal compression lug is standard.

ELASTIMOLD Route 24, Hackettstown, New Jersey 07840

Phone: (908) 852-1122 Fax: (908) 813-2108 Thomas Betts
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15/25kV 200A Deadbreak Elbow 156LR-WX

Ordering Instruction:
Step 1 (W)
Determine the insulation diameter of the cable. Select the in-
R
sulation letter code that best straddles the insulation diameter.
ELASTIMOLD Insert code into catalog number.

Step 2 (X)
Choose the proper compression lug code according to the con-
ductor size. Insert code into the catalog number.

Step 1 (W) Step 2 (X)

156LR 5
Cable Insulation Dia. Elbow Conductor Compression Lug
Range Size* Code Number
Inches mm Code (AWG or Stranded/ Solid/
.640 - .820 16,3 - 20,8 F kcMil) Compr. Compact
.760 - .950 19,3 - 24,1 G 2 220 210
.850 – 1.050 21,6 - 26,7 H 1 230 220
.980 – 1.180 24,9 - 30,0 J 1/0 240 230
1.090 – 1.310 27,7 - 33,3 K
2/0 250 240
3/0 260 250
4/0 270 260
The Deadbreak Elbow Connector kit contains the following:
250 - 270
1 – Elbow connector housing 156BLR-W
1 – Bi-metal compression lug 02500XXX (table R) *Cu or Al conductor
1 – Pin contact 156-9
1 – Probe hex wrench 650-14-3 Table R
1 – Bail assembly 150-BA Conductor Replacement
1 – Tube, lubricant 82-08 Size Lug Number
1 – Installation instruction IS-156LR 5/98 (AWG or Stranded/ Solid/
1 – Crimp chart IS-02500CC 10/96 kcMil) Compr. Compact
2 02500220 02500210
1 02500230 02500220
Example: 1/0 02500240 02500230
The ordering number for an Elbow Connector for a 1/0 stranded, 2/0 02500250 02500240
220 mil wall cable with an insulation diameter of .875” (22.2 3/0 02500260 02500250
mm) is 156LR-G-5240. 4/0 02500270 02500260
250 - 02500270
For an all-copper compression lug for use on copper cable *Cu or Al conductor
only, substitute the prefix “2” instead of “5” in the compression
lug code. The ordering number would be 156LR-G-2240.

ELASTIMOLD Route 24, Hackettstown, New Jersey 07840

Phone: (908) 852-1122 Fax: (908) 813-2108 Thomas Betts
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Installation Instructions
156LR
Deadbreak Elbow Connectors
CONTENTS: Elbow Connector Housing, Compression Lug, Probe, Probe Contact , Wrench, Lubricant, Hold--down
Bail, Installation Instructions.
The 156LR is designed to terminate UD cable having concentric neutral and extruded insulation shielding. The elbow provides
a voltage test point and an operating interface for connecting to an Elastimold 15kV class (8.3kV phase--to--ground and 14.4kV
phase--to--phase) or 25kV class (15.2kV Phase--to--Ground and 26.3kV phase--to--phase) 200 ampere deadbreak bushing or
accessory device. When other types of UD cable are to be terminated an appropriate Elastimold cable shield or grounding
device must be used.
DANGER
All apparatus must be de--energized during installation This product should be installed only by competent
or removal of part(s). personnel trained in good safety practices involving
high voltage electrical equipment. These instructions
Do not touch or move energized products by hand. are not intended as a substitute for adequate training or
experience in such safety practices.
Excess distortion of the assembled product may result
in its failure. These instructions do not attempt to provide for every
possible contingency.
Inspect parts for damage, rating and compatibility with Failure to follow these instructions could result in
mating parts. damage to the product and serious or fatal injury.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON PARTS, INSTALLATION RATINGS AND COMPATIBILITY, CALL THE NEAREST ELASTIMOLD OFFICE.

IMPORTANT
1. Check contents of package to insure they are complete
and undamaged. Operating
Eye
2 Check elbow housing cable entrance size and
compression lug size to insure proper fit with cable.
Probe
3. Read entire installation instruction before starting.
4. Have all required tools at hand and maintain cleanliness Compression
throughout the procedure. Lug

Test Point

Elbow Housing

ASSEMBLED ELBOW

Caution: If test point cap is not installed, lubricate cap and test point and install cap.

Esna Park Drive, Hackettstown, New Jersey 07840 USA

IS--156LR
May 1998 (908)852--1122 FAX: (908)813--2147
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STEP 1 CABLE TRAINING

A. Train cable as shown to ease operation.

B. Cut excess cable squarely at center

line of bushing. Center
Lines
(49,2mm)
1 !%P16

Excess
Cable
CABLE CUT BACK TEMPLATE

20”(508,0mm) min.
beyond end
of cable
Pad Mount Transformer

STEP 2 CABLE PREPARATION

(Use cable cut back template for dimensional 8 !/2” (216,0mm)
guide.) Bind
A. Unwrap and bind concentric neutral
6 &P8 ” (175,0mm)

wires 8 !/2” (216,0mm) back from

end of cable.
B. Remove shield and insulation from the
cable end. Cut squarely taking care
not to nick conductor.
C. Wire brush bare aluminum conductors 1 !%/16” (49,2mm)
and immediately install compression
lug. Rotate to spread inhibitor.
Position compression lug so the
CONTACT THREADED HOLE ALIGNS
8 !P2” (216,0mm)

WITH THE BUSHING BORE. (Refer

to crimp chart packaged with compres--
sion lug for recommended crimp tool
information). Start crimp at the crimp
line mark. Rotate 180_ each successive
crimp. Carefully wipe excessive inhibitor Start Crimp Here
from the outside of the lug and cable.
D. Remove insulation shield as shown.
Bevel insulation end !/8” (3,2mm) max.
E. Thoroughly clean insulation to remove Align lug thread
all traces of conductive residue. to bushing bore

Insulation 6 &/8” (175,0mm)

Shield !/8” (3,2mm)
Max. Bevel
Insulation

Straight, Smooth & Squared

Do not cut or nick insulation
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STEP 3 ELBOW ASSEMBLY

A. Lubricate the cable insulation and inside the elbow
housing with the lubricant supplied. DO NOT
SUBSTITUTE. Other lubricants may be harmful to this
product or its mating product(s). Keep insulation
clean of dirt and grime. Twist
B. Slide the elbow connector onto the cable with a
back and forth twisting motion. Wipe off all excess
grease.
C. Align elbow with compression lug’s threaded hole.
D. Thread probe into lug by hand, taking care not to Lubricate
cross--thread. Tighten with wrench until wrench
bends.

Wrench Hole

Wrench Probe

STEP 4 ASSEMBLE BAIL

Place hold--down bail in hold--down bracket. Bracket

Compress Bail &

Bracket
Insert into Brackets

STEP 5 CONCENTRIC NEUTRAL CONNECTION

A. Insert one end of a No. 14 AWG (2.5mm) copper wire
or equivalent through one of the grounding eye on the
elbow. Twist tight taking care not to damage eye.
B. Twist neutral wires and connect to ground using
appropriate connector. Provide adequate slack in
wires for elbow operation.

Grounding Eye

No. 14
Copper Wire

To Ground Concentric
Neutral Wires
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STEP 6 CONNECT ELBOW AND BUSHING PLUG

A. Lubricate the receptacle portion of the elbow connector and the mating bushing with the lubricant supplied.
LUBRICATE ONLY IF THE TRANSFORMER AND ELBOW ARE KNOWN TO BE DE--ENERGIZED.
B. Place elbow on bushing with a fully insulated hotstick. DO NOT OPERATE BY HAND. DO NOT SEPARATE IF ENERGIZED.

Lubricate only if known to be de--energized

Hotstick

STEP 7 BAIL ELBOW

A. Pull hold--down bail up over the crown or top of elbow Operating
so that the eyebolt on the bail is directly over the Eye
operating eye.
B. Tighten down on elbow locator by turning eyebolt in a
clockwise direction. Adjust the nut on the eyebolt
until it allows the eyebolt to seat securely in the locator.
The nut should act as a stop to prevent the eye
bolt from applying excessive force on the elbow. Once
the nut is in final position, it will not have to be
readjusted when removing and replacing elbow.

VOLTAGE TEST
The ELASTIMOLD dead--break elbow connector is equipped with an integral capacitance test point that can be used to estab-
lish whether or not the circuit is energized. When use the test point, complete the following steps:
Loadbreak connectors must be operated with an eight foot, fully insulated ”hotstick” type of tool.
1. Remove test point with a hotstick. When removing cap, PEEL OFF AT AN ANGLE rather than pulling directly in line with
the test point assembly.
2. Using a suitable sensing device, proceed to determine if cable is energized.
DO NOT USE CONVENTIONAL VOLTAGE MEASURING EQUIPMENT
WARNING: THE VOLTAGE TEST POINT IS A CAPACITANCE DEVICE, IT IS NOT DIRECTLY
CONNECTED TO THE CONDUCTOR. 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.

Esna Park Drive, Hackettstown, New Jersey 07840 USA

(908)852--1122 FAX: (908)813--2147
A Unit of Thomas & Betts Corporation