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POWER Installation & Operating

SYSTEMS, INC. Instructions
600 Amp
LOADBREAK REDUCING
MODEL 9U60 SERIES TAP PLUG (LRTP)
DESCRIPTION
Hubbell Loadbreak Reducing Tap Plugs are used for "Tapoffs"
and grounding of 600 amp URD systems. The LRTPs mate
with all 600 amp deadbreak interfaces on one end and
200 amp loadbreak interfaces on the other. All
interfaces meet the requirements of ANSI,
IEEE Std. 386-1995 or latest revision,
as follows:

600Amp, 8.3 and 15.2kV

200Amp, 8.3/14.4 and 15.2/26.3kV

CONTENTS OF PACKAGE ! CAUTION

The equipment covered by these instructions should be installed,
1- Load Reducing Tap Plug operated and serviced only by competent personnel familiar with
1- Lubricant good safety practices. This instruction is written for such personnel
1- Instruction Sheet and is not intended as a substitute for adequate training and
experience in safe procedures for this type of equipment.

! CAUTION
System must be de-energized and fully grounded before installation can begin.

INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT:Read these instructions thoroughly before operating the system. Be sure that the
connectors are rated for the intended energized use. (See Hubbell Catalog or Technical Data Sheets for
selecting the correct mating connector module.) Visually inspect parts for damage before using them.

STEP 1. First, install the related 600 amp deadbreak connector.

Refer to the following installation instructions:
Hubbell's 600 amp deadbreak elbow - Instruction #GEA9U60LR
Hubbell's 600 amp deadbreak bushing extender - Instruction #GEK-28061
T-Wrench T-Body
STEP 2. Install LRTP into 600 amp elbow body.
• Clean and lubricate all mating 600 amp interfaces
with the lubricant provided. Do not substitute
lubricant. LRTP
• Remove shipping cap from 200 amp LRTP
Clean &
interface and insert 5/16" T-wrench into probe end Lubricate
of LRTP. Rotate threads and alignment segment
of LRTP with T-wrench, making sure threads Concentric
Neutral Wires
rotate freely.
• Insert threaded ferrule end of LRTP into side of
600 amp elbow opposite apparatus bushing.
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POWER Instructions
SYSTEMS, INC. 600 Amp
LOADBREAK REDUCING
MODEL 9U60 SERIES TAP PLUG (LRTP)
T-Body
STEP 2. .....continued

• Carefully thread alignment segment into threads of

compression connector and turn 5/16" T-wrench clockwise until
positive stop is felt and large threads are fully inserted into the LRTP
compression connector.
• Continue applying clockwise force to T-wrench until pins shear
and T-wrench and 5/8" threads rotate freely.
Remove alignment nose and discard.
Concentric
• LRTP with 600 amp elbow are ready for installation onto Neutral Wires
apparatus bushing.

STEP 3. Install LRTP on Apparatus Bushing

600 amp
Interfaces
• Clean and lubricate mating interfaces of LRTP and Shotgun Stick
T-Body
apparatus bushing with lubricant supplied. Do not
substitute.
• Using hotstick tool, insert tool into probe end of LRTP
O&T
and engage rotating 5/8" thread. Tool Apparatus
• While pushing 600 amp elbow onto apparatus bushing, turn tool Bushing
clockwise until threads are engaged into bushing. Continue to rotate
clockwise until tight. Do not cross-thread. Concentric
Neutral Wires
• Insert torque tool and rotate until torque tool reaches 20 - 25 ft/lb.
• Remove torque tool.

STEP 4. Cap and Ground 200 amp Interface

• Clean and lubricate 200 amp interface (LRTP) and mating connector, i.e. insulating cap,
grounding elbow, loadbreak elbow, elbow arrester. Use lubrication supplied. Do not substitute.
Install mating connector and ground all shields using #10 copper wire. Connect the #10 copper
wire from ground tabs of LRTP, mating connector, and 600 amp elbow to common ground point.
Leave adequate slack for hotstick operation.
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POWER
SYSTEMS, INC.
210 N. Allen St., Centralia, MO
573-682-5521 • Fax 573-682-8714
E-mail: hpscontact @hps.hubbell.com
Web: http://www.hubbellpowersystems.com

Hubbell Power Systems, Inc.

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NOTE: Because Hubbell has a policy of continuous product improvement, we reserve the right to change design and specifications without notice.

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