Loadbreak Apparatus

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Electrical Apparatus 
200 A 25 kV Class Loadbreak Elbow Connector with
Optional Integral Jacket Seal 500-28-7
general
The Cooper Power Systems Loadbreak
Elbow Connector is a fully-shielded
and insulated plug-in termination for
connecting underground cable to
transformers, switching cabinets and
junctions equipped with loadbreak
bushings. The elbow connector
and bushing insert comprise
the essential components of all
loadbreak connections. The Cooper
Elbow Connector is a fully rated
200 A switching device, designed
in accordance to IEEE Std 386™
standard - latest revision.
Cooper Loadbreak Elbows are molded
using high quality peroxide-cured
insulating and semi-conducting EPDM
rubber. Standard features include a
coppertop connector, tin-plated copper
loadbreak probe with an ablative
arc-follower tip and stainless steel
reinforced pulling-eye. An optional
capacitive test point, made of corrosion
resistant plastic, is available for use
with fault indicators (see Catalog
Section 320-40 and 320-42).
Cable ranges are designed to accept
a wide range of cable conductor and
insulation sizes with just three elbows
and accommodate cable manufactured
to either AEIC or ICEA standards.
The coppertop compression connector
is a standard item to transition from
the cable to the loadbreak probe. An
aluminum crimp barrel is inertia-welded
to a copper lug. The aluminum barrel
makes the connector easy to crimp
and the copper lug ensures a reliable,
tight, cool operating connection with
the loadbreak probe.
Optional Integral
Jacket Seal*
The optional integral jacket seal
provides a quick and easy means of
sealing the cable jacket to prevent
moisture ingress. Our jacket seal
is molded to the loadbreak elbow Figure 1 Figure 1A
eliminating the need for separate
cable sealing products. It’s
available with braided ground strap/
bleeder wire for terminating Tape
shielded cable. (See Figure 5.) Figure 1.
Loadbreak Elbow Connector with optional integral jacket seal and without test
point.
Figure 1A
*US Patent 7,661,979 Loadbreak Elbow without jacket seal and with test point.

March 2010 • Supersedes 04/09 1

200 A 25 kV Class Loadbreak Elbow Connector with Optional Integral Jacket Seal

INSULATION
semi-conductive insert High-quality peroxide-cured EPDM rubber formulated, mixed, and
High-quality peroxide-cured EPDM rubber milled in-house for consistent and reliable field performance.
creates a smooth surface around the “current semi-conductive shield
interchange” to evenly distribute electrical High-quality peroxide-cured EPDM rubber provides protective
stress within the insulation. deadfront shield that meets requirements of IEEE Std 592™
pulling eye standard.
Stainless steel reinforced
for positive shotgun stick
switching operations.

loadbreak probe
Tin-plated copper probe with arc-ablative
tip (arc follower) provides dependable
loadbreak switching characteristics.

test point (optional) BLUE CUFF

Corrosion-resistant, conductive Indicates 25 kV Class
electrode provides consistent coppertop compression connector
capacitive voltage for application of Inertia-welded aluminum barrel and threaded copper lug makes crimping
fault indicators and determining if the easy and ensures a tight, reliable electrical connection with loadbreak
circuit is energized (cap not shown). probe.
grounding tabS
loadbreak band Molded into semi-conductive shield for the attachment of a
UV resistant nylon white/black/white ground wire to maintain deadfront safety.
band identifies the elbow as three-
phase loadbreak rated and is field
replaceable.
CONDUCTIVE INSERT ENDS
Encapsulated with insulating rubber.
Reduces cable extrusion and distortion that
can be caused by thermocycling. Mitigates
the effects of the electrical stresses along
the cable to elbow interface, greatly reducing
the possibility of
interface tracking.

Figure 2.
Elbow cutaway illustrates design features.

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S Dim. 25 kV
S3 3.86”
(98.04 mm)
S4 S4 4.54”
(115.32 mm)
S3
S5 3.14”
S6 (79.76 mm)
S6 1.64”
(41.66 mm)

S5

NOTE: Dimensions given are for

reference only.

Figure 3.
Elbow profile and stacking dimensions as referenced in IEEE Std 386™ standard.

installation Tests conducted in accordance with TABLE 2

Cooper Power Systems requirements: Current Ratings and Characteristics
Cable stripping and scoring  Physical Inspection
tools, available from various tool  Periodic Dissection Description Amperes
manufacturers, are recommended for  Periodic X-ray Analysis Continuous 200 A rms
use when installing loadbreak elbows. Switching 10 operations at 200 A
After preparing the cable, the elbow TABLE 1 rms at 26.3 kV
housing is pushed onto the cable. Voltage Ratings and Characteristics Fault Closure 10,000 A rms symmetrical
The loadbreak probe is threaded into at 26.3 kV for 0.17 s after
the coppertop connector using the Description kV 10 switching operations
supplied installation tool or an approved Standard Voltage Class 25 Short Time 10,000 A rms symmetrical
equivalent. Use a shotgun stick to Maximum Rating Phase-to-Phase 26.3 for 0.17 s
perform loadmake and loadbreak Maximum Rating Phase-to-Ground 15.2 3,500 A rms symmetrical
operations. Refer to Installation Sheet ac 60 Hz 1 Minute Withstand 40
for 3.0 s
S500-10-7 for details. dc 15 Minute Withstand 78
Current ratings and characteristics are in accordance
with IEEE Std 386™ standard.
production tests BIL and Full Wave Crest 125
Tests conducted in accordance with Minimum Corona Voltage Level 19
IEEE Std 386™ standard: Voltage ratings and characteristics are in accordance
 ac 60 Hz 1 Minute Withstand with IEEE Standard 386™ standard.

— 40 kV
 Minimum Corona Voltage Level
— 19 kV
 Test Point Voltage Test

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200 A 25 kV Class Loadbreak Elbow Connector with Optional Integral Jacket Seal

ordering information metal neutral

or shield
The Elbow kits are packaged in a DIAMETER OVER
DIAMETER OVER
heavy duty polyethylene bag. There are OUTER JACKET
INSULATION
20 bagged kits to a carton. Individual INSULATION
SHIELD CONDUCTOR
boxed kits are also available by special
part number. To order a 25 kV Class
Loadbreak Elbow Kit follow the easy
steps below.
Each kit contains:
 Standard Elbow Body or Elbow INSULATION CONDUCTOR
Body with Jacket Seal outer JACKET SHIELD
 Coppertop Compression Connector
 Loadbreak Probe
 Probe Installation Tool Figure 4.
 Silicone Lubricant Illustration showing typical construction of medium voltage underground cable.
 Mastic Strips (Jacket Seal Elbow
Only) For an elbow kit without a capacitive TABLE 3
 Installation Instruction Sheet test point order: Cable Range for Loadbreak Elbow
STEP 1: Determine the cable’s Cable
diameter over the electrical insulation LE225 CABLE range conductor Inches Millimeters Range Code
code code
as shown in Figure 4 (including 0.610” - 0.970” 15.5 - 24.6 AB
tolerances) from cable manufacturer. For an elbow kit with integral jacket seal 0.750” - 1.080” 19.1 - 27.4 CC
Then identify a cable range from Table without a capacitive test point order:
3 that brackets the minimum and 0.920 - 1.310”” 23.3 - 33.2 DD
maximum insulation diameters. Select LEJ225 CABLE range conductor
the CABLE RANGE CODE from the far code code
right column.
For an elbow kit without a compression
STEP 2: Identify the conductor size connector, use “00” for the conductor
and type in Table 4 and select the code.
CONDUCTOR CODE from the far right
column. For an elbow kit with a hold down bail
assembly included, insert a “B” after
STEP 3: For an elbow kit with a the test point option code.
capacitive test point order:
Step 4: For optional braided ground
strap/bleeder wire for terminating tape
LE225 CABLE range conductor T shielded cable, Insert “GS” after test
code code
point and/or bail option code. (Integral
Jacket Seal Elbow Only)
For an elbow kit with integral jacket
seal and capacitive test point order: Step 5: (Optional) For an elbow kit
individually packaged in a corrugated
LEJ225 CABLE range conductor T cardboard box, insert an “X” as the
code code last character in the part number.

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TABLE 4
Conductor Size and Type
Class B Stranded or
Compressed Compact or Solid Conductor
AWG mm2 AWG mm2 Code
No Connector 00
#6 16 #4 — 01
#4 — #3 25 02
#3 25 #2 35 03
#2 35 #1 — 04
#1 — 1/0 50 05
1/0 50 2/0 70 06
2/0 70 3/0 — 07
3/0 — 4/0 95 08
4/0 95 250 120 09
250* 120 300 — 10
*Compressed stranding only.
Note: Coppertop compression connector may be used on both aluminum and copper cable conductors.

EXAMPLE: Select an integral jacket

seal elbow kit with a capacitive test
point for use on a #1 compact cable
with a minimum insulation diameter of
0.770” and a maximum diameter of
0.830”.
STEP 1: From Table 3, identify the
cable range 0.610”—0.970” and select
the “AB” CABLE RANGE CODE.
STEP 2: The conductor size is a #1
and the type is compact.
From Table 4, under the column
“Compact or Solid” identify #1 and
select the “04” conductor code.
STEP 3: Order catalog number.
LEJ225AB04T

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TABLE 5 TABLE 6
Replacement 2.88” Long Coppertop Connectors Replacement Parts
Conductor Size Description Catalog
Number
Concentric or Compressed Compact or Solid
Catalog Loadbreak Probe Installation
AWG mm2 AWG mm2 Number Tool 2602733A01
#6 16 #4 — CC2C01T Loadbreak Probe Only 2637794B01
#4 — #3 25 CC2C02T Probe Kit (includes
#3 25 #2 35 CC2C03T Probe, Installation Tool, PK225
Silicone Lubricant,
#2 35 #1 — CC2C04T Installation Instruction Sheet)
#1 — 1/0 50 CC2C05T Silicone Grease
0.175 oz tube (5 grams) 2603393A03
1/0 50 2/0 70 CC2C06T 5.3 oz tube (150 grams) 2605670A02M
2/0 70 3/0 — CC2C07T Test Point Cap 2605725A54
3/0 — 4/0 95 CC2C08T Includes Ground Braid,
Constant Force Spring and
4/0 96 250 120 CC2C09T Mastic GRDBRAIDKIT
250* 120 300 — CC2C10T
* Compressed stranding only.
Note: Coppertop compression connector may be used on both aluminum and copper cable conductors.

accessories

Figure 5.
Braided ground strap kit.

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