00:01Welcome to connector products. Installation video in this segment,

00:05we will cover how to install the CP I tap using a hot stick.

00:09This connector is designed for use on overhead transmission distribution,

00:13substation and secondary applications on bare aluminum to aluminum or aluminum to copper

00:19conductors. It is full current rated, meaning there are no

00:22current limitations.

00:23It can be used on voltages from as low as 208 through 230 KV.

00:29This is the connector products wedge connector out of the packaging,

00:32you will find two separate pieces for the installation.

00:35These consist of the sea body and the interface. The sea body consists of the body sheer head

00:40bolt that will give you the proper torque and the drive wedge mechanism.

00:45The interface is the main connection between the conductors.

00:48Both are equipped with hot stick eyes for installation.

00:51When you open the package, the connector is ready to install as it comes factory installed

00:56with grit, corrosion inhibitor grease for your application.

00:59Be sure to have the proper safety equipment and hot sticks needed for installation.

01:04Connector products recommends two personnel to complete the job but it can be done with one

01:08person and two hot sticks. Make sure you have all the tools for the job.

01:12One standard shotgun stick and one universal hot stick with a spring loaded socket adapter

01:18is needed as well as a temporary piggyback clamp.

01:21Seen here check the part number and packaging to verify the correct part is available for the

01:26job. Always prepare the conductor to your company

01:29standards. CP I recommends wire brushing 6 to 8 inches of

01:33the conductor where the connection is to be applied if applicable strip insulation.

01:38So there is enough bear conductor to work with easily using a piggyback clamp.

01:43Tighten the bottom section around the tap wire leaving approximately 18 inches of conductor

01:48exposed on one side with your hot stick, attach the top portion of the temporary clamp to the

01:54main conductor and tighten in place. This will allow the conductors to be in control

01:59during installation unscrew the bolt by hand on the CP I connector to open the body up giving

02:05more space within the connector to work with hold or hook the sea body with the shotgun

02:09stick with the provided shotgun eye using the hot stick,

02:13capture the tap conductor and push towards the main conductor until you are able to capture it

02:18with the connection. Have a partner hold or leave the shotgun stick

02:22hanging on the sea body for added stability with a second shotgun stick load the interface.

02:27It may be easier to orient the interface tab on the short finger of the shotgun stick clamp.

02:32This will aid in removal of the stick later slide.

02:35The interface in between the run and tap conductors make certain it is inserted fully

02:40into the body of the connection.

02:42There is a stop on the body that will prevent the interface from freely sliding through using

02:48a universal stick with spring loaded socket attachment, tighten the bolt until the sheer

02:52head shears off be certain to insert the socket fully covering the bolt head make your socket

02:58is perpendicular to wedge face. Do not apply lateral force on the bolt head.

03:03The top head of the bolt will shear off at approximately 150 inch pounds or 12 ft pounds

03:09of torque which results in 3000 pounds of force in the connection.

03:13There is no need to tighten the secondary bolt head any further.

03:16Remove the temporary piggyback clamp from the run and tap conductors installation is now

03:21complete. Remove all coverings from the work area.