Load Break Elbow Probe Insertion Tool (Cooper Power Elbows) – Ripley PIT 2

Load Break Elbow Probe Insertion Tool (Copper Power Elbows) - Ripley PIT 2

Load Break Elbow Probe Insertion Tools

Ripley PIT 2

The Ripley PIT 2 is a load break elbow probe insertion tool for quick & easy insertion of a load break probe into a 34.5 kV Cooper Power Systems elbow, and has a 1 in / 25mm hex on the end of the tool.

Ripley PIT 2 prevents arc follower contamination & breakage and reduces cross threading, providing a tight connection.

Ripley PIT 2 Cable Tool

Specifications

For 34.5 kV Cooper Power Systems Load Break Elbow
1 in. (25 mm) hex on end of tool
Prevents probe arc follower contamination
Prevents probe arc follower breakage
Provides a tight connection and reduces cross threading
Made in the U.S.A.
Length: 10 in. (254 mm)
Weight: 1 lb (454 g)
Part No.: 27620
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Ripley PIT 2 cable tool – Operating Instructions

1. Insert the probe into the tool by depressing the spring loaded lever (G), this will allow the probe to enter the tool cavity. Align the probe hole with the tool lever pin and insert the probe until the probe hole and pin are in alignment and release the spring loaded lever (G) as in (Fig. 5). Be careful not to dirty or damage the arc-quenching material on the probe.
2. Holding the tool with the probe locked in place, insert the probe into the load-break elbow as in (Fig. 6) and slowly rotate the tool clockwise to thread the probe onto the crimp connector inside the elbow.
3. Continue to rotate the tool and tighten securely by hand wrench or torque wrench.
4. Refer to manufacturer’s specifications for torque values.
5. Depress the spring loaded lever (C) and carefully remove the tool from the probe.

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To remove the probe follow Steps 1-3; In Step 3, rotate counter-clockwise to unthread the probe.

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