Extra-Heavy-Duty Overhead-Pole-Top style, rated 14. 4KV nominal, 15KV maximum, 110KV BIL,100 amperes continuous, 10,000 amperes interrupting RMS asymmetrical (12, 000 amperes single shot), 81/2 inches (21 6mm) minimum leakage distance to ground.
Suffix -D’ provides for the inclu-sion of parallel-groove connectors each accommodating No. 6 solid through No.2 stranded copper or alminum in one groove; No. 2 solid through 250kc mil stranded cop-per or aluminum, or 4/0 ACSR in the other groove.
Birdproof-design insulator
higher insulation characteristics than ANSI distribution-cutout standards
Trunnion
higher-strength cast bronze, silver plated. Sur-faces around trunnion bear on broad hinge sur-faces to keep tube in alignment during closing
Parallel-groove connector
tinplated cast red brass. For ease of conduc-tor connection, accommodates two conductors of unlike size in a single connector. Other styles of connectors are also available.
One-piece channel
heavy galvanized steel (Which is also used for inserts, hangers, and structural bolts and nuts)
Upper contacts
silver-to-silver; stainless-steel spring provides high contact pressure
Rugged attachment hooks
for Loadbuster-guide tube during closing
Fuse tube
features MultiWindTM-liner that’s virtually impervious to water ingress. Special UV-resistant finish assures long life. Models also available with disconnect blade
Lower contacts
(not visible)-silver-to- silve;provide dual current path,independent of hinge pivot. Stainless steel backup springs prevent arcing when tube rises in hinge dur-ing recoil.
Toggle joint -assures reliable dropout after operation.
Sturdy ferrules
Pinned to top and bottom of tube for permanent alignment. Either the large, accessible lifting ring or the keyhole(not visible in photo)may be engaged with a hoodstick for secure control of fuse tube during fuse-tube installation or removal