C4031631

15kV Load-Pickup Tool Only (M-4)

• Rated for loads as high as 250 amps
• Fits #6 Copper through 795 kcmil ACSR
• Can be used to pickup loads and carry 250 Amps at 15kV
• Rubber gloves should be worn while installing
• Head has a floating washer to minimize conductor damage as jaws are installed
• Contacts are spring loaded and can be closed by pulling an insulated lanyard, putting the operator away from the tool during pickup operations
• Positive contact operation
• Tool cannot be used as a load-break tool as the operator cannot open the contacts while the tool is on the conductor
• Fiberglass rod, attached to the end of the lanyard, is used to recock the contacts
• Because it must be inserted through head of tool, lineman must remove tool from conductor before recocking
• Orange-tinted translucent Lexan® housing permits easy visual inspection
• Nylon handguard is used to keep lineman’s hand away from energized area
• By simply removing two screws in handguard, the tool can be disassembled for inspection and maintenance
• All current carrying parts are copper or copper alloy and contacts are silver plated
• Recommended 15kV jumper cables for this tool are #2 and 1/0
• Recommended that Load-Pickup Tool be inspected and cleaned after 25 operations or after 90 days
• Clean all plastic parts with a soft cloth, damp with ethyl alcohol only
• Electrical Ratings: Nominal 15kV 3-phase or 8.3kV single phase circuits
• 250 amps continuous current
• Main Line Range: #6 Copper (0.162") minimum through 795 kcmil ACSR (1.108") maximum
• Contacts are opened by passing the recocking rod through head on tool and pushing plunger to fully opened position
• Operation cannot be completed when tool is connected to conductor.