15 kV Load-Pickup Tool Only
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15 kV Load-Pickup Tool Only
Brand: CHANCE Lineman Grade Tools
Catalog ID: C4031631
15kV Load-Pickup tool only
- 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.
General
Catalog Number
C4031631
Style
Load Pickup Tool Only
UPC
096359019329
Dimensions
Weight
6.2 lb
Weight Metric
2.8 kg
Electrical Ratings
Amperage Rating
250
Current Rating
250 A
Voltage - Maximum
15 kV
Conductor Related
Conductor Diameter (Main) - Maximum
1.108 in
Conductor Diameter (Main) - Minimum
0.162 in
Logistics
Pallet Quantity
56