BURNDY Products Wedge THE WEJTAP™ SYSTEM

1 BURNDY Products Wedge THE wejtap . SYSTEM . FOR ELECTRIC UTILITY. DISTRIBUTION AND. TRANSMISSION. CONNECTIONS. J-1. Throughout the catalog you will notice blue highlighted items. These are the most frequently ordered BURNDY Products . US: 1-800-346-4175 Canada: 1-800-387-6487. Wedge BURNDY Products TABLE OF CONTENTS. Introduction .. J-3 wejtap Cover WCCR, WCCB, WCCSY, WCCLY .. J-26. wejtap Connection SYSTEM .. J-4. Installation Tools wejtap and Test Data .. J-5 WTRB, WTY, WTB, WTBGBW, WTHRB1S, WTHY1S .. J-27. Aluminum Connectors .. J-6. Installation Tool Accessories wejtap Power Lug .. J-7 WTOCBR, WTOCY, WTCK .. J-28. wejtap Ordering Information.. J-8 Hot Stick Tool WTBGBW .. J-29. Connector Selection wejtap Hotstick Accessories J-2. By Conductor Size .. J-9 - J-13 WHSCWH, WHSPBC .. J-29. By Diameter .. J-14 - J-16 WHSSADP, WHSWADP, WCHAWAS, WHSTA, WHSWB.

2 J-30. Stirrup Selection .. J-17 WHSGB, WHHWB .. J-31. By Conductor Size .. J-18 - J-22. By Diameter .. J-23 wejtap Kits .. J-32. Large Conductor Connectors .. J-24 - J-25. Throughout the catalog you will notice blue highlighted items. These are the most frequently ordered BURNDY Products . Canada: 1-800-387-6487 US: 1-800-346-4175. BURNDY Products Wedge INTRODUCTION THE wejtap . The BURNDY wejtap SYSTEM com- CONNECTOR. ponents are designed to provide the most reliable connections available, with safer and Tested to NEMA and CSA Class A heat easier installations. cycle requirements to ensure long term reliability. The SYSTEM consists of a wejtap connec- tor, wejtap installation tools and power- Accommodates a full range of run and boosters. tap conductors from #8 to 1590 ACSR in all commonly used conductors to meet The detailed information on power-boosters, the needs of electrical distribution sys- installation tools and accessories follows.

3 Tems. The BURNDY wejtap connector uses Color-coded connector, boosters, and an aluminum alloy Wedge that is power-driv- tools to assist the installer to make the en between the run and tap cables locking correct selection. them into a C shaped aluminum alloy spring-body. Run locator chamfer is machined into the Wedge at the end of the large . A wiping action takes place during installa- groove to provide positive visual or/and tion between the conductors and Wedge hand contact identification of the large which provides additional cleaning of surface run groove for correct installation. oxides to supplement wire brushing. In addi- tion, the contact grooves are lined with a Removable design allows tap removal patented PENETROX oxide inhibiting com- with minimum conductor damage. pound to enhance superior contact surface Tool embosses BURNDY identifier on integrity.

4 End of Wedge to provide SYSTEM identifi- The Wedge is automatically locked onto the cation. J-3. spring-body by a skiving action produced by Ask about our unique wejtap Tool a lance located at the forward end of the SYSTEM and Power-Booster which provides installation tool. safer and easier installations. During the life of the connection, the spring- body continues to maintain pressure to ensure a reliable connection. Throughout the catalog you will notice blue highlighted items. These are the most frequently ordered BURNDY Products . US: 1-800-346-4175 Canada: 1-800-387-6487. Wedge BURNDY Products BURNDY wejtap . CONNECTION SYSTEM . BURNDY , a leading manufacturer of quality electrical connectors for over 70 years, intro- duces the wejtap SYSTEM , a SYSTEM that adds further dimension to the existing BURNDY group of proven, reliable connec- tion systems.

5 wejtap COMPONENTS are designed to provide a reliable SYSTEM connection. The Features and Benefits SYSTEM consists of wejtap connectors, Large conductor chamfer on ends installation tools (including a variety of hot- of Wedge . line and lineman accessories) and a unique Instant hand or visual identification of power-booster. large run grooves. Ensures correct Wedge orientation. wejtap CONNECTORS use an alu- Color-coded wejtap connector minum alloy Wedge that is power-driven and booster packaged together. between the run and the tap cables locking Easy selection by installer. them into a C shaped tempered aluminum Factory coated grooves with alloy spring-body. The spring-body main- PENETROX PENA 13. tains consistent pressure throughout the life Maintains low contact resistance, of the connection to ensure reliability during assists in protection against climatic severe electrical and climatic conditions.

6 The conditions and is compatible with Wedge 's wiping action combined with facto- J-4 ry installed PENETROX PENA 13 provides common insulations. One-piece tool. superior contact integrity. The Wedge is auto- No project delays due to dropped or matically locked onto the spring-body by a lost parts. skiving action produced by a lance at the for- Fewer and improved hotstick accessories ward end of the wejtap installation tool. Simplifies hotline installation and THE wejtap TOOL is a one-piece saves time. assembly that consists of a head and power Contained booster ejection SYSTEM . unit. Two color-coded interchangeable heads Safe for operator guards against the accept all wejtap connectors and STIR- booster being ejected in direction of RUP . The design of the tool recognizes the the installer. need for simplicity and speed of operation as Automatic gas release vented away well as outstanding safety features such as from operator.

7 Automatic gas release vented away from the Eliminates manual gas venting and operator, fast simple breech loading and fast improves safety. advance when engaging the connector Simplified loading. assembly. No loose parts to drop or misplace Speeds installation no threads just and a booster ejection SYSTEM that provides depress safety bar, twist and pull further safety to the operator. Fewer simpli- open load push and twist to close fied hotline devices and handy lineman prior to applying connector. accessories complete an outstanding tool Acme-type threads. package. Provides smooth, fast engagement of tool and connector-saves installer's time. THE wejtap POWER-BOOSTER. Patented is a self-contained device that provides the force necessary to drive the Wedge into direct contact with the conduc- tors. The booster is activated only when properly positioned in the tool assembly.

8 A. power cell in the booster is recessed to guard against premature discharge. The tool/booster SYSTEM is designed to activate and deactivate the booster automatically should the operator decide to remove the tool from a connector prior to completing the installation. The deactivated booster may be safely removed from the tool. Throughout the catalog you will notice blue highlighted items. These are the most frequently ordered BURNDY Products . Canada: 1-800-387-6487 US: 1-800-346-4175. BURNDY Products Wedge wejtap AND ANSI - 1986 Heat Cycle Test Average Temperature Rise vs. Current Cycles ASTM Salt Spray Test Average % Relative Resistance vs. Hours of Salt Spray Exposure TEST DATA. wejtap connectors have been subjected to extensive tests simulating the most severe Relative Resistance (Percent). Temperature Rise (Deg.)

9 C.). service and weather conditions. In addition, the wejtap SYSTEM meets or exceeds the industry standards of ANSI Class 3, NEMA CC3 1973 Class A 500 Heat Cycles. As with all BURNDY connectors, the WEJ- TAP has been designed to operate cooler than the attached conductors. The WEJ- TAP connectors have also been subjected to the ASTM B117-73 Salt Spray Test. The results are shown to the right. Detailed test report packages are available upon request. Hours wejtap . Spring-bodies are color-coded and the wedges are marked with nominal conductor run and tap ranges. wejtap connector packages are labeled with a variety of com- mon conductors with their nominal ranges. wejtap connector wedges are marked with nominal ACSR, Aluminum and J-5. Copper concentric standard conductors. Red wejtap connector range Run 8- 1/0 Tap 8-2.

10 Blue wejtap connector range Run 2-300 Tap 6-300. Yellow wejtap connector range Run Tap 6-1590. All wejtap wedges contain a clearly defined chamfer on the large end of the run conductor groove to identify the large run . groove. Installers will appreciate the conven- ience of visual or hand identification for correct Wedge positioning. wejtap wedges are driven between the run and tap conductors and activate the spring characteristics of the C shaped body. This action maintains contact pressure even when the connection is subjected to severe climatic and electrical conditions. RUS Accepted Throughout the catalog you will notice blue highlighted items. These are the most frequently ordered BURNDY Products . US: 1-800-346-4175 Canada: 1-800-387-6487. Wedge BURNDY Products ALUMINUM TAPS wejtap connector ranges are divided into three color-coded groups.