• Designed to provide operating personnel a tool for safely removing and installing elbows on trans formers and switch gear • Positive latch fiberglass operating rod is spring loaded and locks the gripper securely to the elbow by rotating the tool to the right. This positive latch feature allows the operator to position the elbow in either direction once the elbow is pulled without loosening its grip. After the elbow is positioned in its proper place, the gripper is released by pulling the operating rod towards the operator and rotating to the left. • Slide handle is used to impact elbow away from bushing. The slide weight can also be utilized to “seat” the elbow in its normal position by impacting the slide handle towards the elbow. The slide handle weighs 5 pounds and is plastisol coated. Painted grit is used on hand area to provide positive grip. • The elbow puller can be ordered with a torque handle feature factory installed. This feature allows the operator an opportunity to break the seal between the elbow and bushing insert before attempting to remove the elbow. Handle is spring loaded for storage purposes. Grippers are not included.
