View portal seating indicator

Abstract

A view portal seating indicators for loadbreak and deadbreak connectors that includes: an elbow connector with an elbow cuff having an extended portion at the end and a plurality of openings located circumferentially on the extended portion; and a bushing insert having a mid-section and an indicating band extending around a portion of the midsection. Proper insertion of a bushing insert into the elbow connector permits the indicating band to be viewed through the openings and indicates that the connection is properly made. In another embodiment the openings are notches located at the end of the extended portion. Proper insertion of a bushing insert into the elbow connector permits the indicating band to be viewed through the notches and indicates that the connection is properly made.

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