Method and apparatus for padmount transformer installation

A method of attaching underground cables to a padmount transformer installation wherein said cables are initially laid into an excavated trench, using an installation apparatus having a base member, a grounding rod securable to said base member, a plurality of receiving cavities in said base member, and at least one wing member slidably attached to said base member, comprising the steps of:

• first, sliding said wing member outwardly of said base member and positioning said installation apparatus over said trench at the location desired for said transformer installation,
• second, disposing said cables within said cavities and securing said grounding rod to said base member, and
• third, backfilling said trench around and beneath said installation apparatus,
• fourth, removing said installation apparatus from said cables, and
• fifth, attaching said transformer installation to said cables.

An apparatus comprising:

• a base member,
• a plurality wing members slidably secured to said base member and movable along a common plane to extend outwardly from said base member,
• a grounding rod,
• means attached to said base member for mechanically and electrically securing said grounding rod to said base member,
• a plurality of raised cavities aligned and open along at least one side of said base member,
• a back member removably connectable to said base member for closing the opening of said cavities along at least one side of said base member, and
• an opening in said base member to permit access to areas beneath said base member.