7.10.2 Thermal test with off-axis operation The purpose of this test is to demonstrate that loadbreak and deadbreak 200 A connectors can carry rated load current after being subjected to an off-axis operating force. Successful completion of these tests shall be considered as evidence that the connector meets its rating. Each connector shall be subjected to six cycles, each consisting of a mechanical operation as specified in 7.10.2.1 and current cycling as specified in 7.10.2.2. The elbow shall be disassembled with a 12.7 mm (0.5 in) wide pulling band, as shown in Figure 21 for application of an off-axis force. Grounding tabs or other obstructions may be removed to apply the pulling band. No provision is made for an off-axis closing force since it is not consistently reproducible. Four connectors shall be assembled in series on AWG No. 1/0 insulated aluminum conductors having a length of 91 cm (36 in). The cable insulation thickness shall be selected according to its voltage class (see Table 10).