3M Scotchlok Tap Connector 560 User manual

Application
Use 3M™ Scotchlok™ Tap Connector 560 to
electrically connect a (tap) wire end to a through
(run) wire, join parallel run wires, and insulate the
connection.
Wire Range
18 -16 AWG (0,75-1,0 mm2) solid or stranded,
14 AWG (1,5 mm2) stranded, tinned or untinned
copper conductors. For use with thermoplastic
insulated wires such as: T, TW, TFF, TFN, TFFN,
AWN, TEW, SAE-GPT, with a maximum insulation
diameter of .145 inches (3,5 mm).
Maximum recommended current for general purpose
applications: 18 AWG - 7 Amps, 16 AWG - 10 Amps,
14 AWG - 15 Amps
Construction
U-Contact - Tin plated brass, .03 in. thick (0,8 mm)
Insulator - Polypropylene
Color - Light blue
UL 94-V-2
Weight
.0032 lb. (1,45 gm)
Recommended Installation Tools
3M™ Crimping Tool No. E-9BM
9” Linemans Pliers
Engineering Specification
Insulation Displacement Connector (as manufactured by
3M, part No. 560) capable of connecting a tap wire to
a run wire in the range of 18-16 AWG (0,75-1,0 mm2)
solid or stranded, and 14 AWG (1,5 mm2) stranded,
tinned or untinned copper conductors. The connector
shall be UL Listed and CSA Certified for 600 Volts
maximum building wire: 1000 Volts maximum,
signs fixtures and luminaires, and have a maximum
insulating temperature of 105˚C (221˚F).
Regulatory Agencies
UL Listed as a Pressure Cable Connector
Tested per UL Standard 486C
UL File No. E23438
Operating Temperature: 105˚C (221˚F)
Voltage Rating: 600 volts max. building wire;
1000 volts max. signs and fixtures
CSA Certified-CSA Standard C22.2 No. 0, 188-M1983
CSA File No. LR15503
Operating Temperature: 105˚C (221˚F)
Voltage Rating: 600 volts max. building wire
1000 volts max. signs and luminaires.
Flammability Rating: C22.2 No. 0.6 V-2
Federal Specification W-S-610:
“Commercial package only”
Type Class Kind Style
1 1 cu G
Scotchlok™
Insulation Displacement Electrical
Tap Connector 560
Data Sheet
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WIRE CONNECTOR
540H

Installation Instructions
1. Place unstripped run wire inside run channel.
2. Insert unstripped tap wire completely.
3. Hold tool perpendicular to the wire and make the
connection by crimping the u-contact down flush
with the top of the plastic insulator.
4. Close top hinged cover until latched.
 WARNING
Turn power off before installing or removing terminal. All electri-
cal work should be done according to appropriate electrical
codes.
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