Thomas&Betts 65U User manual

Contents:
• (A) Line side (Receptacle) housing
• (B) Load side (Plug) housing
• (C) Fuse holder
• (D) Connecting link (SDK only)
• (E) Fuse (Not included)
• Assembly Dowel
• Lubricant
Read and understand all instructions and
safety information before use. Be aware
of proper usage and potential hazards.
IMPORTANT
Step 1
• Measure cable diameter. Refer to Table 1, select
corresponding section on molded sleeve. Cut off remaining
sections of housing to size referenced in Range column,
Table 1. Example: If cable OD is 0.390 inch, it falls within the
AWG 4-2 range - cut at 4-2 line.
Step 2
• Thoroughly clean approximately 8" along load side cable end.
Apply lubricant and insert cable through small hole in load
side (plug) housing. Push through a sufficient distance to
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WARNING: Risk of shock, disconnect
power before installation
CAUTION: Product must be installed by a
qualified electrician in accordance with
national and local electrical codes.
CAUTION: Identify LINE and LOAD sides
of wiring and molded connector bodies
before beginning installation. These
instructions are not intended as a
substitute for adequate training or
experience in such safety practices. These
instructions do not attempt to provide for
every possible contingency.
(A) (B)
(C)
(E)
(D)
⅜" Strip
length
Load side
(plug) housing
Insert
8"
Table 1
Range Cable O.D. (inch)
14 -10 0.120-0.205
8-6 0.195-0.330
4-2 0.320-0.430
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Street lighting kit, 65U / SLK / SDK
Inline fuse / Disconnect

• Apply lubricant lightly to outside of fuse holder. Place the
wood dowel into socket and position the free end of dowel
against a firm surface. Push the load side (plug) housing
forward until fuse holder snaps into position. Wipe off any
excess lubricant.
STEP 5
• Repeat all the above steps with line side (receptacle) housing.
STEP 6
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link into the plug (load side) housing.
STEP 7
• Connect load side (plug) and line side (receptacle) housings
together.
STEP 3
• Insert cable into crimp barrel of fuse holder and crimp. Refer
to Table 2 for suggested tool and die.
STEP 4
Fuse holder
Crimp
Insert
Fuse holder
Wood dowel
Firm
Surface
Fuse holder
in lock position
Push
A
Section A-A
A
1
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Crimp location
Fuse
WARNING:
DO NOT use glass body fuse
Table 2
Crimp
area
Conductor size AWG Recommended tool and dies
Stranded Solid T&B tool No. Die type
114 12, 14 WT111M “C” cavity
110,12 8, 10 WT111M “C” cavity
2 8 6 TBM45S “Blue” cavity
2 6 4 TBM45S “Blue” cavity
Large contact
3 4 2 TBM45S “Gray” cavity
3 2 —TBM45S “Brown” cavity
Street lighting kit, 65U / SLK / SDK | Installation Instructions | 233_R2 | 0054416 C
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