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Specifications
Wire Size: 18-10 AWG Copper
wire only
Maximum Voltage Rating: 600 V Building Wire
1000 V signs,
fixtures (Luminaires)
Maximum Operating Temp: 221˚F (105˚C)
Insulator Material: Nylon
Sleeve Material: Copper
Sleeve Plating: Tin
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UNDERWRITERS
LABORATORIES
STANDARD NO. UL 486C
3M FILE NO. E23438
CANADIAN STANDARDS
CANADIAN STANDARDS
ASSOCIATION
STANDARD NO. 22.2
NO. 0, 188
3M FILE NO. LR15503
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STR
18
STR
18
SOL
18
SOL
16
STR
16
STR
16
SOL
16
SOL
14
SOL
14
SOL
12
SOL
14
STR
14
STR
12
STR
12
STR
10
STR
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 1 2 1
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One #14 solid plus four #18 stranded (equalling five wires)
may be connected using a S-31 connector.
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Data Sheet
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Engineering Specification
3M Crimp-Type Connectors shall, electrically and
mechanically, connect permanently to the prestripped
ends of two or more copper wires. The connector line
shall have regulatory agency coverage (UL Listing CSA
Certification). The connectors shall be marked with the
wire range and a manufacturer’s symbol (
·
).
The 3M Copper Insert Closed End crimp type connector
shall be tin plated, annealed, seamless copper sleeve,
0.34" long and sized for a selection of wire combinations
within a specified (AWG) wire range (18-10). The
copper sleeve shall be covered by a molded nylon, skirted
insulator of natural color.
Insulated terminals shall be UL Listed and CSA Certified
for 600 Volts maximum, building wire: 1000-Volts
maximum, in signs fixtures and luminaires, and have a
maximum operating temperature of 221°F-(105˚C).
Installation Information
UL Listed and CSA Certified for use on solid or
stranded copper (AWG) wire only.
Instructions:
1. Strip all wires 3/8 inch.
2. Pretwist wires before crimping.
3. Insert wires into connector.
4. Insert into proper tool station and crimp.
3M
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Crimp Stations:
TH-450 12-10 Insul
TH-440 12-10 Insul
TR-482 12-10 Insul
WARNING
Turn power off before installing or removing terminal. All
electrical work should be done according to appropriate
electrical codes.
Barrel Crimp (Required)
Pretwist wires
before crimping.
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