B/G+

Wire Connector B/G+ Data Sheet Application 1.12 Use 3M Wire Connectors B/G+ to electrically connect two or more conductor ends in a pigtail application and insulate the connection. Full Length Live Action Expandable Steel Spring Wire AWG Range COPPER conductors only, No. 14 thru No. 6 sol. and/or str. METRIC Range COPPER conductors only, 2,5 mm2 thru 10,0 mm2 ridged (solid or stranded) and flexible. (see wire matrix for specific wire combinations) Construction Spring Spring steel, corrosion-resistant coating Insulator Flame-retardant, polypropylene and thermoplastic elastomer, color coded blue/gray Weight .0124 lbs. (5,647 g) Performance Test The following tests were performed to the specification of UL Standard 486C and CSA Standard C22.2 No. 188–M1983. Static–Heating Secureness Pullout Dielectric Voltage Withstand Secureness–Of–Insulation Flammability Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass ÉÉÉÉ ÉÉÉÉ ÉÉÉÉ ÉÉÉÉ Ç Ç ÉÉÉÉ Ç Ç Ç Ç Top For Spin-on 1.79 Flexible Skirt Fluid Immersion Test Connectors were immersed in the following chemicals for seven days at 23
C
2
C with no affect on appearance or loss of material strength. Typical Reagents and Materials From ASTM D 543–87 and MIL–STD–1344A Acetic Acid Acetone Detergent Solution, Heavy Duty Ethyl Alcohol (95%) Ethyl Alcohol (50%) Heptane Hydrogen Peroxide Solution 28% Methyl Alcohol Sodium Hydroxide Solution Mineral Spirit Lubricating Oil Free Expansion Space Spin-On Wings Engineering Specification 3M B/G+ wire connectors are capable of connecting two or more wires in a pigtail application, in the wire range of No. 14 thru No. 6 AWG solid and/or stranded copper conductors. The connector shall be constructed of an active (live) spring. With a corrosionresistant coating. The connector shall be UL Listed and CSA Certified as a pressure wire connector. The connector shall be voltage rated 600 volts maximum, for building wire, 1000 volts maximum, for signs, lighting fixtures (luminaires). The connector shall have a maximum operating temperature of 105
C (221
F). Regulatory Agencies UL Listed as a Pressure Wire Connector tested per UL Standard 486C UL File No. E23438 Operating Temperature: 105
C (221
F) Voltage Rating: 600 volts max., for building wire 1000 volts max., for signs, lighting fixtures (luminaires). Flammability Rating: UL94 V–2 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 lighting fixtures (luminaries) 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 Metric Wire Combination 10,0 mm2 through 31,6 mm2 Cross section capacity Conductor combinations Quantity Size Type 3–6 2,5 mm2 sol./str. 2–5 4,0 mm2 sol./str. 2–4 6,0 mm2 sol./str. mm2 sol./str. 2 10,0 * Only AWG wire size combinations are UL LISTED or CSA Certified. Installation Instructions CAUTION: Turn power off before installing or removing connector. All electrical work should be done according to appropriate electrical codes. 1. Strip wire insulation 7/8I (22,2 mm). 14 STR 1 2 3 4 14 SOL 1 2 3 4 12 STR 1 2 3 4 5 12 SOL 1 2 3 4 5 10 STR 1 2 3 10 SOL 1 2 3 8 STR 1 2 6 STR 1 2 B/G+ 2. Firmly grasp wires, making sure insulation ends are even and tightly bundled. (Wires may be twisted or untwisted.) Lead stranded wires slightly. Slip the connector over wire tips. 3. Turn connector onto wires in clockwise direction until secure. 4. To remove, turn connector counter-clockwise. UL LISTED as a Pressure Wire Connector. CSA Certified. Copper conductors only. Operating Temperature: 105°C maximum Voltage Rating 600 volts maximum in building wire 1000 volts maximum in signs and lighting fixtures (luminaries) 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 14 STR 14 SOL 12 STR 12 SOL 10 STR 10 SOL 1 2 8 STR 1 6 STR LISTED 314R Underwriters Laboratories Standard NO. UL 486C 3M File NO. E23438 Canadian Standards Association Standard NO. 22.2 NO. 188–M1983 3M File NO. LR15503 IEC Publications 685–1 and 685–2–4 3M File NO. E95240 3M is a trademark of 3M Company. UL is a trademark of Underwriters Laboratories. CSA is a trademark of Canadian Standards Association. IEC is a trademark of International Electrotechnical Commission. Important Notice All statements, technical information, and recommendations related to 3M’s products are based on information believed to be reliable, but the accuracy or completeness is not guaranteed. Before using this product, you must evaluate it and determine if it is suitable for your intended application. You assume all risks and liability associated with such use. Any statements related to the product which are not contained in 3M’s current publications, or any contrary statements contained on your purchase order shall have no force or effect unless expressly agreed upon, in writing, by an authorized officer of 3M. Warranty; Limited Remedy; Limited Liability. This product will be free from defects in material and manufacture for a period of one (1) year from the time of purchase. 3M MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. If this product is defective within the warranty period stated above, your exclusive remedy shall be, at 3M’s option, to replace or repair the 3M product or refund the purchase price of the 3M product. Except where prohibited by law, 3M will not be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential loss or damage arising from this 3M product, regardless of the legal theory asserted. Electrical Markets Division 6801 River Place Blvd. Austin, TX 78726-9000 800-245-3573 Fax 800-245-0329 www.3M.com/electrical Litho in USA © 3M 2017 78-8121-1127-2 Rev B