560B BRIDGE CONNECTOR

3M™ Scotchlok™ Insulation Displacement Electrical Tap Connector 560B Data Sheet Application September 2013 Use 3M™ Scotchlok™ Insulation Displacement Electrical Tap Connector 560B to electrically connect a (tap) wire end to a through (run) wire, join parallel run wires, and insulate the connection. . Specifications Operating Temperature: Voltage Rating: Weight: 221°F (105°C) 600 volts max. building wire 1000 volts max. signs and luminaires .0032 lb (1,45 gm) Construction: Agency Approvals, Self Certifications, MIL Specs U-Contact: Tin-plated brass, .03 in. thick (0,8 mm) Insulator: Polypropylene Color: Blue UL 94-V-2  UL Listed as a Pressure Cable Connector, Tested per UL Standard 486C, UL File No. E23438 NOTE: UL Listed for AWG Only  Federal Specification W-S610: “Commercial package only” Type Class Kind Style 1 1 cu G . 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. Engineering / Architectural Specifications 3M™ Scotchlok™ Insulation Displacement Electrical Tap Connector 560B is capable of connecting a tap wire to a run wire in the range of 18-16 AWG (0,75-1,00 mm2) solid or stranded, and 14 AWG (1,5 mm2) stranded, tinned or untinned copper conductors. 1 of 2 3 3M™ Scotchlok™ Insulation Displacement Electrical Tap Connector 560B WARNING Installation Techniques Turn power off before installing or removing terminal. All electrical work should be done according to appropriate electrical codes. Recommended Installation Tools: 3M™ Scotchlok™ Crimping Tool No. E-9BM or 9” Lineman’s Pliers Tap/Run Connection 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. Parallel Connection Shelf Life & Storage This product has a 5-year shelf life from date of manufacture when stored in a humidity controlled storage (50°F/10°C to 80°F/27°C and