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™ ™ 3M Scotchlok Self-Stripping Electrical Tap Connectors 951, 952, and 953 Data Sheet Applications Agency Approvals & Self Certifications February 2009 Use 3M™ Scotchlok™ Self-Striping Electrical Tap Connectors, 951, 952 and 953 to electrically tap into a wire in mid-span without cutting or stripping the wire. Connector then mates with a .250” (6,35 mm) male tab, making a reusable quickconnect wiring termination. • UL Listed – tested per UL Standard 310, File No. E70512 NOTE: UL Listed for AWG Only • CSA Certified, CSA Std. C22.2 No. O. 188-MI983, CSA File No. LR15503, LR32411 • Federal Specification W-S-610D “Commercial Packaging” Type II Class I Kind Cu Style F RoHS 2002/95/EC RoHS Compliant 2002/95/EC” means that the product or part (“Product”) does not contain any of the substances in excess of the maximum concentration values in EU Directive 2002/95/EC, as amended by Commission Decision 2002/618/EC, unless the substance is in an application that is exempt under RoHS. This information represents 3M’s knowledge and belief, which may be based in whole or in part on information provided by third party suppliers to 3M. Specifications Max. Voltage Rating: Max. Operating Temp Insulator Material: 600 V Building Wire 1000 V Signs or Fixtures (Luminaries) 221°F (105°C Element: Flame retardant nylon, see table for color Tin plated brass, .03 in. (,8 mm) thick Flammability Rating: C2.2 No. 0.6 V-2 3M™ Scotchlok™ Self-Stripping Electrical Tap Connectors Wire Range (See table for specific connector wire range) 22-12 AWG solid or stranded tinned or untinned (.5-3.0 mm sol. or str.) copper conductors. For use with common thermoplastic insulated wires such as: T, TW, TF, TFF, TFFN, THHN, AWM, TEW, SAE-GPT with a maximum wire insulation diameter of .150” (3,8 mm). Maximum recommended connector current: Installation 22 AWG 3.0 AMPS 20 AWG 4.0 AMPS 18 AWG 14 AWG 7.5 AMPS 15 AMPS 16 AWG 12 AWG 10 AMPS 20 AMPS Conn. # Color Wire Range (AWG – mm2) Weight lb./gm 951 952 953 RED BLUE YELLOW 22 – 18 (0,3 – 0,8) 18 – 14 (0,8 – 2,0) 12 (3,0) .0023 (1,04) .0023 (1,04) .0022 (1,00) Warning Turn power off before installing or removing terminal. All electrical work should be done according to appropriate electrical codes. Recommended installation tools: 3M™ Scotchlok™ Hand Crimping Tool No. E-9BM Mechanic’s (slip joint) Pliers 1. Do not strip run wire. 2. Place run wire in open channel. 3. Fold connector body until element contacts wire. 4. Crimp connector closed with pliers. 5. Slide completed T-Tap onto male tab. NOTE: Tab not included. Suitable for field or factory installation. For field wiring, a suitable UL Recognized strain relief device is required. Page 2 of 3 3M™ Scotchlok™ Self-Stripping Electrical Tap Connectors Engineering Specifications Self-Stripping T-Tap Female Quick-Slide connector (as manufactured by 3M) capable of connecting to an insulated, solid or stranded copper wire, in mid-span, without cutting or stripping the wire; and of connecting to a .250 in. x .032” Male Tab, ™ ™ such as a 3M Scotchlok Terminal MNG14-250DMI, in a separable, reusable manner, forming a Quick Connect Wiring Termination. Shelf Life & Storage This product has a 5-year shelf life from date of manufacture when stored in a humidity controlled storage (10°C/50°F to 27°C/80°F and