3M™ Scotchlok™ Insulation Displacement Electrical
Tap Connector 560B
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Wire Range 18-16 AWG (0,75 -1 ,0 mm2) solid or stranded, 14 AWG (1,5 mm2) solid or
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 / 3M™ Scotchlok™ Insulation Displacement Electrical Tap Connector 560B is
Architectural capable of connecting a tap wire to a run wire in the range of 17-16 AWG
Specifications (0,75-1,00 mm2) solid or stranded, and 14 AWG (1,5 mm2) stranded, tinned or
untinned copper conductors.
Installation Techniques
Recommended Installation Tools
3M™ Scotchlok™ Crimping Tool No. E-9BM
9” Lineman’s Pliers
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.
Tap/Run Connection Parallel Connection
WARNING
Turn power off before installing or removing terminal. All electrical work
should be done according to appropriate electrical codes.
3M™ Scotchlok™ Insulation Displacement Electrical Tap
Connector 560B