Scotchlok 560N Self-Stripping Electrical WIRE CONNECTOR Double Run Connectors 540H Data Sheet Application Installation Instructions Use 3M Scotchlok Tap Connector 560N to WARNING electrically connect 2 (two) through (run) wires and insulate the connection. Turn power off before installing or removing terminal. All electrical work should be done according to appropriate electrical codes. Wire Range 18-14 AWG solid or Stranded, tinned or untinned 1. Open connector to allow run wire insertion. 2 (.75-1.5 mm ) copper conductors. For use with 2. Insert unstripped run wires from side and close common thermoplastic insulated wires such as: T, connector firmly. TF, TFF, TFN, TFFN, AWM, TEW, SAE-GPT with a maximum insulation diameter of .145 inches (3.5 mm). 3. Hold tool perpendicular to the wires and make the Maximum recommended current for general purpose connection by driving the u-contact down flush with applications: 18 AWG - 7 AMPS, 16 AWG - 10 AMPS, the top of the plastic insulator. 14 AWG - 15 AMPS. 4. Close hinged top cover until latched. Construction Regulatory Agencies U-contact - Tin plated brass, .03 in. (.8 mm) thick UL Listed - Tested per UL Standard 486C Insulator - Polypropylene UL file No. E23438 Color - brown CSA certified - CSA Std. C22.2 No.188-MI983 UL 94-V-2 CSA File No. LR15503 (Voltage rated at 600 volts maximum, building wire: Weight 1000 volts maximum, signs, fixtures and luminaires0032 lb. (1.45 gm) Operating Temperature: 105C, 221F maximum) Recommended Installation Tools Note: UL Listed and CSA Certified for AWG only. 3M Crimping Tool No. E-9BM 9 Linemans Pliers Page 1 of 2Engineering Specification Self-Stripping Electrical Connector (as manufactured by 3M, part No. 560N) capable of connecting 2 (two) run wires in the range of No. 18 thru No. 14 AWG solid or stranded copper. Connector shall be UL Listed and CSA Certified for 600 volts maximum, building wire: 1000 volts maximum, signs, fixtures and luminaires, and have a maximum operating temperature of 105C, 221F. 3M and Scotchlok are trademarks of 3M Company. is a trademark of Underwriters Laboratories. is a trademark of Canadian Standards Association. Important Notice All statements, technical information, and recommendations related to 3Ms 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 3Ms 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 3Ms 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 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 800-626-8381 Recycled paper Fax 800-828-9329 Litho in USA 40% Pre-consumer waste paper www.3M.com/electrical 10% Post-consumer waste paper 3M 2006 78-8126-5519-5-C Page 2 of 2