Scotchlok 562 Self-Stripping Electrical WIRE CONNECTOR Tap Connectors 540H Data Sheet Application Installation Instructions Use 3M Scotchlok Tap Connector 562 to electrically WARNING connect a wire end (tap) to a through (run) wire 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 1. Place unstripped run wire inside run channel. 12 AWG solid or stranded thru 10 AWG stranded (4,0 2 2. Insert unstripped tap wire completely up to stop. mm solid or stranded) copper conductors. For use with common thermoplastic insulated wire with a maximum 3. Hold tool perpendicular to the wires and make the insulation diameter of .190 inches (4,8 mm), such as: T, connection by driving the u-contact down flush TW: when using nylon jacketed wire, such as THHN, with the top of the plastic insulator. THWN, MTW, the connector should be crimped using 4. Close hinged top cover until latched. the 3M E-9BM tool. Maximum recommended current for general purpose use: 12 AWG - 20 AMPS, 10 AWG Regulatory Agencies - 25 AMPS. UL Listed - Tested per UL Standard 486C Construction UL file No. E23438 U-contact - Tin plated brass, .02 in. (.5 mm) thick (Voltage rated at 600 volts maximum, building wire: Insulator - Polyprop ylene 1000 volts maximum, signs and fixtures. Color - yellow Temperature rated at 90C.) UL 94-V-2 Note: UL Listed for AWG only. Weight Federal Specification W-S-610D .0065 lb. (3,0 gm) Commercial Packaging Type Class Kind Style Recommended Installation Tools II I Cu F 3M Crimping Tool No. E-9BM 9 Linemans Pliers Page 1 of 2Engineering Specification Self-Stripping Electrical Connector (as manufactured by 3M, part No. 562) capable of connecting a tap wire to a run wire, in the range of No. 12 AWG solid or stranded copper thru No. 10 AWG stranded copper. Connector shall be UL Listed and CSA Certified for 600 volts maximum, building wire: 1000 volts maximum, signs and fixtures, and temperature rated 90C maximum. 3M and Scotchlok are trademarks of 3M Company. is a trademark of Underwriters Laboratories. 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 78-8126-5858-7-B Page 2 of 2