Scotchlok 564 Self-Stripping Electrical Connectors Data Sheet Application Installation Instructions Use Part No. 564 to electrically connect two wires in a tap, inline, pigtail, or double run installation and WARNING insulate the connection. Turn power off before installing or removing terminal. All electrical work should be done according to appropriate electrical codes. Wire Range 2 18-14 AWG (.75-1.5 mm ) solid or stranded copper 1. Place unstripped wires inside appropriate conductors. For use with common thermoplastic channels. insulated wires such as: T, TF, TFF, TFN, TFFN, 2. On tap, inline, and pigtail applications ends of AWM, TEW, SAE-GPT with a maximum insulation wires should always be placed midway between diameter of .145 inches (3,5 mm). connector element and end of connector for Maximum recommended current for general purpose proper installation.s applications: 18 AWG - 7 AMPS, 16 AWG - 10 AMPS, 14 AWG - 15 AMPS. 3. Hold tool perpendicular to the wires and make the connection by driving the cap down flush with the Construction top edge of the connector body. U-contact - Tin plated brass, .03 in. (.8 mm) thick 4. Close the hinged top cover until latched. Insulator - Polypropylene Color - white Typical Installations Weight .0032 lb. (1.45 gm) Recommended Installation Tools 9 Linemans Pliers Mechanics (slip joint) Pliers 3M Crimping Tool No. E-9BM Engineering Specification Self-Stripping Electrical Connector (as manufactured by 3M, part No. 564) capable of connecting 2 solid or stranded copper wires in the range of No. 18 thru No. 14 AWG in a tap, inline, double run, or pigtail application. Connector shall be voltage rated 32 volts maximum, and temperature rated 90C maximum. 3M and Scotchlok are trademarks of 3M Company. IMPORTANT NOTICE 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. Warranty Limited Remedy Limited Liability. This product will be free from defects in material and manufacture as of the date 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 loss or damage arising from this 3M product, whether direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential regardless of the legal theory asserted. Electrical Products Division 6801 River Place Blvd. Austin, TX 78726-9000 Litho in USA www.3M.com/elpd 3M 2003 78-8126-5859-5-A