Scotchlok 567 Self-Stripping Electrical WIRE CONNECTOR Tap Connectors 540H Data Sheet Application Recommended Installation Tools Use 3M Scotchlok Tap Connector 567 to electrically 9 Linemans Pliers connect a (tap) wire end to a through (run) wire and 3M Crimping Tool No. E-9BM insulate the connection. Installation Instructions Wire Range 2 (Tap) 18-14 AWG (.75-1.5 mm ): WARNING 2 (Run) 12-10 AWG (4.0 mm ) Turn power off before installing or removing terminal. All electrical Solid or stranded copper conductors. For use with work should be done according to appropriate electrical codes. common thermoplastic insulated wires such as: T, TF, TFF, TFN, TFFN, AWM, TEW, SAE-GPT with a 1. Place unstripped run wire inside run channel. maximum insulation diameter of (tap) .145 inches (3.5 mm) run .190 inches (4.8 mm). 2. Insert unstripped tap wire completely and check Maximum recommended current for general purpose its position in the inspection port. applications: 3. Hold tool perpendicular to the wires and make the 18 AWG - 7 AMPS, 16 AWG - 10 AMPS, connection by driving the u-contact down flush 14 AWG-15 AMPS, 12 AWG-20 AMPS, with the top of the plastic insulator. 10 AWG-25 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 - Polyprop ylene Color - brown UL file No. E23438 UL 94-V-2 CSA certified - CSA Std. C22.2 No. 0. 188-MI983 CSA File No. LR15503, LR32411 Weight (Voltage rated at 600 volts maximum, building wire: .0067 lb. (3.0 gm) 1000 volts maximum, signs, fixtures and luminaires. Operating Temperature: 105C.) Page 1 of 2Engineering Specification Self-Stripping Electrical Connector (as manufactured by 3M, part No. 567) capable of connecting a tap wire 18-14 AWG solid or stranded copper to a run wire 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 temperature rated 105C maximum. 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 3M 2006 78-8126-5860-3-B 10% Post-consumer waste paper Page 2 of 2