Scotchlok 905 Self-Stripping Electrical Connectors Data Sheet Application Installation Instructions Use Part No. 905 to electrically connect two wires in a tap, inline, pigtail, or double run installation and insulate WARNING the connection. The 905 contains a deformable wire Turn power off before installing or removing terminal. All electrical stop, inner channel. work should be done according to appropriate electrical codes. Wire Range 1. Place unstripped run wire inside appropriate 2 18-14 AWG (.75-1.5 mm ) (outside channel) channels. 2 22-18 AWG (.5-.75 mm ) (inside channel) solid or 2. On tap, inline, and pigtail applications ends of stranded copper conductors. For use with common wires should always be placed midway between thermoplastic insulated wires such as: T, TF, TFF, TFN, connector element and end of connector for TFFN, AWM, TEW, SAE-GPT with a maximum proper installation. insulation diameter (outside of .145 inches (3.5 mm), (inside) .110 inches (2.8 mm). Maximum 3. Hold tool perpendicular to the wires and make the recommended current for general purpose applications: connection by driving the u-contact down flush 22 AWG - 3 AMPS, 20 AWG - 4 AMPS, with the top of the plastic insulator body. 18 AWG - 7 AMPS, 16 AWG - 10 AMPS, 4. Close hinged top cover until latched. 14 AWG - 15 AMPS. Construction U-contact - Tin plated brass, .03 in. (.8 mm) thick Insulator - Polypropylene Color - red Weight .0032 lb. (1.45 gm) Recommended Installation Tools Mechanics (slip joint) Pliers 9 Lineman s Pliers 3M Crimping Tool No. E-9BM Engineering Specification Self-Stripping Electrical Connector (as manufactured by 3M, part No. 905) capable of connecting two solid or stranded copper wires, in the range of No. 22 thru No. 18 AWG (inside channel) and No. 18 thru No. 14 AWG (outside channel) 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 78-8126-5514-6-A