3M Scotchlok Terminals MN24BC-A, MN18BC, MN14BC, MNG10BC Butt Connector, Nylon Insulated, Seamless Data Sheet May 2008 2 AWG (mm ) Product Barrel Barrel Maximum Insulation Wire Range L Number Thickness Length I.D. Diameter O.D. *MN24BC-A 26 24 0.79 .025 .20 .050 .080 MN18BC 22 18 1.02 .031 .28 .062 .125 MN14BC 16 14 1.02 .031 .30 .095 .155 MN10BC 12 -1 0 1.20 .038 .38 .142 .218 *Not UL Listed or CSA Certified Specifications Wire Size: See Table Above Barrel Seam: Seamless Insulator Max. Voltage Rating: 600 V Building Wire or 1000 Volts Signs or Fixtures (Luminaires) Maximum Operating Temp: 221F (105C) Maximum Current: Same as Wire Insulator Material: Nylon Terminal Material: ETP Copper Terminal Planting: Tin Agency Approvals Underwriters Laboratories Standard No. UL-486C, 3M File No. E23438. Self Certification Canadian Standards Association Standard No. 22.2, No. 0, 65, 3M File No. LR22190. 1 of 2 Installation Information UL Listed and CSA Certified for use on stranded copper (AWG) wire only. Strip away the end 3/8 inch of wire insulation. Make the crimp in the proper station of a recommended 3M Scotchlok Crimp Tool: TH-440, TH-450 (scissor style) or TR-490 (ratchet style) hand tools. For the MN24BC-A, use the 3M Scotchlok Crimp Tool TH-450. Barrel Crimp (Required) Engineering Specification Crimp-type connectors shall, electrically and mechanically, connect to the pre-stripped end of two stranded copper wires. The connector line shall offer barrel variations in wire (AWG) size (26-24, 22-18, 16- 14, 12-10) and construction (non-insulated brazed seam, vinyl insulated butted seam, nylon insulated seamless, etc.) The connector line shall have regulatory agency coverage (UL Listing, CSA Certification). The connectors shall be marked with the wire range and manufacturers symbol ( K ) The Nylon Insulated Seamless Butt Connector shall be tin-plated, copper, having a double-length, round seamless barrel, with a center stop and a close fitting nylon tube covering, color coded and sized for a specified (AWG) wire range (26-24, 22-18, 16- 14 and 12-10). Insulated connectors shall be UL Listed and CSA Certified for 600 volts maximum for building wire, 1000 volts maximum for signs or fixtures, and temperature rated 221F (105C) maximum. 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 This product will be free from defects in material and manufacture from the time of purchase. Limited Liability: 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. 3M and Scotchlok are trademarks of 3M Company. Electrical Markets Division 6801 River Place Blvd. Austin, TX 78726-9000 800 245 3573 Please recycle. FAX 800 245 0329 3M 2008 All rights reserved. www.3M.com/electrical 78-8125-9661-3 B 2 of 2