3M Scotchlok Self-Stripping Electrical Tap Connectors 951, 952, and 953 Data Sheet February 2009 Applications Use 3M Scotchlok Self-Striping Electrical Tap Connectors, 951, 952 and 953 to electrically tap into a wire in mid-span without cutting or stripping the wire. Connector then mates with a .250 (6,35 mm) male tab, making a reusable quick- connect wiring termination. Agency Approvals UL Listed tested per UL Standard 310, File No. E70512 & Self Certifications NOTE: UL Listed for AWG Only CSA Certified, CSA Std. C22.2 No. O. 188-MI983, CSA File No. LR15503, LR32411 Federal Specification W-S-610D Commercial Packaging Type Class Kind Style II I Cu F RoHS 2002/95/EC RoHS Compliant 2002/95/EC means that the product or part (Product) does not contain any of the substances in excess of the maximum concentration values in EU Directive 2002/95/EC, as amended by Commission Decision 2002/618/EC, unless the substance is in an application that is exempt under RoHS. This information represents 3Ms knowledge and belief, which may be based in whole or in part on information provided by third party suppliers to 3M. Specifications 600 V Building Wire Max. Voltage Rating: 1000 V Signs or Fixtures (Luminaries) 221F (105C Max. Operating Temp Insulator Material: Flame retardant nylon, see table for color Tin plated brass, .03 in. (,8 mm) thick Element: Flammability Rating: C2.2 No. 0.6 V-2 3M Scotchlok Self-Stripping Electrical Tap Connectors Wire Range (See table for specific connector wire range) 22-12 AWG solid or stranded tinned or un- tinned (.5-3.0 mm sol. or str.) copper conductors. For use with common thermoplastic insulated wires such as: T, TW, TF, TFF, TFFN, THHN, AWM, TEW, SAE-GPT with a maximum wire insulation diameter of .150 (3,8 mm). Maximum recommended connector current: 22 AWG 3.0 AMPS 20 AWG 4.0 AMPS 18 AWG 7.5 AMPS 16 AWG 10 AMPS 14 AWG 15 AMPS 12 AWG 20 AMPS Wire Range Weight Conn. Color 2 (AWG mm ) lb./gm 951 RED 22 18 (0,3 0,8) .0023 (1,04) 952 BLUE 18 14 (0,8 2,0) .0023 (1,04) 953 YELLOW 12 (3,0) .0022 (1,00) Installation Warning Turn power off before installing or removing terminal. All electrical work should be done according to appropriate electrical codes. Recommended installation tools: 3M Scotchlok Hand Crimping Tool No. E-9BM Mechanics (slip joint) Pliers 1. Do not strip run wire. 2. Place run wire in open channel. 3. Fold connector body until element contacts wire. 4. Crimp connector closed with pliers. 5. Slide completed T-Tap onto male tab. NOTE: Tab not included. Suitable for field or factory installation. For field wiring, a suitable UL Recognized strain relief device is required. Page 2 of 3