3MTM Electrical Spring Connectors 512 Data Sheet Application Use a 3MTM Electrical Spring Connector 512 connector to electrically connect two or more wire ends in a pigtail application and insulate the connection, or to insulate a single wire end. Wire Range AWG Range: Solid or stranded copper conductors only. No. 20 thru No. 8 (0,75 mm2 thru 6,0 mm2). Construction Spring - Spring Steel, Corrosion-Resistant Coating Insulator - Flame-Retardant Nylon Color - Red Weight .006 lb. (2,7 gm) Engineering Specification 3M Electrical Spring Connector 512 shall be capable of connecting wires within the range of No. 20 thru No. 8 solid or stranded copper conductors in a pigtail application. The connector shall be constructed of an active (live) spring and covered by a flame-retardant nylon insulator. The spring shall have a corrosion resistant coating. The connector shall be UL Listed as a pressure cable connector and be CSA Certified. The connectors shall be voltage rated 600 volts maximum, building wire, 1000 volts maximum signs, fixtures, and luminaires. The connector shall have a maximum operating temperature of 105C. Regulatory Agencies UL Listed as a Pressure Cable Connector Tested per UL Standard 486C UL File No. E23438 CSA Certified-CSA Standard C22.2 No. 0, 188-M1983 CSA File No. LR15503 Operating Temperature: 105C (221F) Voltage Rating: 600 volts max. building wire 1000 volts max. signs and luminaires. Flammability Rating: C22.2 No. 0.6 V-2 Classified in accordance with IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) publications 685-1 and 685-2-4. UL-IEC file No. E95240. Operating Temperature: 105C (221F) Voltage Rating: 600 volts max. building wire; 1000 volts max. signs and fixtures Flammability Rating: UL94 V-2 Federal Specification W-S-610: "Commercial package only" Type Class Kind Style 1 1 cu G 3MTM Electrical Spring Connector 512 AWG Wire Combinations Copper to Copper Conductors = 300 volts = 600 volts All wire combinations are 600 volt UL Listed when using conductors with insulation thickness such as TW and THHN. UL Listed single wire terminations: No: 10, 12 and 14 AWG All wire combinations are 600 volts CSA Certified How to read this chart: Example 1: 1 No. 14 sol + 6 No. 16 sol (7) Example 2: 1 No. 12 sol + 4 No. 12 str (5) Installation Instructions WARNING Turn power off before installing or removing terminal. All electrical work should be done according to appropriate electrical codes. Conductor Size Strip Length 20-16 AWG (0,75-1,5 mm2) 3/4" (19,0 mm) 14-8 AWG (2,5-4,0 mm2) 5/8" (15,9 mm) 1. Strip wire insulation to length specified in chart to the right, according to conductor size. 2. Firmly grasp wires, making sure insulation ends are even and tightly bundled. (wires may be twisted or untwisted). Slip connector over wire tips. 3. Turn connector onto wires in a clockwise direction until secure. 4. To remove, turn connector counter-clockwise. Metric Wire Combinations International Electrotechnical Commission Rated Capacity: 2,0-16,0 mm2 Voltage Rating: 600 volts maximum Reusability: Reusable for same capacity or larger Wire Type: Copper only See installation instructions for conductor strip lengths. I.E.C. Metric Wire Matrix: Twist-on connecting devices for the combination of rigid (solid or stranded) and flexible conductors. Conductor Size Quantity 0.75 mm2 1,0 mm2 3-6 2-6 2-6 2-6 2-4 2 1,5 2,5 4,0 6,0 mm2 mm2 mm2 mm2 Only AWG combinations are UL Listed or CSA Certified. 3M is a trademark of 3M Company. is a trademark of Underwriters Laboratories. is a trademark of Canadian Standards Association. is a trademark of International Electrotechnical Commission. IMPORTANT NOTICE: All statements, technical information, and recommendations related to 3M's 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 3M's 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. 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