1.1
(27,9)
1.20
(30,5)
inch
(mm)
5/8
INCH
STRIP
LENGTH
GUIDE
.58
(14,7
)
4.2
(106,6)
Data Sheet
DBR–6
Direct Bury Splice Kit 600 Volts
Application
Use part DBR–6, which includes a ScotchlokR electrical
spring connector, to electrically connect two or more
pre–stripped copper wire ends in a pigtail application and
moisture seal the connection for direct burial.
Wire
Common AWG wire combinations (copper wire only, solid
or stranded).
2 –3 #10 1 #10 to 1 #12
2 – 4 #12 1 #12 to 1 – 3 #14
3 – 4 #14 1 #12 to 2 – 3 #16
4 – 6 #16 1 #14 to 2 – 3 #16
See page two for complete table of UL Listed combinations.
Regulatory Agencies:
UL Listed as a Wire Connector System For Use With
Underground Conductors.
UL File No. E102356
Tested per UL Standard 486D
CSA Certified as a Underground Cable Splicing Kit
CSA File No. LR91920
Tested per CSA Standard C22.2 No.198.2.
Engineering Specification:
The device, 3M Brand DBR–6 Direct Bury Splice Kit, shall
splice and effectively moisture seal two or more conductors.
The electrical connector shall be a ScotchlokR. The
device shall be installed per manufacture’s instructions and
all applicable codes. The device shall be UL Listed as a
Wire Connector System For Use With Underground
Conductors.
Construction:
Connector: Steel spring, metal shell,
flame retardant pvc insulator
Tube: Polypropylene
Gel: Silicone electrical insulating gel
Application Data:
Application Temperature: 32°F to 120°F
(0°C to 49°C)
Operating Temperature: 221°F to –40°F
(105°C to –40°C)
Voltage Rating: 600 Volts
Weight of one kit ( 2 splices ): .0990 lbs
(44,94 gm)
Storage: Do not store above 120°F (49°C )
Not for use in direct ultraviolet exposure.
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5 1,0mm2 sol/str
4 1,5mm2 sol/str
2 2,5mm2 sol/str
2 4,0mm2 sol/str
METRIC WIRE COMBINATIONS
Copper conductors only
Not UL Listed or
CSA Certified
Cross Section Capacity
Minimum Maximum
5,0mm216,0mm2
Conductor Combinations
Quantity Size Type
5/8 inch
(15,9mm)
1
2
34 5
WIRE COMBINATIONS
AWG CU TO CU ONLY
HOW TO READ THIS CHART
EXAMPLE 1: 5 No 18 sol +
2 No 18 sol
EXAMPLE 2: 1 No 10 str +
2 No 12 sol
EXAMPLE 2
DBR–6 Instruction
For Use:
EXAMPLE 1
All wire combinations are 600 volt UL Listed
when using insulation thickness such as
TW and THHN.
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PURCHASER:
All statements, technical information and
recommendations related to the Seller’s
products are based on information believed
to be reliable, but the accuracy or
completeness thereof is is not guaranteed.
Before utilizing the product, the user should
determine the suitability of the product for its
intended use. The user assumes all risks and
liability whatsoever in connection with such
use.
All statements or recommendations of the
seller which are not contained in the Seller’s
current publications shall have no force or
effect unless contained in an agreement
signed by an authorized officer of the Seller.
The statements contained herein are made in
lieu of all warranties express or implied,
including but not limited to the implied
warranties of merchantability and fitness for a
particular purpose which warranties are
hereby expressly disclaimed.
SELLER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO THE
USER OR ANY OTHER PERSON UNDER
ANY LEGAL THEORY, INCLUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO NEGLIGENCE OR STRICT
LIABILITY, FOR ANY INJURY OR FOR ANY
DIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
SUSTAINED OR INCURRED BY REASON
OF THE USE OF ANY OF THE SELLER’S
PRODUCTS.
6801 River Place Blvd.
Austin, TX 78726–9000
3M Division
3M 1991
