Applications
■ 3M™ Scotchlok™ Self-stripping Electrical Tap Connector 558 is used to electrically connect a (tap) wire end to a through (run) wire and insulate the connection. Agency Approvals, Self Certifications, Mil Specs Meets requirements of: UL Listed, Standard 486C, UL File E23438 CSA Certified, CSA Standard C22.2, No. 0.188-MI983, CSA File No. LR15503, LR32411 Wire Range 22-16 AWG solid or stranded, tinned or untinned (.5-1.5 mm2 str.) copper conductors. For use with common thermoplastic insulated wires such as: T, TF, TFF, TFN, TFFN, AWM, TEW, SAE-GPT with a maximum insulation diameter of .120” (3,0 mm). Maximum recommended current for general purpose: 22 AWG 3 AMPS 20 AWG 4 AMPS 18 AWG 7 AMPS 16 AWG 10 AMPS Construction U-Contact: Tin-plated brass, .02 in. (0,5 mm) thick Insulator: Flame-retardant polypropylene Color: Red Specifications Voltage Rating: 600 volts maximum, building wire 1000 volts signs, fixtures and luminaires Temperature Rating: 105ºC (221ºF) Weight: .0033 lbs (1,50 gm) Engineering/ Architect Specification The Tap Connector 558 is capable of connecting a tap wire to a run wire, in the range of No. 22 thru No. 16 AWG solid or stranded copper. The connector shall be UL Listed and CSA Certified for 600 volts maximum, building wire: 1000 volts maximum for signs, fixtures and luminaires with a temperature rating of 105ºC (105ºF) maximum. Recommended Installation Tools 3M™ Crimping Tool E-9BM 9” Lineman’s Pliers 3 1 of 2