3M
Scotchlok
™
Data Sheet
Application
Use 3M
™
Scotchlok
™
Tap Connector
801
to
electrically connect a (tap) wire end to a through
(run) wire, join parallel run wires, and insulate the
connection.
™
Insulation Displacement Electrical
Tap Connector
801
Engineering Specification
3M Scotchlok Insulation Displacement Connector (as
manufactured by
3M, part No.
801
) capable
of
connecting a tap wire to a run wire in the range of
18-1
4
AWG (0,75-1,
5
mm
2
) solid
or stranded,
tinned
or untinned copper conductors. The connector shall be
UL Listed
for
600 Volts maximum building wire: 1000
Volts maximum, signs, fixtures and luminaires, and
have a maximum insulating temperature of 105˚C
(221˚F).
Wire Range
18 -1
4
AWG (0,75-1,
5
mm
2
) solid or stranded, tinned or
untinned copper conductors. For use with thermoplastic
insulated wires such as: T, TW, TFF, TFN, TFFN,
AWN, TEW, SAE-GPT, with a maximum
insulation
diameter of .145 inches (3,7 mm).
Regulatory Agencies
UL Listed
as a Pressure Cable Connector
Tested per UL Standard 486C
UL File No. E23438
Operating Temperature: 105˚C (221˚F)
Voltage Rating: 600 volts max. building wire;
1000 volts max. signs and fixtures
Flammability Rating: UL94 V-2
Federal Specification
A-A-59213 A
“Commercial package only”
Type
Class
Kind
Style
1
cu
3
F
Maximum recommended current for general purpose
applications: 18 AWG - 7 Amps, 16 AWG - 10 Amps,
14 AWG - 15 Amps
Construction
U-Contact - Tin plated brass, .03 in. thick (0,8 mm)
Insulator - Polypropylene
Color -
Blue
Weight
.0032 lb. (1,45 gm)
Recommended Installation Tools
3M
™
Crimping Tool No. E-9BM
9” Linemans Pliers
.19
.80
.34
.39
.53
Installation Instructions
WARNING
Turn power off before installing or removing terminal. All electri-
cal work should be done according to appropriate electrical
codes.
1. Place unstripped run wire inside run channel.
2. Insert unstripped tap wire completely.
3. Hold tool perpendicular to the wire and make the
connection by crimping the u-contact down flush
with the top of the plastic insulator.
4. Close top hinged cover until latched.
Shelf-Life:
Scotchlok™ Insulation Displacement Electrical Tap Connector
801
has a five-year shelf life (from date
of manufacture) when stored in a humidity controlled storage (10ºC/50ºF to 27ºC/80ºF and < 75% relative
humidity). Good stock rotation is recommended.
3M and Scotchlok are trademarks of 3M Company.
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