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ALUMINUM DUAL RATED SPLIT BOLT
WARNING
RISK OF SHOCK,
DISCONNECT
POWER BEFORE
INSTALLATION.
SPACER
Figure 1
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
CONNECTORS APS SERIES
NOTICE: THIS PRODUCT IS TO BE
INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED
ELECTRICIAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE OR
CANADIAN ELECTRICAL CODE
REQUIREMENTS.
1. STRIP INSULATION FROM WIRE AND BRUSH
ALUMINUM CONDUCTORS TO REMOVE OXIDES.
2. APPLY AN APPROVED OXIDE INHIBITOR TO
ALUMINUM CONDUCTORS.
3. INSERT THE COPPER CONDUCTOR UNDER
THE SPACER AND THE ALUMINUM CONDUCTOR
ON TOP OF THE SPACER.
4. TORQUE THE CONNECTORS PER THE TABLE.
CONDUCTOR SIZE TORQUE (LBS-IN)
8 AWG 80
6, 4 AWG 165
2, 1 AWG 275
1/0, 2/0 AWG 385
4/0 AWG 500
350 kcmil 650
500 kcmil 825
NOTICE: MAKE SURE THE CONDUCTORS ARE FULLY INSERTED INTO THE CONNECTOR AND CONTACTING THE FULL
SURFACE OF THE SPACER. MAKE SURE DURING INSTALLATION THAT THE COPPER CONDUCTOR IS UNDER THE ALUMINUM CONDUCTOR AND SEPARATED BY THE SPACER.
WARRANTY: Thomas & Betts sells this product with the understanding that the user will perform all necessary tests to determine the suitability of this product for the user’s intended application. Thomas & Betts warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of two (2) years following the date of purchase. Upon prompt notification of any warranted defect, Thomas & Betts
will, at its option, repair or replace the defective product or refund the purchase price. Proof of purchase is required. Misuse or unauthorized
modification of the product voids all warranties.
Limitations and Exclusions: THE ABOVE WARRANTY IS THE SOLE WARRANTY CONCERNING THIS PRODUCT, AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL
OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WHICH ARE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMED. LIABILITY FOR BREACH OF THE ABOVE WARRANTY
IS LIMITED TO COST OF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT, AND UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL THOMAS & BETTS BE
LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
Thomas & Betts Corporation
Memphis, Tennessee
www.tnb.com
© 2008 Thomas & Betts. All Rights Reserved.
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