Thomas & Betts COPPER COLOR-KEYED LUGS Installation Instructions Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Strip the insulation from cable to the length shown in table on reverse side.
Be careful not to nick cable strands which may later result in strands breaking.

2. Cable end should be clean: wire brushed then inserted into the connector until
it stops. Inspect cable through peep hole to confirm cable is fully inserted.

3. Table on reverse side shows installing die and the number of compressions
required for each die connector combination. Insert connector in die and
compress between the markings beginning near the tongue of the connector.

CAUTION

Using improper installing die may result in a defective connection.

4. After crimping, remove all sharp edges, flash or burrs.

5. Insulating methods shown in table on reverse side.

INSULATION CHOICE

1. Adhesive Pad: AC 5 x 7 Size Key #4. Use on all connector sizes.

2. Shrink Tubing: Part No. HS40-400. Use on cable size 250 MCM thru

427/.0306; Part No. HS500-1000 on cable size 500 MCM through 1000 MCM.

COPPER

COLOR-KEYED® LUGS

CABLE SIZE: 250 MCM TO 1000 MCM

R

LISTED
140B

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Made of high conductivity copper, electro-tin plated.

• UL and CSA listed for copper code cables.

• An inspection peep hole provided to ensure adequate cable insertion.

• Color coded to assist in the matching of installing die and connector.

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

In Canada, Thomas & Betts Ltd., Iberville, P.Q.

Website: www.tnb.com

© 2007 Thomas & Betts. All Rights Reserved.

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WARNING

DO NOT CRIMP ON HOT ENERGIZED WIRES.

* Indicates the number of compressions with half width die.

** For copper code cables only.

XXXXXG - special packaging

Catalog No.

Strip

Length

(in.)

Cable Size

Hex
Die

Code

No.

Color
Code

Number of Compressions

1 Hole Lugs 2 Hole Lugs

Hand Tools Hydraulic Heads Battery Operated Tools

TBM8-750

TBM8-750BSCR

TBM8-750M-1

BPLT14BSCR
TBM14BSCR

54172-TB

54173
54174
55156
54113

54213
54275 1-1/8

250 MCM
250 Navy 62 Yellow

1 1

58161
58162
58163
58165
58166

58265 1-1/8

4/0 Weld

550/24
133/.0399
259/.0286
637/.0183

62 Yellow 1 1

54178
54179
54114
54181
55162

54214
54280

1-1/8

300 MCM
300 Navy

66 White 1 1

58168 — 1-1/8

250 Weld

650/24
259/.0311
703/.0189

66 White 1 1

54115
54183
55165

54215
54282

256-30695-332

1-1/8

350 MCM
350 Navy

71 Red 2* 1

58171 — 1-1/8

300 Weld

775/24

259/.034
427/.0265
889/.0183

71 Red 2* 1

54116
54185

54216
54283

1-5/16

400 MCM
400 Navy

76 Blue 1 1

58174 — 1-5/16

350 Weld
427/.0285
259/.0368
703/.0224
889/.0201

76 Blue 1 1

58177 58277 1-3/8

400 Weld

925/24
259/.0393
427/.0306

80 — 2* 1

54118
54187
55171

54218
54286

1-5/16

500 MCM
500 Navy

87 Brown 2* 1

58180 54279 1-5/16

500 Weld

1000/24
259/.0417
427/.0325
703/.0253

94 Green 2* 1

54120

54220
54289

1-1/2 600 MCM 94 Green 2* 1

54221 1-1/2 650 Navy 94 Green 2* 1

54122-TB 54291 1-1/2 700 MCM 99 Pink 2* 1

58182
256-30695-1503
256-30695-1504

58281 1-1/2

1325/24

427/.0342

99 Pink 2* 1

54123-TB

55178

54223 1-5/8

750 MCM 106H Black 2* 1

54879NT — 1-7/8

58184 — 1-5/8

1600/24

893/.027

888/.0265

106H Black 2* —

54124-TB 54224 1-3/4

800 MCM
800 Navy

107 Orange 2* —

54126 54226 1-5/8

900 MCM

1925/24

115 Yellow 2* —

58825NT — 1-7/8

54128 54228 1-3/4

1000 MCM
1000 Navy

125 —

TBM4S

**

2

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

TBM5

2

2

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

TBM6

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

TBM8

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

—

2

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

TBM6H
6 TON

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

12

TON

1

1

2*

2*

2*

2*

2*

2*

2*

2*

2*

2*

2*

2*

2*

2*

2*

2*

2*

—

14/15

TON

1

1

1

1

2*

2*

1

1

2*

2*

2*

2*

2*

2*

2*

2*

2*

2*

2*

2*

40

TON

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

TBM6BSCR
TBM61500BSCR
TBM62BSCR

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

—

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—

—

—

—

—

—

—

— 2* —

NOTE: Some special configurations of catalog numbers shown above have suffixes as follows: XXXXXBT - Blank Tongue,
XXXXXNT - Narrow Tongue, XXXXXSP - Silver Plated, XXXXXBE - Blind End (no inspection hole). All crimp settings for these parts are
the same as for the base numbers.

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