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WARNING
RISK OF SHOCK, DISCONNECT
POWER BEFORE INSTALLATION.
I-BEAM GROUND CLAMP CONNECTOR
INSTRUCTION SHEET
ANTI-ROTATION
BARB
CENTERING WASHER
SQUARE HEAD BOLT
CONNECTOR
CAT. NO.
IBG2-10
IBG20-40
WIRE
RANGE
2, 1, 1/0
2/0, 3/0, 4/0
DIE CODE
NO.
66
76
CLAMP
TOOL
TBM15PF
FEATURES:
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An I-Beam mechanical clamp to ground cable connection utilizing a highly
proven T&B Method crimp lug.
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A break-away square head bolt which is designed to shear off at a
predetermined torque, providing inspectability, proper clamping force and
prevents unintentional removal.
•
A centering washer which reduces bolting friction and permits lug alignment
with either a straight or a tapered structural ange.
•
Cat. No. supplied includes Connector and Clamp. KOPR-SHIELD® compound is
not included and must be purchased separately.
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Registered Trademark of JET-LUBE INC.
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WIRE BRUSH
Clean all dirt and foreign matter from the ground
wire using emery cloth or wire brush.
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GRINDING WHEEL
STEEL MEMBER
Remove paint, scale, or other foreign matter from
the structural member to which the ground
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connector is to be clamped.
GROUND WIRE
DIE CODE NUMBER
Select appropriate installing die by matching the
hydraulic head die code number to the
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connector’s die code number.
Crimp the I-Beam ground connector onto the
ground wire (1 crimp centered). Make sure that
the at surface of the connector tongue faces the
structural steel member.
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STEEL MEMBER
Apply a thin layer of T&B’s KOPR-SHIELD® Compound
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onto the cleaned structural steel member.
CENTERING
WASHER
Place the at surface of connector tongue onto
the treated structural steel member. Centering
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washer should be as shown.
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 notication 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 modication 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.
SURFACE CLEANED
AND COATED WITH
KOPR-SHIELD COMPOUND
Fasten the clamp as shown.
IMPORTANT:
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TIP IS PROPERLY SEATED IN THE CENTERING
WASHER AND THAT THE FULL WIDTH OF THE
TONGUE IS IN CONTACT WITH THE STRUCTURAL
STEEL MEMBER.
shears off at approx. 625 in/lbs.
MAKE SURE THE ROUNDED BOLT
Tighten bolt until the square head
SQUARE HEAD
BOLT
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Memphis, Tennessee
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