Thomas & Betts SHC-21 Installation Manual

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• RUS APPROVED
• WIRE RANGE: #6 - 350MCM
• DOUBLE CABLE CAPACITY
• HALVES SPACE REQUIREMENT
• WATERTIGHT & FULLY INSULATED
2nd RING: #8 - #4 *(.24-.38)
WIRE RANGE: TWO # 4
TO TWO 1/0 STR
SWEETHEART OUTLET
USE ROCKET #CST 3095
WIRE RANGE:
# 6-350MCM
3rd RING: #2 - 1/0 *(.38-.54)
4th RING: 2/0 - 250 *(.53-.78)
4th RING: 2/0 - 250 *(.53-.78)
3rd RING: #2 - 1/0 *(.38-.54) 2nd RING: #8 - #4 *(.24-.38)
1ST RING: #4 - 2/0 *(.38-.56)
2ND RING: 2/0 - 250 *(.56-.74)
3RD RING: 250 - 350 *(.74-.98)
Danger of Electric Shock! Installation of this product
must be performed by trained installers in accordance
with all applicable local, state and national electrical
codes, installation standards and safety rules.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
FOR “FLOOD-SEAL”® MECHANICAL CONNECTOR
SERIES “SHC” INSTRUCTION SHEET
STEP TWO
Remove cable insulation (pencilling is recommended) then slip the “Flood-Seal” rocket over the cables. Figure B.
1st RING: #14 - #10 (S/L)
CST 3095
STEP THREE
When inserting the service cables into the Sweethert Outlet, both may be inserted at the same time. If during
1st RING: #14 - #10 (S/L)
* DECIMAL RANGE
initial installation, street light wire capability is desired, both it and the feeder cable may be inserted at the same time. Figure C. The street light wire may also be added at a later date.
NOTE: CABLE RANGE WHEN UTILIZING STREET LIGHT TAP IS, 1/0 TO 350 MCM.
WARNING
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B
C
D
SHC 3830
FEEDER OUTLET
USE ROCKET #SHC 3830
STEP ONE
First remove the “Flood-Seal”® EPDM rockets from the connector. Note that there are two congurations of rockets. Rocket No. CST 3095 accommodates the space saver Sweetheart Outlet for service cables. Rocket No. SHC 3830 accommodates the “feeder” cable outlet with exclusive no cost street light option. Then, referring to the embossed markings on the rocket cut off rings, select the proper rings and cut. Figure A. Open rocket tower cut offs only for the number of cables to be installed initially.
2ND RING: #8 - #6 *(.24-.30)
1ST RING: #14 - #8 S/L
* DECIMAL RANGE
A
CONTINUED
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Tighten set screws in accordance with torque chart. Figure D.
WIRE SIZE TORQUE
#6 to #4 ..................120 in./lbs. or 10 ft. -lbs.
#2 to 350 MCM ...... 240 in./lbs. or 20 ft. -lbs.
STEP FOUR
Slip the “Flood-Seal”® EPDM rockets over the connection and onto the shoulder of the bus until the sleeve butts against connector bar for a fully insulated and watertight installation. Figure E.
NOTE: For full insulating valve, any outlet not in use must be covered with the insulating rocket provided. To re-install uncut rocket on bar, squeeze rocket barrel to expel air and assemble onto outlet shoulder.
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