3M Scotchlok Insulation Displacement Electrical Tap Connector 801 Data Sheet Application Engineering Specication Use 3M Scotchlok Tap Connector 801 to 3M Scotchlok Insulation Displacement Connector (as electrically connect a (tap) wire end to a through manufactured by 3M, part No. 801) capable of (run) wire, join parallel run wires, and insulate the connecting a tap wire to a run wire in the range of 2 connection. 18-14 AWG (0,75-1,5 mm ) solid or stranded, tinned or untinned copper conductors. The connector shall be Wire Range UL Listed for 600 Volts maximum building wire: 1000 2 18 -14 AWG (0,75-1,5 mm ) solid or stranded, tinned or Volts maximum, signs, xtures and luminaires, and untinned copper conductors. For use with thermoplastic have a maximum insulating temperature of 105C insulated wires such as: T, TW, TFF, TFN, TFFN, (221F). AWN, TEW, SAE-GPT, with a maximum insulation Regulatory Agencies diameter of .145 inches (3,7 mm). UL Listed as a Pressure Cable Connector Tested per UL Standard 486C Maximum recommended current for general purpose UL File No. E23438 applications: 18 AWG - 7 Amps, 16 AWG - 10 Amps, Operating Temperature: 105C (221F) 14 AWG - 15 Amps Voltage Rating: 600 volts max. building wire 1000 volts max. signs and xtures Construction Flammability Rating: UL94 V-2 U-Contact - Tin plated brass, .03 in. thick (0,8 mm) Insulator - Polypropylene Color - Blue Federal Specication A-A-59213 A Commercial package only Type Class Kind Style Weight 3 1 cu F .0032 lb. (1,45 gm) Recommended Installation Tools 3M Crimping Tool No. E-9BM 9 Linemans Pliers.19 .80 .39 .34 .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 ush 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 (10C/50F to 27C/80F and < 75% relative humidity). Good stock rotation is recommended. 3M and Scotchlok are trademarks of 3M Company. Important Notice All statements, technical information, and recommendations related to 3Ms products are based on information believed to be reliable, but the accuracy or completeness is not guaranteed. Before using this product, you must evaluate it and determine if it is suitable for your intended application. You assume all risks and liability associated with such use. Any statements related to the product, which are not contained in 3Ms current publications, or any contrary statements contained on your purchase order, shall have no force or effect unless expressly agreed upon, in writing, by an authorized officer of 3M. Warranty Limited Remedy Limited Liability. This product will be free from defects in material and manufacture at the time of purchase. 3M MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. If this product is defective within the warranty period stated above, your exclusive remedy shall be, at 3Ms option, to replace or repair the 3M product or refund the purchase price of the 3M product. Except where prohibited by law, 3M will not be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential loss or damage arising from this 3M product, regardless of the legal theory asserted. Electrical Markets Division 6801 River Place Blvd. Austin, TX 78726-9000 800-626-8381 Fax 800-828-9329 3M 2017 All rights reserved www.3M.com/electrical 78-8126-5927-0 Rev B