Application Specification 114-20131 NECTOR* S Bus Bar Connector 14 APR 15 Rev C NOTE All numerical values are in metric units with U.S. customary units in brackets . Dimensions are in millimeters. Unless otherwise specified, dimensions have a tolerance of 0.13 mm and angles have a tolerance of 2. Figures and illustrations are for identification only and are not drawn to scale. 1. INTRODUCTION This specification covers the requirements for application of NECTOR S Bus Bar Connectors. These connectors provide a branch circuit tap into two conductor cord type power cables. This bus bar connector accepts a NECTOR S plug to distribute power to lamps or other accessories. When corresponding with TE Connectivity Personnel, use the terminology provided in this specification to facilitate inquiries for information. Basic terms and features of this product are provided in Figure 1. Housing Body Cable Carrier Figure 1 2. REFERENCE MATERIAL 2.1. Revision Summary Updated document to corporate requirements New layout and format New information for North America merged with European information throughout document 2.2. Customer Assistance Reference Product Base Part Numbers 293270, 293300, and 2213222 and Product Codes K746 and L764 show the variations available for keying, mounting flange (tab), end vs. thru type, and sealing. Use of these numbers will identify the product line and help you to obtain product and tooling information. Such information can be obtained through a local TE Representative, by visiting our website at www.te.com, or by calling PRODUCT INFORMATION or the TOOLING ASSISTANCE CENTER at the numbers at the bottom of this page. 2.3. Drawings Customer Drawings for product part numbers are available from our website at www.te.com. If there is a conflict between the information contained in the Customer Drawings and this specification or with any other technical documentation supplied, the information contained in the Customer Drawings takes priority. 2015 TE Connectivity family of companies TOOLING ASSISTANCE CENTER 1-800-722-1111 This controlled document is subject to change. 1 of 9 All Rights Reserved PRODUCT INFORMATION 1-800-522-6752 For latest revision and Regional Customer Service, *Trademark visit our website at www.te.com. TE Connectivity, TE connectivity (logo), and TE (logo) are trademarks. Other logos, product, and/or company names may be trademarks of their respective owners. 114-20131 2.4. Specifications Product Specifications 108-20294 (North American version), and 108-94018 (European version), provides product performance and test results for the NECTOR S Connectors. 2.5. Instructional Material Instruction sheets provide product assembly instructions or tool setup and operation procedures. Instruction sheets available that pertain to this product are: 411-18493 (Operating Instructions for Bus Bar Hand Tool 8-528441-7) 408-32179 (NECTOR S Bus Bar Connector) 3. REQUIREMENTS 3.1. Safety Do not stack product shipping containers so high that the containers buckle or deform. 3.2. Storage A. Ultraviolet Light Prolonged exposure to ultraviolet light may deteriorate the chemical composition used in the product material. B. Shelf Life The product should remain in the shipping containers until ready for use to prevent deformation to components. The product should be used on a first in, first out basis to avoid storage contamination that could adversely affect performance. C. Chemical Exposure Do not store product near any chemical listed below as they may cause stress corrosion cracking in the material. Alkalies Ammonia Citrates Phosphates Citrates Sulfur Compounds Amines Carbonates Nitrites Sulfur Nitrites Tartrates 3.3. Wire Selection and Preparation These connectors will accept cables provided in the table in Figure 2. No preparation of the cables is required. PART NUMBER SERIES APPLICABLE CABLE 293270- 2 H03VVH2-F, 2 x 0.75 mm 293300- 2213222- SPT-2, 2/C 18 AWG Stranded Figure 2 3.4. Termination Requirements A. Cable Termination to NECTOR S Bus Bar Connectors CAUTION The cable carrier must always be gently pried off. Do NOT push the wire to be terminated through the opening of the connector body and cable carrier in the pre-staged position, otherwise damage may occur. Two small screwdrivers can be used to gently pry the locking tabs of the cable carrier away to remove the cable carrier from the housing body. Care must be taken to avoid damaging the tabs on the cable carrier. See Figure 3. 2 of 9 Rev C