Datasheet

Application
Use 3M
™
Scotchlok
™
Tap Connector 562 to electrically
connect a wire end (tap) to a through (run) wire and
insulate the connection.
Wire Range
12 AWG solid or stranded thru 10 AWG stranded (4,0
mm
2
solid or stranded) copper conductors. For use with
common thermoplastic insulated wire with a maximum
insulation diameter of .190 inches (4,8 mm), such as: T,
TW: when using nylon jacketed wire, such as THHN,
THWN, MTW, the connector should be crimped using
the 3M E-9BM tool. Maximum recommended current
for general purpose use: 12 AWG - 20 AMPS, 10 AWG
- 25 AMPS.
Construction
U-contact - Tin plated brass, .02 in. (.5 mm) thick
Insulator - Polypropylene
Color - yellow
UL 94-V-2
Weight
.0065 lb. (3,0 gm)
Recommended Installation Tools
3M
™
Crimping Tool No. E-9BM
9” Linemans Pliers
Installation Instructions
1. Place unstripped run wire inside run channel.
2. Insert unstripped tap wire completely up to stop.
3. Hold tool perpendicular to the wires and make the
connection by driving the u-contact down flush
with the top of the plastic insulator.
4. Close hinged top cover until latched.
Regulatory Agencies
UL Listed - Tested per UL Standard 486C
UL file No. E23438
(Voltage rated at 600 volts maximum, building wire:
1000 volts maximum, signs and fixtures.
Temperature rated at 90˚C.)
Note: UL Listed for AWG only.
Federal Specification W-S-610D
“Commercial Packaging”
Type Class Kind Style
II I Cu F
Scotchlok
™
562
Self-Stripping Electrical
Tap Connectors
Data Sheet
 WARNING
Turn power off before installing or removing terminal. All electrical
work should be done according to appropriate electrical codes.
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