Installation Guide

TP-6906 4/1618 Section 1 Installation Instructions
1.4.2 Terminal Connector Torque
Use the torque values shown in Figure 1-7 or Figure 1-8
for terminal connectors. Refer to UL-486A, UL-486B,
and UL-486E for information on terminal connectors for
aluminum and/or copper conductors. Comply with
applicable national, state, and local codes when
installing a wiring system.
Note: If a connector has a clamp screw such as a
slotted, hexagonal head screw with more than
one means of tightening, test the connector using
both applicable torque values provided in
Figure 1-8.
Socket Size Across
Flats, mm (in.)
Tightening Torque,
Nm (in. lb.)
3.2 (1/8) 5.1 (45)
4.0 (5/32) 11.4 (100)
4.8 (3/16) 13.8 (120)
5.6 (7/32) 17.0 (150)
6.4 (1/4) 22.6 (200)
7.9 (5/16) 31.1 (275)
9.5 (3/8) 42.4 (375)
12.7 (1/2) 56.5 (500)
14.3 (9/16) 67.8 (600)
Note: For values of slot width or length not corresponding to
those specified, select the largest torque value
associated with the conductor size. Slot width i s the
nominal design value. Slot length is to be measured at
the bottom of the slot.
Figure 1-7 Tightening Torque for Pressure Wire
Connectors with Internal-Drive
Socket-Head Screws
Wire Size for Unit
Connection
Tightening Torque, Nm (in. lb.)
Slot Head 4.7 mm (No. 10) or Larger*
Hexagonal Head—External
Drive Socket Wrench
AWG, kcmil (mm
2
)
Slot Width <1.2 mm (0.047 in.)
Slot Length <6.4 mm (0.25 in.)
Slot Width >1.2 mm (0.047 in.)
Slot Length >6.4 mm (0.25 in.)
Split-Bolt
Connectors
Other
Connections
18--10 (0.82--5.3) 2.3 (20) 4.0 (35) 9.0 (80) 8.5 (75)
8 (8.4) 2.8 (25) 4.5 (40) 9.0 (80) 8.5 (75)
6--4 (13.3--21.2) 4.0 (35) 5.1 (45) 18.6 (165) 12.4 (110)
3 (26.7) 4.0 (35) 5.6 (50) 31.1 (275) 16.9 (150)
2 (33.6) 4.5 (40) 5.6 (50) 31.1 (275) 16.9 (150)
1 (42.4) — 5.6 (50) 31.1 (275) 16.9 (150)
1/0--2/0 (53.5--67.4) — 5.6 (50) 43.5 (385) 20.3 (180)
3/0--4/0 (85.0--107.2) — 5.6 (50) 56.5 (500) 28.2 (250)
250--350 (127--177) — 5.6 (50) 73.4 (650) 36.7 (325)
400 (203) — 5.6 (50) 93.2 (825) 36.7 (325)
500 (253) — 5.6 (50) 93.2 (825) 42.4 (375)
600--750 (304--380) — 5.6 (50) 113.0 (1000) 42.4 (375)
800--1000 (406--508) — 5.6 (50) 124.3 (1100) 56.5 (500)
1250--2000 (635--1016) — — 124.3 (1100) 67.8 (600)
* For values of slot width or length not corresponding to those specified, select the largest torque value associated with the conductor s ize.
Slot width is the nominal design value. Slot length is to be measured at the bottom of the slot.
Note: If a connector has a clamp screw such as a slotted, hexagonal head screw with more than one means of tightening, test the
connector using both applicable torque values.
Figure 1-8 Tightening Torque for Screw-Type Pressure Wire Connectors