Description
- Blue cap and white body nylon-insulated connector is suitable to connect 2 or 3 wires
- Brass element construction for good conductivity and tin plating for corrosion resistance
- Accommodates 22 to 14 AWG solid/stranded
- UL Listed, CSA Certified and RoHS 2011/65/EU Compliant
3M™ Scotchlok™ Insulation Displacement Connector 314 provides a dual element connection and moisture resistant seal with a mineral oil based grease. The connector is nylon insulated and used to connect 2 or 3 wires. It is self stripping, flame retardant and moisture resistant.
3M™ Scotchlok™ Insulation Displacement Connector 314 is 600V rated for building wire and 1000V rated for signs, fixtures and luminaires. It withstands temperatures of 221 degrees F (105 degrees C). UL Listed, CSA Certified and RoHS 2011/65/EU Compliant.
Application
Use Part No. 314 to electrically connect two or three wire ends, insulate the connection, and provide a moisture resistant seal.
Wire Range
22-14 AWG Solid or stranded, tinned or untinned (0,5-1.5 mm2) copper conductors. For use with common thermoplastic insulated wires: T, TF, TFF, TFN, TFFN, AWM, TEW, SAE-GPT with a maximum insulation diameter of .150 inches (3,8 mm). Maximum recommended current for general purpose applications: 22 AWG – 3 AMPS, 20 AWG – 5 AMPS, 18 AWG -7 AMPS, 16 AWG – 10 AMPS, 14 AWG – 15 AMPS.
Construction
U-contact – Tin plated brass, .02 in. (0,5 mm) thick
Insulator – Flame retardant nylon, Color – cap/dk. blue, body/white
Sealant – Mineral Oil Base EG-3 Grease
Recommended Installation Tools
3M™ Crimping Tool No. E-9BM
Mechanics (slip joint) Pliers
Installation Instructions
WARNING
Turn power off before installing or removing terminal. All electrical work should be done according to appropriate electrical codes.
- Insert 2 or 3 unstripped wires completely into connector and check their position by looking through the translucent connector body.
- Hold tool perpendicular to the wires and make the connection by driving the cap down flush with the top edge of the connector body.
Regulatory Agencies
UL Listed – Tested per UL Standard 486C
UL file No. E23438
CSA certified – CSA Std. C22.2 No. 0. 188-MI983
CSA File No. LR15503
(Voltage rated at 600 volts maximum, building wire: 1000 volts maximum, signs, fixtures and luminaires. Operating Temperature: 105°C.)
Note: UL Listed and CSA Certified for AWG only. Connector is not recommended for direct underground burial or other submerged applications.
Engineering Specification
Self-Stripping Electrical Connector (as manufactured by 3M, part No. 314) capable of connecting 2 or 3 wires in the range of No. 22 thru No. 14 AWG solid or stranded copper wire in a pigtail application while insulating the connection and providing a moisture resistant seal. Connector shall be UL Listed and CSA Certified for 600 volts maximum, building wire: 1000 volts maximum, signs, fixtures and luminaires, and temperature rated 105°C maximum.
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