BUCHANAN BTC4-0-10 Pressure Cable Connectors Instruction Manual
- June 1, 2024
- BUCHANAN
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BTC4-0-10 Pressure Cable Connectors
Instruction Manual Pressure Cable Connectors
File No. E-5238
BTC4-0-10 Pressure Cable Connectors
INSULATION-PIERCING TAP CONNECTORS
Self-declared by IDEAL Industries, Inc. to be “Suitable for use on the line
side of service equipment” based on ANSI C119.5 testing conducted in an ISO
17025 accredited lab.
Installation Instructions:
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Improperly installed electrical wiring can be dangerous and cause electrical
fires. The connector chosen must be sized to the wires being used. Consult
local building code before doing any electrical work. For assistance, refer to
an instructional book or consult a qualified electrician.
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Contact with electricity can cause serious injury or death.
Use on insulated cable only. [RHH, RHW(-2), THHN, THHW, THW, THWN, USE,
XHHW(-2). Consult factory for other insulation types]. If the installation is
to be made on an energized run, the tap conductor must be under no load and
must not be grounded. Use electrically insulated gloves. De-energize the run
cable if there are any questions of these conditions being met.
- Determine the direction for the tap conductor to exit and discard one end cap. See figure 1.
- Position the main (or feeder) side of the connector around the run cable and tighten the bolt finger tight. See figure 2. If required, loosen the bolt slightly to allow the connector to open completely. DISASSEMBLY NOT RECOMMENDED. The plastic “Turbo” spacer holds the connector open which eases installation and ensures proper connections.
- Cut the end of the tap cable squarely. DO NOT STRIP CABLE INSULATION.
- Insert the tap cable into the tap side of the connector until it is seated in the remaining end cap. See figure 3.
- Continue tightening the torque regulating bolt with a standard box or socket wrench until the torque regulating piece breaks away. If the connector has two (2) assembly bolts, alternately tighten until the hexagonal torque devices break away. See figures 4a & 4b. Note that the plastic “turbo” spacer on the side will also break. To make the installation even easier and to relieve torque from the cables, a second wrench can be used on the hexagonal piece on the bottom of the connector.
DO NOT use gripping type pliers, pipe, open ended or adjustable wrenches as these may damage the hexagonal torque regulating device. A torque wrench is not required.
MAKE SURE ONLY THE TOP HEXAGONAL TORQUE DEVICE OF THE BOLT HEAD IS USED FOR
ASSEMBLY. THE SECOND HEX PIECE [CLOSER TO THE BODY OF THE CONNECTOR] IS USED
FOR DISASSEMBLY.
Note: The torque regulating bolt ensures the correct torque is applied to the
conductors without using a torque wrench.
Important information such as run and tap ranges, voltage ratings and
material/temperature ratings is marked on the connector.
B-TAP® INSULATION PIERCING TAP CONNECTORS TORQUE AND CURRENT RATINGS
(Solid and/or Stranded)
CATALOG#| MAIN| TAP| NOMINAL TORQUE| **TAP CURRENT
RATIING (IN AMPS)***
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BTC2/0-14| 2/0-4| 10-14+| 80 IN. LBS.| 40
BTC1/0-10| 1/0-8| 2-10 ++| 80 IN. LBS.| 130
BTC4/0-10| 4/0-3| 2-10 +++| 125 IN. LBS.| 130
BTC4/0-6| 4/0-2| 1/0-6| 160 IN. LBS.| 170
BTC4/0-2| 4/0-2| 4/0-2| 160 IN. LBS.| 260
BTC250-6| 250-4| 4/0-6| 160 IN. LBS.| 260
BTC250-4| 250-1| 3/0-4| 160 IN. LBS.| 225
BTC250-2| 250-1/0| 4/0-2| 160 IN. LBS.| 260
BTC350-1/0| 350-1/0| 350-1/0| 330 IN. LBS.| 350
BTC500-4| 500-2/0| 4/0-4| 330 IN. LBS.| 260
BTC500-1/0| 500-4/0| 350-1/0| 330 IN. LBS.| 350
BTC500-14| 750-3/0| 10-14 ++++| 80 IN. LBS.| 40
BTC750-250| 750-250| 500-250| 330 IN. LBS.| 430
+10-14 Cu SOLID/STRANDED; 10-12 Al SOLID/STRANDED
++2-10 Cu SOLID/STRANDED; 2-10 Al STRANDED
+++2-10 Cu SOLID/STRANDED; 2-8 Al STRANDED
++++10-14 Cu SOLID/STRANDED; 10-12 Al STRANDED
Full line is 600V dual-rated, 194°F(90°C)
- Based on NEC Table 310-16 1996 (Not more than 3 insulated conductors in a raceway at ambient temperature of 30° C) for the largest tap wire size.
WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm – www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
One year limited warranty. See idealind.com for more information.
1800 S. Prairie Drive
Sycamore, IL, U.S.A.
800-435-0705
www.idealind.com
ND 9053-3
1839420