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TP-5700 7/93 37Section 7 Electrical Requirements
7.4 Terminal Connector Torque
Use the torque valuesshown in Figure 7-4 or Figure 7-5
for terminal connectors. Refer to UL-486A, UL-486B,
and UL-486E for information on terminal connectors for
aluminum and/or copper conductors. See Section 7.2,
Electrical Connections, for information on the
temperature rating of customer-supplied wire. Comply
with applicable national 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 7-4.
Tightening Torque, Nm (in. lb.)
Wire Size for Unit
Connection
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 size.
Slot width is the nominal design value. Slot length is to be measured at the bottom of the slot.
Note: If aconnector has a clamp screw suchas a slotted, hexagonalhead screw with morethan one means oftightening, test the connector
using both applicable torque values.
Figure 7-4 Tightening Torque for Screw-Type Pressure Wire Connectors
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
thosespecified,select thelargesttorquevalueassociated
with the conductor size. Slot width is the nominal design
value. Slot length is to be measured at the bottom of the
slot.
Figure 7-5 Tightening Torque for Pressure Wire
Connectors with Internal-Drive
Socket-Head Screws