Specification

Thomas and Betts Corporation
Product Guide Specification
WIRING CONNECTIONS:
MECHANICAL CONNECTORS
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k. LOCKTITE® 32003BD series: two and three-conductor, two and four-hole mount,
NEMA spacing
l. LOCKTITE® 32503 series: two-way connector/splice
m. LOCKTITE® 32007TL series: single conductor, two-hole mount, tandem screw,
NEMA spacing
n. LOCKTITE® 71003 series: single conductor, one-hole mount, cone screw lug
G. Two-bolt Connectors
1. Two-bolt connectors shall be made from high-strength copper alloy.
2. Two-bolt connector bolts shall be made from high-strength copper alloy.
3. Two-bolt connectors shall have a removable cap and a single piece spacer construction.
4. Two-bolt connectors shall be UL listed and CSA certified for copper conductors.
5. Two-bolt connectors shall have the following main and tap wire ranges:
a. Main: #2 to 1000 kcmil
b. Tap: 10 to 1000 kcmil
6. Two-bolt connectors shall be one of the following series:
a. 2B10 series: two-bolt connector without spacer
b. 2B10X series: two-bolt connector without spacer, with one bolt longer then the
other
c. 2B10W series: two-bolt connector with spacer
d. 2BPW series: two-bolt connector with spacer, tin plated for use with copper,
aluminum and ACSR conductors.
PART 3 – EXECUTION
3.1 INSTALLATION
A. Installation shall be in accordance with the NEC and CEC guidelines where applicable and
manufacturer’s instructions.
1. All connectors shall have the cable stripped to the proper length as defined by the
manufacturer.
2. All connectors shall have the wire termination screws torqued in accordance to UL486A/B,
UL486C and the manufacturer’s instructions.
END OF SECTION