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ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS
D2.156
B2.
Cable
Accessories
C1.
Wiring
Duct
C3.
Abrasion
Protection
C4.
Cable
Management
D1.
Terminals
D2.
Power
Connectors
E1.
Labeling
Systems
E2.
Labels
E3.
Pre-Printed
& Write-On
Markers
F.
Index
B3.
Stainless
Steel Ties
C2.
Surface
Raceway
E5.
Lockout/
Tagout
& Safety
Solutions
B1.
Cable Ties
A.
System
Overview
D3.
Grounding
Connectors
E4.
Permanent
Identification
Guidelines for Installing Aluminum Mechanical Connectors
1. Select the correct connector for your application.
• Always use an aluminum conductor with an
aluminum connector
• Verify that the connector is marked for the conductor size
and type that you are using
2. Remove the insulation from insulated cable.
• See page D3.38 for Panduit cable stripping tools
• Use care to avoid nicking the conductor strands
• Strip the insulation to the proper length as listed in the
installation instructions provided with Panduit connectors
3. Clean the exposed conductor using a wire brush or an
emery cloth.
• In a similar manner, clean an unplated connector pad and the
surface to which the connector will be attached
• Solvent should be used to clean plated parts that are dirty,
but the plating should never be disturbed with abrasives
4. Apply Panduit joint compound to the clean conductor for
mechanical connector applications
(see page D2.155).
• Joint compound will deter the formation of surface oxides
after installation
• Aluminum compression connectors and insulated mechanical
connectors are pre-filled with joint compound
5. Insert the conductor into the connector and:
• For mechanical connectors, tighten the screws to the
recommended torque values
• For compression connectors, use the recommended die and
crimping tool to make the proper compression connection