Specification

Thomas and Betts Corporation
Product Guide Specification
WIRING CONNECTIONS:
ALUMINUM AND COPPER COMPRESSION LUGS AND SPLICES
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1.04 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Manufacturer Qualifications: Products shall be free of defects in material and workmanship.
B. Furnished products as identified in the PRODUCTS section are listed, classified or approved by third
party agencies as suitable for the intended purpose.
1.05 WARRANTY
A. Product is warranted free of defects in material and workmanship.
B. Product is warranted to perform the intended function within design limits.
PART 2 – PRODUCTS
2.01 GENERAL
A. Where noted in the DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS section aluminum
compression lugs and splices shall be identified as;
1. Aluminum compression lugs and splices that meet or exceed ANSI C119.4 specifications;
and may include UL Listing to UL486A-486B, UL 486C and/or CSA Certification to C22.2 No.
65 and 188.
2. Aluminum compressions lugs and splices that are UL Listed to UL486A-486B, UL 486C and
CSA Certified to C22.2 No. 65 and 188.
.
B. Where noted in the DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS section copper lugs and
splices shall be UL Listed to UL486A-486B, UL 486C and CSA Certified to C22.2 No. 65 and 188.
.
C. All lugs and splices must use the appropriate Thomas & Betts crimping tool and die to assure the
correct mechanical and electrical connection, and to maintain any third party approvals.
2.02 MANUFACTURERS
A. Acceptable Manufacturers:
Thomas & Betts Corporation
8155 T&B Blvd
Memphis, TN 38125
800-816-7809, 901-252-5000
www.tnb.com
Products:
1. Blackburn® Compression Connectors
2.03 DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
(Aluminum lugs and splices that meet or exceed ANSI C119.4 requirements and UL/CSA listing were noted)
A. Aluminum NEMA Lugs:
1. All aluminum NEMA lugs shall be dual-rated for use with both aluminum and copper
conductors.
2. All aluminum NEMA lugs shall be made from high strength, high conductive aluminum alloy.
3. All aluminum NEMA lugs shall be prefilled with oxide inhibitor to prevent oxidation and keep
out moisture.
4. All aluminum NEMA lugs shall be marked with conductor sizes and die references for easy
identification.