Mennekes AM-TITE PLUG Series Wiring Instructions
Mennekes AM-TITE PLUG Series Wiring Instructions

Mennekes AM-TITE PLUG Series Wiring Instructions

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Figure 1
Power Cable
Power Cable
(6) Adjustable
Cable Clamps
(4) Strain Relief
All installations must comply with applicable local code, National Electric Codes and/or Canadian Electrical Code.
1.
Disassemble plug as shown in Figure 1 by unscrewing the rear housing (1) from the front housing (2), loosening set screw (3) and
unscrewing strain relief (4). It is not necessary to separate the insulator block (5) from the front housing. Do not disassemble the
insulator block.
2.
Strip the cable jacket and individual conductors per Table A.
Copper
Conductors
ONLY!
3.
Slide strain relief (4) with adjustable cable clamps (6) and washer (7) over prepared cable.
4.
Remove the "inner layers" from the mutli-cut grommet (8) until it slips over the power cable. Remove one layer at a time, by
pushing through to solid side and tearing off. See Figure 2.
5.
Slide cable through threaded opening of rear housing (1).
NOTE: PLUGS are to be used with Type G, W, S, SO, STO or equivalent
"extra hard usage" portable cable w/copper conductors, per Table B and to
National Electrical Code, Articles 400, 501-11 & 502-12 and/or Canadian
Electrical Code, Sections 4-010, 18-120, 18-172, 18-218 & 18-276.
Table B
Cable Diameter Range
Amperes
4W Cable Dia. Range (inch)
0.50
1.45 for S,SO, STO
60
.90-1.45 for G & W
MENNEKES AM-TITE PLUG SERIES
WIRING INSTRUCTIONS
(11) Cable Clamp Screw
(3) Set Screw
(7) Washer
(8) Multi-Cut Grommet
Solid Side
Strip Length Jacket
(9) Bayonet Ring
(10) Locking Tab
(1) Rear Housing
Table A Terminal Wire Range and Stripping Guide
Strip Length (inches)
Amperes
Jacket
Rating
a
60
2.68
Figure 2
CAUTION
The conductor size of the cord must be within the range specified in
Table A.
Use cable with diameters within the specified range given in table above.
Failure to do so may result in overstressed wire terminations which could
cause the conductors to pull out of the terminals and cause serious/fatal
personal injury and/or equipment damage.
(2) Front Housing
(5) Insulator Block
Terminal W ire
Range (AWG)
Conductor
Extra Flex
b
0.87
#4-#6

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  • Page 1 MENNEKES AM-TITE PLUG SERIES WIRING INSTRUCTIONS Figure 1 (11) Cable Clamp Screw (3) Set Screw Strip Length Jacket Power Cable (9) Bayonet Ring Power Cable (7) Washer (8) Multi-Cut Grommet (10) Locking Tab (6) Adjustable Solid Side Cable Clamps (1) Rear Housing...
  • Page 2 Torque values for Strain Relief (4) and Cable Clamp Screws(11) Torque value (in.lb.) for Amperes (4) Strain Relief Rating (11) Cable Clamp Screw min. 66 Copyright 2008 © MENNEKES Electronics, Inc. Specifications subject to change. MENNEKES Electrical Products 277 Fairfield Road Fairfield, NJ 07004 800-882-7584 www .MENNEKES.com...

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