Appleton POWERTITE Series Wiring Instructions

NONMETALLIC POWERTITE

WARNING: BE SURE THE POWER IS OFF BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION.

READ ENTIRE DIRECTIONS BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION.

CAUTION: Check to see that the rating label on the device is correct for the installation.

Select cable/conductor of suitable ampacity, service type and temperature. See TABLE A.

Figure 1
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.

Table A

Ampere 4W Cable Dia. Range
Rating
0.45 – 1.12 for S, SO, STO
30
G & W
0.50 – 1.45 for S, SO, STO
60
G & W
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 A. 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.
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 A and to National Electrical Code, Articles 400 and/or Canadian Electrical Code, Table 12.
WIRING INSTRUCTIONS
(11) Cable Clamp Screw
(3) Set Screw
(7) Washer
(8) Multi-Cut Grommet
Solid Side
Terminal
Wire Range
(Extra Flex)
inch AWG
#12 - #6
#8 - #4
Copper
Conductors
ONLY!
®
PLUG SERIES
Strip Length Jacket
(9) Bayonet Ring
(10) Locking Tab
(1) Rear Housing
Strip Length (Fig. 2)
Jacket Conductor Terminal
a b Pressure Screws
inch inch in.lb
1.75 0.7 30 - 35
2.5 0.9 30 – 35
Figure 3
(2) Front Housing
(5) Insulator Block
Torque value
Strain relief Cable Clamp
nut (4) Screw (11)
in.lb in.lb
min. 66 18
min. 66 35