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Copperweld® Brand Twist-on Splice Connectors

Listed for Copper-Clad Aluminum (CCA)

Copper Where It Counts: at Splice Points

Tested in both real-world applications and in the laboratory, Copperweld Twist-On Splice Connectors are proven to deliver. 

  • Conforms to UL 486C, Certified to CSA C22.2# 188
  • Rated CC and CC/Cu
  • NOT for use with Aluminum Wire

Installation Instructions

  1. Turn off power before installing or removing connectors.
  2. Select the appropriate wires according to the below wire combinations.
  3. Strip wires to recommended strip length of 7/16" (CWLD12 and CWLD13) or 1/2" (CWLD 17).
  4. Pretwisting is acceptable but not required. For pretwisting see step #7.
  5. Align any frayed ends and conductors.
  6. Hold stripped wires together with ends even. Lead stranded conductors by approx. 1/16".
  7. For pretwisting, strip wires long, align insulation ends, twist conductors together, trim to recommended strip length.
  8. Insert wires firmly into connector and tighten connector until approximately two twists are visible in the wire outside the connector. Make sure the wires are installed firmly after the wires are fully inserted into the connector.

Identification and Usage

Identified as a Pressure-Type Wire Connector on the following SOLID and/or STRANDED CCA-TO-CCA, CCA-To-CU and CU-To-CU CONDUCTOR wire combinations. SUITABLE FOR USE with Copperweld® CCA Wire. Identified for Intermixing between CU conductors and Copperweld® CCA conductors. Per NEC Section 110.14 Electrical Connections, CCA and Copper are NOT DISSIMILAR METALS for the Requirement of Electrical Connections.

  • Temperature Rating (Max.): 105°C (221°F) flammability V-0
  • Voltage Rating (Max.): 600V
  • Standards: Conforms to UL STD 486C, Certified to CSA STD C22.2# 188

   

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