Hubbell Wiring Device-Kellems PD2442 Installation guide

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL INFORMATION
CAUTION: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER BEFORE INSTALLATION OR MAINTENANCE.
NEVER WIRE ENERGIZED ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS.
CAUTION: USE COPPER CONDUCTORS ONLY.
NOTICE:
FOR INSTALLATION BY A QUALIFIED PERSON IN ACCORDANCE WITH NATIONAL AND LOCAL
ELECTRICAL CODES.
CHECK THAT THE DEVICE TYPE AND RATING IS SUITABLE FOR THE APPLICATION
PRIOR TO INSTALLATION.
WIRING INFORMATION
1. CORD GRIPPING RANGE
FOR WIRE SIZES 18/2 SV TO 14/2 SJ (.220 - .385 DIA.) SELECT PROPER WIRE SIZES
& TYPE FOR LOAD & APPLICATION. REFER TO N.E.C. TABLES ARTICLE 400.
2. CUT AND STRIP CONDUCTORS TO LENGTH SHOWN.
DO NOT TIN WIRES
(ACTUAL SIZE)
MAY BE USED AS STRIP GAGE
3. BACK OUT ALL WIRE CLAMP NUTS BY TURNING TERMINAL SCREWS.
CONNECT BLACK CONDUCTOR TO BRASS OR HOT TERMINAL AND WHITE
CONDUCTOR TO WHITE OR NEUTRAL TERMINAL. INSERT THE CONDUCTOR
BETWEEN WIRE CLAMPING NUT AND TERMINAL. TIGHTEN TERMINAL SCREWS
TO 9-12” LBS. TORQUE.
4. CLOSE SIDES. TIGHTEN ASSEMBLY SCREWS UNTIL SIDES ARE FULLY CLOSED.
NOTE: GOOD WIRING PRACTICE: ALWAYS PROVIDE SLACK IN
CONDUCTORS BETWEEN CORD CLAMP AND
TERMINATIONS TO PREVENT STRAIN.
Wiring Device-Kellems
Hubbell Incorporated (Delaware)
Shelton, CT 06484
1-800-288-6000
www.hubbell-wiring.com
PD2442 07/13
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