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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
For Use as a Run and Tap
Information Sheet
Item: Insul-Eater Connector
Catalog Number: IPC-4/0-2/0
Size Range: 4/0 - #2 Run, 2/0 - #6 Tap
Applications: Insulated and/or Bare Stranded
Conductor, Copper and/or Aluminum
Voltage Rating: 600 Volts to Ground, Max.
Temperature Rating: 90° C
Suggested Torque: 300 Inch Pounds
Suggested Tools: Socket Wrench 8" Handle,
1/2" Socket
• Connector can be used for any combination of bare
conductor, copper and aluminum.
• Connector can be used for any combination of insulated
conductor, copper or aluminum. However, the Tap side is
limited to conductors with a maximum O.D. (including insulation)
of .528. The following classes of 2/0 conductors, aluminum and
copper can be used: Type THHN, THWN, MTW and XHHW.
• Connector is fully insulated without an external cover or tape
and rated 600 volts.
• Connector insulation does not have to be stripped teeth pierce
through the insulation.
• Connector can be installed on energized conductor "provided"
there is no active load connected to the tap conductor being
installed in the connector.
1. Cut insulated cable end squarely and apply crisscrossed layer of
UL listed vinyl electrical tape. Two pieces of tape measuring
approximately three (3) inches long.
2. Remove the tap blocking the large conductor channel. Tab
can be broken off by loosening connector halves and pushing
with thumb inward on tab. Tab must break off cleanly at the
bottom of the channel. Cut the end of the tap conductor to be
inserted into the connector off squarely.
3. Insert the conductor into the connector. BE SURE THE
TAP CONDUCTOR IS PUSHED ALL THE WAY THROUGH
TO THE TAB.
4. Center the conductors over the piercing teeth. Finger tighten the
bolt until the conductors are firmly gripped by the teeth.
5. Tighten the connector to 300 inch pounds of torque. BE SURE
THE LINES ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE BOTTOM HALF OF
THE CONNECTOR ARE PARALLEL WITH THE NIB OF THE
TOP HALF OF THE CONNECTOR. IF THE NIB DOES NOT LINE
UP PARALLEL, LOOSEN THE CONNECTOR AND REINSERT
THE TAP CONDUCTOR ALL THE WAY THROUGH THE
CONNECTOR TO THE TAB.
Note: WHEN INSTALLING BARE CONDUCTOR Steps 1 thru 5
can be followed. But for best conductor performance the tabs
should be broken out of both channels and tap conductor
should extend through the channel and out the rear of the
connector at least 1½ to 2 inches.
ILSCO
4730 Madison Road
Cincinnati, Ohio 45227
FORM 67
(513) 533-6200
Revised 3-5-2014