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Configured Arktite® Motor Plugs & Cable
Connectors Voltage Polarized
30, 60 & 100 Amp, 3, 4 & 5 Pole
Installation & Maintenance Information
IF 1303
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APPLICATION
Configured Arktite® motor plugs and cable connectors are
designed for the distribution of secondary power and to provide
for quick disconnect from the power source. Configured Arktite
motor plugs and cable connectors are polarized for each circuit
amperage and voltage combination to prevent mismatching of
the supply and load. See Table 1. The product catalog number
of configured Arktite motor plugs and cable connectors can be
found on the nameplate of the unit. The information on the
colored polarizers is for voltage and amperage information only.
TABLE 1
AMPS
POLES
VOLTAGE
COLOR
MOTOR PLUG
CATALOG NUMBER
CABLE CONNECTOR
CATALOG NUMBER
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
48VDC
120VAC 1ø
240VAC 1ø
250VDC
277VAC 1ø
347VAC 1ø
480VAC 1ø
WHITE
YELLOW
BLUE
BROWN
GRAY
PINK
RED
APQC33J
APQC33B
APQC33E
APQC33F
APQC33H
APQC33L
APQC33P
APRC33J
APRC33B
APRC33E
APRC33F
APRC33H
APRC33L
APRC33P
30
30
30
30
30
4
4
4
4
4
120/240
208VAC 3ø
240VAC 3ø
480VAC 3ø
600VAC 3ø
ORANGE
DK BLUE
BLUE
RED
BLACK
APQC34D
APQC34K
APQC34E
APQC34P
APQC34W
APRC34D
APRC34K
APRC34E
APRC34P
APRC34W
30
30
30
5
5
5
208Y/120
480Y/277
600Y/347
BLUE
RED
BLACK
APQC35C
APQC35N
APQC35U
APRC35C
APRC35N
APRC35U
60
60
60
60
60
60
60
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
48VDC
120VAC 1ø
240VAC 1ø
250VDC
277VAC 1ø
347VAC 1ø
480VAC 1ø
WHITE
YELLOW
BLUE
BROWN
GRAY
PINK
RED
APQC63J
APQC63B
APQC63E
APQC63F
APQC63H
APQC63L
APQC63P
APRC63J
APRC63B
APRC63E
APRC63F
APRC63H
APRC63L
APRC63P
60
60
60
60
60
4
4
4
4
4
120/240
208VAC 3ø
240VAC 3ø
480VAC 3ø
600VAC 3ø
ORANGE
DK BLUE
BLUE
RED
BLACK
APQC64D
APQC64K
APQC64E
APQC64P
APQC64W
APRC64D
APRC64K
APRC64E
APRC64P
APRC64W
60
60
60
5
5
5
208Y/120
480Y/277
600Y/347
BLUE
RED
BLACK
APQC65C
APQC65N
APQC65U
APRC65C
APRC65N
APRC65U
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
48VDC
120VAC 1ø
240VAC 1ø
250VDC
277VAC 1ø
347VAC 1ø
480VAC 1ø
WHITE
YELLOW
BLUE
BROWN
GRAY
PINK
RED
APQC103J
APQC103B
APQC103E
APQC103F
APQC103H
APQC103L
APQC103P
APRC103J
APRC103B
APRC103E
APRC103F
APRC103H
APRC103L
APRC103P
100
100
100
100
100
4
4
4
4
4
120/240
208VAC 3ø
240VAC 3ø
480VAC 3ø
600VAC 3ø
ORANGE
DK BLUE
BLUE
RED
BLACK
APQC104D
APQC104K
APQC104E
APQC104P
APQC104W
APRC104D
APRC104K
APRC104E
APRC104P
APRC104W
100
100
100
5
5
5
208Y/120
480Y/277
600Y/347
BLUE
RED
BLACK
APQC105C
APQC105N
APQC105U
APRC105C
APRC105N
APRC105U
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INSTALLATION OF APRC CABLE CONNECTORS
1. Remove four (4) screws on square flange of cable connector and
separate receptacle insulator assembly from handle body.
CABLE PREPARATION
2. Slide stripped end of cable through handle body assembly.
WIRING
WARNING
Electrical power supply must be OFF before and during installation
and maintenance. Installation and maintenance procedure must be
performed by a trained and competent electrician.
Configured Arktite cable connectors are intended for use with the
following flexible cords or cables per NEC Article 400:
Portable Power Cable
Thermoset Jacketed Heater Cord
Hard Service Cord
Flexible Stage & Lighting Power Cable
Junior Hard Service Cord
WARNING
A wire pattern MUST be used so that the same color wire is put into
the same numbered contact opening (contact openings are numbered
on the rear of the insulator. The opening for ground contact is
identified "GREEN") in all motor plugs and cable connectors in the
system. This requirement provides correct polarity for the system and
eliminates possibilities for equipment damage and/or personal injuries.
GROUNDING
Configured Arktite cable connectors may also be used with the following
cords or cables referenced in CEC 4-010:
Portable Power Cable
Flexible Cord
Outdoor Flexible Cord
1. Refer to Table 2 for proper wire sizes.
TABLE 2
Assembly
Amperage
Wire Size
(AWG)
Cable Diameter
(Range in.)
Cable Jacket
Cut-back (in.)
30
#10, 8
.60-1.20
1-3/4
60
#8, 6, 4
.75-1.45
2-1/4
100
#4, 2
1.00-1.70
2-3/4
2. Remove outer cable jacket to dimension value in Table 2.
Configured Arktite motor plugs and cable connectors are available
in Style 2 grounding only. With style 2 grounding an extra (grounding)
contact forms a parallel circuit with the circuit formed by the motor plug
sleeve and cable connector detent spring.
CONDUCTOR INSTALLATION
CAUTION
When removing the outer cable jacket, DO NOT cut into or damage
the insulation on the individual conductors. DO NOT damage the
conductor when removing its insulation.
3. Strip each individual wire to expose the conductors. Use the strip
gage on the insulator to determine the proper length.
1. Unscrew contact set screws on insulator enough to permit insertion
of conductors into contacts.
2. Contacts are designated by a corresponding number on the back
side of the insulator. In cable connectors with neutral contacts, the
neutral contact number is colored white.
3. Insert stripped wire ends into contact termination well.
4. Securely fasten wires in proper contacts. Refer to Table 3 for
recommended torque values.
TABLE 3
4. Set prepared cable aside until ready for use.
DISASSEMBLE CABLE CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY
(See Figure 1)
Assembly
Amperage
Minimum Required Contact Screw Torque
(In. Lbs.)
30
30-60
60
40-80
100
50-100
NOTE: Soldering is NOT recommended for pressure contacts.
5. Be sure the grounding contact strap is securely fastened to the
housing.
6. Fasten receptacle insulator assembly back onto handle body with
four (4) screws. Make sure gasket and polarizer plate are properly
positioned. Torque screws to 35 in. lbs. When spring door is used,
install on cable connector, turning down until door touches cord
connector. Continue until hinge is in desired position and door
gasket seats fully on cord connector housing. Tighten set screw.
CORD GRIP ASSEMBLY
Handle Body
Assembly
Remove 4 screws
on Square Flange
Figure 1
IF 1303 • 04/12
1. Unscrew gland nut (see Figure 3) to expose cord grip assembly.
(Gland nut ratchet may snap several times while loosening).
2. Tighten the three (3) screws evenly on the cord grip assembly to
clamp handle body assembly to cable. Refer to Table 4 for proper
screw torque values.
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WARNING
Before energizing this system, verify polarity correctness with a
continuity check. Correct polarity MUST be ascertained before using
the equipment. Check insulation resistance to be sure system does
not have any short circuits or unwanted grounds.
INSTALLATION OF APQC MOTOR PLUG
Gland Nut
Assembly
Cord Grip
Assembly
Figure 3
TABLE 4
Assembly
Amperage
Minimum Cord Grip Screw Torque
(In. Lbs.)
30
20
60
25
100
30
3. Torque ring, bushing and slip washer are automatically positioned for
installation as gland nut is re-threaded onto the handle body
assembly. Bushing must be seated in recesses of both the slip
washer and torque ring before sliding gland nut over the bushing
assembly (see Figure 4).
If motor plug is used in a fixed installation, install back box on conduit
and securely fasten in desired position, using lag bolts or machine
screws.
WIRE PREPARATION
WARNING
Slip Washer
Electrical power supply must be OFF before and during installation
and maintenance. Installation and maintenance procedure must be
performed by a trained and competent electrician.
Bushing
1. Refer to Table 6 for proper wire sizes.
TABLE 6
Torque Ring
Assembly
Amperage
Wire Sizes (AWG)
30
#10, 8, 6
Ramp
Figure 4 - Bushing Assembly
NOTE: Bushing must be securely nested in the recess of the slip washer
and the torque ring. The torque ring is designed to lock the gland nut
into position and prevent loosening of the gland nut. Bushing assembly
must be installed with ramp side of torque ring resting on the cable grip
for locking action to function. If locking feature is not desired use extra
slip washer (optional) in place of torque ring and discard torque ring.
NOTICE
Without torque ring, gland nut may loosen over time and seal
between bushing and cable jacket may be diminished. The SureSeal™ cable bushing assembly requires the use of the torque ring for
best long-term environmental seal.
60
#6, 4
100
#4, 2, 1
CAUTION
DO NOT damage the conductor when removing its insulation.
2. Strip each individual wire to expose the conductors, using the strip
gage on the motor plug insulator to determine the proper length.
3. Place rubber mounting gasket over prepared conductors.
DISASSEMBLE MOTOR PLUG ASSEMBLY
(See Figure 5)
4. Hand tighten gland nut onto handle body until snug. Wrench tighten
to the proper torque value on Table 5. (Gland nut ratchet will snap
several times while tightening). Wrenching surfaces are provided on
the handle body and gland nut.
Unthread Motor Plug
Sleeve/Insulator
Assembly
Wrenching
Surfaces
TABLE 5
Assembly
Amperage
Required Gland Nut Torque
(In. Lbs.)
30
150
60
200
100
300
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Remove
Locking
Screw
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Figure 5
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1. Remove locking screw with nylon washer from motor plug body and
set aside.
2. Unscrew motor plug sleeve/insulator assembly from motor plug
body.
3. Fasten motor plug body to back box or panel with gasket properly
positioned using four (4) screws provided. Torque screws to 35 in.
lbs.
RE-ASSEMBLE MOTOR PLUG ASSEMBLY
1. Thread motor plug sleeve/insulator onto motor plug body
completely.
2. Back motor plug sleeve/insulator assembly off to align threaded hole
in ground clip with locking screw hole on motor plug body.
3. Insert and tighten locking screw with nylon washer to secure
sleeve/insulator assembly to motor plug body.
WIRING
WARNING
WARNING
A wire pattern MUST be used so that the same color wire is put into
the same numbered contact opening (contact openings are
numbered on the rear of the insulator. The opening for ground
contact is identified "GREEN") in all motor plugs and cable
connectors in the system. This requirement provides correct polarity
for the system and eliminates possibilities for equipment damage
and/or personal injuries.
1. Unscrew contact set screws on motor plug insulator enough to
permit insertion of conductors into contacts.
2. Contacts are designated by a corresponding number on the back
side of the insulator. In motor plugs with neutral contacts, the
neutral contact number is colored white.
3. Ground contacts are labeled "GREEN" on the back side of the
insulator and have copper straps attached.
4. Insert stripped wire ends into contact termination well.
Before energizing this system, verify polarity correctness with a
continuity check. Correct polarity MUST be ascertained before using
the equipment. Check insulation resistance to be sure system does
not have any short circuits or unwanted grounds.
MAINTENANCE
Electrical and mechanical inspections of all components must be
performed on a regular scheduled basis, determined by the environment
and frequency of use. It is recommended that inspections be performed
a minimum of once a year.
WARNING
If any parts of the motor plug or cable connector appear to be
missing, broken or show signs of damage, DISCONTINUE USE
IMMEDIATELY. Replace with the proper replacement part(s) before
continuing service.
WARNING
Electrical power supply must be OFF before and during installation
and maintenance. Installation and maintenance procedure must be
performed by a trained and competent electrician.
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Figure 6
5. Securely fasten wires in proper contacts. Refer to Table 7 for
recommended torque values (see Figure 6).
NOTE: Soldering is NOT recommended for pressure contacts.
TABLE 7
Assembly
Amperage
Minimum Required Contact Screw Torque
(In.-Lbs.)
30
30-60
60
40-80
100
50-100
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•
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Inspect all contact wire terminals for tightness. Discoloration due to
excessive heat is an indicator of a possible problem and should be
thoroughly investigated and repaired as necessary.
Clean exterior surfaces making sure nameplates remain legible.
Check tightness of all screws before using.
Inspect housings and replace those which are broken.
Check contacts for signs of excessive burning or arcing and replace
interior assemblies if necessary.
In addition to these required maintenance procedures, we recommend
an Electrical Preventative Maintenance Program as described in the
National Fire Protection Association Bulletin NFPA No. 70B.
6. Be sure the grounding contact clip is completely engaged in the
contact sleeve.
All statements, technical information and recommendations contained herein are based on information and tests we believe to be reliable. The accuracy or completeness
thereof are not guaranteed. In accordance with Crouse-Hinds "Terms and Conditions of Sale," and since conditions of use are outside our control, the purchaser should
determine the suitability of the product for the intended use and assumes all risk and liability whatsoever in connection therewith.
Cooper Industries Inc.
Crouse-Hinds Division
PO Box 4999, Syracuse, New York 13221 • U.S.A.
Copyright © 2012, Cooper Industries, Inc.
IF 1303
Revision 2
Revised 04/12
Supercedes 06/97