GE Industrial Solutions Record Plus Wire Connector Lug Kits: FC100, FB100 - Manual (Page 2)

Item Description
1 Lug Cover
2 Lug/Saddle Clamp
3 Nutplate (FCAL12/FCALK12 only)
Table 2. List of parts in the lug accessory kit.
Figure 2. Parts supplied with the saddle clamp kit.
Step 1 – Unpack and Inspect
Unpack the wire connector kit and inspect the parts for
any shipping damage. Verify that all parts are supplied, as
listed in Table 2 and illustrated in Figure 2 or Figure 3.
Step 2 – Installation
Check to make sure all terminals are torqued to the
proper value. (8.84 lb-in = 1 Nm)
FCAL12/FCALK12 15 - 20A Saddle Clamps
1. Place nutplate [3] into recess in lug cover [1].
2. Push lug cover into terminal opening until it snaps into
place, as illustrated in Figure 1.
3. Install saddle clamp [2] oriented as shown in Figure 1.
4. Use joint compound recommended by wire
manufacturer with aluminum wire.
5. Cu/Al wire, strip length: 0.40 - 0.45 in (10 – 11mm).
6. Install wire #14 - 10 AWG and torque lug screw with
5/32” or 4 mm hex wrench to 35 lb-in (4 Nm).
Figure 3. Parts supplied with the lug kits.
FCAL13/FCALK13/FCO13/FCOLK13 30 - 60A Lugs
FCAL14/FCALK14/FCO14/FCOLK14 70 - 100A Lugs
1. Slide lug [2] into lug cover [1], as shown in Figure 1.
2. Push lug cover with lug inside into terminal opening
until it snaps into place, as illustrated in Figure 1.
3. Use joint compound recommended by wire
manufacturer with aluminum wire.
4. Cu/Al wire, strip length: 0.40 - 0.45 in (10 – 11mm)
5. Install wire and torque lug screw with 4 mm or 5/32”
hex wrench according to Table 3.
Wire Torque lb-in (Nm)
#10 AWG 35 lb-in (4 Nm)
#8 AWG 40lb-in (4.5 Nm)
#6 & 4 AWG 45lb-in (5 Nm)
#3 - 1/0 AWG 50 lb-in (5.7 Nm)
Table 3. Lug Torque Values.
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These instructions do not cover all details or variations in equipment nor do they provide for every possible contingency
that may be met in connection with installation, operation, or maintenance. Should further information be desired or
should particular problems arise that are not covered sufficiently for the purchaser’s purposes, the matter should be
referred to the GE Company. The circuit breaker is a sealed unit that contains no user-serviceable parts. Tampering with
the seal will void the warranty.
[3] [2]
[1]
[2]
[1]
Note: When using aluminum wire, use a joint compound
manufacturer.
: Dans les cas d'emploi de cable aluminum,
mmende by par le fabricant.
recommended by the wire
Important
utilizez le lubricant reco