© Panduit Corp. 2018
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Models: VS-CKP14-6, VS-CKP4-000
T-PMPI-322EN
Rev. 02 [10-2018]
DOC#: T-PMPI-322EN
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Safety Information
This installation instructions contains information and warnings which must be followed to ensure safe
termination and operation of the Insulation-piercing Connectors and an AVT Device.
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Always de-energize panel and verify absence of voltage in the panel before attempting to install
connector. Do not install connector on an energized conductor.
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Installer must also follow all safety, installation, commissioning and operating steps from the
AVT Device Manual.
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Connector is intended for one-time installation and use. Do not reuse nor re-install connector.
Connection Kit Contents
Connection Kits contain connectors and ferrules for installing an AVT Device, per below;
CONNECTION
KIT CATALOG
PART NUMBER
“RUN” Wire
(CODE WIRE)
“TAP” Wire AWG
(Terminated w/ Ferrule)
CONNECTOR
FERRULE
MIN. AWG
[METRIC, mm2]
MAX. AWG
[METRIC, mm2]
Catalog
P/N
Quantity
Catalog
P/N
Quantity
VS-CKP14-6
14 AWG
[2.1, r]
6 AWG
[13.3, r]
14 AWG STR
Class K
(Terminated w/ Ferrule)
VSC6
3
F80-12-M
12
VS-CKP4-000
4 AWG
[21.2, r]
3/0 AWG STR
[85, r]
VSC3/0
3
F80-12-M
12
Step-by-Step Installation Procedure
1. See FIGURE 1: Prepare (strip) AVT device sensor leads.
2. See FIGURE 1: Crimp ferrules F80-12-M onto sensor leads.
3. See FIGURE 1: Make locating mark on sensor leads.
4. See FIGURE 2: Review connector features.
5. See FIGURE 2: Loosen factory-tightened MAIN FASTENER
at least 6 full turns before proceeding to the next step.
AFTER PROPER TERMINATION OF FERRULE,
MARK LINE ON CONDUCTOR INSULATION
FROM END OF CRIMPED FERRULE
STRIP
SENSOR LEAD
INSULATION
FERRULE F80-12-M
0.875”
FIGURE 1: PREPARATION OF
FERRULES ONTO
SENSOR LEADS
INSERTION PORTS FOR FULLY-INSERTED
AND PROPERLY CRIMPED TAP WIRES
(AVT SENSOR LEADS) INTO TERMINALS
INSIDE THE CONNECTOR
T10 TORX TERMINAL SCREWS ARE ACCESSIBLE
FROM THE TWO PORTS AND ARE USED TO
ADJUST TERMINALS INSIDE THE CONNECTOR.
TERMINALS ARE USED TO SECURE A PAIR OF
COLOR-CODED, FULLY-INSERTED AND
PROPERLY-CRIMPED TAP WIRES (AVT SENSOR
LEADS) WITHIN TERMINALS
FIGURE 2: CONNECTOR
FEATURES
MAIN FASTENER
