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The receptacle assembly will accept 16 through 20AWG solid and 18 through 20AWG
stranded tin-dipped copper wire only. The table in Figure 5 provides wire selection
for the Poke-In Connectors.
A4. Wire Selection and Preparation
Recommend Wire
Wire Size
Wire Type
Insulation Diameter
Strip Length
16 AWG
Solid
ø2.95 MAX
ø1.90 MIN
11.0 ±1.0
18 AWG
Solid
Stranded (tin-dipped)
20 AWG
Solid
Stranded (tin-dipped)
Stranded Wire
(Acceptable only if tin-dipped)
Solid Wire
(Acceptable)
(Not Acceptable)
Insulation
Conductor
Strip
Length
Strip
Length
Bent Stripped
Wire
Burr at Cutoff
Extreme Chisel Tip
Not Cut 90°
Misaligned Cutter
Tips
Poorly Prepared
Insulation
NOTE:
Recommended maximum insulation diameter should be as provided in Figure 5. Wires with larger insulation
diameters will not fit within the housing’s poke-in hole insulation tunnel. Wires utilizing semi-rigid insulation are
recommended to minimize movement of the insulation along the axis of the wire. Movement of the insulation will result
in variation of the wire strip length which can lead to incorrect wire termination.
