Step 3: Unscrew filter section Step 4: Remove filter cover
Step 5: Make connections and place filter cover back Step 6: Fasten screw
3.6. Wire Gauges and Tightening Torque
To comply with UL standards, use UL approved copper wires (rated 75° C) and round crimp terminals (UL List-
ed products) as shown in table below when connecting to the main circuit terminals. Gefran recommends using
crimp terminals manufactured by NICHIFU Terminal Industry Co., Ltd and the terminal crimping tool recom-
mended by the manufacturer for crimping terminals and the insulating sleeve.
Wire size
Terminal
screw size
Model of the round
crimp terminal
Fastening torque
Model of insulating
sleeve
Model of
crimp tool
mm
2
(AWG) kgf.cm (in.lbs)
0.75 (18)
M3.5 R1.25-3.5 8.2 to 10 (7.1 to 8.7) TIC 1.25 NH 1
M4 R1.25-4 12.2 to 14 (10.4 to 12.1) TIC 1.25 NH 1
1.25 (16)
M3.5 R1.25-3.5 8.2 to 10 (7.1 to 8.7) TIC 1.25 NH 1
M4 R1.25-4 12.2 to 14 (10.4 to 12.1) TIC 1.25 NH 1
2 (14)
M3.5 R2-3.5 8.2 to 10 (7.1 to 8.7) TIC 2 NH 1 / 9
M4 R2-4 12.2 to 14 (10.4 to 12.1) TIC 2 NH 1 / 9
M5 R2-5 22.1 to 24 (17.7 to 20.8) TIC 2 NH 1 / 9
M6 R2-6 25.5 to 30.0 (22.1 to 26.0) TIC 2 NH 1 / 9
3.5 / 5.5 (12/10)
M4 R5.5-4 12.2 to 14 (10.4 to 12.1) TIC 5.5 NH 1 / 9
M5 R5.5-5 20.4 to 24 (17.7 to 20.8) TIC 5.5 NH 1 / 9
M6 R5.5-6 25.5 to 30.0 (22.1 to 26.0) TIC 5.5 NH 1 / 9
M8 R5.5-8 61.2 to 66.0 (53.0 to 57.2) TIC 5.5 NH 1 / 9
8 (8)
M4 R8-4 12.2 to 14 (10.4 to 12.1) TIC 8 NOP 60
M5 R8-5 20.4 to 24 (17.7 to 20.8) TIC 8 NOP 60
M6 R8-6 25.5 to 30.0 (22.1 to 26.0) TIC 8 NOP 60
M8 R8-8 61.2 to 66.0 (53.0 to 57.2) TIC 8 NOP 60
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