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SCOPE |
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1.1 |
This specification covers two, three and four
conductor cables having VW-1 THHN/
THWN (PVC/Nylon) conductors with an
overall polyvinyl chloride (PVC) jacket,
conforming to Article 318 "Cable Trays"
and Article 340 "Power and Control Cable
Type TC" of the 1981 National Electrical
Code, and Subject 1277 of Underwriters
Laboratories, inc. Meets the requirements of
the 70,000 BTU "Cable Tray Propagation
Test" per IEEE-383 and shows reserve
capabilities by also passing the 210,000
BTU flame test. Rated 600 volts, 90°C dry
and 75°C wet. |
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1.2 |
Use: |
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UL listed and OSHA acceptable.
Recognized for use in Class 1, Division 2
hazardous locations and for installation in
trays, wireways, troughs, channels, ducts,
and conduit. Specifically approved for direct
burial, wet or dry locations and outdoors in
cable trays where a sunlight resistant rating
is required. Designed to supply power to
motors, or for connection to other power
devices. Deep well submersible pump. |
| 2.0 |
CONSTRUCTION: |
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2.1 |
Conductors: |
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Bare, soft annealed copper per ASTM B-3
SIZES 8 THROUGH 2 AWG
Concentric stranded, class B (7 strands)
ASTM B-8 and UL-83 table 4.1
SIZES 250 THROUGH 500MCM
Concentric stranded, class B (37 strands)
ASTM B-8 and UL-83 table 4.1 |
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| 2.2 |
Insulation: |
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HIGH DIELECTRIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE
UL-83 table 13.1 (THWN 75°C)
UL-83 table 14.1 (THHN 90°C)
THICKNESS UL-83 table 21.5 |
| 2.3 |
Insulation Armor: |
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NYLON UL-83 paragraph 35.1
THICKNESS UL-83 table 21.5 |
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Cable Assemble: |
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SIZES 8 THROUGH 4/0 AWG
Three or more conductors are assembled round with fillers as
needed. A tape binder is applied over the assembly. Two
conductors are assembled flat parallel (round, with fillers as
needed, is available upon request.)
SIZES 250 THROUGH 500 MCM
Conductors are assembled round with fillers as needed. A tape
binder is applied over the assembly. |
| 2.5 |
Overall Jacket: |
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Polyvinyl chloride UL-62 part 22 class 12
Thickness specified herein |
| 2.6 |
Color Code: |
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Black insulation with ICEA method 4 printed
color code (See color code table on back.) |
| 2.7 |
Markings: |
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Ink print on jacket "(size) AWG Type TC
THHN or THWN cdrs. Sunlight Resistant
600V (UL) Direct Burial". Indent print on
other side of jacket "(number of conductors)" |
| 2.8 |
Construction Options: |
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Consult factory for cable specifications with ground
wire. |
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