| 1.0 |
SCOPE: |
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1.1 |
This specification covers single conductor
insulated wire sizes 14 AWG, through 10 AWG, utilizing low
density high molecular weight polyethylene insulation, suitable
for direct burial applications for operating temperatures up to
60°C. Listed by UL or ETL or CSA. |
| 2.0 |
CONSTRUCTION: |
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2.1 |
Conductor: |
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Soft drawn bare copper
meeting the requirements of ASTM specifications B-3 0r B-8. |
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2.2 |
Temperature
Rating: |
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-55ºC + 60ºC |
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2.3 |
Insulation
Thickness: |
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.045" |
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2.4 |
Sunlight Resistance: |
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Available as an option |
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2.5 |
Manufacturer's
Identification: |
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Surface marked with Paige-Electric, voltage
rating, size and type, Listing file number,
RoHS. |
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2.6 |
Listing: |
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All cables shall be tested physically
and electrically in accordance with UL
Standard 493, and 83. All reels and
cartons bear Listing labels. |
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2.7 |
Tests: |
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Material must be able
to pass the following tests without showing signs of degradation. |
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| 2.7.1 |
COLD BEND:
The insulation shall not show any cracks when sample is
bent around a mandrel of 3 x wire diameter, after being
subjected to -55°C ± 1°C for one (1) hour. |
| 2.7.2 |
ELECTRICAL:
AC test voltage, 5 minutes at
3,000 volts. |
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| SPLICING RECOMMENDATIONS |
| 3.0 |
Underground splices shall be made in accordance with National
Electrical Code® Articles 300.5 (Underground Installations) and
110.14 (Electrical Connections) using 3M DBY-6 or DBR-6 connectors,
which are UL listed under "UL 486D-Direct Burial", for wet or damp
locations, 600 volts. Connectors that are not listed at all, or
listed under UL Standard UL 486C as "Compression Connectors", shall
not be allowed. |
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