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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. UL and c(UL) listed. |
| 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, and UL file number |
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2.6 |
Underwriters'
Laboratories Approval: |
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All cables shall be
tested physically and electrically in accordance with UL Standard
493, and 83 (paragraphs 28.1,29.1 and 29.2). All reels and cartons
bear UL 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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2.7.3 |
ENVIRONMENTAL
AGING:
Immersed for 14 days in concentrated solutions of fertilizers, herbicides
and insecticides. |
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2.8 |
INSULATION COMPARISON WITH
PVC TYPE UF AND TWU - 40 |
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PE |
PVC
TYPE
UF |
PVC
TYPE
TWU-40 |
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TEMPERATURE RANGE |
-55º +60ºC |
-10º +60ºC |
-55º +60ºC |
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TENSILE STRENGTH |
1400 PSI |
1500 PSI |
1800 PSI |
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INS. RES. (MEG.OHMS/1000') |
50,000 |
200 |
152 |
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ELONGATION |
EXCELLENT |
GOOD |
GOOD |
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MOISTURE RES. |
EXCELLENT |
GOOD |
FAIR |
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COLD BEND |
EXCELLENT |
GOOD |
EXCELLENT |
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ABRASION |
GOOD |
GOOD |
FAIR |
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2.9 |
UL Listed for 600 Volts
c(UL) Listed for 30 Volts. |
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| 3.0 |
SPLICING RECOMMENDATIONS |
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3.1 |
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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