| 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,
twisted, suitable for direct burial
applications for operation up to 600
volts and conductor temperatures up to
60°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 specification B-3
or B-8. |
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2.2 |
Temperature Rating: |
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-55ºC +66ºC |
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2.3 |
Insulation: |
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Insulation thickness shall be 0.060”.
Conductor colors are as follows and
shall be twisted with a 4" lay.
| PAIGE PART NO. |
GAUGE |
WIRE COLOR #1 |
WIRE COLOR # 2 |
| 170116RB |
14 |
RED |
BLUE |
| 170109B |
12 |
RED |
BLUE |
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2.4 |
Manufacturer's Identification: |
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Surface marked with Paige-Electric, PE-
60, voltage rating, size and type, and UL
file number. |
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| 2.5 |
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. |
| 2.6 |
Tests: |
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Material must
be able to pass the following tests without showing signs of
degradation. |
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2.6.1 |
COLD BEND: |
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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. |
| 2.6.2 |
ELECTRICAL: |
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AC test voltage, 5 minutes
at 3,000 volts. |
| 2.6.3 |
ENVIRONMENTAL AGING: |
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Immersed for 14 days in
concentrated solutions of fertilizers, herbicides, and insecticides. |
| 2.7 |
Splicing
Recommendations: |
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Splicing should be accomplished in accordance
with 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, up to 600 volts. |
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