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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,
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 black, red and
reduced green. Conductors shall be
twisted with a 4" lay. |
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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. |
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| 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 can be accomplished using
Paige Electric DBM, or 3M DBY
connectors. PVC adhesives or sealing
compounds are not recommended. |
| 2.8 |
Paige
Part Numbers: |
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14/14/14 AWG
12/12/14 AWG
10/10/14 AWG |
150531
150532
150353 |
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NOTE: For use on John Deere and
Signature "decoder systems". |
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