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SCOPE |
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1.1 |
This specification covers a cable containing two wires laid
in parallel with a web joining them, UL listed as Sprinkler
System Wire, suitable for direct burial, for operation up to
600 volts and temperatures up to 60ēC. |
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| 2.0 |
CONSTRUCTION: |
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2.1 |
Conductors: |
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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 |
Insulation: |
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Low density high molecular weight polyethylene and a thickness
of 0.045". One leg has raised ridges for polarity. |
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2.3 |
Testing: |
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After scoring the web between the conductors with a knife,
the conductors must be able to be separated without showing
copper and must meet the minimum wall thickness of .045" everywhere
along the insulation wall. |
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2.5 |
Surface Print: |
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Paige Electric P7351D 14 AWG PE Number of conductors UL
Number 600V Sprinkler System Wire Direct Burial Decoder-to-Solenoid
RoHS" |
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| 3.0 |
TEMPERATURE RATING |
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3.1 |
-55ēC to +60ēC |
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| 4.0 |
SPLICING RECOMMENDATIONS |
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4.1 |
Underground splices shall be made in accordance with National
Electrical CodeŽ 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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