Specifications

COMPLETE REVISION
PIP ELSWC03
April 2005 600-Volt Power and Control Cable Specification
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3. Definitions
purchaser: The party who awards the contract to the supplier. The purchaser may be the
owner or the owner’s authorized agent.
4. Requirements
4.1 Fabrication
4.1.1 General
4.1.1.1 Site conditions shall be in accordance with the purchaser’s
PIP ELSWC03D Data Sheet.
4.1.1.2 Type TC cable shall be in accordance with the requirements of
NEC-2005, Article 336.
4.1.1.3 Type MC cable shall be in accordance with the requirements of
NEC-2005, Article 330.
4.1.1.4 If used in cable tray, cables shall be in accordance with the
requirements of NEC-2005, Article 392.
4.1.1.5 The ampacity shall be in accordance with the requirements of
NEC-2005, Article 330.80, for Type MC and in accordance with
NEC-2005, Article 336.80, for Type TC.
4.1.1.6 The type of cable used in adjustable speed drive applications shall
be indicated on the purchaser’s PIP ELSWC03D Data Sheet.
4.1.1.7 For adjustable speed drive applications, a shield or metallic sheath
shall be provided.
4.1.1.8 If specified on the purchaser’s PIP ELSWC03D Data Sheet, Type
TC cable shall comply with the crush and impact requirements of
Type MC cable and shall be identified for such use.
4.1.2 Conductor
The conductor(s) shall be Class B stranded copper in accordance with
ASTM B8.
4.1.3 Insulation
4.1.3.1 Insulation type shall be in accordance with the purchaser’s
PIP ELSWC03D Data Sheet.
4.1.3.2 Unless otherwise specified on the purchaser’s PIP ELSWC03D Data
Sheet, individual wire insulation shall be 600 volt, 75°C (167°F)
(minimum) rated. Cable shall be suitable for installation in wet and
dry locations.
4.1.3.3 Individual wires shall be color coded using ICEA S-73-532
Appendix E, Method 1, and colors in accordance with
ICEA S-73-532 Table E-2 (without white and green).