Specifications

PIP ELSWC03
COMPLETE REVISION
600-Volt Power and Control Cable Specification April 2005
Page 4 of 6 Process Industry Practices
4.1.3.4 If specified on the purchaser’s PIP ELSWC03D Data Sheet, for
multiconductor power cable sizes 8 AWG and larger, wire
identification shall be ICEA S-73-532 Appendix E, Method 4
(numbered printing on single color insulation).
4.1.4 Ground Wire
4.1.4.1 Unless specified otherwise on the purchaser’s PIP ELSWC03D Data
Sheet, a bare grounding conductor or conductors, sized in
accordance with NEC-2005 Article 250.122 requirements, shall be
provided in all cables.
4.1.4.2 For cable sizes 10 AWG and smaller, a green insulated conductor is
acceptable as the grounding conductor.
4.1.4.3 For adjustable speed drive applications, three concentric grounding
conductors shall be provided.
4.1.5 Metallic Sheath
4.1.5.1 For Type MC cable, a metallic sheath shall be provided that is in
accordance with UL 1569.
4.1.5.2 The metallic sheath shall be either continuous-welded, impervious,
corrugated aluminum, aluminum interlocked armor, or galvanized
steel interlocked armor in accordance with the purchaser’s
PIP ELSWC03D Data Sheet.
4.1.5.3 If specified on the purchaser’s PIP ELSWC03D Data Sheet, the
cable shall be labeled in accordance with the requirements of
UL 2225 as “MC-HL” for use in Class I, Division 1 locations.
4.1.6 Outer Jacket
4.1.6.1 An outer, nonmetallic, flame-retardant jacket that is constructed of
materials specified on the purchaser’s PIP ELSWC03D Data Sheet
shall be applied over the completed cable assembly.
4.1.6.2 Outer jacket color shall be manufacturer’s standard unless otherwise
specified on the purchaser’s PIP ELSWC03D Data Sheet.
4.1.6.3 Outer jacket shall be oil-resistant and sunlight-resistant. Jacket shall
be marked “Sunlight-Resistant” in accordance with UL 1277.
4.1.6.4 If specified on the purchaser’s PIP ELSWC03D Data Sheet, the
cable shall be rated for direct burial.
4.1.7 Cable Identification
The cable shall be marked and identified in accordance with NEC-2005
Article 310-11.
4.1.8 Cable Length Tolerance
Unless specified otherwise on the purchaser’s PIP ELSWC03D Data Sheet,
the length tolerance of each segment of cable shall be minus 0% to plus 5%.