Specifications

COMPLETE REVISION
PIP ELSWC03
April 2005 600-Volt Power and Control Cable Specification
Process Industry Practices Page 5 of 6
4.2 Inspection and Testing
4.2.1 Factory inspection and testing shall be performed on Type TC cables in
accordance with UL 1277.
4.2.2 Factory inspection and testing shall be performed on Type MC cables in
accordance with UL 1569.
4.2.3 Type TC and MC cables shall also pass IEEE 1202 vertical tray flame tests.
4.2.4 If specified on the purchaser’s PIP ELSWC03D Data Sheet, additional
testing shall be performed as indicated.
4.3 Shipping
4.3.1 Cable reel type and lagging shall be in accordance with the purchaser’s
PIP ELSWC03D Data Sheet.
4.3.2 Minimum cable reel identification and marking for Type TC cables shall be
in accordance with UL 1277.
4.3.3 Minimum cable reel identification and marking for Type MC cables shall be
in accordance with UL 1569.
4.3.4 Additional cable reel identification shall be in accordance with the
purchaser’s PIP ELSWC03D Data Sheet.
4.4 Documentation
The following information shall be provided with the quotation:
a. Standard and maximum reel lengths
b. Overall diameter over armor and outer jacket
c. Diameter over cable assembly (not including armor and jacket)
d. Cable weight per 1,000 ft (305 m)
e. Maximum conductor continuous operating temperature
f. Minimum bending radius
g. Cable current-carrying capacity
h. Maximum pulling tension and sidewall loading for each cable assembly
i. Minimum cable-pulling temperature
j. Descriptive literature (catalogs, etc.)
4.5 Conflict Resolution
Any conflicts between the referenced documents shall be identified in writing to the
purchaser for resolution. In general, when resolving conflicts, the following order of
precedence shall apply:
a. Purchase order
b. PIP ELSWC03D Data Sheet