1. This document describes single conductor XLPE insulated cables rated for 600 volts that can be used for lighting, power, and general wiring applications.
2. The cables are listed by UL as Type USE-2 for underground use at 90°C, and as Type RHW-2 or RHH for use in raceways at 90°C.
3. The cables have annealed copper conductors with crosslinked polyethylene (XLPE) insulation that meets various standards for construction and performance.
1. This document describes single conductor XLPE insulated cables rated for 600 volts that can be used for lighting, power, and general wiring applications.
2. The cables are listed by UL as Type USE-2 for underground use at 90°C, and as Type RHW-2 or RHH for use in raceways at 90°C.
3. The cables have annealed copper conductors with crosslinked polyethylene (XLPE) insulation that meets various standards for construction and performance.
1. This document describes single conductor XLPE insulated cables rated for 600 volts that can be used for lighting, power, and general wiring applications.
2. The cables are listed by UL as Type USE-2 for underground use at 90°C, and as Type RHW-2 or RHH for use in raceways at 90°C.
3. The cables have annealed copper conductors with crosslinked polyethylene (XLPE) insulation that meets various standards for construction and performance.
1. This document describes single conductor XLPE insulated cables rated for 600 volts that can be used for lighting, power, and general wiring applications.
2. The cables are listed by UL as Type USE-2 for underground use at 90°C, and as Type RHW-2 or RHH for use in raceways at 90°C.
3. The cables have annealed copper conductors with crosslinked polyethylene (XLPE) insulation that meets various standards for construction and performance.
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USE-2 or RHW-2 or RHH
XLPE Insulation, 600 Volts
APPLICATION: For lighting and power applications in accordance with the National Electrical Code and for other general purpose wiring applications. for use in circuits not exceeding 600 volts at conductor temperatures not exceeding 90C in wet or dry locations. May be installed in raceway, direct burial and aerial installations. STANDARDS: 1. Listed by UL as Type USE-2 (90C wet or dry) per Standard 854 for Service Entrance Cables. 2. Listed by UL as Types RHW-2 (90C wet or dry) or RHH (90C dry) Standard 44. 3. Conforms to ICEA S-95-658/NEMA WC70, utilizing Column A thicknesses. 4. Conforms to Federal Specification J-C-30B. 5. Sizes 12-4 AWG stranded copper approved under FAA Advisory 150/5345-7E per Spec L-824 Airport Lighting Cable, Type TC. CONSTRUCTION: Annealed copper conductor, XLPE thermosetting chemically crosslinked polyethylene insulation, surface printed. Ampacity Size AWG or kcmil 14 12 10 8 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 1 1/0 2/0 3/0 4/0 250 300 350 400 500 600 750 1000 90C * USE-2 RHW-2 RHH 25 30 40 55 25 30 40 55 75 95 130 150 170 195 225 260 290 320 350 380 430 475 535 615 Approx. Wt. lbs/1000 ft 75C** USE RHW 20 25 35 50 20 25 35 50 65 85 115 130 150 175 200 230 255 285 310 335 380 420 475 545
*AMPACITY in accordance with NEC for not more than three conductors. As RHW-2: in raceway, 90 C conductor temperature and 30C ambient in wet or dry locations. AS RHH: in raceway, 90C conductor temperature and 30C ambient in dry locations. AS USE-2: direct burial, 90C conductor temperature and 30C ambient in wet locations **Ampacity in accordance with NEC for not more than three conductors. As RHW-2: in raceway, 75 C conductor temperature and 30C ambient in wet or dry locations. As USE: direct burial, 75C conductor temperature and 30C ambient in wet locations
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Specification USE-2 or RHW-2 or RHH XLPE Insulation, 600 Volts
1. SCOPE 1.1 This specification describes single conductor XLPE, Type USE-2 or RHW-2 or RHH, crosslinked polyethylene insulated cables for use in circuits not exceeding 600 volts. Cables are listed by UL as Type USE-2 and are recognized for underground use in wet locations at a maximum continuous conductor temperature of 90C in accordance with Article 338 of the National Electrical Code. The cables are also listed by UL as Type RHH or RHW-2 for general purpose wiring applications at maximum continuous conductor temperature of 90C in dry locations (RHH) or 90C in wet or dry locations (RHW-2) and may be installed in air, conduit or other recognized raceways in accordance with Article 310 of the National Electrical Code. APPLICABLE STANDARDS 2.1 The following standards form a part of this specification to the extent specified herein: 2.1.1 Underwriters Laboratories Standard 854 for Se rv ice Entrance Cables . 2.1.2 Underwriters Laboratories Standard 44 for Rubber-Insulated Wires and Cables. 2.1.3 ICEA Pub. No. S-95-658, NEMA Pub. No. WC70 for Nonshielded Power Cables Rated 2000 Volts or Less . 2.1.4 Federal Specification J-C-30B. CONDUCTORS 3.1 Conductors shall be solid or Class B stranded annealed uncoated copper per UL Standard 854 and 44. SEPARATOR 4.1 A suitable separator over the conductor may be used at the option of the manufacturer. INSULATION 5.1 Each conductor shall be insulated with XLPE, a crosslinked polyethylene complying with the physical and electrical requirements of UL Standard 854 for Type USE-2 and UL Standard 44 for Types RHW-2 or RHH and Table 3-7, Class X-2 of ICEA. 5.2 The average thickness of insulation shall be as specified in UL Standard 44 for Types RHH and RHW-2 and Table 3-4, Column A of ICEA. The minimum thickness at any point shall be not less than 90% of the specified average thickness. The insulation shall be applied tightly to the conductor and shall be free-stripping . IDENTIFICATION 6.1 The wire shall be identified by surface marking indicating manufacturer's identification, conductor size and metal, voltage rating, UL Symbol and type designations. TESTS 7.1 Wire shall be tested in accordance with the requirements of UL Standard 854 for Type USE-2, UL Standard 44 forTypes RHW-2 or RHH and ICEA S-95-658. LABELS 8.1 The wire shall bear the Underwriters Laboratories label for Type USE-2.
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