Description Single Conductor with a low temperature, moisture resistant cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) insulation. Single solid, Class B Compressed or Compact concentric strand, aluminum per ASTM. High Dielectric strength low temperature cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) insulation, exhibiting an optimum balance of mechanical and electrical properties to assure extended cable life.
Temperature -40C to +90C
Jackets PVC for FT1 rating. Standard colours are available.
Application For direct earth burial (with protection as required by inspecting authority).** For exposed wiring where exposed to weather with sunlight resistant insulation. Standard Black #8 and larger is sunlight resistant and marked “Outdoor”, coloured insulation is NOT for service entrance above or below ground.**
**Direct burial installations must comply with CE Code Rules 12-012 and 4-004.
***For 3-wire 120/140 and 120/208V residential services or sub-services, the allowable ampacity for sizes #6, #2 and #4/0 AWG aluminum
shall be 60, 100 and 200 amperes respectively. In these cases, the 5% adjustment per C.E. Code Rule 8-106(1) cannot be applied.
# Based on not more than 3 aluminum conductors in raceway or cable.
