FLHTC0311-20-6 (223555-000) - Tyco Electronics

Raychem Wire and Cable

501 Oakside Avenue, Redwood City, CA 94063-3800

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SPECIFICATION: WCD 3106

THIS ISSUE: Issue 10

DATE: 17 December 2007

REPLACES: Issue 9

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WIRE AND CABLE, ELECTRIC, INSULATED COPPER

1. SCOPE

1.1 SCOPE

This specification defines wire, unshielded-unjacketed cables, and shielded-unjacketed cables

for general commercial electronics where an Underwriters Laboratories Inc. recognized

construction is required. Some wire types of DW, HT, TW and TX defined herein may also

be used in markets where certification to Canadian Standards Assocation CSA C22.2 No. 210

is required.

1.2 CLASSIFICATION

Products in accordance with this specification shall be of the following types, as specified in

the applicable specification sheet.

Finished Wire: A single conductor, insulated as specified in the applicable specification

sheet.

Finished Cable: Any construction other than finished wire, utilizing a wire or wires with

or without shielding.

1.2.1 Temperature Rating

Products in accordance with this specification have a temperature rating as shown in the

specification sheet as defined by the Underwriters Laboratories' temperature rating practices,

and where applicable, the Canadian Standards Association's practices.

2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

2.1 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED DOCUMENTS

The following documents, of the issue in effect on date of invitation for bids or request for

proposal, form a part of this specification to the extent specified herein.

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2.1.1 Department of Defense

FED-STD-228 Cable and Wire, Insulated; Methods of Testing

MIL-STD-104 Limits for Electrical Insulation Color

(Copies of Department of Defense documents may be obtained from the Naval Publications

and Forms Center, Standardization Documents Order Desk, Bldg. 4D, 700 Robbins Ave.,

Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094; or at http://assist.daps.dla.mil/quicksearch/.)

2.2 OTHER PUBLICATIONS

The following documents, of the issue in effect on date of invitation for bids or request for

proposal, form a part of this specification to the extent specified herein.

2.2.1 American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

B 1 Standard Specification for Hard Drawn Copper Wire

B 3 Standard Specification for Soft or Annealed Copper Wire

B 33 Standard Specification for Tinned Soft or Annealed Copper Wire for

Electrical Purposes

B 263 Standard Test Method for Determination of Cross-Sectional Area of

Stranded Conductors

D 3032 Standard Test Methods for Hookup Wire Insulation

(Copies of ASTM documents may be obtained from the American Society for Testing and

Materials, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959; or at

www.astm.org.)

2.2.2 Canadian Standards Association (CSA)

C22.2 No. 210 Appliance Wiring Material Products

(Copies of CSA documents may be obtained from the Canadian Standards Association, 5060

Spectrum Way, Suite 100, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L4W 5N6; or at www.shopcsa.ca.)

2.2.3 National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)

WC 27500 Standard for Aerospace and Industrial Electrical Cable

(Copies of NEMA documents may be obtained from the National Electrical Manufacturers

Association, 1300 North 17th Street, Rosslyn, Virginia 22209; or at www.nema.org.)

2.2.4 Underwriters Laboratories Inc.

UL 758 Standard for Appliance Wiring Material

UL Subject 758 Section General for Appliance Wiring Material (AWM)

UL 1581 Reference Standard for Electrical Wires, Cables and Flexible Cords

(Copies of UL documents may be obtained from Underwriters Laboratories Inc., 1655 Scott

Boulevard, Santa Clara, CA 95050-4169; or at www.ul.com.)

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3. REQUIREMENTS

3.1 SPECIFICATION SHEETS

The requirements for the individual wires and cables furnished under this specification shall be

as specified herein and in accordance with the applicable specification sheet. In the event of a

conflict, the requirements of the specification sheet shall govern.

3.2 MATERIALS

Materials not specifically designated herein shall be of the quality and form best suited for the

purpose intended. Unless otherwise specified, the materials shall meet the following

requirements:

3.2.1 Conductor Materials

Conductor materials shall be hard drawn copper in accordance with ASTM B 1, bare annealed

copper in accordance with ASTM B 3, or tinned annealed copper in accordance with ASTM B

33, or as specified in the applicable specification sheet.

3.2.2 Insulating Materials

The extruded insulation shall be one of the following types:

DW = Dual Wall, Radiation-Crosslinked, Modified PVF2/Polyalkene

HT = High Temperature, Radiation-Crosslinked, Modified ETFE

MT = Medium Temperature, Modified ETFE

TW = Thin Wall, Modified Polyester

TX = Thin Wall, Extra High Temperature Fluoropolymer

3.2.3 Shield Materials

Shield materials shall conform to the requirements of WC 27500 and the applicable

specification sheet.

3.3 CONSTRUCTION

3.3.1 Conductor Construction

3.3.1.1 Stranding

The conductors shall be constructed as specified in the applicable specification sheet and

UL 758 or UL Subject 758, as required by the applicable specification sheet. When CSA is

required by the specification sheet, the conductor shall also be constructed to meet the

requirements of CSA C22.2 No. 210.

3.3.1.2 Joints

Joints shall be in accordance with UL 758 and CSA C22.2 No. 210.

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3.3.2 Insulation Construction

The insulation shall be constructed as specified in the applicable specification sheet. When

stranded conductors are used in the construction of the finished wire, there shall be no

insulation under any of the strands of the conductor.

3.4 FINISHED WIRE AND CABLE

3.4.1 Finished Wire

Finished wire shall conform to the requirements of Table 1 and to those of the applicable

specification sheet.

3.4.2 Finished Cable

Finished cable shall conform to the requirements of Table 2 and to those of the applicable

specification sheet. Component wires used in the cable shall conform to the requirements of

3.4.1, prior to cabling.

3.4.3 Cabling

The required number of wires for multiconductor constructions shall be cabled with a left hand

lay. The lay of the individual wires shall not be less than eight nor more than sixteen times the

outside diameter of the unshielded, unjacketed cable. Fillers and binders shall be used as

required.

3.4.4 Cold Bend

When the finished wire is subjected to the cold bend test of ASTM D 3032, Section 26, at a

temperature of -55 ± 2°C, the insulation shall not crack or fail dielectrically. Wires shall be

tested on mandrels with a diameter of 15 to 20 times the nominal diameter of the finished wire.

Test weights shall be sufficient to keep the finished wire in contact with the mandrel.

3.4.5 Color

Finished wire insulation color code designators shall be as specified in Table 3. Colors for

DW finished wires shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-104, Class 1. Colors for HT and TX

finished wires shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-104, Class 1 or 2. Colors for TW

finished wires shall be in accordance with Table 4.

3.4.6 Conductor and Shield Continuity

One hundred percent of finished wire and cable shall be tested for continuity prior to

shipment. There shall be no indication of discontinuity in the conductors or shield.

3.4.7 Crosslink Verification

When finished wire is tested in accordance with 4.4.4, the insulation must not crack or fail

dielectrically within 5 minutes of electrification.

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TABLE 1. PROPERTIES OF FINISHED WIRE

*Inspection Class

Examination or Test Requirement Test Method DW HT MT TW TX

Cold Bend 3.4.4 ASTM D 3032, Section 26 P Q Q Q Q

Color 3.4.5 4.4.6 P P P P P

Conductor Continuity 3.4.6 4.4.2 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

Conductor Joints 3.3.1.2 4.4.6 V V V V V

Conductor Material Specification Sheet and 3.2.1 4.4.6 V V V V V

Conductor Resistance Specification Sheet 4.4.3 P P P P P

Conductor Stranding Specification Sheet and 3.3.1.1 4.4.6 V V V V V

Crosslink Verification Specification Sheet and 3.4.7 4.4.4 P P -- -- --

Dimensions Specification Sheet ASTM D 3032, Section 15 P P P P P

Flammability Specification Sheet and 3.4.8 UL 1581 P P P -- --

Identification Durability 3.4.9 UL 1581 P P P P P

Insulation Concentricity 3.4.10 ASTM D 3032, Section 16 P P P P P

Insulation Construction Specification Sheet and 3.3.2 4.4.6 P P P P P

Insulation Elongation and

Tensile Strength Specification Sheet 4.4.7 P P P P P

Insulation Flaws Specification Sheet and 3.4.11 4.4.8 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

Insulation Thickness Specification Sheet 4.4.9 P P P P P

Removability of Insulation 3.4.12 4.4.6 P P P P P

Shrinkage 3.4.13 4.4.10 P P P P P

Thermal Stability Specification Sheet 4.4.11 Q Q Q Q Q

Weight Specification Sheet 4.4.13 P P P P P

Workmanship 3.4.14 4.4.6 P P P P P

*Inspection Class (see 4.3.1): P = In-Process or Lot Test V = Vendor Test

100% = 100% Finished Product Test -- = Not applicable to product

Q = Qualification Test

TABLE 2. PROPERTIES OF FINISHED CABLE

Examination or Test Requirement Test Method *Inspection

Class

Cabling Specification Sheet and 3.4.3 4.4.6 P

Conductor and Shield Continuity 3.4.6 4.4.2 100%

Dielectric Withstand Specification Sheet 4.4.5 100%

Dimensions Specification Sheet ASTM D 3032, Section 15 P

Insulation Elongation and Tensile Strength Specification Sheet 4.4.7 P

Insulation Flaws Specification Sheet and 3.4.11 4.4.8 100%

Shield Coverage Specification Sheet WC 27500 P

Shield Material and Construction Specification Sheet and 3.2.3 WC 27500 P

Weight Specification Sheet 4.4.13 P

Workmanship 3.4.14 4.4.6 P

*Inspection Class (see 4.3.1): P = In-Process or Lot Test

100% = 100% Finished Product Test

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TABLE 3. FINISHED WIRE COLOR CODE DESIGNATORS

Color Code Solid Color

0 Black

1 Brown

2 Red

3 Orange

4 Yellow

5 Green

6 Blue

7 Purple

8 Gray

9 White

TABLE 4. TW FINISHED WIRE COLORS

Color Code Light Central Dark

0 N3 N 2.25 N/A

1 10R/3.5/1.0 0.8YR/3.0/1.0 4.6YR/2.5/1.0

2 2.5R/4.2/11.2 3.3R/3.8/11.0 4.4R/3.4/10.4

3 8.75R/6.0/11.5 8.75R/5.75/12.5 8.75R/5.5/13.5

4 8.4Y/8.5/8.3 8.2Y/8.5/9.8 8Y/8.5/11.2

5 0.5G/6.25/6.3 0.5G/5.6/7.0 0.5G/5.1/7.5

6 9B/5.4/5.0 9B/5.0/5.0 9B/4.7/5.0

7 4.4P/3.9/6.7 3.9P/3.4/6.7 3.4P/2.8/6.7

8 N6.3/(10GY,0.2) N5.7/(10GY,0.2) N5.2/(10GY,0.2)

9 N/A 5Y/9/1 5Y/8.5/1

3.4.8 Flammability

When finished wire is tested in accordance with UL 1581, paragraph 1080, the finished wire

shall not cause more than 25 percent of the indicator flag to burn or char, nor cause the cotton

to ignite, nor continue to burn more than 60 seconds after any flame application.

3.4.9 Identification Durability

When finished wire is tested in accordance with the "unaged" portion of UL 1581, paragraph

1690, there shall be no discontinuity of the identification mark.

3.4.10 Insulation Concentricity

When finished wire is tested in accordance with ASTM D 3032, Section 16, the concentricity

of the total wire insulation shall be no less than 70 percent.

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3.4.11 Insulation Flaws

One hundred percent of finished wire and unshielded, unjacketed cable shall pass the impulse

dielectric test specified in ASTM D 3032, Section 13, or the spark test specified in 4.4.8.

Insulation flaws testing shall be performed during the final winding on shipment spools or

reels, using the voltage specified in the applicable specification sheet.

3.4.12 Removability of Insulation

For finished wire, 0.25 inch (6.4 mm) of insulation shall be readily removable using

conventional, hand operated, wire strippers with properly-sized blades for the construction.

The insulation slug shall not bunch, nor shall any conductor strands break during the removal

process.

3.4.13 Shrinkage

The insulation shrinkage, at either end of the finished wire specimen, shall not exceed that

specified in the applicable specification sheet after a 1-hour oven exposure at the specified

temperature when tested in accordance with 4.4.10.

3.4.14 Workmanship

All details of workmanship shall be in accordance with high grade wire and cable

manufacturing practices. The insulation shall be free of cracks, splits, irregularities, and

imbedded foreign material.

4. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS

4.1 RESPONSIBILITY FOR INSPECTION

The supplier is responsible for the performance of all the inspection tests specified herein.

The supplier may utilize his own or any other inspection facility and services acceptable to the

buyer. Inspection records of the examinations and tests shall be kept complete and available

to the buyer as required.

4.2 QUALIFICATION INSPECTION

Qualification inspection shall consist of all tests listed in Table 1 for primary wire and Table 2

for cable. Requalification testing shall be performed by Tyco Electronics and Underwriters

Laboratories Inc., as required, any time changes in materials occur that are deemed to have the

potential for significantly altering the form, fit, function or appearance of the product.

4.2.1 Sampling for Qualification Inspection

Samples of wire or cable for qualification inspection shall be taken from production lots which

have been manufactured under the most current Quality Control Plan.

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4.3 QUALITY CONFORMANCE INSPECTION

Quality conformance inspection consists of a series of tests and inspections that assure that

raw materials and manufacturing processes are consistent and result in products that conform

to specification requirements.

4.3.1 Inspection Classification

a. Vendor Control (V): Requirements for raw materials such as conductor and insulation

materials over which the vendor has control and responsibility.

b. Process Control (P): Inspections performed on samples taken from the lots of wire or

cable. Inspections may be performed on finished wire and cable or after the process which

establishes the specified characteristic. The Quality Control Plan establishes the

frequency of inspection based on process control data.

c. One Hundred Percent (100%): Tests performed on the total length of each wire or cable.

Tests may be performed on the finished product or "in process", as applicable.

d. Qualification (Q): Tests performed only at the time of initial qualification or

requalification.

4.3.2 Nonconforming Inspection Lots

All lots found unacceptable under initial quality conformance inspections shall be reviewed

and reworked in accordance with established internal procedures.

4.4 TEST METHODS

4.4.1 Bend Test (Post-Environmental)

At a temperature maintained between 20 and 25°C and using the mandrel and weight specified

in the applicable specification sheet, attach one end of a finished wire specimen to the mandrel

and the other end to the weight. The mandrel shall be rotated until the full length of the

specimen is wrapped around the mandrel and is under the specified tension with adjoining

turns in contact. The mandrel shall then be rotated in the reverse direction until the full length

of the specimen which was outside during the first wrapping is now next to the mandrel. This

procedure shall be repeated until two bends in each direction have been formed in the same

section of the specimen. The specimen shall then be examined for cracking of the insulation.

4.4.2 Conductor and Shield Continuity

To establish continuity, a maximum of 25 volts DC shall be applied to both ends of the wire or

shield of the finished cable through an appropriate indicator, such as an ohmmeter, light or

buzzer.

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4.4.3 Conductor Resistance

The DC resistance of the conductor shall be measured in accordance with Method 6021 of

FED-STD-228.

4.4.4 Crosslink Verification

When required, finished wire specimens, prepared in accordance with 4.4.4.1, shall be

conditioned in an air-circulating oven for the time and temperature specified in the applicable

specification sheet. The velocity of air passing the specimens (measured at room temperature)

shall be between 100 and 200 feet (30 to 61 m) per minute. After conditioning, the oven shall

be shut off, the door opened, and the specimens allowed to cool in the oven for at least 1 hour.

When cool, the finished wire specimens shall be freed from tension, removed from the

mandrel, and straightened. The finished wire specimens shall then be subjected to the bend

test (4.4.1) followed by the voltage withstand test (4.4.12).

4.4.4.1 Finished Wire Preparation

Two inches (51 mm) of insulation shall be removed from each end of a 24-inch (610-mm)

specimen of finished wire. The central portion of the specimen shall then be bent at least

halfway around a horizontally positioned smooth stainless steel mandrel of the diameter

specified in the applicable specification sheet. To prevent sticking of the specimen to the

mandrel, the mandrel shall be covered with polytetrafluoroethylene in the form of either a

dispersion coating (preferred) or wrapped tape, provided that the diameter of the mandrel still

conforms to the applicable specification sheet. Each end of the conductor shall be loaded with

the weight specified in the applicable specification sheet, so that the portion of the insulation

between the conductor and mandrel is under compression while the conductor is under

tension. For smaller wires, both conductor ends may be tied together and loaded with a single

weight that is twice the weight specified in the applicable specification sheet. This specimen,

so prepared on the mandrel, shall be conditioned and tested as specified above.

4.4.5 Dielectric Withstand

The voltage specified in the applicable specification sheet shall be applied between each

component wire and shield, if any, for a period of 1 minute. The test potential shall be

supplied from a suitable 2 kVA or larger test transformer. There shall be no dielectric

breakdown.

4.4.6 Examination of Product

All samples shall be examined carefully to determine conformance to this specification and to

the applicable specification sheet with regard to requirements not covered by specific test

methods.

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4.4.7 Insulation Elongation and Tensile Strength

Specimens of the insulation shall be carefully removed from all component or finished wire, as

applicable, and tested for tensile strength and elongation in accordance with ASTM D 3032,

Section 17, using 1-inch (25-mm) bench marks and 1.5-inch (38-mm) initial jaw separation,

with the conditions and exceptions as shown in Table 5.

TABLE 5. CROSSHEAD SPEED

Crosshead Speed (per minute)

Construction Qualification Process Control

DW (primary insulation only) 2 inches (51 mm) 20 inches (508 mm)

HT 2 inches (51 mm) 2 inches (51 mm)

MT 2 inches (51 mm) 2 inches (51 mm)

TW 2 inches (51 mm) 20 inches (508 mm)

TX 20 inches (508 mm) 20 inches (508 mm)

In the event of a failure of a DW or TW finished wire under the process control conditions, a

referee test shall be performed to the qualification crosshead speed of 2 inches (51 mm) per

minute and these results shall take precedence over the process control results.

4.4.8 Insulation Flaws - Spark Test

Finished wire or cable shall be passed through a chain electrode spark test device using the

specified voltage at a frequency of 60 or 3000 Hz. The conductor shall be grounded at one or

both ends. The electrode shall be of a suitable bead chain or fine mesh construction that will

give intimate metallic contact with practically all of the wire or cable surface. Electrode

length and speed of specimen movement shall be such that the finished wire or cable is

subjected to the test voltage for a minimum of 0.2 second. Any portion showing insulation

breakdown shall be cut out including at least 2 inches (51 mm) of insulation on each side of

the failure.

4.4.9 Insulation Thickness

4.4.9.1 UL

4.4.9.1.1 9 AWG and Smaller

The minimum insulation wall thickness shall be measured on one 5-foot (1.5-m) specimen

using cross-sections taken at the 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50 inch (254, 508, 762, 1016 and

1270 mm) points along the specimen. The minimum wall thickness shall be the smallest of the

five measurements. The minimum average wall thickness shall be the average of the five

measurements.

4.4.9.1.2 8 AWG and Larger

The minimum insulation wall thickness shall be measured on one 24-inch (610-mm) specimen

using cross-sections taken at the 4, 8, 12, 16 and 20 inch (102, 203, 305, 406 and 508 mm)

points along the specimen. The minimum wall thickness shall be the smallest of the five

measurements. The minimum average wall thickness shall be the average of the five

measurements.

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4.4.9.2 CSA

When CSA is required by the specification sheet, the minimum insulation wall thickness shall

be as specified in the applicable specification sheet. The average wall thickness shall be

determined by measuring the wall thickness at three locations spaced 2 inches (50 mm) apart.

The minimum average wall thickness shall be the average of the three measurements.

4.4.10 Shrinkage

A 12 inch (305 mm) specimen of finished wire, with flush cut ends, shall be placed in an air

circulating oven at the temperature specified in the applicable specification sheet for one hour.

The specimen shall then be removed from the oven and allowed to cool to room temperature.

The difference between the ends of the insulation and conductor shall be measured at each end

of the specimen. The maximum amount of shrinkage at either end shall not exceed the value

specified in the applicable specification sheet.

4.4.11 Thermal Stability

A minimum of three tensile specimens shall be prepared in accordance with ASTM D 3032.

The specimens shall be aged in an air circulating oven at the temperature specified in the

applicable specification sheet for 168 hours. Upon removal from the aging oven, the

specimens shall be conditioned at 20 ± 5°C for a minimum of four hours, and then tested for

tensile strength and ultimate elongation per 4.4.7.

4.4.12 Voltage Withstand (Post-Environmental)

The uninsulated ends of the specimen shall be attached to an electrical lead. The specimen

shall be immersed in a 5-percent, by weight, solution of sodium chloride in water at 20 to

25°C, except that the uninsulated ends and 1.5 inches (38 mm) of insulated wire at each end of

the specimen shall protrude above the surface of the solution. After immersion for 1 hour, the

voltage specified in the applicable specification sheet shall be applied at 60 Hz between the

conductor and an electrode in contact with the liquid. The voltage shall be gradually increased

at a uniform rate from zero to the specified voltage in 0.5 minute, maintained at that voltage

for a period of 5 minutes, and then gradually reduced to zero in 0.5 minute.

4.4.13 Weight

The weight of each lot of finished wire or cable shall be determined by Procedure I (4.4.13.1).

Lots failing to meet the weight requirement of the applicable specification sheet when tested in

accordance with Procedure I shall be subjected to Procedure II (4.4.13.2). All spools or reels

failing to meet the requirements of the applicable specification sheet when tested to Procedure

II shall be rejected.

4.4.13.1 Procedure I

A length of finished wire or cable, sufficient to produce a measured weight to at least 3

significant figures, shall be weighed and converted to the weight per unit length shown on the

applicable specification sheet.

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4.4.13.2 Procedure II

The net weight of the finished wire or cable on each spool or reel shall be obtained by

subtracting the tare weight of the spool or reel from the gross weight of the spool or reel

containing the finished wire or cable. The net weight of the wire or cable on each spool or reel

shall be divided by the accurately determined length of finished wire or cable on that spool or

reel and the resultant figure converted to the weight per unit length shown on the applicable

specification sheet. When wood or other moisture absorbent materials are used for spool or

reel construction, weight determinations shall be made under substantially uniform conditions

of relative humidity.

5. PREPARATION FOR DELIVERY

5.1 SPOOLING REQUIREMENTS

Unless otherwise specified (see 6.1), all finished wire and cable shall be delivered wound on

spools or reels in accordance with 5.1.1. Finished cable shall be wound on the spool or reel in

such a manner that all ends are accessible.

5.1.1 Spools and Reels

Spools and reels shall be of a non-returnable type. Each spool and reel shall have an

appropriate diameter for the respective wire or cable size. In no case shall the barrel of the

spool or reel have a diameter less than 3.5 inches (89 mm). Spools and reels shall be suitably

finished to prevent corrosion under typical storage and handling conditions.

5.1.2 Containers

Unless otherwise specified (see 6.1), finished wire and cable shall be delivered in standard

commercial containers so constructed as to ensure acceptance by common or other carrier for

safe transportation at the lowest rate to the point of delivery.

5.2 LABELING REQUIREMENTS

All spools and reels shall be identified with a manufacturer's label, UL labels, and when

required by the specification sheet, CSA labels as specified herein.

5.2.1 Manufacturer's Label

The manufacturer's label shall include the following information:

Manufacturer's Part Number

Lot Number

Quantity in Feet (or Meters)

Name of Manufacturer

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5.2.2 UL Labels

5.2.2.1 UL Non-denominational label

5.2.2.2 UL Style Label

The UL Style label shall include the following information:

UL STYLE # (as applicable)

AWM SUITABLE FOR (applicable "Use" as stated on style sheet)

Insulation Material and Average Wall Thickness (of each layer, if applicable)

(example for DW: XLPE 6 mils / XLPVDF 3 mils)

Number of Conductors/Size (AWG or mm2) (example: 2/24 AWG)

Max Temperature Rating (as stated on style sheet)

Max Voltage Rating ____ (as stated on style sheet)

Flame Rating VW-1 (only if tested per 3.4.8)

Manufacturer E303150 (or other applicable File Number if manufactured

in another country)

Month & Year (of manufacturing)

When required by the specification sheet, the following additional information shall also be

included, as applicable:

FOR DRY LOCATIONS ONLY

REINFORCED INSULATION

5.2.3 CSA Labels

When CSA is required by the specification sheet, all spools and reels shall include CSA

footage labels and a CSA identification label as specified herein.

5.2.3.1 CSA Footage Label

An applicable number of brown CSA labels shall be attached to each spool or reel that

represents the applicable quantity on each spool or reel.

5.2.3.2 CSA Identification Label

The CSA identification label shall include the following information:

Manufacturer LL33902

Date of Manufacture (month and year)

xx AWG, One Conductor

Insulation Wall Thickness * Min

I (for Class I)

"A", "B", or "A/B” (for Group A, Group B, or Groups A and B, as applicable)

Temperature Rating (example: "150°C")

Voltage Rating (example: "600V")

LIMITED USE FOR INTERNAL WIRING OF ELECTRONIC

EQUIPMENT AND APPLICANCES

Where: xx = Applicable AWG Size

* = Actual minimum value measured

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6. NOTES

6.1 ORDERING DATA

Procurement documents should specify the following:

a. Title, number, and date of this specification

b. Applicable specification sheet part number

c. Quantity

d. Special preparation for delivery requirements, if applicable (see Section 5)

6.2 METRIC UNITS

Metric units (where shown in parantheses) are for information only.