PRODUCT CONSTRUCTION:
Conductor:
- 18 AWG thru 2 AWG tinned coated compressed copper. Class C stranding per ASTM B33 and B8
- 1 AWG thru 4/0 AWG tinned coated compressed copper. Class B stranding per ASTM B33 and B8
Insulation:
- Flame-retardant Cross-Linked
Polyethylene (XLPE), black
Print:
- 18 AWG and 16 AWG: General Cable (Plant Of Mfg) 600V PV Wire 90°C Wet Or Dry Sun Res (UL) -40°C VW-1 Month/Year Of Mfg Sequential Footage Mark
- 14 AWG Thru 4/0 AWG: General Cable® (Plant Of Mfg) 600V PV Wire Or USE-2 Or RHH Or RHW-2 (Size) 90° Wet Or Dry Sun Res (UL) -40°C VW-1 Month/Year Of Mfg Sequential Footage Mark
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Options:
- Bare copper conductor
- Other stranding options are available upon request
- Colors available on request
Applications:
- Single conductor, sunlight-resistant, photovoltaic wire rated 90°C wet or dry, 600V for interconnection wiring of grounded and ungrounded photovoltaic power systems as described in Section 690.31(A) and other applicable parts of the National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA 70
Features:
- Rated 90°C wet and dry
- Deformation-resistant at high temperatures
- Excellent moisture resistance, exceeds UL 44
- Stable electrical properties over a broad temperature range
- Excellent resistance to crush and compression cuts
- Resistant to most oils and chemicals
- UV/sunlight-resistant
- Meets cold bend test at -25°C
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COMPLIANCES:
- Industry Compliances:
- UL 4703 Type PV
- National Electrical Code (NEC)
- ICEA S-95-658/NEMA WC70
- UL 44 Type RHH or RHW-2,
- UL File # E90494
- UL 854 Type USE-2, UL File # E90499
Flame Test Compliances:
- UL 1581 VW-1
- For sizes 1/0 and larger: IEEE 383, IEEE 1202/CSA FT4
Other Compliances:
- EPA 40 CFR, Part 261 for leachable lead content per TCLP
- OSHA Acceptable
- Packaging:
- Material cut to length and shipped on non-returnable wood reels
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