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Applications
FIREX MV is suitable and allowed by the NEC for use in the following applications:
- for power feeders in industrial, commercial, institutional and residential installations up to 5000 volts. (2400 volts per NEC)
- fished or embedded in plaster and concrete.
- direct buried or used as an aerial cable when fixed to a messenger support cable.
- used in concealed or exposed applications.
- installed in cable trays and other raceways.
- in Class I and II, Division 2 as well as Class III, Division 1 and 2 hazardous locations.
- where exposed to harsh chemicals and vapors.
Construction
Conductor
Bare, annealed copper conforming to ASTM B3 and Class B stranded in accordance with ASTM B8.
Conductor shield
Extruded thermosetting semi-conducting layer.
Insulation
XLPE as per UL 1072 and ICEA S-96-659.
Assembly
Insulated conductors are cabled with a bare copper grounding conductor(s) and interstices are filled with suitable non-hygroscopic fillers, as required. A binder tape of synthetic material assembles the core in an essentially round configuration.
Armor
Interlocking aluminum tape armor applied directly over the core.
Jacket
Overall polyvinyl chloride jacket, 90°C temperature rating; low acid gas emission; limited flame spread and excellent corrosion resistance.
Conductor Identification
Number coded.
Bending Radius
Fixed position: 7 x cable overall diameter
During pulling: 12 x cable overall diameter
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