Applications
Used for secondary distribution and underground service entrance at 600 V or less, rated 90°C dry or wet, sunlight resistant, and can be direct buried or pulled into raceway (conduit). This cable is designed and manufactured for use in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC).

Construction
Conductor:
Compact stranded or compact Single Input Wire (SIW) ACM aluminum (8000 series alloy).
Insulation:
Flame-retardant and sunlight resistant Cross-Linked Polyethylene (XLPE).
Assembly:
Twisted assembly of 2 insulated phase conductors and 1 insulated neutral conductor.
Identification:
Phase Conductors: Black with phase identification (“Phase A”, “Phase B”)
Neutral Conductor: Black with three yellow longitudinal stripes

Features and Markings

• Rated 90 ºC wet or dry
• UL Type RHH/RHW-2
• UL Type USE-2 for direct burial
• Sunlight resistant and marked “SUN RES”
• 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

Standards
These cables are manufactured and tested to meet or exceed the following standards:

• ASTM B800 - 8000 Series Aluminum Alloy Wire for Electrical Purposes - Annealed and Intermediate Tempers
• ASTM B801 - Concentric-Lay-Stranded Conductors of 8000 Series Aluminum Alloy for Subsequent Covering or Insulation
• ASTM B836 - Compact Round Stranded Aluminum Conductors Using Single Input Wire Construction
• UL 44 – Thermoset-Insulated Wire and Cable (UL Type RHH/RHW-2)
• UL 854 – Service-Entrance Cables (UL Type USE-2)
• NFPA 70 – National Electrical Code (NEC)
• ICEA S-95-658/NEMA WC70 – Power Cables Rated 2000 Volts or Less for the Distribution of Electrical Energy

Listings and Certifications

• UL listed as Type RHH / RHW-2, USE-2

Notes:

1. Dimensions and weights are subject to standard manufacturing tolerances and are subject to change without notice.
2. Cables are manufactured, tested and marked to meet or exceed the requirements in UL44 for UL Type RHH/RHW-2, and UL 854 for UL Type USE-2.

Packaging:

• Material cut to length and shipped on non-returnable wood reels.