VX162

16 AWG 2C 7STR BC NS XLPE/PVC (UL) TC 600V 90C

SKU: VX162

16 AWG 2C 7 STRAND BARE COPPER WIRE WITH .030" XLPE INSULATION, NON-SHIELDED, OVERALL .045" BLACK PVC JACKET.
LEGEND: (UL) TC 600V 90'C DRY/WET SUN RES DIR BUR FT4 "ROHS COMPLIANT" MADE IN USA
CC: METHOD 1, TABLE E-2
RIPCORD: YES
FOOTAGE MARKERS: YES

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Products specifications

Attribute name	Attribute value
Conductor
AWG Size & Stranding	16 AWG 7 Strands Class B
Material	Annealed Bare Copper
Conductor Count	2 Conductors
Insulation
Material	Cross-linked Polyethylene
Wall Thickness	0.030”
Color Code	Method 1, Table E-2
Assembly
Lay Length	Per UL Standard 1277
Fillers	N/A
Binder	N/A
Shield	N/A
Drain Wire	N/A
Jacket
Material	Polyvinylchloride
Wall Thickness	0.045”
Diameter	0.320”
Color	Black
Ripcord	Yes
Cold Bend Rating	-40°C
Weight	54 lbs./Mft.
Markings
Type	Cable shall be permanently identified via surface inkjet print
Legend	LAKE CABLE E208309 16AWG 2C (UL) TC XLPE 600V 90’C DRY/WET PVC JACKET SUN RES DIR BUR FT4 “ROHS”
Footage Markers	Yes
Approvals
Approvals List	• Refer to NEC (NFPA 70) article 1277 for installation guidelines • Cable is suitable for use in Class I Division II hazardous locations • UL listed as Type TC per UL Standard 1277 for tray cables • UL approved for Direct Burial and Sunlight Resistant applications • Cable meets UL 1581 & 1202 (FT-4) 70,000 BTU/HR & ICEA T-29-520 210,000 BTU/HR requirements • Meets ICEA S-73-532, where applicable • All materials used in the manufacture of this cable are RoHS compliant • Made in the USA

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