STANDARDS
National : CSA C22.2 N° 51
DESCRIPTION
One to four compact ACM aluminum conductors with low temperature, sunlight resistant (black and colours) cross-linked polyethylene insulation (RW90 XLPE) and bare aluminum bonding wire in multi-conductor cables. Single conductor cables have aluminum concentric bonding wires. Conductor assembly is wrapped and enclosed in an interlocked aluminum armour with an overall low acid gas and low flame spread, sunlight resistant PVC jacket (LAG/LFS) with FT4 and AG14 rating. LEAD FREE and RoHS compliant.
8 and larger are HL rated for Class I Div 1 & 2 Groups A, B, C & D, Class II Div 1 & 2 Groups E, F & G and Class III Hazardous Locations.
APPLICATION
For exposed and concealed wiring in dry or wet locations and where exposed to the weather. cables are marked "SUN RES" for sunlight resistant.
For use in ventilated, non-ventilated and ladder type cable trays in wet and dry locations.
For direct earth burial (with protection as required by Inspection Authority).
For service entrance above or below ground.
For use in hazardous locations with approved connectors.
Minimum recommended installation temperature minus 40°C (with suitable handling procedures).
Maximum conductor temperature 90°C.
Rated 600 volts.
Single Stranded - US Units
| Size ** AWG or kcmil | Insulation Thickness | Bonding Wire Size AWG or kcmil | Approximate Diameter | Approximate Net Cable Weight | Ampacity*** (amps) 30°C Ambient | |
| Armour | PVC Jacket | |||||
| in | in | in | lbs/kft | |||
| 4/0 | 0.055 | 2 | 0.984 | 1.086 | 538 | 300 |
| 250 | 0.065 | 1 | 1.056 | 1.164 | 650 | 330 |
| 300 | 0.065 | 1 | 1.108 | 1.216 | 720 | 375 |
| 350 | 0.065 | 1/0 | 1.15 | 1.238 | 770 | 415 |
| 400 | 0.065 | 1/0 | 1.198 | 1.306 | 847 | 450 |
| 500 | 0.065 | 2/0 | 1.263 | 1.37 | 982 | 515 |
| 600 | 0.08 | 2/0 | 1.38 | 1.488 | 1136 | 585 |
| 750 | 0.08 | 3/0 | 1.49 | 1.598 | 1354 | 670 |
| 1000 | 0.08 | 3/0 | 1.638 | 1.745 | 1652 | 800 |
Insulation Colour Code: Black (sunlight resistant)
** Compact aluminum conductors are AA-8000 series aluminum alloy (ACM)
***Ampacity in accordance with Table 3 of the Canadian Electrical Code.
Three Stranded - US Units
| Size ** AWG or kcmil | Insulation Thickness | Bonding Wire Size AWG or kcmil | Approximate Diameter | Approximate Net Cable Weight | Ampacity*** (amps) 30°C Ambient | |
| Armour | PVC Jacket | |||||
| in | in | in | lbs/kft | |||
| 6 | 0.045 | 8 | 0.81 | 0.93 | 335 | 55# |
| 4 | 0.045 | 6 | 0.91 | 1.02 | 415 | 65 |
| 3 | 0.045 | 6 | 0.96 | 1.07 | 452 | 75 |
| 2 | 0.045 | 6 | 1.02 | 1.13 | 518 | 95# |
| 1 | 0.055 | 4 | 1.14 | 1.25 | 632 | 105 |
| 1/0 | 0.055 | 4 | 1.22 | 1.32 | 722 | 120 |
| 2/0 | 0.055 | 4 | 1.3 | 1.41 | 830 | 145 |
| 3/0 | 0.055 | 4 | 1.41 | 1.51 | 970 | 165 |
| 4/0 | 0.055 | 4 | 1.52 | 1.65 | 1173 | 185# |
| 250 | 0.065 | 2 | 1.66 | 1.79 | 1455 | 215 |
| 300 | 0.065 | 2 | 1.8 | 1.92 | 1788 | 240 |
| 350 | 0.065 | 2 | 1.9 | 2.03 | 1989 | 260 |
| 400 | 0.065 | 2 | 1.98 | 2.11 | 2173 | 290 |
| 500 | 0.065 | 1 | 2.16 | 2.29 | 2531 | 330 |
| 600 | 0.08 | 1 | 2.38 | 2.54 | 3065 | 370 |
| 750 | 0.08 | 1/0 | 2.59 | 2.86 | 3644 | 405 |
Insulation Colour Code: Black, Red, White (all sunlight resistant)
**Compact aluminum conductors are AA-8000 series aluminum alloy (ACM)
***Ampacity in accordance with Table 4 of the Canadian Electrical Code.
# For 3-wire 120/240 V and 120/208 V service conductors for single dwellings, or for feeder conductors supplying single dwelling units of row housing, of apartments and similar buildings, and sized in accordance with Rules 8-200(1), 8-200(2) and 8-202(1), the allowable ampacity for sizes 6 AWG, 2 AWG and 4/0 AWG shall be 60 A, 100 A and 200 A respectively. In this case the 5% adjustment Rule 8-106(1) cannot be applied.
Four Stranded - US Units
| Size ** AWG or kcmil | Insulation Thickness | Bonding Wire Size AWG or kcmil | Approximate Diameter | Approximate Net Cable Weight | Ampacity*** (amps) 30°C Ambient | |
| Armour | PVC Jacket | |||||
| in | in | in | lbs/kft | |||
| 6 | 0.045 | 8 | 0.89 | 1.01 | 392 | 55# |
| 4 | 0.045 | 6 | 1 | 1.13 | 520 | 65 |
| 3 | 0.045 | 6 | 1.06 | 1.16 | 550 | 75 |
| 2 | 0.045 | 6 | 1.13 | 1.23 | 626 | 95# |
| 1 | 0.055 | 4 | 1.26 | 1.37 | 768 | 105 |
| 1/0 | 0.055 | 4 | 1.35 | 1.45 | 889 | 120 |
| 2/0 | 0.055 | 4 | 1.44 | 1.54 | 1030 | 145 |
| 3/0 | 0.055 | 4 | 1.55 | 1.67 | 1236 | 165 |
| 4/0 | 0.055 | 4 | 1.67 | 1.8 | 1457 | 185# |
| 250 | 0.065 | 2 | 1.86 | 1.99 | 1947 | 215 |
| 300 | 0.065 | 2 | 1.98 | 2.11 | 2210 | 240 |
| 350 | 0.065 | 2 | 2.09 | 2.22 | 2427 | 260 |
| 400 | 0.065 | 2 | 2.19 | 2.32 | 2665 | 290 |
| 500 | 0.065 | 1 | 2.38 | 2.54 | 3248 | 330 |
| 600 | 0.08 | 1 | 2.64 | 2.79 | 3847 | 370 |
| 750 | 0.08 | 1/0 | 2.87 | 3.02 | 4610 | 405 |
Insulation Colour Code: Black, Red, Blue, White (all sunlight resistant)
**Compact aluminum conductors are AA-8000 series aluminum alloy (ACM)
***Ampacity in accordance with Table 4 of the Canadian Electrical Code, assuming the fourth conductor is the neutral of a balanced 3 phase, 4 wire system.
# For 3-wire 120/240 V and 120/208 V service conductors for single dwellings, or for feeder conductors supplying single dwelling units of row housing, of apartments and similar buildings, and sized in accordance with Rules 8-200(1), 8-200(2) and 8-202(1), the allowable ampacity for sizes 6 AWG, 2 AWG and 4/0 AWG shall be 60 A, 100 A and 200 A respectively. In this case the 5% adjustment Rule 8-106(1) cannot be applied.