Okonite C-L-X Type MC-HL (XHHW-2) 600V Control Cable - Aluminum Sheath Multiple Copper Conductors/90C Wet or Dry Rating For Cable Tray Use - Sunlight Resistant

	Product Data Section 4: Sheet 6
C-L-X^{^Ž} Type MC-HL (XHHW-2) 600 Volt Control Cable - Aluminum Sheath Multiple Copper Conductors/90°C Wet or Dry Rating For Cable Tray Use - Sunlight Resistant - For Direct Burial

A Bare, Annealed, Stranded Copper Conductors

B X-Olene Insulation - Color Coded for Identification

C Marker Tape

D Non-hygroscopic Fillers, as necessary

E Binder Tape

F Impervious, Continuous, Corrugated, Aluminum C-L-X Sheath

G Black Okoseal Jacket

Insulation
X-Olene^Ž is Okonite's trade name for its chemically cross-linked polyethylene, with high dielectric strength.

Color Coding
Conductors are color coded using base colors and tracers in accordance with the Conductor Identification Table bellow.

Assembly and Coverings
The individual conductors are cabled together with non-hygroscopic fillers and a binder tape overall. The C-L-X sheath exceeds the grounding conductor requirements of Table 250.122 of the NEC and UL 1569.
The impervious, continuous, corrugated aluminum C-L-X sheath provides complete protection against moisture, liquids and gases and has excellent mechanical strength. For direct burial in the ground, embedment in concrete, or for areas subjected to corrosive atmospheres, the C-L-X sheath is protected with a low temperature black Okoseal^Ž (PVC) jacket.

Applications
C-L-X Type MC cables with the impervious, continuous, corrugated aluminum sheath are recommended as an economical alternate to a wire in conduit system.

They are authorized for use on services, feeders and branch circuits for power, lighting, control and signaling circuits in accordance with Articles 330 and 725 of the NEC.

C-L-X Type MC-HL cables may be installed indoors or outdoors, in wet or dry locations, as open runs of cable secured to supports spaced not more than six feet apart, in cable tray, as aerial cable on a messenger, in any approved raceway, direct burial, or encased in concrete. C-L-X Type MC-HL cables are also approved for Classes I, II, and III Division 1 and 2 and Class I, Zones 1 and 2 hazardous locations - NEC Articles 501, 502, and 503 and UL 2225.

Specifications
Conductors: Bare soft annealed copper, Class B stranding per ASTM B-8.

Insulation: X-Olene per ICEA S-73-532 and UL 44, Listed UL Type XHHW-2.

Conductor Identification: Base Colors and tracers.

Grounding Conductor: Bare or green insulated stranded copper per ASTM B-8, Class B. Meets or exceeds requirements of NEC Table 250.122.

Assembly: Per UL 1569 with binder tape overall.

Sheath: Close fitting, impervious, continuous, corrugated aluminum C-L-X per UL 1569. Exceeds grounding conductor requirements of NEC Table 250-122.Conforms to applicable requirements of IEC 502, 540, 332-3, UL 1569 and 2225.

Jacket: Black Okoseal (PVC) per UL requirements for Type MC Cables.

Product Features

UL Listed as Type MC-HL cable and Marine Shipboard Cable, E38916 and E137931.
UL Listed for cable tray use, direct burial and sunlight resistant.
CSA Listed as RA90 HL as applicable.
Passes the IEEE 383-1974 and IEEE 1202-1991 vertical tray flame tests.
Passes the 210,000 BTU Vertical Tray Flame Test utilizing the corner configuration and the ICEA T-29-520 Vertical Tray Flame Test.
Complete pre-packaged, factory-tested wiring system - color coded.
C-L-X cables are quality control inspected to meet or exceed applicable UL standards.
90°C continuous operating temperature in all types of installations
130°C emergency rating
250°C short circuit rating.
Good EMI shielding characteristics.
Impervious, continuous metallic sheath excludes moisture, gases and liquids.
Reduced sealing fitting requirements in Class I, Division 2 hazardous locations (NEC Section 501-5(e)).
Lower installed system cost than conduit or EMT systems.
Provides excellent grounding safety
Excellent compression and impact resistance.
Continuous long lengths.
Installation temperature of -40°C.
Complies with NEC Articles 501, 502 and 503 for hazardous locations.
American Bureau of Shipping listed as CWCMC Type MC-HL.

1-Catalog Number
2-Conductor Size - AWG
3-Number of Ungrounded
4-Green Insulated Grounding Conductor AWG
5-Core O.D. - Inches
6-Core O.D. - mm
7-C-L-X O.D. - Inches
8-C-L-X O.D. - mm
9-Jacket Thickness - mils

10-Jacket Thickness - mm
11-Approx. O.D. - Inches
12-Approx. O.D. - mm
13-Cross-Sectional Area (sq. in.) (1)
14-Approx. Net Weight (lbs./1000')
15-Approx. Ship Weight (lbs./1000')
16-90°C Wet or Dry NEC Ampacity
17-75°C Wet NEC Ampacity

1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17
546-31-3402 546-31-3406 546-31-3408	14(7X) (2.08mm2)	2 6 8	#14 (7X)	0.30 0.41 0.49	7.6 10.4 12.4	0.49 0.62 0.71	12.4 15.8 18.0	50	1.27	0.60 0.73 0.82	15.2 18.5 20.8	0.28 0.42 0.53	163 267 321	202 347 401	15 15 15	15 14 14
546-31-3411* 546-31-3418* 546-31-3436*	14(7X) (2.08mm2)	11 18 36	#14 (7X)	0.57 0.69 0.97	14.5 17.5 24.6	0.80 0.93 1.24	20.3 23.6 31.5	50	1.27	0.91 1.04 1.35	23.1 26.4 34.3	0.65 0.85 1.43	395 554 948	475 634 1038	12 12 10	10 10 8
546-31-3452 546-31-3456 546-31-3458	12(7X) (3.31mm2)	2 6 8	#12 (7X)	0.34 0.47 0.56	8.6 11.9 14.2	0.53 0.67 0.80	13.5 17.0 20.3	50	1.27	0.64 0.78 0.91	16.3 19.7 23.1	0.32 0.48 0.65	200 338 426	239 418 506	20 20 20	20 17 17
546-31-3461* 546-31-3468* 546-31-3486*	12(7X) (3.31mm2)	11 18 36	#12 (7X)	0.65 0.78 1.10	16.5 19.8 27.9	0.89 1.02 1.37	22.6 25.9 34.8	50	1.27	1.00 1.13 1.48	25.4 28.7 37.6	0.79 1.00 1.72	519 739 1302	599 819 1445	15 15 12	12 12 10
546-31-3502 546-31-3506	10(7X) (5.26mm2)	2 6	#10 (7X)	0.39 0.54	9.9 13.7	0.58 0.75	14.7 19.1	50	1.27	0.69 0.86	17.5 21.8	0.37 0.58	253 451	292 531	30 28	30 24
546-31-3508 546-31-3511*	10(7X) (5.26mm2)	8 11	#10 (7X)	0.65 0.75	16.5 19.1	0.89 0.97	22.6 24.6	50	1.27	1.00 1.08	25.4 27.4	0.79 0.92	568 704	648 784	28 20	24 17

1-Catalog Number
2-Conductor Size AWG
3-Number of Conductors
4-Insulation Thickness - mils
5-Grounding Conductor AWG
6-Core O.D. - Inches
7-Core O.D. - mm
8-C-L-X O.D. - Inches
9-C-L-X O.D. - mm

10-Jacket Thickness - mils
11-Jacket Thickness - mm
12-Approx. O.D. - Inches
13-Approx. O.D. - mm
14-Cross-Sectional Area (sq. in.) (1)
15-Approx. Net Weight (lbs./1000')
16-Approx. Ship Weight (lbs./1000')
17-90°C Wet or Dry NEC Ampacity
18-75°C Wet NEC Ampacity

1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18
546-31-3403 546-31-3404	14(7X) (2.08mm²)	3 4	30	3 # 18 3 # 18	0.33 0.37	8.3 9.3	0.53 0.58	13.5 14.7	50	1.27	0.64 0.69	16.3 17.5	0.32 0.37	192 222	231 261	15 15	15 15
546-31-3453 546-31-3454	12(7X) 3.31mm²)	3 4	30	3 # 16 3 # 16	0.37 0.45	9.3 11.4	0.58 0.67	14.7 17.0	50	1.27	0.69 0.78	17.5 19.8	0.37 0.42	239 310	278 340	20 20	20 20
546-31-3503 546-31-3504	10(7X) (5.26mm²)	3 4	30	3 # 14 3 # 14	0.41 0.45	10.4 11.4	0.62 0.67	15.7 17.0	50	1.27	0.73 0.78	18.5 19.8	0.42 0.48	303 348	383 428	30 30	30 28

Authorized Stock Item - Available from our Service Centers.

* These items are not CSA Listed. CSA listing available as special order.

Length Tolerance - Cut lengths of 1000 feet or longer are subject to a tolerance of +/- 10%, less than 1000 feet, +/- 15%.

(1) Cross-sectional area for calculation of cable tray fill in accordance with NEC Section 392.9

Jacket - Optional jacket types available - consult local sales office.

Ampacities
Ampacities are based on Table 310.16 of the National Electrical Code for XHHW-2 conductors rated 90°C, in a multi-conductor cable, at an ambient temperature of 30°C (86°F). The 75°C column is provided for additional information.

The ampacities shown apply to open runs of cable, installation in any approved raceway, direct burial in the earth, or as aerial cable on a messenger. Derating for more than three current carrying conductors within the cable is in accordance with NEC Section 310.15.

The ampacities shown also apply to cables installed in cable tray in accordance with NEC Section 392.11.

Purpose	Base Color	Tracer Color
Conductor Color Coding Sequence Color Coding per ICEA Method 1, E-2
Ungrounded Conductor Number	Base Color	Tracer Color
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37	Black Red Blue Orange Yellow Brown Red Blue Orange Yellow Brown Black Blue Orange Yellow Brown Black Red Orange Yellow Brown Black Red Blue Yellow Brown Black Red Blue Orange Brown Black Red Blue Orange Yellow Black	- - - - - - Black Black Black Black Black Red Red Red Red Red Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue Orange Orange Orange Orange Orange Yellow Yellow Yellow Yellow Yellow Brown Brown Brown Brown Brown
Special Order: Any or all of the following conductors may be added when specifically requested by the customer to meet his specific application requirements. These conductor codings comply with UL and NEC requirements.
Equipment Grounding	Uninsulated Green Green	1 or more continuous yellow stripes
Grounded	White White White White White White White	Black continuous stripe Red continuous stripe Blue continuous stripe Orange continuous stripe Brown continuous stripe Numeric printing

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