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This section provides an overview of general circuit design considerations and installation guidelines for Pyrotenax and Raychem Fire-Rated Cables. For additional information, contact your Tyco Thermal Controls representative or phone Tyco Thermal Controls at (800) 545-6258. Also, visit our web site at www.tycothermal.com.
Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Typical Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Typical Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Pyrotenax System 1850 Fire-Rated Mineral Insulated Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Cable construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Raychem RHW and Raychem MC Fire-Rated Polymer Insulated Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Raychem RHW Cable Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Raychem MC Cable construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Raychem CI Fire-Rated Polymer Insulated Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Cable construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Approvals and Certifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Pyrotenax System 1850 MI cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Raychem RHW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Raychem MC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Raychem CI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Outside North America. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Fire Alarm Circuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Pyrotenax System 1850 and Raychem CI Fire Alarm Circuit Design Considerations. . . . 8 Cable sizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Equipment bonding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Cable termination and splices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Installation Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Supporting fire alarm cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Seismic considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Terminating fire alarm cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Connecting fire alarm cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Critical Power Circuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Circuit Design Considerations Pyrotenax System 1850 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Cable sizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Voltage drop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Equipment bonding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Short circuit capability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Expansion and vibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Corrosion and MI cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Cable termination and splices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Typical system installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Installation Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
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Supporting System 1850 MI cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seismic considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cable layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terminating System 1850 MI cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting System 1850 MI cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Circuit Design Considerations Raychem RHW and MC cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cable sizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Voltage drop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Equipment bonding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cable termination and pull boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installation Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supporting Raychem fire-rated cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supporting Raychem RHW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terminating Raychem RHW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting Raychem RHW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supporting Raychem MC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terminating Raychem MC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting Raychem MC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seismic considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cable layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Tyco Thermal Controls Pyrotenax System 1850 mineral insulated (MI) wiring cables and Raychem polymer insulated cables (RHW, MC, and CI) meet the relevant requirements of the U.S. National Electrical Code (NEC), the National Fire Alarm Code, the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), and the Canadian National Building Code for re protection of emergency power feeders and re alarm circuits. The codes stipulate that a reliable source of power is required to operate all critical life safety circuits necessary to provide time for a safe evacuation of building occupants and to allow emergency crews to effectively control the re. Fire resistance ratings of 1-hour or 2-hours are required depending on national and local codes, the type of circuit, and the environment.
Typical Applications
Tyco Thermal Controls re-rated wiring cables meet the most stringent requirements for 2-hour re rating, allowing for the highest degree of re protection for emergency back-up power supply systems, emergency equipment, and re alarm systems. In the event of a re, electrical power and communication is preserved for critical life safety circuits. These critical circuits provide power for: Fire pumps to maintain pressure in the sprinkler system Fireghters elevators Smoke dampers and pressurization fans to maintain smoke-free areas for egress Smoke extraction fans Emergency lighting and exit signs Fire alarm and voice communication systems
Typical Locations
Typical locations requiring emergency power feeders include: High-rise buildings Hospitals and other institutions Historic buildings Tunnels and subways Airports, stadiums, hotels, banks, etc.
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exposure to temperatures up to 1010C (1850F) for two hours followed by the full force of a reghters hose stream. System 1850 MI cable passes this rigorous circuit integrity test without additional mechanical protection.
CABLE CONSTRUCTION
Pyrotenax System 1850 MI cables are manufactured using only inorganic materials, copper and magnesium oxide. This construction is inherently tough, yet allows the cable to be bent and molded to t into tight spaces. In addition, the totally inorganic construction of unjacketed System 1850 MI cable allows for an environmentally clean electrical cable that does not burn, produce smoke, or contribute fuel when exposed to re conditions.
Seamless copper sheath Magnesium oxide (MgO) insulation Solid copper conductors
For superior corrosion protection, an optional polymer jacket is available and is suitable for use in temperatures as low as 40C (40F).
CONFIGURATIONS
System 1850 re-rated MI cables are available in a range of sizes and conductor congurations for power feeders and in twisted pair congurations for re alarm circuits. 600 V cables are approved for power feeders; 300 V cables are approved for signal applications.
Raychem RHW cables are NEC Type RHH/RHW constructed to UL 44, and CEC Type R90, constructed to CSA C22.2 No.38. Through unique design parameters and the use of highest quality materials, this cable may be installed in wet locations and provides a 2-hour re rating when installed in conduit. The conductor material is designed to withstand the tensile stresses in a vertical run and is covered with a helically applied tape re barrier. The silicone insulation is a special type that provides electrical protection under re conditions. The outer
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jacket is a cross-linked polyolen (XLPO) that gives superior abrasion protection and has a low coefcient of friction for easy pulling into conduits. Both insulation and jacket are made from low smoke zero halogen material and meet the low toxicity index per NES 713 (Naval Engineering Standard 713).
Low smoke, zero halogen (XLPO) jacket Silicone rubber insulation Fire barrier tape Annealed copper conductor
CONFIGURATIONS
Raychem RHW re-rated cables are available in a range of sizes in single conductor conguration only. This cable is 600 V rated and may be used in any application allowed by electrical codes for Type RHH or RHW (Type R90 in Canada). For specications, see the product data sheets in the Technical Data section.
RAYCHEM MC CABLE CONSTRUCTION
Raychem MC cables are constructed to UL 1569 and are unique in this cable type in providing a 2-hour re rating. This metal-clad cable provides re resistance without conduit protection and the copper armor of Raychem MC cable meets the code requirements of the NEC for an equipment grounding conductor. For superior corrosion protection, an optional ame retardant polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or low smoke, zero halogen polyolen jacket is available.
Continuously welded and corrugated copper armor Silicone rubber inner jacket Silicone rubber insulation Annealed copper conductor
CONFIGURATIONS
Raychem MC re-rated cables are available in a range of single and multiconductor sizes and conductor congurations. For specications, see the product data sheets in the Technical Data section.
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Raychem CI meets the requirements for FPL cables to UL 1424, NPLF cables to UL 1425, and FAS cables to CSA C22.2 No.208. The conductors for both shielded and unshielded cables are insulated with silicone rubber and twisted together to form a single pair. In the shielded design, the pair is wrapped with a copper/polyester tape shield and bare copper drain wire. In both designs, the assembly is covered with a low smoke, zero halogen polyolen jacket. The construction of Raychem CI allows the installer to strip the cable with minimal effort.
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Low smoke, zero halogen polyolefin jacket Low smoke, zero halogen polyolefin jacket Silicone rubber insulation Annealed solid copper conductor Copper/polyester tape shield Stranded copper drain wire Silicone rubber insulation Annealed solid copper conductor
CONFIGURATIONS
Raychem CI re-resistant cable is a stand-alone 2-hour re-rated cable, requiring no conduit protection to achieve the re-rating when tested to UL 2196. However, it is also 2-hour re-rated when installed in 1/2" minimum electrical metallic tubing (EMT) or rigid metal conduit (RMC) and is ideal for retrot applications in existing conduit. Raychem CI is rerated with a utilization voltage of 72 V and is available in shielded and unshielded twisted pair congurations, 18 AWG through 12 AWG. For specications, see the product data sheet in the Technical Data section.
Pyrotenax System 1850 MI cables meet the requirements of the circuit integrity re test, UL 2196 (ULC S139 in Canada), and are UL Listed and CSA Certied in North America. The details of this system appear in the UL and ULC Fire Resistance Directories, in the UL Directory as Electrical Circuit Protective System (FHIT), System No. 10, and are Factory Mutual (FM) 2-hour re rated. Factory preterminated MI cable sets are approved for both nonhazardous locations and hazardous locations. For specic approval information, see the product data sheets in the Technical Data section.
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RAYCHEM RHW
When installed in conduit as specied, Raychem RHW cables meet the requirements of the circuit integrity re test, UL 2196 (ULC S139 in Canada), and are UL Listed and CSA Certied in North America. They are listed in the UL and ULC Fire Resistance Directories. For specic approval information, see the product data sheets in the Technical Data section.
RAYCHEM MC
Raychem MC cables meet the requirements of the circuit integrity re test, UL 2196, and are UL Listed. They are listed in the UL Fire Resistance Directory. Note: 'MC' is not a CEC cable type. For specic approval information, see the product data sheets in the Technical Data section.
RAYCHEM CI
Raychem CI cables are UL Listed as stand-alone re-rated cables requiring no conduit protection when tested to UL Standard No. 2196. However, they are also listed in the UL and ULC Fire Resistance Directories as re-rated systems when provided with conduit protection. They are CSA Certied and UL Listed re alarm cables, NEC Type FPL and NPLF, and CSA Type FAS. Cables are also UL listed as Type CL3 (Class 3 cables for remote control, signaling and power limited circuits). For specic approval information, see the product data sheets in the Technical Data section..
OUTSIDE NORTH AMERICA
Pyrotenax re-rated re alarm and power cables are also available for use outside North America, and are LPCB certied to BS 6387, Categories C, W, and Z, and to BS 5839-1:2002 for standard and enhanced grades of cable. These products carry the CE Mark, and are approved to local standards. Contact Tyco Thermal Controls for information on our range of cables certied for use worldwide.
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Pyrotenax System 1850 and Raychem CI Fire Alarm Circuit Design Considerations
Fire alarm systems should only be designed by professionals familiar with generally accepted design practices. The information provided below relates specically to designs using Tyco Thermal Controls re alarm cables and must be followed, along with all relevant local codes and standards, to ensure that the systems are designed properly. For additional information, contact your Tyco Thermal Controls representative or phone Tyco Thermal Controls at (800) 545-6258.
CABLE SIZING
Primarily data and signal communications, these circuits are low voltage and low current, utilizing 18 AWG through 12 AWG conductors. Cable sizing should be in accordance with the re alarm system manufacturers recommendations.
EQUIPMENT BONDING
The copper sheath of System 1850 cable meets North American code requirements for an equipment grounding conductor.
CABLE TERMINATION AND SPLICES
When using Raychem CI or Pyrotenax System 1850 shielded cables, the drain wire is connected to the metallic foil or shield. At each junction box, the drain wires are connected together, but not grounded; the shield drain wire is only grounded at one point in the circuit. Raychem CI polymeric cable Special terminations are not required for Raychem CI cable. A 2-hour re-rated slice box is available for use with this cable. System 1850 MI cable System 1850 MI re alarm cables are approved as a complete system only when used with the appropriate Pyrotenax termination and splice kits. The use of nonapproved components may compromise the reliability of the system and will invalidate approvals and warranties.
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Installation Guidelines
These installation guidelines apply to Pyrotenax System 1850 MI and Raychem CI polymeric cables only. When installing a system, refer to the requirements in the UL/ULC Fire Resistance Directory and the appropriate System 1850 or Raychem CI data sheets and installation instructions (available via the Tyco Thermal Controls web site at www.tycothermal.com).
SUPPORTING FIRE ALARM CABLE
It is important that all support components are made of appropriate materials, such as copper, steel, stainless steel, and concrete. Materials such as aluminum, brass, plastic, lead, wood, etc. are not acceptable. Raychem CI polymeric cable In re alarm applications, Raychem CI may be installed without conduit protection, provided that it is mounted on noncombustible surfaces such as concrete or masonry, or supported by steel hangers from these surfaces. It may also be installed in 1/2" minimum EMT, with steel set-screw ttings, or 1/2" RMC. Conduit supports must be spaced 48" on center. System 1850 MI cable System 1850 MI cables may be directly mounted on noncombustible surfaces such as concrete or masonry, or supported by steel rod and channel (trapeze) systems. Tyco Thermal Controls and UL/ULC listing requirements for re-rated cables stipulate support spacing at certain intervals; refer to the installation instructions shipped with the product and available via the Tyco Thermal Controls web site, www.tycothermal.com.
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SEISMIC CONSIDERATIONS
In areas where the risk of seismic activity is high, precautions must be taken where Tyco Thermal Controls re-rated cables cross expansion joints and at termination points. For more information, see Appendix D.
TERMINATING FIRE ALARM CABLE
Raychem CI polymeric cable Raychem CI cables are terminated in the same manner as conventional cable and do not require special terminations. When terminating shielded cable, the shield is exposed by stripping back the outer jacket, then removed and discarded. The shield drain wire is in direct contact with the shield throughout the cable, and is used to preserve shield continuity at termination and splice points. The drain wire is joined at intermediate splice points, but not bonded to ground; single point grounding dictates that it be bonded to ground only at one end of a complete circuit. Pyrotenax System 1850 MI cable Details on terminating Pyrotenax System 1850 MI cables can be found in the installation instructions provided with each System 1850 MI re alarm cable termination kit. Factory preterminated System 1850 MI cable sets are available. For details on preterminated cable sets, contact your Tyco Thermal Controls representative or phone Tyco Thermal Controls at (800) 545-6258.
CONNECTING FIRE ALARM CABLE
Raychem CI polymeric cable For Raychem CI cable installed in EMT, use only steel set-screw connectors or an all-steel compression bushing for coupling the EMT, and for the EMT connection to the enclosure. Zinc or other materials are not acceptable. Pyrotenax System 1850 MI cable For Pyrotenax System 1850 MI cables, the termination gland is a brass tting available in 1/2" and 3/4" NPT sizes, depending on the cable diameter.
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Gland size information for each specic cable is available from the product data sheets in the Technical Data section. When tightened with the recommended torque, this gland simultaneously seals the enclosure and grips the cable through a brass compression sleeve. This connection, when installed according to the installation instructions, provides the following benets: Hydrostatic withstand pressure up to 6000 lbs/sq in (4.22 kg/sq mm) Pull-off force, when tightened to torque settings, as shown in Table 1
System 1850 MI cable size is based on circuit breaker size, which in turn is based on load calculations. Special rules apply for motors, including re pumps, where cable size is based on 125% of full load current. Use the ampacity tables specied in the electrical code to determine the cable size. If the calculated voltage drop exceeds the specied limits, a larger cable size must be chosen. Multiconductor MI cables have the same ampacity ratings as multiconductor polymeric cable types. However, the NEC allows full free air ampacity for unjacketed single conductor MI cables congured according to Fig. 9 as long as a space of 2.15 cable diameters is maintained between bundles. In Canada, cable size is determined in accordance with Sections 4 and 8 of the CEC.
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Spacing (S) between multiphase paralleled single conductor cables (see Fig. 1.16) Multiconductor MI cable
Although unjacketed single conductor MI cable is unaffected by any temperature increase resulting under the installation conditions shown in Fig. 9, the termination may need to be sized-up to keep it within its temperature limits in accordance with electrical code requirements. Refer to the installation instructions shipped with the product for details on sizing terminations.
VOLTAGE DROP
Voltage drop calculations are based on calculated load, not circuit breaker rating. For conventional cables, simple formulas are used to determine if the cable size listed in the ampacity tables meets the required voltage drop limits. While these formulas can be applied to System 1850 MI cable, voltage drop values specic to the characteristics of MI cable can be calculated using any of the following: An equation based on the run length, the conductor current, and the circuit voltage is provided in Appendix B A quick voltage drop calculator is available via the Tyco Thermal Controls web site, www.tycothermal.com Pyrosizer MI cable sizing software is available via the Tyco Thermal Controls web site, www.tycothermal.com, or through your Tyco Thermal Controls representative
EQUIPMENT BONDING
The copper sheath of System 1850 MI cables meets North American code requirements for the equipment grounding conductor. The brass gland completes the grounding path from the cable sheath to the equipment. For single conductor cables, the ground path includes a nonferrous brass plate, as shown in Fig. 10 (in Canada, brass plates are required only for ampacities over 200 A).
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The following graphs give the maximum allowable short circuit currents for System 1850 MI cables. The rst is based on the cable only. The cable will survive if the short circuit currents shown are not exceeded; however, the terminations could be damaged. The second graph provides the maximum short circuit current to avoid damage to terminations. The cable system will tolerate short circuit currents up to this magnitude and survive undamaged.
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In certain circumstances it may be necessary to take precautions to prevent mechanical damage to System 1850 MI cable. See Appendix D for details.
CORROSION AND MI CABLE
In most applications, System 1850 MI cables can be used without any additional protection against corrosion. However, in applications where the cable may be exposed to corrosives, such as when the cable is directly buried or embedded in concrete, additional protection in the form of a polymer jacket is required. Refer to Appendix E for more information on corrosion and MI cable.
CABLE TERMINATION AND SPLICES
System 1850 MI cables are approved as a complete system only when used with the appropriate Pyrotenax termination and splice kits. The use of nonapproved components will compromise the reliability of the system and will invalidate approvals and warranties. Two types of termination kits are available: Pyropak kits for all single and multiconductor cables, and Quickterm kits for #6 AWG and larger single conductor cables. The Quickterm kits include a special connector to splice the solid MI conductor to a exible tail (exible tail not supplied). Factory preterminated System 1850 MI cable sets are available in a range of sizes and lengths. For details on preterminated cable sets, contact your Tyco Thermal Controls representative or phone Tyco Thermal Controls at (800) 545-6258.
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In cases where the manufactured length is shorter than the required run length, a splice is used to join individual lengths of cable. Two options for splicing System 1850 MI cable are available: Factory re-rated splice: A UL/ULC 2-hour re-rated, all-welded joint is installed at the factory. Field-installed re-rated splice: A eld-installed re-rated splice, consisting of a splice kit and a separate eld re protection kit, is used to extend cable length.
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A typical critical power circuit installation utilizing System 1850 MI cable is shown in Fig. 14. Additionally, components and accessories available for single and multiconductor MI cables are shown in Table 2. For further information on components and accessories, see the product data sheet in the Technical Data section.
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Installation Guidelines
These installation guidelines apply to System 1850 MI cables only. When installing a system, refer to the requirements in the UL/ ULC Fire Resistance Directory and appropriate System 1850 data manuals and installation instructions shipped with the product, and available via the Tyco Thermal Controls web site at www.tycothermal.com. Refer to national and local electrical codes for additional details. For further information, contact your Tyco Thermal Controls representative or phone Tyco Thermal Controls at (800) 545-6258.
SUPPORTING SYSTEM 1850 MI CABLE
It is important that all support components are made of appropriate materials, such as copper, steel, stainless steel, and concrete. Materials such as aluminum, brass, plastic, lead, wood, etc. are not acceptable. System 1850 MI cable may be directly mounted on noncombustible surfaces such as concrete or masonry, or supported by steel rod and channel (trapeze) systems. To achieve free air rating, spacing must be maintained between the cable bundles and also between the bundles and the mounting surface; refer to Fig. 15. Tyco Thermal Controls and UL/ULC listing requirements for re-rated cables stipulate support spacing at certain intervals; refer to the installation instructions shipped with the product and available via the Tyco Thermal Controls web site, www.tycothermal.com. System 1850 MI cable should not be installed in conduit, other than when transitioning through a wall, oor, or ceiling,
Steel rod 1-1/2" channel (to maintain NEC free air rating)
Steel channel
Noncombustible material
It is important to keep the overall loading on the rod and channel system within limits. Table 3 shows the recommended loading guidelines based on the minimum channel depth of 1-1/2 inch. Note that the cable load calculations as shown in Table 3 take into account only the load represented by the MI cable. Table 3 Loading Guidelines
Cable load* Up to 150 lbs Between 150 lbs and 200 lbs Between 200 lbs and 300 lbs Support method 3/8" threaded rod 1/2" threaded rod 1/2" threaded rod, double channel
* Cable load = lbs/ft cable x total number of runs x 4 Note: Maximum width of 1-1/2" channel: 36"
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SEISMIC CONSIDERATIONS
In areas where the risk of seismic activity is high, precautions must be taken where the cable crosses expansion joints and at termination points. For more information, see Appendix D.
CABLE LAYOUT
In multiconductor cables, the magnetic effects of the phase conductors cancel each other out, allowing for cable installation in any conguration. However, single conductor cables should be bundled in groups containing one conductor from each phase to minimize the resulting magnetic eld in each grouping. The grouped single conductor cables are then fastened tightly together, ensuring that the gland connectors at each end of the cable run are connected to the metal enclosure, either directly or through a brass plate. Typical single conductor cable congurations are shown in Fig. 16. The neutral conductor may be located within or outside the cable group.
Single Phase
Single circuit (preferred) Single circuit (alternative) Two cables in parallel per phase (preferred) Two cables in parallel per phase (alternative) Three or more cables in parallel per phase (preferred) Three or more cables in parallel per phase (alternative)
3 Phase 3 Wire
3 Phase 4 Wire
N AB ABN N S N AB BA ABNNBA N S N S N AB AB AB
S S
AN BC ABCN AN S AN BC BC ABCNNCBA AN S AN S AN BC BC BC
S S
Note: The spacing S between bundles, not including neutral, should be a minimum of 2.15 cable diameters in the U.S. (NEC), or 2 cable diameters in Canada (CEC). Neutral may be located as shown, or outside groups in the most convenient location.
Electrical codes generally limit paralleling cable congurations to cable sizes 1/0 AWG and larger. The codes address the balancing of resistance by stipulating: All conductors must be the same length All conductors must be the same size and the same material All conductors must have the same type of insulation All conductors must be terminated in the same manner
A current measurement should be taken immediately after the cables begin to carry load. Load imbalances between conductors of up to 10% are tolerable and expected. Deviations above 10% must be investigated and corrected. When installing single conductor cables through a ferrous enclosure, precautions must be taken to prevent induction heating in the steel. This is accomplished by removing a section of the enclosure and installing a nonferrous brass plate (in Canada, this is only required above 200 amperes). Brass plates with pretapped holes are available for the gland connectors.
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Brass plate
Details on terminating System 1850 MI cables can be found in the installation instructions provided with each System 1850 MI cable termination kit. Factory preterminated System 1850 MI cable sets are available in a range of sizes and lengths. For details on preterminated cable sets, contact your Tyco Thermal Controls representative or phone Tyco Thermal Controls at (800) 545-6258.
The termination gland is a brass tting available in standard NPT sizes. The glands are supplied in 1/2", 3/4", 1", or 1-1/4" sizes, depending on the cable diameter.
Gland size information for each MI cable is available from the product data sheets in the Technical Data section. When tightened with the recommended torque, this gland simultaneously seals the enclosure and grips the cable through a brass compression sleeve. This connection, when installed according to the installation instructions, provides the following benets:
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Hydrostatic withstand pressure up to 6000 lbs/sq in (4.22 kg/sq mm) Pull-off force when tightened to torque settings as shown in Table 4
Note: Terminations are not required to be re-rated since the emergency equipment they serve is in a re-rated room.
Cable size is based on circuit breaker size, which in turn is based on load calculations. Special rules apply for motors, including re pumps, where cable size is based on 125% of full load current. Use the ampacity tables specied in the electrical code to determine the cable size. If the calculated voltage drop exceeds the specied limits, a larger cable size must be chosen. Ampacity for Raychem RHW cables is based on cable in conduit rules in the NEC and CEC. Higher ampacity is allowed for single conductor Raychem MC, in accordance with NEC Table 310.20, when bundled and congured for free air as shown in Fig.1.15 as long as a space of 2.15 cable diameters is maintained between bundles.
VOLTAGE DROP
Normal equipment bonding rules apply to Raychem RHW in conduit; a properly sized equipment grounding conductor is required. For further information on Raychem re-rated grounding conductors, contact your Tyco Thermal Controls representative or phone Tyco Thermal Controls at (800) 545-6258. Raychem MC cables are designed so that the copper sheath meets the NEC requirement for an equipment grounding conductor; no separate grounding conductor is required. For single conductor cables, the ground path includes a nonferrous (brass) plate.
CABLE TERMINATION AND PULL BOXES
Raychem RHW cables are terminated in the same manner as conventional cable in conduit and do not require special terminations. Pullboxes are approved for use with Raychem RHW. Raychem MC is terminated using readily available brass ttings and simple tools. Details of terminating procedures can be found in the installation instructions provided with each cable shipment.
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Installation Guidelines
These installation guidelines apply to Raychem re-rated cables only. When installing a system, refer to the requirements in the UL/ ULC Fire Resistance Directory and appropriate Raychem RHW or Raychem MC installation instructions shipped with the product and available via the Tyco Thermal Controls web site at www.tycothermal.com. Refer to national and local electrical codes for additional details. For further information, contact your Tyco Thermal Controls representative or phone Tyco Thermal Controls at (800) 545-6258.
SUPPORTING RAYCHEM FIRE-RATED CABLES
It is important that all support components are made of appropriate materials, such as copper, steel, stainless steel, and concrete. Materials such as aluminum, brass, plastic, lead, wood, etc. are not acceptable.
SUPPORTING RAYCHEM RHW
Raychem RHW re-rated cable in conduit may be mounted in any environment suitable for conventional RHW cable in conduit. The conduit may be directly mounted on noncombustible surfaces such as concrete or masonry, or supported by steel rod and channel (trapeze) systems. In a vertical run, the conductors must be supported inside the conduit in the recommended manner described in the installation instructions shipped with the product and available via the Tyco Thermal Controls web site at www.tycothermal.com.
Trapeze support
Clamp Conduit Conduit Wall or floor assembly (noncombustible material) Steel channel
Clamp
Steel channel
It is important to keep the overall loading on the rod and channel system within limits. Following are the recommended loading guidelines based on a minimum channel depth of 1-1/2 inch. Table 5 Loading Guidelines
Cable load* Up to 150 lbs Between 150 lbs and 200 lbs Between 200 lbs and 300 lbs Support method 3/8" threaded rod 1/2" threaded rod 1/2" threaded rod, double channel
* Cable load = (lbs/ft of conduit x total number of conduits + lbs/ft cable x total number of runs) x 5 Note: Maximum width of 1-1/2" channel: 36"
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In critical circuits, Tyco Thermal Controls requires installation of an intermediate box to prevent ingress of gases into critical equipment enclosures, as described in the installation instructions shipped with the product, and available via the Tyco Thermal Controls web site at www.tycothermal.com.
CONNECTING RAYCHEM RHW
Raychem MC may be directly mounted on noncombustible surfaces such as concrete or masonry, or supported by steel rod and channel (trapeze) systems (see Figure 1.21). Free air rating may be achieved when using bundled single conductor cables providing the proper spacing is maintained between bundles and also between bundles and the mounting surface; refer to Fig. 1.15. Tyco Thermal Controls and UL/ULC listing requirements for re-rated cables stipulate support spacing at certain intervals; refer to the installation instructions shipped with the product and available via the Tyco Thermal Controls web site, www.tycothermal.com.
Trapeze support
Kindorf clamp
Clamp
Clamp
Armor
Armor
Armor
Steel channel
Steel channel
It is important to keep the overall loading on the rod and channel system within limits. Following are the recommended loading guidelines based on a minimum channel depth of 1-1/2 inch. Note that the cable load calculations as shown in Table 6 take into account only the load represented by the MI cable. Table 6 Loading Guidelines
Cable load* Up to 150 lbs Between 150 lbs and 200 lbs Between 200 lbs and 300 lbs Support method 3/8" threaded rod 1/2" threaded rod 1/2" threaded rod, double channel
* Cable load = lbs/ft cable x total number of runs x 4 Note: Maximum width of 1-1/2" channel: 36" TERMINATING RAYCHEM MC
In critical circuits, Tyco Thermal Controls requires installation of an intermediate box to prevent ingress of gases into critical equipment enclosures, as described in the installation instructions shipped with the product, and available via the Tyco Thermal Controls web site at www.tycothermal.com.
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CONNECTING RAYCHEM MC
Removal of the copper sheath and insulation from the conductors is accomplished with standard tools in a few simple steps. For details, refer to the installation instructions shipped with the product, and available via the Tyco Thermal Controls web site at www.tycothermal.com.
SEISMIC CONSIDERATIONS
In areas where the risk of seismic activity is high, precautions must be taken where the cable crosses expansion joints and at termination points. For more information, see Appendix D.
CABLE LAYOUT
In multiconductor cables, the magnetic effects of the phase conductors cancel each other out, allowing for cable installation in any conguration. However, single conductor cables should be bundled in groups containing one conductor from each phase to minimize the resulting magnetic eld in each grouping. The grouped single conductor cables are then fastened tightly together, ensuring that the gland connectors at each end of the cable run are connected to the metal enclosure, either directly or through a brass plate. Typical single conductor cable congurations are shown in Fig. 22. The neutral conductor may be located within or outside the cable group.
Single Phase
Single circuit (preferred) Single circuit (alternative) Two cables in parallel per phase (preferred) Two cables in parallel per phase (alternative) Three or more cables in parallel per phase (preferred) Three or more cables in parallel per phase (alternative)
3 Phase 3 Wire
3 Phase 4 Wire
N AB ABN N S N AB BA ABNNBA N S N S N AB AB AB
S S
AN BC ABCN AN S AN BC BC ABCNNCBA AN S AN S AN BC BC BC
S S
Note: The spacing S between bundles, not including neutral, should be a minimum of 2.15 cable diameters in the U.S. (NEC), or 2 cable diameters in Canada (CEC). Neutral may be located as shown, or outside groups in the most convenient location.
Electrical codes generally limit paralleling cable congurations to cable sizes 1/0 AWG and larger. The codes address the balancing of resistance by stipulating: All conductors must be the same length All conductors must be the same size and the same material All conductors must have the same type of insulation All conductors must be terminated in the same manner
A current measurement should be taken immediately after the cables begin to carry load. Load imbalances between conductors of up to 10% are tolerable and expected. Deviations above 10% must be investigated and corrected. When installing single conductor cables through a ferrous enclosure, precautions must be taken to prevent induction heating in the steel. This is accomplished by removing a section of the enclosure and installing a brass plate, or by cutting slots in the enclosure between the cable entries.
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