SPEC: 60213

12-3 CU THHN 1X12GG 3X12 MULT-NEUT HV AL MC 1000 FT SPEC60213 55992803

Southwire #: 55992803

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Application & Features

Southwire Armorlite® Type MC Neutral Per Phase Cable products comply with NEC 200.4 requirements (added in the 2011 NEC) for the installation and marking of neutral conductors. Neutrals are not to be used for more than one circuit (branch, multi-wire branch, or ungrounded feeder). See NEC 200.4 for complete requirements.

Southwire Armorlite® Type MC Neutral Per Phase Cable is suitable for use as follow:
• Applications affected by harmonics generated from non-linear switching loads, such as computers, variable frequency drives, electrical test equipment, and office equipment
• Multiple circuits for branch, feeder and service power distribution in commercial, industrial, institutional, and multi-residential buildings
• Fished or embedded in plaster
• Concealed or exposed installations
• Environmental air-handling spaces per NEC 300.22 (C)
• Places of Assembly per NEC 518.4 and theaters per NEC 520.5
• Installation in cable tray and approved raceways
• Under raised floors for information technology equipment conductors and cables per NEC 645.5(D) & 645.5(D)(2)
• Class I Div. 2, Class II Div 2, & Class III Div. 1 Hazardous Locations
• Binder tape with print legend wrapped around assembly
• Unjacketed Type MC cables are rated for dry, indoor locations only per NEC 330.10(A)(10)
• Type THHN/THWN rated 90ºC dry

Southwire Armorlite® Type MC Neutral Per Phase Cable meets or exceeds the following requirements:
• UL Online Product Guide Info - Metal-Clad Cable (PJAZ) ( www.ul.com )
• Federal Specification A-A59544 (formerly J-C-30B)
• NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code), Article 330
• Listed for use in UL 1, 2 and 3 Hour Through Penetration Firestop Systems

Specifications

Cond. Size 12 AWG 12 AWG
Conductor Number 4 4
Color BN,OE,YW,GY,GY/BN,GY/OE,GN BN,OE,YW,GY,GY/BN,GY/OE,GN
Diameter Over Conductor (in) (cm) 0.08 0.20 inch cm
Cond. Strands Solid Solid
Insulation Thickness (mils) (mm) 15 0.38 mils mm
Ground Size 1x12 1x12
Num x Neutral Size 3x12 3x12
Diameter Over Armor (in) (cm) 0.577 1.47 inch cm
Approx. Weight (lbs/1000') (kgs/km) 210 313 lbs/1000' kgs/km

Note: Color Table - Conductor number = number of phase conductors. Does not include neutrals and green ground.
TBA stock codes are estimations only and actual product may vary. Please wait until a stock code is assigned to purchase connectors and/or fittings.

Standards & References

  • ASTM B3 Soft or Annealed Copper Wire
  • ASTM B8 Concentric-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors
  • UL 83 Thermoplastic Insulated Wires and Cables
  • UL 1569 Metal-Clad Cables
  • UL 1479 Standard for Safety Fire Tests of Penetration Firestops
  • UL 1685 FT4 Vertical-Tray Fire Propagation and Smoke Release Test
  • IEEE 1202 FT4 Flame Test (70,000) BTU/hr Vertical Tray Test
  • Buy American: Compliant with Buy American Requirements, found in 49 U.S.C. § 5323(j); specify “Made in the USA Only!” when ordering to ensure your project receives American made products.

Construction

  1. Conductor:Solid copper per ASTM B3 or 19-strand class C compressed copper and ASTM B3 and B8
  2. Insulation:Polyvinyl Chloride with Nylon Sheath Type THHN/THWN
  3. Ground:Green Polyvinyl Chloride with Nylon Sheath Type THHN/THWN insulated ground conductor
  4. Binder:Mylar tape
  5. Armor:Aluminum Interlocked Armor

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