18-2C 14-2C Twisted Shielded Power Limited Fire Alarm Red Stripe Interlocked Armored Cable
Allowable Ampacity for 18-2C 14-2C Twisted Shielded Power Limited Fire Alarm Red Stripe Interlocked Armored Cable: 100 Amps
Applications:
• Fire Alarm, Signal
• Monitor/Detection
• Audio or Control Circuits
Also Known as:
Audio Cable, Control Circuit Cable, Low-Smoke Cable, Nylon Ripcord Cable, Copper Cable, Interlocked Steel, Interlocked Galvanized, Aluminum Cable, Drain Wire Cable, Power Limited Cable
About:
AFC’s Power Limited Fire Alarm cable features durable mechanical protection for easy installation in commercial settings, minimizing callbacks and labor time. Its steel armor is color-coded red for quick identification and is fully plenum-rated for installations up to 300 volts.
Construction:
• Armor: Interlocked Galvanized Red Stripe Steel Strip
• Jacket: Red Plenum-Rated Low Smoke PVC, Nylon Ripcord for Ease of Jacket Stripping
• Conductors: Aluminum/Polyester Tape Shield, Tinned Copper Drain Wire
• Assembly: Copper Conductors, Low-Smoke Plenum PVC Insulation
• Maximum Continuous Operating Temperature: -10°C to 75°C
• Maximum Voltage Rating: 300V
References & Ratings:
• Manufactured in accordance with UL 1424 – Standard for Power-Limited Fire-Alarm Circuits and Listed under UL File Number E83514
• UL Classified Through-Penetrating product (XHLY) in accordance with UL 1479 under UL File Number R14141
• For use in accordance with NEC Article 760 Part III Power-Limited Fire-Alarm (PLFA) Circuits and other applicable sections of the NEC
• Suitable for use as taps for fire and sprinkler alarms in accordance with NEC 230.82(5)
• Suitable for use in Health Care Facilities Patient Care Spaces in accordance with NEC 517.80
• Suitable for use in Health Care Facilities other than Patient Care Spaces in accordance with NEC 517.81
• Suitable for connection to the life safety branch in NEC 517.33(C) AND 517.43(C)
Specification:
• AWG Size: 18 / 14
• Number of Conductors: 2
• Armor Minimum O.D: 0.544 Inch
• Weight 1000ft: 178 Lbs
• (Black / Red) 250′ Coil Code: PL27R42-06
• (Black / Red) 1000′ Reel Code: PL27R60-06
