Pyrotenax 2 Hour Fire Rated Single Power Conductors

Fire-RatED WIRING SYSTEMS (U.S.)
MINERAL INSULATED (MI) CABLE

This specification is dated 05/01/2022 and supersedes all previous versions.

For detailed design information, please contact your local representative, our website at nVent.com/PRYOTENAX or nVent Thermal Technical Support 800-545-6258.

General

summary

1. Furnish and install a complete UL Listed wiring system consisting of specified wiring cable, components, and accessories listed specifically for use with the system.

ANSI / UL 2196 "Tests for Fire Resistive Cables”

1. CSA C22.2#124

ULC Fire Resistance Directory

1. SUBMITTALS
   1. Provide product data for each cable type.
   2. Provide manufacturer’s Installation Instructions: Indicate application conditions and limitations of use stipulated by product testing agency specified under Regulatory Requirements.
2. QUALIFICATIONS
   1. Supplier: Company specializing in manufacturing products specified in Section 16, Electrical.
   2. Supplier to have more than 30 years’ experience in manufacturing products in North America
   3. Supplier to have more than 30 million feet of product installed in North America
3. REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
   1. Conform to requirements of ANSI/NFPA 70.
   2. Conform to requirements of the Electrical Circuit Protective System listing in the UL Fire Resistance Directory.
   3. Furnish products listed by Underwriters Laboratories as suitable for the purpose specified.
4. WARRANTYWhen warranties are required, verify with Owner's counsel that warranties stated in this article are not less than remedies available to Owner under prevailing local laws.For more detailed information on PYROTENAX's Product Warranty, see www.nvent.com/PYROTENAX.As a demonstration of quality, PYROTENAX, a brand of nVent offers a Lifetime extended warranty on all cable and components manufactured. Contractor (or PYROTENAX's field technician) must perform a system test as outlined in PYROTENAX's installation manual. The warranty being offered is required to be published on manufacturer's website.
   1. Manufacturer's Warranty: Provide Owner a product warranty for fire-rated wiring products described below.
      • Contractor must complete insulation resistance testing prior to Commissioning and maintain records of test results.
      • Warranty Period for Wiring Cable: Lifetime from date of Sale.
      • Warranty information must be published on manufacturer's website.
5. PRODUCTS

FIRE-RATED WIRING CABLE

1. 2-hour fire-rated Mineral Insulated (Pyrotenax MI) cables shall be acceptable.
2. The wiring cable and splices and tees shall be listed in the UL Fire Resistance Directory.
3. Mineral Insulated wiring Type MI cable shall have:
   1. Description: ANSI/NFPA 70, Type MI

Conductor: solid high conductivity copper

1. Insulation Voltage Rating: 600 volts

Cable Temperature Rating: 90 degrees C

1. Termination Temperature Rating: 90 degrees C

Insulation Material: magnesium oxide

1. Sheath Material: seamless soft-drawn copper

Fire Rating: complete cable system shall have a 2-hour fire rating as listed and classified by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. Contractor shall have a minimum of 10 years of experience in the installation of such systems.

1. components
   1. Mineral Insulated cable components shall be cCSAus Certified.
   2. Mineral Insulated cable terminations shall consist of nVent:
      1. Pyrotenax Model PyroPak (Installation Sheet H58872) or

Pyrotenax Model QuickTerm Termination (Installation Sheet H58264 or

1. H58290) System Startup

EXAMINATION

1. Verify that the factory installed temporary end seals are intact.
2. Verify that no moisture has entered cable insulation.

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