XHHW-2: Standards / Testing Specifications
XHHW-2: Standards / Testing Specifications
XHHW-2: Standards / Testing Specifications
UL Recognized
Cross-Linked Aluminum Alloy
Polyethylene Conductor
Standards / Testing
Specifications
• UL 44.
• ASTM standards B800 and B801.
Marking
Detail Description UL File SIZE Y AWG (or KCMIL) AA-8000
or Construction AL TYPE XHHW-2 600V XLPE (UL) YEAR
Conductor OF MANUFACTURE.
Compact stranded aluminum alloy
8000 series per ASTM B-801 Installation
Insulation XHHW-2 cable can be installed in air,
UL recognized cross-linked polyethylene duct, conduit or other raceways. It is
recommended that the installation
Application instructions indicated by the Local Electric
XHHW-2 are primarily used in conduit or Code, or any equivalent, be followed, so
recognized raceways for services, feeders, that the safeguarding of persons and the
and branch circuit wiring as specified in the integrity of the product will not be affected
National Electrical Code. by deficiencies in the installation.
* Ampacities for not more than three conductors in raceway or cable or earth (directly buried), based
on ambient temperature of 30ºC per table 310-16 of the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70), 1999 Edition.