APPLIANCE WIRING MATERIAL
Subj.758 Section 2 Page 20482 Issued:1986-06-17
Revised:2011-12-21
Style 20482 Multiple-conductor cable using non-integral jacket

Rating60 deg C, 30 Vac, Cable flame for Use No. 1B and 2B, Horizontal flame for Use No. 1A and 2A.
Conductor40 AWG minimum. Material not specified.
InsulationMaterial not specified for Use Statement No. 1A or 1B. Labeled or complies with manufacturer's Procedure for Use Statement No. 2A or 2B.
AssemblyConsists of subunits laid in parallel. Each subunit composed of two or more singles or groups of insulated singles twisted together, lay not specified, with barrier layer, fillers, shield and/or covering optional. Maximum diameter of subunit 1.0 inch, maximum width of assembly 10.0 inches. Manufacturer shall maintain a complete description of each assembly.
CoveringOptional, PVC, 5 mils minimum at any point.
ShieldOptional, over one or more of the insulated conductors or applied over the assembly.
JacketPVC.
Diameter of cable under jacketMinimum averageMinimum at any point
0.250 inch or less15 mils12 mils
0.251-0.424 inch30 mils24 mils
0.425-0.700 inch60 mils48 mils
0.701-1.000 inch80 mils64 mils
Above thickness is before ripping.
StandardAppliance Wiring Material UL 758.
MarkingGeneral.
UseUse No. 1A - Internal wiring in Class 2 circuits of electronic equipment where each end is terminated in connectors. or Use No. 1B - Cables using 30 mils or greater jacket thickness only: external interconnection or internal wiring in Class 2 circuits of electronic equipment where each end is terminated in connectors. Use No. 2A - Internal wiring in Class 2 circuits of electronic equipment or external interconnection in Class 2 circuits of electronic equipment where not routed along walls, floors, or other abuse areas. or Use No. 2B - Cables using 30 mils or greater jacket thickness only: external interconnection or internal wiring in Class 2 circuits of electronic equipment.

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