APPLIANCE WIRING MATERIAL
Subj.758 Section 2 Page 2559 Issued:1972-01-05
Revised:2012-04-13
Style 2559 Multiple-conductor cable using non-integral jacket.

Rating60 deg C, 30 Vac, Horizontal flame.
Conductor29 AWG - 20 AWG, copper, copper-clad steel, copper alloy, bare, tinned or silver-coated, having a minimum of 40 per cent conductivity.
InsulationOver the conductor shall be applied a spiral wrap of flame-retardant polyethylene thread nominally 15 mils in diameter, approximately 1/2 in. between turns. This assembly shall be enclosed with a flame-retardant polyethylene tube having an approximately 15 mil wall.
ShieldA shield over each tube shall consist of a wrap of aluminum faced "Mylar" tape with a drain wire applied under the shield.
AssemblyCable consists of two to nine conductors, laid flat to form a ribbon type cable with a maximum width of one inch.
JacketExtruded PVC, 47 mils minimum average thicknes, 43 mils minimum at any point.
StandardAppliance Wiring Material UL 758.
MarkingGeneral.
UseInternal wiring of electronic equipment.

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