APPLIANCE WIRING MATERIAL
Subj.758 Section 2 Page 2897 Issued:1977-12-01
Revised:2012-03-07
Style 2897 Multiple-conductor cable using non-integral jacket.

Rating80 deg C, 30 Vac, Horizontal flame.
Conductor40 AWG minimum, solid or stranded.
InsulationLabeled or complying with Manufacturer's AWM Procedure.
AssemblyConsists of two or more conductors, twisted pairs or groups of twisted conductors twisted together. The conductors or groups of conductors may be laid parallel forming a flat, oval or round cable. The lay of the conductors is not specified. A barrier layer and/or fillers are optional. Manufacturer shall maintain a complete description of each assembly. May use same or mixed AWG size.
CoveringOptional. Extruded PVC, 6 mils or heavier may be extruded over the conductor assembly.
ShieldOptional.
JacketExtruded PVC.
Dia of cable under jacket inchesMinimum average milsMinimum at any point mils
0.250 or less1512
0.251-0.4253024
0.426-0.7004536
0.701-1.0006048
1.001-1.5008064
1.501-2.50011088
2.501 and larger140112
StandardAppliance Wiring Material UL 758.
MarkingGeneral.
UseInternal wiring.

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