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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 GENERAL .....................................................................................................................................................4

1.1 Summary..........................................................................................................................................4
A. Scope of Specification ........................................................................................................4
B. Related Documents.............................................................................................................4
2.0 PRODUCTS...................................................................................................................................................5
2.1 General.............................................................................................................................................5
2.2 Equipment .......................................................................................................................................5
A. Conductors..........................................................................................................................5
B. Insulation ............................................................................................................................5
C. Ground Wires .....................................................................................................................5
D. Fillers ..................................................................................................................................6
E. Metallic Sheath ...................................................................................................................6
F. Jacket ..................................................................................................................................6
2.3 Inspection And Testing...................................................................................................................6
2.4 Identification And Tagging ............................................................................................................7
A. Power Conductors...............................................................................................................7
B. Control Conductors.............................................................................................................7
C. Jacket ..................................................................................................................................7
D. Reels ...................................................................................................................................7
2.5 Preparation For Shipment .............................................................................................................8
3.0 EXECUTION.................................................................................................................................................8

ATTACHMENTS........................................................................................................................................................8
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1.0 GENERAL

1.1 Summary

A. Scope of Specification

This specification describes the general requirements for multi conductor 300 volt to
1000 volt power and control cables.

B. Related Documents

1. Work in this specification shall be coordinated with Specification MQ-SP-E-6000:

General Requirements – Electrical Materials and Equipment.

2. See Datasheet MQ-DS-E-6018: Datasheet for Low Voltage (300 V to 1000 V)

Power and Control Cable for additional requirements.

3. See the Request for Quotation (RFQ) or Purchase Order (PO) for additional
requirements.

1.2 References

The latest issues, amendments, and supplements to these documents shall apply unless otherwise
indicated.

Marafiq Engineering Specifications

MQ-DS-E-6018 Datasheet for Low Voltage (300 V to 1000 V) Power and Control Cable
MQ-SP-E-6000 General Requirements Electrical Equipment and Materials

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

B 3 Specification for Soft or Annealed Copper Wire
B 8 Specification for Concentric-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors, Hard, Medium-Hard, or Soft

Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)

82 Standard Test Procedure for Impulse Voltage Tests on Insulated Conductors
400 Guide for Field Testing and Evaluation of Insulation of Shielded Power Cable Systems
576 Recommended Practice for Installation, Termination, and Testing of Insulated Power Cable as
Used in Industrial and Commercial Applications
1202 Flame Testing of Cables for Use In Cable Trays
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Insulated Cable Engineers Association / National Electric Manufacturers Association

(ICEA/NEMA)
NEMA WC-7 Cross-Linked-Thermosetting-Polyethylene-Insulated Wire and Cable for the
Transmission and Distribution of Electric Energy

International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)

60038 IEC Standard Voltages
60228 Conductors of Insulated Cables
60332-3 Tests on Electric Cables under Fire Conditions - Part 3: Tests on Bunched Wires or
Cables
60502 Extruded Solid Dielectric Insulated Power Cables for Rated Voltages from 1 kV up to 30
kV

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

70 National Electrical Code (NEC)

Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL)

44 Rubber-Insulated Wires and Cable
1569 Metal Clad Cables

2.0 PRODUCTS

2.1 General

In general, cable shall consist of a multi conductor assembly as described on the

datasheets. Cables shall be suitable for installation in cable tray, in indoor and outdoor
locations, suitable for direct burial, and supported by messenger. They shall comply with
the crush and impact requirements of Type MC cable and when not provided with a
metallic sheath they shall be identified as Type TC-ER.

2.2 Equipment

A. Conductors

Conductors shall be annealed uncoated copper with class B stranding and shall be sized
as indicated on the datasheets.

B. Insulation

Single conductors shall have ethylene propylene rubber (EPR) flame retardant insulation.

C. Ground Wires
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A bare copper ground wire shall be provided for all cables where the power conductor is
larger than number 10 AWG (4mm2).

D. Fillers

Fillers shall be used as necessary to give the completed cable a substantially circular
cross-section. Filler shall be of an inert, non-hygroscopic material.

E. Metallic Sheath

Metallic sheaths, if specified on the datasheet, a metallic sheath of interlocked aluminum

tape, interlocked steel tape or wire armor shall be applied over the assembled core of the
cable. Steel used in wire armored sheaths shall be galvanized.

F. Jacket

A PVC jacket of moisture resistant flame retardant material shall be applied over the
entire cable assembly

2.3 Inspection And Testing

A. Inspection

1. Marafiq and/or Marafiq’s Representative may inspect cable at manufacturer’s site at

its discretion.

2. Material and workmanship shall be subject to Marafiq’s inspection and testing after
delivery to the site. In case any cables are found to be defective in material or
workmanship, or otherwise not in conformance with the requirements of this
specification, Manufacturer shall replace or repair cable at Manufacturer’s cost.

B. Testing

1. Prior to start of fabrication, manufacturer shall submit a complete listing of all

routine and type tests to be performed and certified, in accordance with IEEE
standards. The listing shall clearly specify the method and sampling.

2. Test results in conformance with this specification shall be submitted prior to

shipment of cable.

3. The following routine tests shall be performed:

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a. DC conductor resistance test

b. Partial discharge test
c. Insulation resistance (Hi Pot) test
d. Meggar test

4. Any special tests shown in the datasheet shall be performed on the completed cables
in accordance with the applicable procedure.

5. Marafiq reserves the right to witness all tests. Manufacturer shall provide written
notification to Marafiq at least two (2) weeks in advance of the test date. The notice
shall include an outline of the procedures used in performance of the tests.

6. Manufacturer shall not proceed with witness tests in the absence of Marafiq and/or
Marafiq’s Representative unless he has received written notification waiving witness
of testing.

2.4 Identification And Tagging

A. Power Conductors

Power conductors shall conform to ICEA Method 1,color sequence Table E-2 or Method
4 (printed numbers).

B. Control Conductors

Control conductors shall conform to ICEA Method 1, color sequence E-2.

C. Jacket

The following minimum information shall be printed on the surface of the jacket at
regular intervals:

 Conductor size
 Number of conductors
 Voltage class
 Type of insulation
 Manufacturer's name
 Marking to indicate UL listing

D. Reels
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A metal weatherproof tag shall be affixed to each side of the reel indicating the following
information:

 Purchase order number

 Reel number assigned by Purchaser
 Name of Manufacturer
 Voltage class
 Type of insulation
 Conductor size
 Number of conductors in cable
 Length of cable on reel

2.5 Preparation For Shipment

 Preparation for shipment shall be in accordance with Supplier's standards, unless

otherwise noted on the RFQ and PO. Supplier shall be solely responsible for the
adequacy of the preparation for shipment provision employed with respect to
materials and application; to provide materials to their destination in ex-works
condition when handled by commercial carrier systems.
 As a minimum, reels shall be covered with suitable material and strapped to protect
the cable from damage during transit, outdoor storage, and handling. Each end of the
cable shall be provided with a watertight seal.
 See specification number MQ-SP-E-6000 for additional requirements.

3.0 EXECUTION

Not applicable.

ATTACHMENTS

Not Applicable

End of Specification