UL 1684A

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Supplemental Requirements
for Extra Heavy Wall
Reinforced Thermosetting
Resin Conduit (RTRC) and
Fittings

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UL Standard for Safety for Supplemental Requirements for Extra Heavy Wall Reinforced Thermosetting
Resin Conduit (RTRC) and Fittings, UL 1684A

First Edition, Dated September 3, 2004

Revisions: This Standard contains revisions through and including January 23, 2007.

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Table 3.1 has been revised to include new values for the nominal outside diameters of Type XW
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ANSI/UL 1684A-2007
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UL 1684A

Standard for Supplemental Requirements for Extra Heavy Wall Reinforced

Thermosetting Resin Conduit (RTRC) and Fittings

First Edition

September 3, 2004

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Standard (ANSI) occurred on January 17, 2007.

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CONTENTS

1 Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
2 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
2.1 Units of measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
2.2 Undated references . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
3 Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
4 Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
4.1 Compression Test (for Type XW conduit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
4.2 Impact Resistance (for Type XW conduit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
5 Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

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1 Scope

1.1 These requirements are supplementary to the applicable requirements in the Standard for Reinforced
Thermosetting Resin Conduit (RTRC) and Fittings, UL 1684. Products covered by these requirements are
for use in the United States only. References to requirements in UL 1684 are in italics for easy
identification.

1.2 This standard covers aboveground (AG) extra heavy wall conduit, Type XW (dimensions based on
wall thicknesses). Trade sizes (metric designators) are 1/2 (16), 3/4 (21), 1 (27), 1-1/4 (35), 1-1/2 (41), 2
(53), 2-1/2 (63), 3 (78), 3-1/2 (91), 4 (103), 4-1/2 (116), 5 (129), and 6 (155).

Note: The values in parenthesis are metric size designations of conduit and fittings and do not necessarily
reflect metric trade sizes.

1.3 AG Type XW is suitable for concealed or exposed work where subject to physical damage.

2 General

2.1 Units of measurement

2.1.1 Values stated without parentheses are the requirement. Values in parentheses are explanatory or
approximate information.

2.2 Undated references

2.2.1 Any undated reference to a code or standard appearing in the requirements of this standard shall
be interpreted as referring to the latest edition of that code or standard.

3 Construction

3.1 Only materials that are acceptable for the particular use shall be employed.

3.2 Conduit with an integral belled end – The dimensions of conduit with an integral coupling on one
end shall be in accordance with the values specified in Table 3.1. They shall also meet the requirements
of Clause 5.8 and Tables 1 and 2 of the Standard for Reinforced Thermosetting Resin Conduit (RTRC)
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Table 3.1
Conduit dimensions – Type XW
Table 3.1 revised January 23, 2007

Inside Wall thickness Outside diametera Out of roundb

diameter
minimum Minimum Maximum Nominal Maximum Maximum

Trade size (metric (millimeters)

designator)
3/4 21 22.61 5.59 6.73 35.31 36.58 1.02
1 27 29.34 5.59 6.73 42.04 43.31 1.02
1-1/4 35 38.10 5.59 6.73 50.80 52.07 1.02
1-1/2 41 44.20 5.59 6.73 56.90 58.17 1.02
2 53 50.29 5.59 6.73 62.99 64.26 1.02
2-1/2 63 63.00 5.59 6.73 75.69 76.96 1.02
3 78 75.69 5.59 6.73 88.39 89.66 1.02
3-1/2 91 88.39 5.59 6.73 101.10 102.36 1.02
4 103 101.09 5.59 6.73 113.79 115.06 1.02
5 129 126.24 5.59 6.73 138.94 140.46 1.52
6 155 151.64 5.59 6.73 164.34 165.86 1.52

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3/4 21 0.890 0.220 0.265 1.390 1.440 0.040

1 27 1.155 0.220 0.265 1.655 1.705 0.040
1-1/4 35 1.500 0.220 0.265 2.000 2.050 0.040
1-1/2 41 1.740 0.220 0.265 2.240 2.290 0.040
2 53 1.980 0.220 0.265 2.480 2.530 0.040
2-1/2 63 2.480 0.220 0.265 2.980 3.030 0.040
3 78 2.980 0.220 0.265 3.480 3.530 0.040
3-1/2 91 3.480 0.220 0.265 3.980 4.030 0.040
4 103 3.980 0.220 0.265 4.480 4.530 0.040
5 129 4.970 0.220 0.265 5.470 5.530 0.060
6 155 5.970 0.220 0.265 6.470 6.530 0.060
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Table 3.2
Dimensions for integral couplings – Type XW

Socket depth Inside diameter of socket Socket wall thickness

minimum minimum minimum

Trade size (metric mm (in) mm (in) mm (in)

designator)

3/4 21 50.80 2.00 35.69 1.405 5.59 0.220

1 27 50.80 2.00 42.42 1.670 5.59 0.220
1-1/4 35 50.80 2.00 51.18 2.015 5.59 0.220
1-1/2 41 50.80 2.00 57.28 2.255 5.59 0.220
2 53 50.80 2.00 63.37 2.495 5.59 0.220
2-1/2 63 50.80 2.00 76.07 2.995 5.59 0.220
3 78 50.80 2.00 88.77 3.495 5.59 0.220
3-1/2 91 50.80 2.00 101.47 3.995 5.59 0.220
4 103 57.15 2.25 114.17 4.495 5.59 0.220
5 129 74.68 2.94 139.57 5.495 5.59 0.220
6 155 74.68 2.94 164.97 6.495 5.59 0.220

4 Performance

4.1 Compression Test (for Type XW conduit)

4.1.1 The internal diameter of conduit shall not decrease by more than 25 percent during application of
an 8900 N (2000 lb) force when tested in accordance with 4.1.2 – 4.1.4. The conduit shall show no
evidence of cracking or buckling after removal from the compression machine.

4.1.2 The apparatus for this test shall consist of:

a) An inside micrometer or telescopic gauge and a micrometer caliper;

b) A compression machine having 2 steel platens at least 150 mm (6.0 in) long and 10 mm
(0.4 in) thick and capable of running at a speed within the range of 10 – 15 mm/min (0.4 – 0.6
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4.2 Impact Resistance (for Type XW conduit)

4.2.1 When tested in accordance with 4.2.2 and 4.2.3 there shall not be any fracture or break in the
laminate surface of seven out of ten 200 mm (8.0 in) specimens of the finished conduit. A fracture or break
is considered to have occurred where a broken section of the laminate forms a protrusion within the inside
diameter or extends beyond the outside diameter of the conduit. The portions of the conduit within 50 mm
(2.0 in) from the cut ends of the specimen shall not be examined.

4.2.2 The specimens are to be cut from finished lengths of each trade size of conduit. Each specimen is
to be tested separately while resting on a solid, flat, steel plate that is at least 13 mm (1/2 in) thick and is
firmly anchored with its upper surface horizontal. A protective cage is to surround the plates and the
specimen to reduce the likelihood of injury.

4.2.3 The impact energy is to be provided by a weight of 34.1 kg (75 lbs) in the form of a 150 mm (6.0
in) solid right-circular steel cylinder with a flat impact face having rounded edges, as shown in Figure 4.1,
falling freely through a vertical guide and supplying the impact force specified in Table 4.1. The flat face
of the weight is to strike the center of the specimen. Provision is to be made for keeping the weight from
striking the specimen more than once.

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Table 4.1
Impact resistance – Type XW

Force
Trade size (metric designator) j (ft.lbs)

1/2 16 127 94
3/4 21 127 94
1 27 203 150
1-1/4 35 229 169
1-1/2 41 255 188
2 53 407 300
2-1/2 63 509 375
3 78 712 525
3-1/2 91 712 525
4 103 712 525
4-1/2 116 712 525
5 129 712 525
6 155 712 525

5 Markings

5.1 All of the markings mentioned in 5.2 – 5.4 shall be clearly legible and durable. Additional markings
are acceptable if they do not conflict with those specified in this standard.

5.2 The outer surface of every straight length of conduit, and every elbow and other bend made from and
for use with such conduit shall be marked with the following:

a) ″Reinforced Thermosetting Resin Conduit″, ″RTRC″, or equivalent wording;

b) The trade size (metric designator) of the conduit;

c) The name or trademark of the manufacturer or with any other distinctive marking by means
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5.4 The outer surfaces of conduit and elbows, fittings and conduit bodies that are intended for wetting by
reagents per Clause 5.7 in the Standard for Reinforced Thermosetting Resin Conduit (RTRC) and Fittings,
UL 1684, shall be marked ″RESISTANT TO THE FOLLOWING REAGENTS″ (followed by the name of
the specific reagents and temperature limitations).

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M IS
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h iS
e ,S D
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0
t W U s / 2
en For :8
m 9
o cu 03
2
ULDCOPYRIGHTED 1 MATERIAL –
NOT AUTHORIZED FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION OR
DISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM UL