12/3 Solid Type HCF MC Cable AIA
Description
Southwire 55-52-80-01 is a 12/3 solid Type HCF cable described as “All Purpose Hospital Care Facility.” It includes 3 conductors, AWG 12/solid, AIA, Aluminum Interlocked Armor, and a #10 solid AL ground wire. Rated 600 Volts.
Applications
- Designed for branch-circuit wiring for general purpose, non-essential electrical systems in patient care areas of hospitals, medical, and other facilities, including nursing homes, dental offices, and outpatient facilities.
- Hazardous anesthetizing areas and essential electrical system circuits are prohibited, except where permitted per 2005 NEC 517.30(C)(3)(3).
- Supports applications requiring redundant, dedicated, or isolated grounding paths.
- Suitable for environmental air-handling spaces per NEC 300.22(C), dry locations, and installations fished or embedded in plaster.
- Listed for places of assembly per NEC 518.4 and theaters per NEC 520.5.
- Installs in cable tray and approved raceways.
- Intended for use under raised floors for information technology equipment conductors and cables per NEC 645.5(D) & 645.5(D)(2).
- Allows multiple neutral and multi-circuit cables totaling more than 4 current-carrying conductors.
Specifications
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| # of Conductors | 3 + Ground |
| Conductor Gauge Size | 12 AWG |
| Conductor Type | Solid Copper |
| Conductor Material | Bare Copper |
| Shield (Y N) | No |
| Voltage | 600V |
| O.D. (Inches Nom.) | 0.48 |
| Color Code | Black/White/Red |
| Item Type | HCF MC AIA Armored Cable |
| Condition | new |
| Google product category (US) | Hardware > Power & Electrical Supplies > Electrical Wires & Cable |
Documents
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