Aluminum PV Wire

Scope

This single-conductor photovoltaic (PV) wire is used as interconnection wiring for grounded and ungrounded PV power systems on residential, community, and utility-scale solar projects.

Applicable Standards and Tests

• ASTM B-230 AND B-231
• UL 44 AND UL 4703
• CSA C22.2 NO. 271-11
• ICEA S-95-658/NEMA WC70

Features

• 600V AND 2000V RATED
• DIRECT BURIAL RATED
• -40°C TO 90°C MAX CONTINUING
  OPERATING TEMPERATURE IN WET OR
  DRY LOCATIONS

Construction

Conductors: Single conductors are available in concentrically stranded 1350-H19 aluminum alloy.

Insulation: Conductors are insulated with a concentrically applied XLPE (crosslinked polyethylene) that is FV-1 flame and “Oil and Gasoline Resistant I” rated. An optional VW-1 flame rating is available on request.

All black insulation is rated “Sunlight Resistant.” All colored insulation is rated “Sunlight Resistant” in sizes #6 AWG and larger, and optional in sizes #8 AWG and smaller.

Identification and Packaging

Print legends on the wire include the manufacturer, conductor size, voltage rating, UL symbol (if applicable) and type designation. Standard length spools are 500 or 2500 feet.

Print Legend

KRIS-TECH WIRE CO. #XX MCM AL XLPE TYPE PV WIRE 2000V 90C WET OR DRY DIRECT BURIAL SUNLIGHT RESISTANT -40C FV-1 (UL)

Value Add Service

• CUSTOM LENGTHS AND PUT-UPS
• 12 AVAILABLE COLORS
• WIRE PARALLELING AND CABLING
• WIRE STRIPING
• CUSTOM PRINT LEGENDS AND LABELS