Wire Bundles Flashcards
What is an open wire?
any wire, wire group, or wire bundle NOT ENCLOSED in a protective conduit.
What is a wire group?
two or more WIRES going to the same location and TIED TOGETHER to retain the identity of the group.
what is a a wire bundle?
two or more WIRE GROUPS TIED TOGETHER because they are going in the same direction at the point where the tie is located.
What is electriclly protected wiring?
wires that are protected against OVERLOADING
What kind of protection do electrically protected wiring have?
fuses, circuit breakers, and other limiting devices.
What is electrically unprotected wiring?
wires that donT have protection, like fuses, circuit breakers and other limiting devices.
How many wires is the max wires in a wire bundle?
Should be less than 75 wires to a bundle or 1.5 to 2 inches in diameter.
How does lacing and tying of wire bundles make work easy?
during…Maintenance
Installation
Inspection
What is the tying of wire bundles defined?
the securing together of a group or bundle of wires by INDIVIDUAL PIECES of cord tied around the group or bundle. at regular intervals.
How is wire lacing defined
the securing together of a group or bundle of wires by CONTINUOUS PIECES of cord forming loops at regular intervals around the group or bundle.
A wire group is?
two or more wires tied or laced together to give identity to an individual system.
A wire bundle is?
two or more wires or groups tied or laced together to FACILITATE maintenance.
Material Used for lacing?
Nylon cord and Cotton Cord
Nylon cord VS cotton cord
Nylon is moisture and fungus resistant === Cotton Cord must be waxed to provide protection against mildew and deterioration.
The approved lacing cord complying with____________ may be used for wire lacing.
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