CSA C68.9-09:2018 pdf download.Covered overhead distribution line wire
1.1 This Standard specifies requirements for covered overhead distribution line wire. These conductors are intended for overhead installation as single conductors on single-phase or three-phase electrical distribution systems.
1.2 This Standard does not cover conductors intended for field-spun applications.
1.3 In CSA Standards, "shal" is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to satisfy in order to comply with the standard; "should" is used to express a recommendation or that which is advised but not required; "may" is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the standard; and "can" is used to express posibility or capability. Notes accompanying clauses do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is to separate from the text explanatory or informative material. Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements. Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (non-mandatory) to define their application.
8.1 General
Line wire shall be packaged in continuous lengths in coils or on wood reels. Reels shall conform to NEMA WC 26/EEMAC 201. Recommended wood reel sizes and lengths are listed in Table B.1.
The actual length on any reel shall fall within a tolerance of 5% of the shipping length.A length of conductor shorter than that recommended in Table B.1 may be supplied on a reel. The protective covering on reels shall be a Level 2 Weather Protector in accordance with NEMA WC 26/EEMAC 201.
Coils shall be protected by a weatherproof wrap and shall have a minimum inside diameter of 450 mm,a maximum outside diameter of 760 mm, and a maximum width of 250 mm. They shall be secured at a minimum of three equidistant points with nonmetallic ties.
The ends of the conductor on each reel shall be suitably bound and secured to the reel.
9 Quality management system
A quality management system consists of all planned and systematic actions that are necessary to ensure that a product conforms to technical or performance-based requirements. The manufacturer should have a quality management system in place that conforms to the requirements of an acceptable quality program.
Note: An example of an acceptable quality program is one based on CAN/CSA-ISO 9001.CSA C68.9-09 pdf download.