MARMON VITALink MC User manual

VITALink® MC/RC90
Fire-Resistive Cable Certified by UL and ULC IM-120-0
VITALink® MC/RC90 Cables Rev 0
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Installation Instructions
These instructions apply to listed fire-resistive cable. See applicable systems
under “Listings/Certifications/Compliance” on this page. See NFPA 70 Article
728 for a description of Fire-Resistive Cable Systems and their requirements.
Compliance and verification is summarized on the last page. This document
outlines the minimum installation requirements.
The requirements for fire resistive rated systems are more stringent
modifications to the installation rules in the NEC and CE Code. Industry
standard installation practices and workmanship shall be exercised in all
installations. Follow NEC or CE Code rules for cables installed in areas that are
fire protected (Ex. Electrical rooms, etc). Read all instructions before starting.
Description
RSCC’s VITALink® MC/RC90 cable is both UL and cUL listed electrically and fire-
resistive rated for a maximum of 2 hours to UL 2196/ULC S139 for USA and
Canada in sizes 14 AWG through 750 kcmil. The cable is compliant with the
NEC1and Canadian Electrical Code (CE CODE) requirements. The installation
instructions pertain to installing the cable for a 2 hour system therefore, the
cable system described within can be used for RSCC’s 1 hour or 2 hour fire
resistive rated VITALink® MC/RC90 systems.
VITALink® MC/RC90 cable is rated at 600 volts maximum (phase to phase) and
is compliant with the NEC1and Canadian Electrical Code (CE CODE)
requirements for Type MC and and RC90 respectively.
Cable sizes and constructions range from 14 AWG through 750 kcmil and
single conductor to twelve conductor. A complete list of available
constructions is provided within this document and on UL’s website under
FHJR R15365 for USA and FHJR7 R15365 for Canada.
Once a fire resistive rated splice is introduced into the system, please limit the
system use to the hourly fire resistance rating, max voltage and current
allowed for the splice.
Materials Required
Only the components listed in these instructions shall be used to maintain the
respective fire resistive rating. Further details on the materials beyond the list
below are provided inside the document.
1. VITALink® MC/RC90 Cable with or without an overall polymeric jacket, and
with or without ground(s) or segmented groundwire(s).
2. Steel mounting components.
For more information on the certification, please see the system published in
the UL website.
Tools Required
• Utility Knife • Pipe Cutter
• Socket Wrench • Cable Cutter
•Screw Driver
Listings/Certifications/Compliance
The fire resistive cable Certified by UL to UL 2196 and ULC to ULC S139 for use
in the following systems:
2 Hour FHIT/FHIT7 120
2 Hour FHIT/FHIT7 120A
1 Hour FHIT/FHIT7 60
VITALink® MC/RC90 Cable
• Type MC per UL 1569
• Type RC90 per CSA C22.2 No. 123
•See VITALink® MC/RC90 data sheet for other cable listings and certifications

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General
This document outlines the minimum installation requirements for installing a
cable to the systems described above.
Electrical Circuit Integrity Systems consist of components and materials that are
intended for installation as protection for specific electrical wiring systems, with
respect to the disruption of electrical circuit integrity upon exterior fire
exposure. The specifications for the protective system and its assembly are
important details in the development of the ratings.
These protective systems are evaluated by the fire exposure and water hose
stream test as described in UL 2196 / ULC S139. Ratings apply only to the entire
protective system assembly. Individual components and materials are
designated for use in a specific system(s) for which corresponding ratings have
been developed and are not intended to be interchanged between systems.
Ratings are not assigned to individual system components or materials.
Authorities having jurisdiction should be consulted in all cases as to the specific
requirements covering the installation and use of these Classified systems.
Cables and supports should be routed and supported separately from non-fire
resistive rated circuits. They should be positioned where any hazard of non-fire
resistive rated systems collapsing or failure will not disturb the system.
These requirements must be followed to maintain the hourly rating in the fire
area.
The VITALink® MC/RC90 cable system must be installed by qualified personnel
familiar with generally accepted construction techniques and safe electrical
practices.
Take all appropriate precautions when installing splices, including following
OSHA and other applicable regulations.
The installation must comply with all national and local electrical codes and all
the requirements of the UL Electrical Circuit Integrity System certification
requirements, and carefully follow the installation instructions.
Ensure the cable is in good condition prior to commencing splice installation.
Do not pull cables around corners that have sharp edges, such as corners in
cable trays, or other obstructions. See RSCC VITALink® MC/RC90 General
Installation and Handling Manual for more information.
Cable Support Distance
Cable shall be supported horizontally or vertically every four feet unless
otherwise stated in this document.
Cables shall also be supported on each side of a bend and not to exceed four
feet.
Support Methods
Drywall is not an acceptable means of support.
Strut
Box and Cables are mounted on 7/8” or larger 12 gauge slotted steel strut.
Painted or galvanized strut is acceptable.
Strut longer than 20” shall be a minimum of 1-1/2” 12 gauge steel.
Secure strut to concrete wall using a minimum 1/4 inch diameter steel
concrete screws by a minimum 2-1/4 inch in length.
Alternatively, Secure strut to concrete wall using a minimum 1/4 inch
diameter steel masonry anchor by a minimum 1-3/4 inch in length. The
deeper the penetration, the more secure the strut is mounted to the wall.
Please account for spalling.
Strut shall be secured to structure at a minimum on each end, and one in the
center for spans 5 feet or greater. Strut shall, at a minimum, be

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supported/secured to a 2 hour structure no greater than three feet for
lengths greater than 5 ft.
Trapeze
Trapeze style installation is acceptable using a minimum 3/8” steel threaded
rod with steel strut washers and nuts. Secure strut into 2 hour rated structure
to the appropriate depth to account for supported weight and spalling. 7/8”
strut is not allowed for trapeze style mounting.
Tray
Steel cable tray is an acceptable support method and shall be supported every
five feet.
Conduit
This section applies to cables installed outside of the firezone and in
circumstances acceptable to AHJ.
Some installation may require that the cable is routed through conduit. Cable
should not exceed fill ratio and be de-rated as necessary. Rigid conduit is not
permitted.
EMT or IMC is acceptable for wall penetrations or short sections. Conduits
shall be fire stopped, with a material compatible with plastic and copper,
where the cable enters and exits the conduit. The conduit shall be supported
every five feet. Couplings for steel conduit shall also be steel.
Some conduits are routed underground and enter the building. PVC conduit is
acceptable for these instances as they are directly buried or in concrete.
Where the conduit enters the building, the conduit should be fire stopped.
Routing through PVC conduit is not allowed after entrance into the building.
Cable Securement
Some configurations may require ampacity de-ratings. Follow NEC, CE CODE or
governing code. All straps shall be steel and secure without slack onto cable.
Straps shall be 16 gauge minimum.
Overall Polymeric Jacketed Cable
T&B J-800, two hole one piece strap, two piece single hole with strut nut and
washer on each side of cable (each side of outermost cables if arrayed without
gaps between the straps, Figure 1 below) and in contact with the strap.
Trapeze style horizontal installations shall only use any strap in non-jacketed
section below.
Some illustrations of straps and configurations are provided below.
J-800
1-Piece
2-Piece
Saddle

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Non-Jacketed Cable (Bare Copper Armor)
T&B J-800, two hole one piece strap, two piece single hole, Cobra Clamp/
Saddle Clamp, two hole Copper or Steel Clips that wrap around cable. Electrical
tape may be used between cable and strap if isolation is required due to
concerns with galvanic action.
Tray
Cables laid in steel tray shall neatly arranged and be secured with steel banding
or steel ties every four feet. Cables shall be installed snug, but not excessively
where cable is damaged. Ties should be compatible with tray, cable and
environment.
Grounding
The Armor may be used as an equipment ground. For grounding equivalents,
see the VITALink® MC/RC90 General Installation and Handling Manual.
Pulling Lubricant
As acceptable by AHJ, Polywater LZ may be used for cables with polymeric
jacket.
Any lubrication non-deleterious or non-corrosive to bare copper is acceptable
for bare copper armored/sheathed cable.
Splicing
2 hour and 1 hour splices are available. Contact RSCC for details.
1-Piece
J-800
Figure 1

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Terminating at Switchgear/Equipment
When entering an electrical room or other protected area for termination on
equipment/cabinets, a junction box is required on the end of the fire resistive
rated cable in the fire rated room per the following:
1. Once the cable enters the fire rated room, a minimum of 12 inches,
terminate the VITALink® MC/RC90 cable into the appropriate size junction
box per NEC or applicable CE CODE. Use a listed MC/RC90 connector
suitable for a corrugated copper sheath, a listed lock nut and insulating
bushing to terminate the cable to the box. Connector should be suitably
grounded. Equipment grounding conductors should be carried through and
maintained as required. Utilize a grounding hub as required.
2. Using the appropriate raceway for the specified area, connect the junction
box to the equipment.
3. Install appropriate thermoset wiring between the junction box and the
equipment. RSCC’s Firewall® LSZH (NFPA 130 and NFPA 502 complaint) may
be used.
4. Splice VITALink® MC/RC90 to the wire using an approved method. Note a
transition splice may be required based on ampacity considerations.
5. Seal the end of the raceway in the junction box to keep gases from
migrating down into the equipment in the case of a fire. This may be done
using a pliable compound.
Note: All wiring methods and installation procedures shall comply with NEC /CE
CODE and local amendments. NEC Article 110.14 should be considered in
regard to the temperature limit of the wiring to the equipment. The VITALink®
MC/RC90 cable may be sized at 90°C if so desired. CE CODE requirements shall
be observed as applicable.
Other Installations
Contact RSCC Engineering department.
Fire Pump
Controller or
Transfer
Switch
Splice
Junction Box
Min. 12"
Raceway
VITALink
MC/RC90
MC
Connector
Pliable Seal
Fire Rated Wall

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Parts and Configurations
Cables
All cables listed in FHJR R15365 for the USA and FHJR7 R15365 for Canada sizes
14 AWG through 750 kcmil with or without and overall polymeric jacket, and
with or without ground(s) or segmented groundwire(s). Standard PN’s are per
VITALink® MC/RC90 Cutsheet. Some cables may require custom PN. Common
cables constructions and sizes are provided in Table 1 below.
AHJ Inspection and Compliance
When inspecting the splice and components for compliance to UL 2196/ULC
S139, verify the following:
1. The fire resistive rated cable is VITALink® Type MC and/or Type RC90
printed on the cable.
2. The fire resistive rated system is installed per this document (IM-120-0),
splice instructions if applicable, and the NEC/CE CODE or other governing
code.
UL Inspection
This section is required by UL.
Print to Include
RSCC VITALINK(R) MC/RC90 600V (UL) 2196/(ULC) S139 FHIT/7: 120
FRR 2H 600V | 120A FRR 2H 480V | 60 FRR 1H 480V| [ELECTRICAL
LISTINGS] [PN] [DATE]
Cables are suitable for both control or power use.
1NEC and NFPA are registered trademarks of the National Fire Protection
Agency.
Table 1 - Connector Details and Listed Cable Constructions
Conductor Size
(AWG/kcmil)
RSCC Cable PN
Prefix
Nom Armor
OD (In)
Nom Jacketed
OD (In)
Cable Connector PN
“WSE-WT-“ Series
Connector Hub
Hole Punch
Trade Size
Connector
Body OD
Non-Jacketed
Cable
Jacketed
Cable
1 Conductor
1/0
VM011X0
1.004
1.107
104-100-S3
1”
2”
2/0
VM012X0
1.043
1.146
111-100-S3
1”
2”
3/0
VM013X0
1.075
1.178
111-100-S3
1”
2”
4/0
VM014X0
1.155
1.258
118-100L-S3
1”
2”
250
VM01250
1.215
1.318
125-125-S3
1-1/4”
2.12”
350
VM01350
1.350
1.453
139-125-S3
1-1/4”
2.12”
400
VM01400
1.410
1.513
148-150-S3
1-1/2”
2.5”
500
VM01500
1.500
1.603
157-150-S3
1-1/2”
2.5”
600
VM01600
1.670
1.793
166-150-S3
1-1/2”
2.5”
750
VM01750
1.729
1.852
175-200-S3
2”
3”
2 Conductor
14
VM02014
0.820
0.923
083-075-S3
3/4"
1.5”
12
VM02012
0.820
0.923
083-075-S3
3/4"
1.5”
10
VM02010
0.886
0.989
090-075-S3
3/4"
1.5”
8
VM02008
1.004
1.107
104-100-S3
1”
2”
6
VM02006
1.075
1.178
111-100-S3
1”
2”
3 Conductor
14
VM03014
0.820
0.923
083-075-S3
3/4"
1.5”
12
VM03012
0.886
0.989
090-075-S3
3/4"
1.5”
10
VM03010
0.940
1.043
097-100-S3
1”
2”
8*
VM03008
1.043
1.146
111-100-S3
1”
2”
6*
VM03006
1.155
1.258
118-100L-S3
1”
2”
4*
VM03004
1.235
1.338
125-125-S3
1-1/4”
2.12”
3*
VM03003
1.299
1.402
132-125-S3
1-1/4”
2.12”
2*
VM03002
1.410
1.513
148-150-S3
1-1/2”
2.5”
1*
VM03001
1.585
1.708
166-150-S3
1-1/2”
2.5”
1/0*
VM031X0
1.670
1.793
166-150-S3
1-1/2”
2.5”
2/0*
VM032X0
1.795
1.918
184-200-S3
2”
3”
3/0*
VM033X0
1.915
2.038
193-200-S3
2”
3”
4/0*
VM034X0
2.038
2.161
213-250NJ-S3
213-250-S3
2-1/2”
3.75”
250*
VM03250
2.258
2.412
235-250-S3
2-1/2”
3.75”
350*
VM03350
2.480
2.634
257-250-S3
2-1/2”
3.75”
400*
VM03400
2.710
2.864
285-300-S3
3”
4.5”
500*
VM03500
2.820
2.974
285-300-S3
3”
4.5”
600*
VM03600
3.128
3.302
313-300-S3
3”
4.5”
4 Conductor
14
VM04014
0.886
0.989
090-075-S3
3/4"
1.5”
12
VM04012
0.940
1.043
097-100-S3
1”
2”
10
VM04010
1.004
1.107
104-100-S3
1”
2”
8*
VM04008
1.155
1.258
118-100L-S3
1”
2”

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Conductor Size
(AWG/kcmil)
RSCC Cable PN
Prefix
Nom Armor
OD (In)
Nom Jacketed
OD (In)
Cable Connector PN
“WSE-WT-“ Series
Connector Hub
Hole Punch
Trade Size
Connector
Body OD
Non-Jacketed
Cable
Jacketed
Cable
6*
VM04006
1.215
1.318
125-125-S3
1-1/4”
2.12”
4*
VM04004
1.350
1.453
139-125-S3
1-1/4”
2.12”
3*
VM04003
1.410
1.513
148-150-S3
1-1/2”
2.5”
2*
VM04002
1.500
1.603
157-150-S3
1-1/2”
2.5”
1*
VM04001
1.729
1.852
175-200-S3
2”
3”
1/0*
VM041X0
1.820
1.943
184-200-S3
2”
3”
2/0*
VM042X0
1.950
2.073
202-200-S3
2”
3”
3/0*
VM043X0
2.123
2.246
213-250NJ-S3
213-250-S3
2-1/2”
3.75”
4/0*
VM044X0
2.258
2.412
235-250-S3
2-1/2”
3.75”
250*
VM04250
2.460
2.634
257-250-S3
2-1/2”
3.75”
350*
VM04350
2.710
2.864
285-300-S3
3”
4.5”
400*
VM04400
3.128
3.302
313-300-S3
3”
4.5”
500*
VM04500
3.128
3.302
313-300-S3
3”
4.5”
5 Conductor
14
VM05014
0.940
1.043
097-100-S3
1”
2”
12
VM05012
1.004
1.107
104-100-S3
1”
2”
10
VM05010
1.075
1.178
111-100-S3
1”
2”
8
VM05008
1.215
1.318
125-125-S3
1-1/4”
2.12”
6
VM05006
1.299
1.402
132-125-S3
1-1/4”
2.12”
4
VM05004
1.480
1.583
157-150-S3
1-1/2”
2.5”
3
VM05003
1.585
1.708
166-150-S3
1-1/2”
2.5”
2
VM05002
1.670
1.793
166-150-S3
1-1/2”
2.5”
1
VM05001
1.915
2.038
193-200-S3
2”
3”
1/0
VM051X0
2.038
2.161
213-250NJ-S3
213-250-S3
2-1/2”
3.75”
2/0
VM052X0
2.258
2.412
235-250-S3
2-1/2”
3.75”
3/0
VM053X0
2.460
2.614
257-250-S3
2-1/2”
3.75”
4/0
VM054X0
2.480
2.634
257-250-S3
2-1/2”
3.75”
6 Conductor
14
VM06014
1.004
1.107
104-100-S3
1”
2”
12
VM06012
1.075
1.178
111-100-S3
1”
2”
10
VM06010
1.155
1.258
118-100L-S3
1”
2”
8
VM06008
1.299
1.402
132-125-S3
1-1/4”
2.12”
6
VM06006
1.410
1.513
148-150-S3
1-1/2”
2.5”
4
VM06004
1.585
1.708
166-150-S3
1-1/2”
2.5”
7 Conductor
14
VM07014
1.004
1.107
104-100-S3
1”
2”
12
VM07012
1.075
1.178
111-100-S3
1”
2”
10
VM07010
1.155
1.258
118-100L-S3
1”
2”
8
VM07008
1.299
1.402
132-125-S3
1-1/4”
2.12”
6
VM07006
1.410
1.513
148-150-S3
1-1/2”
2.5”
8 Conductor
14
VM08014
1.155
1.258
118-100L-S3
1”
2”
12
VM08012
1.215
1.318
125-125-S3
1-1/4”
2.12”
10
VM08010
1.299
1.402
132-125-S3
1-1/4”
2.12”
8
VM08008
1.500
1.623
157-150-S3
1-1/2”
2.5”
9 Conductor
14
VM09014
1.215
1.318
125-125-S3
1-1/4”
2.12”
12
VM09012
1.299
1.402
132-125-S3
1-1/4”
2.12”
10
VM09010
1.410
1.513
148-150-S3
1-1/2”
2.5”
10 Conductor
14
VM10014
1.215
1.318
125-125-S3
1-1/4”
2.12”
12
VM10012
1.299
1.402
132-125-S3
1-1/4”
2.12”
10
VM10010
1.410
1.513
148-150-S3
1-1/2”
2.5”
12 Conductor
14
VM12014
1.235
1.338
125-125-S3
1-1/4”
2.12”
12
VM12012
1.350
1.453
139-125-S3
1-1/4”
2.12”
10
VM12010
1.410
1.513
148-150-S3
1-1/2”
2.5”
*Segmented groundwires available
Note: Non-Fire Rated Connectors will be sized similarly but do not have to be stainless steel.

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2 Hour Fire Rated Cable
UL FHIT 120/ULC S139 FHIT7 120
Installation Manual

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Table of Contents
Section Page
1. Introduction....................................................................................... 1
2. Materials........................................................................................... 5
3. Handling and Storage....................................................................... 5
4. Pulling Calculations .......................................................................... 9
5. Pre-Installation .............................................................................. 18
6. Installation ...................................................................................... 23
7. Post Installation .............................................................................. 28
8. Glossary of Terms .......................................................................... 35
9. References ..................................................................................... 37
10. Appendix 1 ......................................................................................38