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    This document discusses non-metallic sheathed cable (NM, NMC, NMS), including its construction and appropriate installations. It describes the different types of non-metallic sheathed cable - NM for dry locations, NMC for wet locations, and NMS which can be buried. It provides details on installing non-metallic sheathed cable, such as cutting the cable to length and stripping back the sheathing to expose the wires. The document also lists the required short circuit protection ratings for copper and aluminum conductors of different gauges used in non-metallic sheathed cable.

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    This document discusses non-metallic sheathed cable (NM, NMC, NMS), including its construction and appropriate installations. It describes the different types of non-metallic sheathed cable - NM for dry locations, NMC for wet locations, and NMS which can be buried. It provides details on installing non-metallic sheathed cable, such as cutting the cable to length and stripping back the sheathing to expose the wires. The document also lists the required short circuit protection ratings for copper and aluminum conductors of different gauges used in non-metallic sheathed cable.

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    To be installed or fished in air voids in masonry block


    Republic of the Philippines or tile walls.
    Dep-Ed Region X
    Division of Iligan City
    ICNHS – SHS DEPARTMENT Types NM, NMC, and NMS cables shall not be permitted
    ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE as follows:
    (EIM) 1. In any dwelling or structure not specifically permitted
    SELF LEARNING ACTIVITY (SLA)
    above.
    Week 5 2. Exposed in dropped or suspended ceilings in other
    than one- and two-family and multifamily dwellings.
    NAME : _____________________________
    GRADE & SECTION: _______________
    DATE: ____________ Example:
    1. As service-entrance cable
    QUARTER 1 2. In commercial garages having hazardous (classified)
    Unit of Lesson: INSTALL ELECTRICAL LIGHTING
    locations
    SYSTEMS, AUXILIARY OUTLETS AND LIGHTING
    FIXTURES. 3. In theaters and similar locations
    4. In motion picture studios
    TOPIC: NON-METALLIC SHEATED CABLE (NM, NMC, 5. In storage battery rooms
    NMS)
    6. In hoistways or on elevators or escalators
    Nonmetallic-sheathed cable - is used more often in 7. Embedded in poured cement, concrete, or aggregate
    residential wiring installations than in any other wiring 8. In hazardous (classified) locations
    method. The Philippine Electrical Code permits this cable
    to be installed in a building made of combustible material Unless otherwise specifically permitted in the electrical
    or wooden frame construction. It may not be used in code, the overcurrent protection for conductor types
    other types of building construction without permission should not exceed the following:
    from the electrical inspection authorities.
    Copper Conductors
    Cable Construction 15 amps for #14 AWG,
    There are several basic types of non-metallic sheathed 20 amps for #12 AWG
    cable. 30 amps for #10 AWG

    A. Non-metallic cable for dry locations (NM) - is used in Aluminum and Copper Clad Conductors
    normal residential circuits. 15 amps for #12 AWG
    25 amps for #10 AWG
    Type NM cable shall be permitted as follows:
    1. For both exposed and concealed work in normally dry Installing Non-metallic Sheathed Cable
    locations A non-metallic (NM) cable is easy to work with and
    2. To be installed in air voids in masonry block or tile walls inexpensive, so it is not surprising that it is the most
    common type of cable used in household wiring.
    For concealed work, nonmetallic-sheathed cable should
    be installed for it is protected from physical damage Take care not to damage wire insulation when working
    often caused by nails or screws. For practical reasons, with NM cable. Slit the sheathing down the middle using
    care should be taken to avoid areas where trim, door and a sharp utility knife. To avoid slicing the wire insulation,
    window casings, baseboards, moldings, and so on, are do not cut too deep. Or use a sheathing stripper.
    likely to be nailed.

    B. Type Nonmetallic cable for wet locations (NMC) - is


    used in farm buildings or similar structures, where there When cutting cable to length,
    is usually more moisture. NMS cable can be buried leave yourself an extra foot
    directly in the earth, provided adequate protection is or two. If you make a mistake
    given to the cable. while stripping, you can re-cut
    the cable and try again.
    NMC cable shall be permitted as follows:
    1. For both exposed and concealed work in dry, moist, Lay the cable on a flat work
    damp, or corrosive locations. surface such as a small sheet
    2. In outside and inside walls of masonry block or tile of plywood. Starting 8-10 inches
    3. In a shallow chase in masonry, concrete, or adobe from the end, insert the tip of
    protected against nails or screws by a steel plate at least a utility knife blade into the
    1.59 mm (1/16 in.) thick and covered with plaster, adobe, center of the cable, pushing just
    or similar finish hard enough to cut through the
    sheathing.
    C. Type NMS.
    Type NMS cable shall be permitted as follows: Slice the sheathing, exerting
    1. For both exposed and concealed work in normally dry even pressure. You will feel
    locations. the tip of the knife rubbing
    against the bare ground wire 4. It is the required short circuit protection rating for a
    as you slice. With practice you No. 12 AWG(3.5 mm2) non-metallic sheathed cable.
    can cut evenly and quickly 5. It is the required short circuit protection rating for a
    without damaging wire insulation. No. 10 AWG(5.5 mm2) non-metallic sheathed cable.

    Pull back the plastic sheathing, B. ENUMERATION: Enumerate the steps in installing
    as well as the paper that non-metallic sheathed cable.
    wraps the wires, exposing
    8-12 inches of wire. Snip
    the sheathing and paper
    with side cutters. If you use a
    utility knife, cut away from the wires to avoid cutting or ----end-----
    nicking the insulation.
    Prepared By: BLV
    Insert the wires into the box.
    With this type of plastic box,
    push the wires through a hole,
    which has a tab that grabs the
    cable. Check that about 1/2 inch
    of sheathing is visible inside the
    utiliity/junction box. Other types of boxes use other
    clamping methods.

    Wherever possible, staple NM cable firmly to a framing


    member, out of reach of nails. Staple cable within 8
    inches of the box and every 2-4 feet along the run of the
    cable. Check your local building codes.

    PEC requires that a strap or staple be placed within


    30cm of every box. Doing so prevents any undue strain
    on the cable from pulling the conductors out of the box.

    Cable supports may be placed as far as 1.5m apart on


    the runs between the boxes, but it is often a good idea
    to place them together.
    ___________________________________________

    Refer to EIM Module 2, pages 77-83 and answer the


    following:

    SELF CHECK 2.5


    NON-METALLIC SHEATHED CABLE
    On your answer sheet, write the word or words being
    described in each of the following statements.

    A. IDENTIFICATION
    1. It is the support used to hold the non-metallic
    sheathed cable in place.
    2. It is a type of non-metallic sheathed cable that can
    only be used in dry and indoor applications.
    3. It is a type of non-metallic sheathed cable that can be
    used in dry, moist, and corrosive environments.

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