West Penn Wire 60990BRD0500 16/2 Shielded Plenum Cable

Product Description

The WEST PENN WIRE 60990BRD0500 is a 16 AWG, 2-conductor shielded plenum-rated solid fire alarm cable supplied in a 500-foot length with a red jacket. Plenum-rated construction meets the low-smoke, flame-spread requirements mandated for air-handling spaces under NFPA 90A and NEC Article 760. The solid conductors and foil shield provide stable signal integrity for supervised fire alarm circuits. This cable is intended for installation by licensed electricians and fire alarm system technicians working on commercial and residential life-safety systems.

This cable is suited for plenum air-handling spaces, drop ceilings, and raised floors where plenum-rated wiring is required by the authority having jurisdiction. It is commonly used to connect initiating devices, notification appliances, and control panel circuits in fire alarm systems. The red jacket provides visual identification consistent with standard fire alarm wiring conventions on the job site.

Key Features

• 16 AWG solid conductors for stable low-resistance circuit performance
• 2-conductor configuration for standard fire alarm initiating and notification circuit wiring
• Foil shield reduces electromagnetic interference on supervised circuits
• Plenum-rated jacket meets low-smoke and flame-spread requirements for air-handling spaces
• Red jacket for quick visual identification as fire alarm wiring
• 500-foot pull length reduces splices on larger installations

Compatibility

Designed as a plenum-rated shielded solid conductor cable suitable for use in 2-conductor fire alarm circuit applications where plenum installation and shielding are required by code or system design.

Installation Notes

Installation must be performed by a qualified electrician or licensed fire alarm technician in accordance with NEC Article 760 and local authority having jurisdiction requirements. De-energize the fire alarm control panel and follow lockout procedures before making connections. Maintain minimum bend radius and avoid sharp edges that could damage the plenum jacket. Verify plenum rating acceptance with the authority having jurisdiction prior to roughing in.