The requirements in this standard cover sealed wire connector systems@ including insulating caps@ covers@ resins@ tubing@ and tapes provided with@ or for use with@ specific wire connectors. These systems are intended for wet or damp locations@ and other installations such as direct burial@ below grade@ or above grade where protected from direct exposure to sunlight. The wire connectors covered by these requirements are intended for use with copper conductor@ aluminum conductor@ or both in accordance with installations covered by the National Electrical Code@ NFPA 70; the Canadian Electrical Code@ Part I@ C22.1; and NOM 001 SEDE@ Standard for Electrical Installations. Note 1 These wire connector systems have not been evaluated for direct exposure to sunlight. Additional performance considerations to show equivalency to the connected conductors should be considered for UV exposure. Note 2These wire connector systems have not been evaluated for direct exposure to salt or seawater. Note 3 These wire connector systems may also be used indoors. These requirements also cover sealed wire connector systems intended for use with single or multiple conductor underground feeder cable@ golf course sprinkler cable@ underground low energy cable@ irrigation cable@ or other cable with insulation acceptable for direct burial@ below grade use@ or wet locations. These requirements apply to sealed wire connector systems intended for use with 30 AWG (0.05 mm2) through 2 000 kcmil (1 012 mm2) conductors with currents not exceeding the ampacity of insulated conductors rated either 75 ??(167 ?? or 90 ??(194 ?? and intended for use at 600 V or less.
UL 486D BULLETIN-2015 history
2017UL 486D BULLETIN-2017 UL Standard for Safety Sealed Wire Connector Systems (COMMENTS DUE: August 28@ 2017)
2015UL 486D CRD-2015 UL Standard for Safety Sealed Wire Connector Systems - Section / Paragraph Reference: New Paragraphs 1.4@ 9.2.3.2@ and 9.2.9.2; Revised Paragraphs 9.2.3.1 and 9.2.9.1 Subject: Sealed Wire Connector Systems Rated 601 – 1500 V (Edition 5: December 12@ 2005)
2015UL 486D BULLETIN-2015 UL Standard for Safety Sealed Wire Connector Systems (COMMENTS DUE: MARCH 9@ 2015)
2015UL 486D-2015 UL Standard for Safety Sealed Wire Connector Systems (Sixth Edition)
2014UL 486D BULLETIN-2014 UL Standard for Safety Sealed Wire Connector Systems (COMMENTS DUE: JUNE 23@ 2014)
2013UL 486D CRD-2013 UL Standard for Safety Sealed Wire Connector Systems - Section / Paragraph Reference: 9.1.5 Subject: Current certification practices when testing with conductors smaller than 16 AWG (Edition 5: December 12@ 2005)
2009UL 486D BULLETIN-2009 UL Standard for Safety Sealed Wire Connector Systems (COMMENTS DUE: AUGUST 10@ 2009)
2008UL 486D BULLETIN-2008 UL Standard for Safety Sealed Wire Connector Systems (COMMENTS DUE: NOVEMBER 15@ 2008)
1997UL 486D-1997 Insulated wire connector systems for underground use or in damp or wet locations
1993UL 486D-1993 UL Standard for Safety Insulated Wire Connectors for Use with Underground Conductors (Third Edition; Reprint with Revisions Through and Including April 18@ 1993)