SECTION 16150
WIRING CONNECTIONS
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PART 1 GENERAL
1.1
1.2
SECTION INCLUDES
A.
Furnishing, installation, and assembly of pin and sleeve connectors for heavy
industrial / marine applications: outdoor, severe or high abuse environments.
B.
Furnishing, installation, and assembly of pin and sleeve devices for wash down and
light marine applications: watertight / waterproof / watertight un-mated.
C.
Furnishing, installation, and assembly of pin and sleeve devices for industrial and
commercial applications.
D.
Furnishing, installation, and assembly of pin and sleeve devices for control circuit
and industrial / interlock applications.
E.
Furnishing, installation, and assembly of pin and sleeve devices for hazardous
location applications: Class I, Division 1 / Class II, Division 1.
F.
Furnishing, installation, and assembly of pin and sleeve devices for computer
systems: data center applications.
RELATED SECTIONS:
A.
1.3
Section 16050 - Basic Electrical Materials and Methods.
REFERENCES
A.
National Fire Protection Association, 1nc., NFPA 70: National Electric Code (NEC),
2005.
1.
NEC Article 250: Grounding and Bonding.
2.
NEC Article 300: Wiring Methods.
3.
NEC Article 352: Rigid Non-Metallic Conduit Type RNC.
4.
NEC Article 388: Surface Non-Metallic Raceways.
5.
NEC Article 800: Communications Circuits.
6.
NEC Article 725: Remote Control, Signaling, and Power-Limited Circuits.
7.
NEC Article 770: Optical Fiber Cables and Raceway.
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1.5
B.
CSA C22.1-06, Canadian Electric Code (CEC), 2006.
C.
Underwriter's Laboratory, Inc. (UL).
1.
UL-5A: Standard for Non-Metallic Raceways and Fittings.
2.
UL-5C: Standard for Surface Raceways and Fittings for Use with Data,
Signal, and Control Circuits.
3.
UL-50: Standard for Enclosures for Electrical Equipment.
4.
UL-94-V0: Tests for Flammability of Plastic Materials.
5.
UL 231: Standard for Safety Power Outlets.
6.
UL 1010: Standard for Safety Receptacle-Plug Combinations for Use in
Hazardous (Classified) Locations.
7.
UL 1682: Standard for Safety Plugs, Receptacles, and Cable Connectors of
the Pin and Sleeve Type.
8.
UL 1686: Pin and Sleeve Configurations.
9.
UL1863: Standard for Safety - Communications Circuit Accessories, 4th Ed,
2004.
D.
National Electrical Manufacturer's Association (NEMA).
1.
ANSI/NEMA WD-6-2002: Wiring Devices - Dimensional Requirements.
2.
NEMA 250-2003: Enclosures for Electrical Equipment.
E.
ANSI/EIA-310-D, Cabinets, Racks, Panels, and Associated Equipment, 1992.
F.
ANSI-J-STD-607A, Commercial Building Grounding and Bonding Requirements for
Telecommunications, 2002.
G.
U.S. Public Law 336. 101st Congress, ADA: Americans with Disabilities Act of 1992.
SUBMITTALS
A.
General: Submit in accordance with Section 01300.
B.
Product Data:
1.
Submit manufacturer's descriptive literature and product specifications for
each product.
2.
Manufacturer's installation literature.
3.
Manufacturer's product drawings, when requested.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
A.
Manufacturer Qualifications: Products shall be free of defects in material and
workmanship.
B.
Installer Qualifications: Installer shall be trained and certified based on the
acceptable manufacturers listed requirements.
C.
Product Requirements:
1.
Underwriters Laboratories (UL) - The devices specified herein shall be listed
in applicable sections of UL Standards 1010, 231, 1682 and 1686.
2.
Canadian Standard Association (CSA) - The devices specified shall be listed
in the applicable sections of CSA C22.2-182.1.
3.
International Electro-Technical Commission (IEC) - The 30, 60 and 100
ampere devices specified shall have been tested and comply with IEC 309-1.
4.
Federal Department of Transportation - Refrigerated National Shipboard
location devices shall meet and comply with Federal Register volume 47,
number 68, subpart 111.79.
5.
The devices specified shall comply with Military Standards MIL-STD-105 and
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1344; ASTM Standards D570 and D2565: NEMA Standard PR4- 1983; and
OSHA regulations when installed in accordance with the National Electrical
Code (NEC).
1.6
1.7
DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A.
Store products in manufacturer's unopened packaging until ready for installation.
B.
Store and dispose of solvent-based materials, and materials used with
solvent-based materials, in accordance with requirements of local authorities having
jurisdiction.
PROJECT CONDITIONS
A.
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Maintain environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, and ventilation) within
limits recommended by manufacturer for optimum results. Do not install products
under environmental conditions outside manufacturer's absolute limits.
WARRANTY
A.
Product is warranted free of defects in material or workmanship.
B.
Product is warranted to perform the intended function within design limits.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1
2.2
MANUFACTURERS
A.
Acceptable Manufacturer: Thomas & Betts Corp., which is located at: 8155 T&B
Blvd. ; Memphis, TN 38125; Toll Free Tel: 800-888-0211; Tel: 901-252-8000; Fax:
800-888-0790; Email: request info (Dan.Michaelis@tnb.com); Web: www.tnb.com
B.
Substitutions: Not permitted.
C.
Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of
Section 01600.
HAZARDS CLASSIFICATION
A.
Hazardous Location: An area where the possibility of explosion and fire is created by
the presence of flammable gases, vapors, dust, fibers or flyings. Provided wiring and
installation of electrical fixtures to comply with NEC Hazard Class indicated and as
schedule on the drawings.
B.
Class I-Gas:
1.
Class I (NEC-500-5): Those areas in which flammable gases or vapors may
be present in the air in sufficient quantities to be explosive or ignitable.
2.
Typical Class I Locations:
a.
Petroleum refineries, and gasoline storage and dispensing areas.
b.
Industrial firms that use flammable liquids in dip tanks for parts cleaning
or other operations.
c.
Petrochemical companies that manufacture chemicals from gas and oil.
d.
Dry cleaning plants where vapors from cleaning fluids can be present.
e.
Companies that have spraying areas where they coat products with
paint or plastics.
f.
Aircraft hangars and fuel serving areas.
g.
Utility gas plants and operations involving storage and handling of
liquified petroleum gas or natural gas.
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C.
Class II-Dust:
1.
Class II (NEC-500-6): Those areas made hazardous by the presence of
combustible dust.
2.
Typical Class II Locations:
a.
Grain elevators, flour and feed mills.
b.
Plants that manufacture, use or store magnesium or aluminum
powders.
c.
Plants that have chemical or metallurgical processes: producers of
plastics, medicines and fireworks, etc.
d.
Producers of starch or candies.
e.
Spice-grinding plants, sugar plants and cocoa plants.
f.
Coal preparation plants and other carbon handling or processing areas.
D.
Class III-Fibers:
1.
Class III (NEC-500-7): Those areas in which there are easily ignitable fibers
or flyings present, due to type of material being handled, stored, or
processed.
2.
Typical Class III Locations:
a.
Textile mills, cotton gins, cotton seed mills and flax processing plants.
b.
Any plant that shapes, pulverizes or cuts wood and creates sawdust or
flyings.
c.
Fibers and flyings are not likely to be suspended in the air, but can
collect around machinery or on lighting fixtures and where heat, a spark
or hot metal can ignite them.
E.
Division 1-Normally Hazardous:
1.
Division 1: Hazardous gases or dusts are present under normal operation
conditions or during frequent repair and maintenance activity.
2.
Groups A-B-C-D: Groups (NEC-500-2 & 502-1): The gases and vapors of
Class I locations are broken into four groups by the code A, B, C and D.
These materials are grouped according to: the ignition temperature of the
substance, its explosion pressure and other flammable characteristics.
3.
Groups E-F-G: Class IIdust locations-groups E, F and G. These groups are
classified according to the ignition temperature and the conductivity of the
hazardous substance.
F.
Division 2-Not Normally Hazardous: Hazardous gases or dusts are not present
under normal operating conditions.
MATERIALS / COMPONENTS
A.
Russellstoll electrical interconnection systems as manufactured by Thomas and
Betts.
B.
Materials, components and fixtures shall be manufactured and supplied by a single
manufacturer.
HEAVY INDUSTRIAL / MARINE APPLICATIONS: OUTDOOR, SEVERE OR HIGH
ABUSE ENVIRONMENTS / WATERPROOF UN-MATED
A.
Provide multi-contact: pin and sleeve, industrial grade, arc-quenching, circuit
interrupting rated electrical plugs, motor plugs, connectors, receptacles,
mechanically interlocked receptacles and assorted accessories as scheduled or
indicated on the drawings.
1.
Products shall be rated for dry, damp, wet, marine and/or hazardous locations
for electrical power circuits as required.
2.
Devices shall be rated for continuous use in temperatures from -40 degrees C
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3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
B.
to + 130 degrees C.
The devices shall provide internal environmental seals for marine and
extreme wet applications.
The devices shall be electrically interlocked where scheduled or required.
Gated Dead Front: Receptacles and connectors shall have a rotating disk on
the face of the interior which provides live contact isolation and environmental
separation.
Delayed Action Arc Containment: Devices upon disconnect under load shall
have provision so the arc is contained and extinguished within the insulation
cavity making it impossible to withdraw a live plug.
Flap Cover or Screw Cover: Flap cover option shall provide weather tight
capability by utilizing a spring actuated self closing flap. Watertight capability
shall be obtained by using a gasketed screw cap. Refer to Schedule.
Polarization : Devices shall be factory polarized for amperage, voltage,
frequency and phase; providing a single voltage rating, single interface
system.
Grounding: The grounding of the device shall be accomplished through a
separate center ground (earth) make-first and break-last pole on all devices
for complete system grounding.
Pole Capabilities: Devices shall accommodate up to four power pins plus a
separate center ground pin and they shall be integral with the connector
bodies (5 pins total).
Hazardous Location: Standard plugs 30, 60 and 100 amp shall be UL and
CSA listed for hazardous location Class I Division 1, Groups C & D; Class II
Division 1, Groups F & G. A hazardous location circuit-breaker protected
interlock shall also be applicable to the same environments and possess all
the same product features as outlined above. Enclosures shall meet NEMA 8
hazardous outdoor duty classifications and shall meet shipboard use above
deck in accordance with the Department of Transportation. (USCG "Green
Water").
Lockout Devices: Plug connection lockout shall be achieved by a padlock
through plug sleeve housing hole provided for this purpose. On Hazardous
Location/Explosion Proof Interlock Receptacles, lockout shall additionally be
achieved by separate lockout.
Circuit Interrupting Rating: Devices 30, 60, 100 and 200 amperes shall be
tested to be interrupted at 150 percent of rated current. Additionally, all
devices shall be designed and tested to interrupt 100 percent of rated current.
Wiring: Devices shall be wired from the rear requiring no disassembly of the
pins and/or sleeves from the insulated body.
Performance Standards:
1.
Underwriters Laboratories (UL): The devices specified herein shall be listed in
applicable sections of UL Standards 1010, 231, 1682 and 1686, File Nos.
E2630, E57324, E68085.
2.
Canadian Standard Association (CSA) - The devices specified shall be listed
in the applicable sections of CSA C22.2-182.1, File Number LR14096.
3.
International Electro-Technical Commission (IEC) - The 30, 60 and 100
ampere devices specified shall have been tested and comply with IEC 309-1.
4.
Federal Department of Transportation - Refrigerated National Shipboard
location devices shall meet and comply with Federal Register volume 47,
number 68, subpart 111.79.
5.
The devices specified shall comply with Military Standards MIL-STD-105 and
1344; ÅSTM Standards D570 and D2565: NEMA Standard PR4-1983; and
OSHA regulations when installed in accordance with the National Electrical
Code (NEC).
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C.
2.5
Product: Russellstoll MaxGard series of interconnection system devices as
manufactured by Thomas and Betts.
1.
Plug and Receptacle with Angle Adapter and Junction Box.
a.
Provide 30, 60 and 100, 200 and 400 amp sizes, polarizations as
scheduled.
b.
Model number:
2.
Cast Aluminum Circuit Breaker Interlocked Receptacle.
a.
Provide 30, 60, 100, 200 and 400 amp sizes, polarizations as
scheduled.
b.
Model number:
3.
Fused-Disconnect Switch Interlocked Receptacle.
a.
Provide 30, 60 and 100 amp sizes, polarizations as scheduled.
b.
Meets Federal specification WS865C, UL File #E5239.
c.
Model number:
d.
Meets UL 98, 50, 1682, 508, 231.
e.
Meets NEC Table 373-6(b).
4.
Explosion-Proof Waterproof Circuit Breaker Interlocked Receptacle:
a.
Provide 30, 60 and 100 amp sizes, polarizations as scheduled.
b.
Model number:
c.
UL and CSA listed for hazardous locations.
d.
Class I, Division 1, Groups B, C and D.
e.
Class II, Division 1, Groups F and G.
f.
UL File E10919.
g.
NEMA 7, 8, 9.
h.
CSA.
i.
D.O.T. shipboard used above deck "green water".
j.
NEMA 4X.
k.
USCG approved.
5.
Explosion-Proof Waterproof Non-Interlocked Receptacle:
a.
Provide 30 amp size, polarizations as scheduled.
b.
Model number:
c.
UL and CSA listed for hazardous locations.
d.
Class I, Division 1, C and D.
e.
Class II, Division 1, Groups F and G.
f.
UL File E10919.
g.
NEMA 7, 8, 9.
h.
CSA.
i.
D.O.T. shipboard used above deck "green water"
j.
NEMA 4X.
k.
USCG approved.
WASHDOWN, MARINE & CORROSIVE APPLICATIONS: WATERTIGHT UN-MATED /
WATERPROOF
A.
Provide washdown duty, chemical, outdoor, industrial and marine duty use
non-metallic plugs, connectors receptacles and inlets as scheduled
1.
Dielectric Voltage: Withstand 3,000 Volts
2.
Voltage: Maximum working 6000 volts RMS (minimum creepage and
minimum clearance per UL 840).
3.
Circuit Interrupting/ Load Breaking: UL listed and CSA certified for circuit
interrupting at full rated current.
4.
Temperature Rise: Maximum 30 degree C temperature rise at full rated
current after 50 cycles of overload at 150 percent rated current at .75-pf.
B.
Product: Russellstoll DuraGard series of interconnection system devices as
manufactured by Thomas and Betts.
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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
2.6
Moisture Resistance: Per UL1682 Paragraph 49. Watertight/flap screw cover
on receptacle, O-Rings on all pins and sleeves, interiors and plug shell.
Watertight even when not engaged.
Male Plug, Female Receptacle, Female Connector, Female Plug, and Male
Receptacle.
a.
Provide 20, 30, 50, and 60 amp sizes, polarizations as scheduled.
b.
Model Number:
Mechanically Interlocked Receptacle with thermal magnetic circuit breaker.
a.
Provide 30, 50 and 60 amp sizes, polarizations as scheduled.
b.
Model Number:
Mechanically Interlocked Receptacle with rotary switch.
a.
Provide 30, 50 and 60 amp sizes, polarizations as scheduled.
b.
Model Number:
Provide grade and quality specified. Service ratings and configurations as
scheduled and indicated on the drawings.
C.
Product: Russellstoll FS/FD series of interconnection system devices as
manufactured by Thomas and Betts.
1.
Moisture Resistance: Per UL1682 Paragraph 49. Watertight/flap screw cover
on receptacle.
2.
Model Number:
3.
Provide grade and quality specified. Service ratings and configurations as
scheduled and indicated on the drawings.
D.
Product: Russellstoll FS/FD series of mechanically interlocked receptacles as
manufactured by Thomas and Betts.
1.
Mechanically interlocked receptacle with switch: Refer to Device Schedule on
Drawings.
2.
Mechanically interlocked receptacle with circuit breaker: Refer to Device
Schedule on Drawings.
3.
Housings: Cast Brass, Natural Finish.
4.
Housings: Cast Aluminum, corrosion-resistant, copper-free alloy, epoxy
powder coat finish.
5.
Model Number:
6.
Provide grade and quality specified. Service ratings and configurations as
scheduled and indicated on the drawings.
PROTECTED PLUGS AND CONNECTORS FOR INTERIOR APPLICATIONS
A.
Protected Plugs and Connections for Interior Applications:
1.
Dielectric Voltage: Withstand 3,000 Volts.
2.
Maximum Working Voltage: 6000 volts RMS (minimum creepage and
minimum clearance per UL 840).
3.
Circuit Interrupting/ Load Breaking: UL listed and CSA certified for circuit
interrupting at full rated current.
4.
Temperature Rise: Maximum 30 degree C temperature rise at full rated
current after 50 cycles of overload at 150 percent rated current at .75-PF.
5.
Product: Russellstoll DuraTite series of interconnection system devices as
manufactured by Thomas and Betts.
a.
Provide 20 and 30 amp sizes, polarizations as scheduled.
b.
Model Number:
c.
Provide grade and quality specified. Service ratings and configurations
as scheduled and indicated on the drawings.
6.
Product: Russellstoll Ever-Lok series of interconnection system devices as
manufactured by Thomas and Betts.
a.
20, 30, and 50 amp sizes, polarizations as scheduled.
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b.
c.
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Model Number:
Provide grade and quality specified. Service ratings and configurations
as scheduled and indicated on the drawings.
B.
Product: Russellstoll Heavy Service Ever-Lok series of interconnection systems
devices as manufactured by Thomas and Betts.
1.
Male plug, female receptacle, and female connector.
a.
Provide 30, 60, or 100 amp size.
b.
Model Number:
C.
Product: Russellstoll Heavy Service Ever-Lok series of interlocks as manufactured
by as manufactured by Thomas and Betts.
1.
Heavy Service Ever-Lok Fused-Disconnect Interlocked Receptacle/Safety
Switch:
a.
Indoor service NEMA 3R/12.
b.
Fused protection, type R fuses.
c.
60A Model, 600V
d.
GE Switchgear: Model Number TH3362JRS
e.
Square D Switchgear: Model Number ESDFH8414F00.
2.
Heavy Service Ever-Lok Fused-Disconnect Interlocked Receptacle/Safety
Switch:
a.
Indoor service NEMA 3R/12.
b.
Fused protection, type R fuses
c.
Switch only.
d.
30, 60, or 100A Models, 600V
e.
Square D Switchgear
f.
Model Number:
3.
Heavy Service Ever-Lok Combination Transformer Disconnect, Automotive /
Heavy Industrial I-Beam Web Mount Interlocked Receptacles:
a.
Indoor service NEMA 12/3R.
b.
Fused, switched, or circuit breaker protection.
c.
30-100A Models, 600V.
d.
Stepdown transformer-disconnect designs with convenience outlets.
e.
Fused 480VAC 60A 3P4W Receptacle + Fused Dual 125 VAC 20A
2P3W Outlets 20A Combination breaker/GFCI convenience outlets on
door.
f.
Heavy Duty (8 hour rated) 2KVA 480VAC-120VAC (fused primary)
transformer 4KVA.
g.
Sheet steel housing.
h.
Mounts inside web of standard 8 inches (203 mm) I-beam column.
4.
Heavy Service Ever-Lok Mechanically Interlocked Receptacles and Switch:
a.
Indoor service NEMA 12/3R.
b.
Switched or circuit breaker protection.
c.
60A Models, 480 VAC/250VDC, 3P4W
d.
Cast aluminum housing.
e.
Mounts inside web of standard 8 inches (203 mm) I-beam column.
5.
Model Number:
6.
Provide grade and quality specified. Service ratings and configurations as
scheduled and indicated on the drawings.
CONTROL CIRCUIT AND INDUSTRIAL / INTERLOCK APPLICATIONS
A.
Devices:
1.
Receptacle Housing: Furnished with neoprene gasket and 6-32 mounting
screws. Cast aluminum, corrosion-resistant copper free alloy.
2.
Plug Housing: Cast aluminum, corrosion-resistant, copper-free alloy, epoxy
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3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
2.8
powder coat finish. Furnished with heavy cast cable clamp and cable bushing.
Connector Housing: Cast aluminum , corrosion-resistant, copper-free alloy,
epoxy powder coat finish. Furnished with heavy cast cable clamp and cable
bushing.
Conduit Boxes: Cast boxes for receptacles.
Cable Bushing: Oil resistant, neoprene strain relief cable bushing furnished in
hole size as required.
Interiors: Contacts shall be removable and have pressure type terminals for
12 AWG wire maximum conductors.
Insulating Bodies: Arc and impact-resisting mold composition.
Contacts: Silver plated with fully insulated pressure screw-type terminals.
Products: Russellstoll SKW Multi-Pin Control Circuit Devices to 11P12W
20A as manufactured by Thomas and Betts.
a.
Protective Caps: Provide waterproof caps at male and female devices
complete with mounting cable.
b.
Model Number:
c.
Provide grade and quality specified. Service ratings and configurations
as scheduled and indicated on the drawings.
HAZARDOUS LOCATION APPLICATIONS: CLASS I, DIV. 1 / CLASS II, DIV. 1
A.
Interlocked Receptacles with Circuit Breaker: When the polarized plug is inserted
into the receptacle and the plug shell is turned clockwise, it turns the switch to the
"on" position and vice-versa.
1.
Service rating as scheduled with gated dead front safety cover.
2.
Explosion-Proof: Class I, Division 1, Groups B, C and D.
3.
Dust Ignition-Proof: Class II, Division 1, Groups F and G.
4.
NEMA 7, 8, 9.
5.
CSA.
6.
D.O.T. shipboard used above deck "green water"
7.
NEMA 4X.
8.
USCG approved.
9.
Receptacle Housings: Cast aluminum; electrostatic epoxy powder coated
finish.
10.
Plugs: Steel, cadmium plated. Furnished with aluminum alloy cable clamp and
neoprene cable bushing.
11.
Outlets: 3/4 inch (19 mm) top.
12.
Cable Bushing - oil resistant, neoprene strain relief cable bushing.
13.
Model Number:
14.
Provide grade and quality specified. Service ratings and configurations as
scheduled and indicated on the drawings.
B.
Receptacles:
1.
Service rating as scheduled with flap cover.
2.
Service rating as scheduled with screw cover.
3.
Explosion-Proof: Class I, Division 1, Groups C and D.
4.
Dust Ignition-Proof: Class II, Division 1, Groups F and G.
5.
NEMA 7, 8, 9.
6.
CSA.
7.
D.O.T. shipboard used above deck "green water"
8.
NEMA 4X.
9.
USCG approved.
10.
Receptacle Housings: Cast aluminum; electrostatic epoxy powder coated
finish.
11.
Plugs: Steel, cadmium plated. Furnished with aluminum alloy cable clamp and
neoprene cable bushing.
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12.
13.
14.
15.
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Outlets: 3/4 inch (19 mm) top.
Cable Bushing - oil resistant, neoprene strain relief cable bushing.
Model Number:
Provide grade and quality specified. Service ratings and configurations as
scheduled and indicated on the drawings.
C.
Delayed Action Receptacle:
1.
Receptacle Housings: EFS - Cast copper free aluminum;
2.
Receptacle Housings: DA - cast iron, corrosion resisting baked enamel
finish.
3.
Plug Housings: 20 Amp - steel, cadmium plated; 30 Amp - cast iron; 60 Amp
- steel and aluminum, natural finish. Plugs are furnished with aluminum alloy
cable clamp and neoprene cable bushing.
4.
Connectors: Cast aluminum, natural finish. Furnished with aluminum cable
clamp and neoprene cable bushing.
5.
Flush Plates: Brass, polished chromium finish.
6.
Outlets: Furnished with one outlet top or bottom as follows. 20 Amp - 3/4";
30 Amp - 1", 60 Amp - 1-1/2". Maximum conduit sizes, four ways as
follows: 20 Amp - 1", 30 Amp - 1-1/2"; 60 Amp - 2". Single gang-top and
bottom only, two gang - one per gang top and bottom and one on each side.
7.
Cable Bushing: Oil resistant, neoprene strain relief cable bushing.
8.
Model Number:
9.
Provide grade and quality specified. Service ratings and configurations as
scheduled and indicated on the drawings.
D.
Static Ground Devices: Heavy Brass construction cup with cover and receptacles
contact pin. Accommodates a wide variety of single contact (copper on steel wire)
static ground wire clamps in service.
1.
Model Number:
2.
Provide grade and quality specified. Service ratings and configurations as
scheduled and indicated on the drawings.
E.
Safe Ground Indicator System:
1.
Safe Ground Indicators shall be designed to operate on 110-120 VAC, 50/60
Hz circuits, with grounding being made through use of a 2-conductor #12
AWG Type SO cable.
2.
Components: Safe Ground Indicator with Lights; Grounding Clamp; Weather
Tight Retracting Reel with cable.
3.
Class I, Groups C and D NEMA 7.
4.
Class II, Groups E, F and G NEMA 9.
5.
Model Number:
6.
Provide grade and quality specified. Service ratings and configurations as
scheduled and indicated on the drawings.
COMPUTER SYSTEMS: DATA CENTER APPLICATIONS
A.
Electrical Performance:
1.
Dielectric Voltage: Withstand 3,000 Volts.
2.
Maximum Working Voltage: 6000 volts RMS minimum (creepage distance
and minimum clearance per UL 840).
3.
Circuit Interrupting/ Load Breaking: UL listed and CSA certified for circuit
interrupting at full rated current.
4.
Temperature Rise: Maximum 30 degrees C temperature rise at full rated
current after 50 cycles of overload at 150 rated current at percent .75-PF.
5.
Shrouded Contacts: Complies with California Code Title 8, Art. 51, S2510.7(b)
for devices exceeding 300 VAC
6.
Grade: Russellstoll as manufactured by Thomas and Betts.
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7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
Grade: Russellstoll Spec Grade as manufactured by Thomas and Betts.
Grade: Russellstoll FS/FD as manufactured by Thomas and Betts.
Grade: Russellstoll Angle Type as manufactured by Thomas and Betts.
Grade: Russellstoll UniGard IEC - IP67 as manufactured by Thomas and
Betts.
Plugs:
a.
Model Number:
b.
Provide grade and quality specified. Service ratings and configurations
as scheduled and indicated on the drawings.
Connectors:
a.
Model Number:
b.
Provide grade and quality specified. Service ratings and configurations
as scheduled and indicated on the drawings.
Receptacles:
a.
Model Number:
b.
Provide grade and quality specified. Service ratings and configurations
as scheduled and indicated on the drawings.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1
PREPARATION
A.
3.2
INSTALLATION
A.
3.3
Preparation shall be done in accordance with manufacturer's printed instructions.
Install in accordance with manufacturer's printed instructions and manufacturer's
installation training.
QUALITY CONTROL
A.
General: Comply with requirements of Section 16050.
END OF SECTION
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