4.
Type 4:
a. Belden 1119A
b. General Cable 261160
c. Lake Cable V163S
5. Type 5:
a. Belden 1055A, 1039A, 1041A, 1042A, 1043A, 1044A, 1045A
b. General Cable 237180, 237160, 235750, 242870, 237130, 277820, 242860
c. Lake Cable V164SPOS
6. Type 6:
a. Belden 1093A, 1094A, 1095A, 3066A, 1096A
b. Lake Cable V1812STOS
C. Conductors 600 V and Below:
1. Tape:
a. Scotch Brand 77 with Scotch Brand 69 glass cloth tape binder
b. Plymouth Plyarc 53with Plymouth Plyglas glass cloth tape binder
2. Identification devices for conductors 600 V and below:
a. Burndy, Insulink
b. ILSCO
c. Thomas & Betts, Sta-Kon
3. Nylon, insulated, heavy duty, ring connectors:
a. Burndy, Insulink
b. ILSCO, ILSCON
c. Thomas & Betts, Sta-Kon
4. Cable lugs:
a. Insulated, locking-fork, compression lugs:
1) ILSCO, ILSCONS
2) Thomas & Betts, Sta-Kon
b. Uninsulated crimp connectors and terminators:
1) ILSCO
2) Square D, Versitide
3) Thomas & Betts, Color-Keyed
c. Uninsulated, bolted, two-way connectors and terminators:
1) Burndy, Quiklug
2) ILSCO
3) Thomas & Betts, Locktite
5. Cable ties: Nylon, adjustable, self-locking, reusable, and plenum rated:
a. Thomas & Betts, TY-RAP
6. Heat-shrinkable insulation: Thermally stabilized, cross-linked polyolefin:
a. Thomas & Betts, SHRINK-KON
D. Communications Cable:
1. CAT-6:
a. Shielded: Belden 7953A
b. Unshielded: Belden, 7927
c. Shielded unless indicated otherwise
2. Data cable (RS-485):
a. Belden, 3107A
E. Busway:
1. Eaton
2. GE/ABB
3. Square D
F. Tape:
1. General purpose, flame retardant tape:
a. Scotch Brand Super 33
2. Flame retardant, cold-resistant, and weather-resistant tape:
a. Scotch Brand Super 88
G. Identification Tag:
1. Thomas & Betts, Ty-Rap UV-Resistant Nylon 6.6
2.2 MATERIALS
A. Pulling Compound:
1. Non-toxic, noncorrosive, noncombustible, nonflammable, wax-based lubricant; UL listed.
2. Suitable for rubber, neoprene, PVC, PE, hypalon, CPE, and lead-covered wire and cable.
3. Suitable for zinc-coated steel, aluminum, PVC, bituminized fiber, and fiberglass raceways.
B. Conductors 600 V and Below:
1. In accordance with ICEA/NEMA S-95-658/WC 70; conductors shall be rated 600 V.
2. Conductor Type:
a. 120 V and 277 V lighting, #10 AWG and smaller: Solid copper.
b. 120 V receptacle circuits, #10 AWG and smaller: Solid copper.
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b. Conductors and cables that are in parallel or in series between equipment shall have the same circuit name.
Terminal/conductor numbers shall be the same as the terminal to which it connects.
2. Method:
a. Conductors #3 AWG and smaller cables with small conductors: Identification sleeves shall be sized to fit the
conductor insulation and shrunk to fit the conductor with hot air.
b. Cables, and conductors #2 AWG and larger fiber optic cables: Each cable and conductor identification tag
shall be secured by cable ties.
c. Taped-on markers or tags relying on adhesives are not permitted.
d. Provide conductor and cable tag and identification labels in field interconnection drawings for systems, cables,
and conductors.
C. Conductors 600 V and Below:
1. Do not splice incoming service conductors and branch power distribution conductors #8 AWG and larger unless
shown on the Drawings or approved by the ENGINEER.
2. Connections and terminations:
a. Install wire nuts only on solid conductors of 120 V and 277 V lighting and 120 V receptacle circuits only.
b. Install nylon self-insulated crimp connectors and terminators for instrumentation, control, and power circuit
conductors #6 AWG and smaller.
c. Install uninsulated crimp connectors and terminators for instrumentation, control, and power circuit conductors
#4 AWG through #2/0 AWG.
d. Install uninsulated, bolted, two-way connectors and terminators for power circuit conductors #4/0 AWG and
larger.
e. Install uninsulated, bolted, two-way connectors for motor circuit conductors No. 12 and larger.
f. Tape insulate uninsulated connections.
g. Place no more than one conductor in any single-barrel pressure connection.
h. Install crimp connectors with tools approved by the Connector Manufacturer.
i. Install terminals and connectors acceptable for the type of material used.
j. Compression lugs:
1) Attach compression lugs with a tool specifically designed for that purpose.
2) The tool shall provide complete, controlled crimp and shall not release until crimp is complete.
3) Do not use plier type crimpers.
3. Do not use soldered mechanical joints.
4. Splices and terminations:
a. Indoors: Use general purpose, flame retardant tape.
b. Outdoors: Use flame retardant, cold-resistant, and weather-resistant tape.
5. Cap spare conductors and cables with UL listed end caps.
6. Cabinets, panels, and MCCs:
a. Remove surplus wire; bridle and secure.
b. Where conductors pass through openings or over edges in sheet metal, remove burrs, chamfer edges, and
install bushings and protective strips of insulating material to protect the conductors.
7. Control and instrumentation wiring:
a. Where terminals provided will accept such lugs, terminate control and instrumentation wiring, except solid
thermocouple leads, with insulated, locking-fork compression lugs.
b. Terminate with methods consistent with the terminals provided, and in accordance with the Terminal
Manufacturer's instructions.
c. Locate splices in readily accessible cabinets or junction boxes using terminal strips.
d. Cable protection:
1) Install individual wires, pairs, or triads into bundles at least 1/2 inch in diameter.
2) Maintain integrity of shielding of instrumentation cables.
3) Ensure grounds do not occur because of damage to jacket over the shield.
8. Extra conductor length: For conductors to be connected by others, install a minimum of 6 feet of extra conductor
in freestanding panels and a minimum of 2 feet in other assemblies.
9. Busway:
a. Install in accordance with the Manufacturer's instructions.
b. Install required safety labels.
3.4 CLEANING:
A. Busway:
1. Clean the interiors of switchboards, panels, and separate enclosures to remove construction debris, dirt, and
shipping materials.
2. Repaint scratched or marred exterior surfaces to match the original finish.
3.5 ADJUSTING:
A. Busway:
1. Adjust circuit breakers, switches, access doors, and operating handles for free mechanical and electrical operation
as described in Manufacturer's instructions.
2. Adjust circuit breaker trip and time delay settings to the values specified by the coordination study.
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