home
***
CD-ROM
|
disk
|
FTP
|
other
***
search
/
Spec Disk 1998 Spring 4.0
/
Spec Disk 1998 Spring 4.0.iso
/
text
/
16133wir.txt
< prev
next >
Wrap
Text File
|
1998-06-10
|
8KB
|
227 lines
SECTION 16133
SURFACE METALLIC RACEWAYS
NOTE ** This section is based on the 4000 Series surface
metallic raceway system manufactured by The
Wiremold Company, at the following address:
NOTE ** 60 Woodlawn Street
NOTE ** West Hartford CT 06133-2500
NOTE ** Tel. (800) 621-0049
NOTE ** Fax. (203) 232-2062
NOTE **
NOTE ** The Wiremold Company offers a complete line of
products for communications, data, and electrical
wiring management.
NOTE **
NOTE ** SECTION 16133 - SURFACE METALLIC RACEWAYS,
Copyright 1998, The Architect's Catalog, Inc.
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 SECTION INCLUDES
NOTE ** Delete items below not required for project.
A. Surface Metallic Raceways.
B. Fittings.
C. Device Brackets and Plates.
D. Cover Brackets and Face Plates.
E. Communications Devices and Accessories.
F. Electrical Devices.
1.2 RELATED SECTIONS
NOTE ** Add any sections below relevant to this project.
A. Sections of Division 16 affected by, or affecting,
construction activities of this section.
1.3 REFERENCES
A. NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code.
B. UL 5 - Surface Metal Raceways and Fittings.
C. UL 94 - Test for Flammability of Plastic Materials for
Parts in Devices and Appliances.
1.4 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
A. Performance Requirements:
1. Surface metallic raceway for dry interior locations,
conforming to National Electrical Code, Article 352,
Part B.
2. System components listed by Underwriter's
Laboratories, Inc.:
a. Metal components: Conforming to specifications
of UL 5.
b. Plastic components: Exhibiting non-flammable,
self-extinguishing characteristics when tested in
accordance with UL 94, V-O.
1.5 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit under provisions of Section 01300.
B. Product Data: Manufacturer's descriptive literature for
each system component specified in this section.
C. Shop Drawings: Indicate raceway layouts, each system
component required for complete system, raceway lengths,
device types, locations; identify all circuits.
D. Quality Assurance Submittals:
1. Test Reports: Certified reports from independent
testing laboratory supporting compliance of raceway
system to specified requirements.
2. Manufacturer's instructions: Printed installation
instructions for each system component; include
storage requirements.
E. Closeout Submittals: If variations from approved shop
drawings occur during installation of raceway system,
submit final as-built drawings indicating such
variations.
1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. Store products of this section in manufacturer's unopened
packaging until installation.
B. Maintain storage area conditions for products of this
section in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
until installation.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1 MANUFACTURERS
A. Acceptable Manufacturer: The Wiremold Company;
60 Woodlawn Street, West Hartford CT 06133-2500; ASD.
Tel: (800) 621-0049, Fax: (203) 232-2062.
NOTE ** Delete one of the two following paragraphs;
coordinate with Division 1 requirements.
B. Requests for substitutions will be considered in
accordance with provisions of Section 01600.
C. Substitutions: Not permitted.
2.2 COMPONENTS
A. Surface Metallic Raceways:
1. Acceptable product: Wiremold 4000 System.
2. Product description: Two-piece system of galvanized
steel, nominal 0.050 inch (1.27 mm) metal thickness,
having total assembled cross-section dimension 4.75
inches (120 mm) high by 1.75 inches (44 mm) deep,
having cross-section area 7.14 square inches (4606 sq
mm), consisting of the following:
a. Base.
b. Snap-on cover.
c. Removable longitudinal barrier, dividing raceway
interior into two equal spaces.
NOTE ** Retain one of the following two sub-paragraphs to
specify finish.
3. Finish: Gray polyester topcoat over gray primer,
capable of being field-painted.
4. Finish: Ivory polyester topcoat over ivory primer,
capable of being field-painted.
B. Fittings:
1. Factory-formed units to complete indicated
configuration of raceway systems, including, but not
limited to, the following:
a. External corner units.
b. Internal corner units.
c. Flat units.
d. Blank end units.
e. Elbows.
f. Couplings: One per raceway joint location.
NOTE ** Edit the following two sub-paragraphs if project
requirements differ.
g. Wire clips: One for every 2 linear feet (609 mm)
of indicated raceway configuration.
h. Replacement longitudinal barrier: One section
for every 5 linear feet (1524 mm) of indicated
raceway configuration.
2. Material: Same material and metal thickness as
linear raceway components (0.40 inch [10 mm]
galvanized steel).
3. Finish: Matching linear raceway components.
C. Device Brackets and Plates:
1. Factory-formed brackets and plates allowing
installation of indicated power, data, and
communications devices, both single-gang and two-
gang, either vertically or horizontally in raceways.
2. Finish: Color matching linear raceway components.
D. Cover Brackets and Face Plates:
1. Plastic device mounting brackets and trim plates
allowing installation of indicated power, data, and
communications devices horizontally in raceways; trim
cover sized to overlap device cut-out in raceway,
concealing seams.
2. Finish: Color matching linear raceway components.
E. Communications Devices and Accessories:
1. Communications devices: Factory-fabricated
connectivity outlets, modular inserts, and other
devices for indicated configurations and service
requirements, including, but not limited to, the
following systems:
a. UTP, including Category 5.
b. STP; 150-ohm.
c. Fiber Optics.
d. Coaxial.
2. Mounting face plates and bezels.
3. Identification accessories, including the following:
a. Pre-printed station and port identification
labels.
b. Snap-in icon buttons.
c. Write-on station identification labels.
NOTE ** Retain one of the following two paragraphs.
F. Electrical Devices:
1. Factory-installed devices for indicated
configurations and service requirements.
2. Finish of sight-exposed components: Color matching
linear raceway components.
G. Electrical devices, and wiring for electrical devices,
are specified in sections of Division 16.
H. Fasteners: Types specified in manufacturer's
installation instructions for project conditions.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Verification of Conditions: Substrates are prepared to
receive products specified in this section.
3.2 INSTALLATION
A. Install components of raceway system in accordance with
shop drawings and manufacturer's installation
instructions.
NOTE ** Retain one or both of the following paragraphs, as
applicable to project.
B. Installation of electrical devices, and wiring of
electrical devices, is specified in a Division 16
section.
C. Installation of wiring for communications devices is
specified in a Division 16 section.
END OF SECTION