������������������������ SECTION 16112

 

���������������� SURFACE NONMETALLIC RACEWAYS

 

This section is based on products offered by Carlon Electrical Products, at the following address:

���� 25701 Science Park Drive

���� Cleveland, Ohio� 44122

���� Tel. 800-321-1970 (outside of Ohio)

��������� 216-464-3400 (within Ohio)

���� TDD� 216-831-5918

���� FAX� 216-831-5579

 

Carlon Electrical Products multi-channel surface raceway accepts power, low voltage, data and communication wiring in a 3 channel configuration.

PART 1� GENERAL

 

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

 

��� A.� Surface raceway including base, cover, boxes, fittings, etc.

 

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

Delete any sections below not relevant to this project;� add others as required.

��� A.� Section 16050 - Basic Electrical Materials and Methods.

 

��� B.� Section 16120 - Wires and Cables.

 

��� C.� Section 16140 - Wire Connections and Connecting Devices.

 

1.3 REFERENCES

 

��� A.� NECA Standard of Installation.

 

��� B.� NEMA WD 6 - Wiring Device Configurations.

 

��� C.� NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code.

 

1.4 SUBMITTALS

 

��� A.� Submit under provisions of Section 01300.

 

��� B.� Product Data:� Provide standard details and installation instructions.

 

 

PART 2� PRODUCTS

 

2.1 MANUFACTURER

 

��� A.� Provide products offered by Carlon Electrical Products, 25701 Science Park Drive, Cleveland, Ohio� 44122.� Telephone outside of Ohio 800-321-1970, within Ohio 216-464-3400, TDD 216-831-5918.� FAX 216-831-5579.

������� 1.� Substitutions will not be acceptable.

 

2.2 MATERIALS

 

��� A.� White polyvinyl chloride (PVC) meeting UL 94 V-O requirements.

 

��� B.� Suitable for field painting.

 

2.3 PRODUCTS

 

��� A.� Provide "MC Surface Raceway System".

 

��� B.� Provide protection for power, low voltage, and data and communication wiring in a 3 channel configuration.

 

��� C.� Recognized by NEC Article 352-B for Surface Nonmetallic Raceway.

 

��� D.� UL listed for electrical wiring up to 300 volts;� comply with UL-5A.� UL File numbers:� "MC Standard Raceway", UL E140972, "MC Boxes and Fittings", UL E140971.

 

��� E.� Finished surfaces protected with blue plastic film.

 

��� F.� Provide all fittings required to form a complete, integrated surface raceway system.

 

��� G.� Receptacles and other devices:� Specified elsewhere in Division 16.

 

2.4 FABRICATION

 

��� A.� Fabricate raceway from precision extruded polyvinyl chloride plastic.

 

��� B.� Fabricate raceway with the following cross sectional areas:

������� 1.� Center channel:� 5.4 square inches.

������� 2.� Chamfered:������ 1.4 square inches.

������� 3.� Square:��������� 2.4 square inches.

������� 4.� Recessed:������� 2.1 square inches.

������� 5.� Extension:������ 5.3 square inches.

������� 6.� Cove, center:��� 2.2 square inches.

������� 7.� Cove, edges:���� 0.6 square inches.

 

��� C.� Raceway Covers:

������� 1.� "MC Cove":� Single base and a single removable snap fit cover.

 

������� 2.� "MC Base":� Single base and four removable snap-on covers.

 

��� D.� Boxes:

������� 1.� Device yoke:� Snap into raceway and allow installation of NEMA standard devices.

������� 2.� Device back box:� Snap into device yoke to allow separation of wiring system.

������� 3.� Transition lid adapter:� Location posts to allow proper alignment of device yoke to achieve additional depth by attaching box lid with screws.

 

��� E.� Fittings:

������� 1.� Internal and external elbow:� Molded-in coupling for connection into main base.

������� 2.� Flat elbows and flat tee: attach to main base by means of slide-in coupling.

������� 3.� Cable retainers:� Snap into main base.

������� 4.� Adapters:� Allow transition to "SC Single Channel Raceway Systems".

������� 5.� Crossover bridge:� Allow capability of routing cabling and wiring between outer channels.

 

2.5 MULTI-CHANNEL RACEWAY

Delete any of the following series that are not required on the project.� Indicate extent of raceway on the drawings.

��� A.� Provide the following, where indicated on the drawings:

������� 1.� "Series 100" raceway.

������� 2.� "Series 110" raceway.

������� 3.� "Series 120" raceway.

������� 4.� "Series 130" raceway.

������� 5.� "Series 140" raceway.

������� 6.� "Series 150" raceway.

������� 7.� "Series 160" raceway.

������� 8.� "Series 170" raceway.

������� 9.� "Series 180" raceway.

������� 10. "Series 190" raceway.

 

 

PART 3� EXECUTION

 

3.1 EXAMINATION

 

��� A.� Verify that dimensions are correct and substrates are in proper condition to receive raceway.� Do not proceed with installation until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

 

3.2 INSTALLATION

 

��� A.� Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, NFPA 70, and NECA standard.

 

��� B.� Install cover seals between adjoining sections of covers for a neat, aesthetic appearance.

 

��� C.� Install base, cover, boxes, fittings, accessories, etc., as necessary for a complete system.

 

3.3 ADJUST AND CLEAN

 

��� A.� Remove temporary plastic protective film after completion of work by other trades, and just prior to substantial completion of the project.

 

 

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