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SECTION 16132

SURFACE NONMETALLIC RACEWAYS

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Surface nonmetallic raceway for branch circuit wiring.

B. Surface nonmetallic raceway for data cabling.

C. drawings for wiring devices required.

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Section 16140 - Wiring Devices: Devices to be installed in raceway

1.3 REFERENCES

A. CAN/CSA-22.2 No.62 - Surface Raceway Systems.

B. NEMA WD6 - Wiring Devices - Dimensional Requirements.

C. UL 5A - Nonmetallic Surface Raceways and Fittings.

D. UL 94 - Tests for Flammability of Plastic Materials for Parts in Devices andAppliances.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit under provisions of Section 01300.

B. [ Product Data]: Manufacturer's data sheets on each product to be used, including:1. Preparation instructions and recommendations.2. Storage and handling requirements and recommendations.3. Installation methods.

C. Shop Drawings: Show complete layout, with locations of raceway components,devices indicated by type, and circuits identified.

D. Selection Samples: For each finish product specified, two complete sets of colorchips representing manufacturer's full range of available colors and patterns.

E. Manufacturer's Certificates: Certify products meet or exceed specified requirements.

1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Store products in manufacturer's unopened packaging until ready for installation.

1.6 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

A. As-Built Drawings: If layout or locations of devices must be changed duringinstallation, mark a clean copy of the shop drawings and submit at completion.

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1.7 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate Work with other operations and installation of finish materials to avoiddamage to installed materials.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURERS

A. Acceptable Manufacturer: Panduit Corp., which is located at: 17301 S. RidgelandAve. ; Tinley Park, IL 60477; Toll Free Tel: 800-777-3300; Email: request info(cs@panduit.com); Web:www.panduit.com

B. Substitutions: Not permitted.

C. Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions ofSection 01600.

2.2 MATERIALS

A. Surface Nonmetallic Raceway: Rigid smooth textured PVC, for use in dry interiorlocations covered by NFPA 70 Article 388; designed to fit U.S. standard wiring andcommunications devices, NEMA WD6 70 mm face plates, and Panduitcommunications modules; with complete separation of power and data channels byfull-length snap-in PVC dividers; complete with fittings, fasteners, and devicemountings.1. Nonflammable and self-extinguishing; V-0 when tested to UL 94.2. Application: Branch circuit wiring and data; two separate channels.3. Application: Two separate data channels.4. Application: As indicated on drawings.5. Application: _________.6. Panduit LD3: 0.77 inch (19.5 mm) wide by 0.46 inch (12 mm) deep; 0.055

inch (1.4 mm) wall thickness; one-piece design with full-length integral hingedcover; high impact polystyrene fittings.

7. Panduit LD5: 1.0 inch (25.4 mm) wide by 0.6 inch (15 mm) deep; 0.055 inch(1.4 mm) wall thickness; one-piece design with full-length integral hingedcover; high impact polystyrene fittings.

8. Panduit LD10: 1.51 inches (38 mm) wide by 0.94 inch (24 mm) deep; 0.055inch (1.4 mm) wall thickness; one-piece design with full-length integral hingedcover; high impact polystyrene fittings.

9. Panduit LDPH3: 0.75 inch (19 mm) wide by 0.41 inch (10 mm) deep; 0.055inch (1.4 mm) wall thickness; two-piece design with full-length hinged cover;high impact polystyrene fittings; tamper-resistant cover latching.

10. Panduit LDPH5: 1.0 inch (25.4 mm) wide by 0.55 inch (14 mm) deep; 0.055inch (1.4 mm) wall thickness; two-piece design with full-length hinged cover;high impact polystyrene fittings; tamper-resistant cover latching.

11. Panduit LDPH10: 1.52 inches (38 mm) wide by 0.86 inch (22 mm) deep;

0.055 inch (1.4 mm) wall thickness; two-piece design with full-length hingedcover; high impact polystyrene fittings; tamper-resistant cover latching.

12. Panduit LD2P10: 1.51 inches (38 mm) wide by 0.86 inch (22 mm) deep;0.055 inch (1.4 mm) wall thickness; one-piece design with full-length integralhinged cover; tamper-resistant cover latching; rigid PVC or ABS/PC fittings.

13. Panduit T-45: 2.375 inches (60 mm) wide by 1.25 inches (32 mm) deep;0.075 inch (2 mm) wall thickness; two-piece design, with base and full-lengthsnap-on cover hinged from either side; rigid PVC fittings.

14. Panduit Cove Raceway System (WCM35 Series): 3.5 inches (88.9 mm) wideby 3.5 inches (88.9 mm) deep; 0.10 inch (2.5 mm) wall thickness; two-piece

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design, with base and full-length snap-on cover; complete separation ofpower and data channels by full-length snap-in PVC dividers; capable ofdividing into 2 or 3 channels; rigid PVC fittings; cover paintable using latexpaint.

15. Panduit T-70: 4.07 inches (103 mm) wide by 1.77 inches (45 mm) deep; 0.10inch (2.5 mm) wall thickness; two-piece design, with base and flanged full-length snap-on cover; complete separation of power and data channels byfull-length snap-in PVC dividers; capable of dividing into 2 or 3 channels; rigidPVC or ABS/PC fittings.

16. Panduit T130: 5.1 inches (129.5 mm) wide by 2.7 inches (68 mm) deep; 0.11inch (2.8 mm) wall thickness; two-piece design, with base and flanged full-length snap-on cover; complete separation of power and data channels byfull-length snap-in PVC dividers; capable of dividing into 2 channels;prepunched covers for 70 mm face plates; rigid PVC fittings.

17. Panduit TG-70: 5.32 inches (135 mm) wide by 2.68 inches (68 mm) deep;0.125 inch (3.2 mm) wall thickness; two-piece design, with base and flangedfull-length snap-on cover; complete separation of power and data channels byfull-length snap-in PVC dividers; capable of dividing into 2 or 3 channels; rigidPVC or ABS/PC fittings.

18. Panduit Twin-70: 7.23 inches (184 mm) wide by 1.77 inches (45 mm) deep;

0.10 inch (2.5 mm) wall thickness; three-piece design, with base and twosnap-on covers that provide access to each channel separately; completeseparation of power and data channels by full-length snap-in dividers; eachchannel capable of dividing into 2 or 3 channels; rigid PVC or ABS/PC fittings.

19. Length: Use the longest pieces possible; minimum 96 inches (2440 mm).20. UL listed; under UL 5A.21. CSA listed; under CAN/CSA-22.2 No.62.22. Color: Off white.23. Color: Electrical Ivory.24. Color: White.25. Color: Light gray.

B. Fittings: Design and sized to fit raceway and to maintain minimum 1 inch (25 mm)

cable bend radius; overlapping raceway cover and base to hide uneven cuts, exceptfor end cap; with base to eliminate mitering, where applicable.1. Provide all standard fittings, including flat, internal elbow, external elbow, tees

with inserts to separate channels, entrance fittings, cover couplers, basecouplers, and end caps.

2. T-45: Provide in-line reducer to adapt to Panduit LD2P10 series raceways.3. Cove Raceway: Provide transition fittings to adapt to Panduit T-45, LDPH10,

LD10, LDPH5, LD5, LDPH3, and LD3 series raceways.4. T-70: Provide transition fittings to adapt to Panduit T-45, LDPH10, LD10,

LDPH5, LD5, LDPH3, and LD3 series raceways.5. TG-70: Provide transition fittings to adapt to Panduit T-45, LDPH10, LD10,

LDPH5, LD5, LDPH3, and LD3 series raceways.6. Twin-70: Provide transition fittings to adapt to Panduit T-45, LDPH10, LD10,

LDPH5, LD5, LDPH3, LD3, T-70, and LDP2P10 series raceways.7. WCM35: Provide transition fittings to adapt to Panduit T-70, T-45, LDPH10,

LD10, LDPH5, LD5, LDPH3, and LD3 series raceways.8. Color: Same as raceway; matte texture.

C. Device Mountings: Provide device brackets, hanging boxes, and junction boxes formounting standard devices in-line within the raceway.1. Provide offset two-piece termination boxes to allow positioning power or data

devices adjacent to raceway.2. Faceplates: Pan-Way Snap-On faceplates matching raceway.

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3. Faceplates: NEMA WD6 70 mm.4. Data Faceplates: Modular design, up to 6 jacks, to accept UTP, Coax, ST,

SC, and Fiber-Jack connectors.5. Outlet Boxes: One- and two-gang, for both power and data.6. Junction Boxes: Include divider walls if both power and data are to be

terminated in same box.7. Color of Exposed Surfaces: Same as raceway.

D. Power and Communications Devices: Provide devices indicated on drawings andas specified in Section 16140; color to match raceway.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Verify routing locations of raceway prior to installation.

B. Do not begin installation until substrates have been properly prepared.

C. If substrate preparation is the responsibility of another installer, notify Architect ofunsatisfactory preparation before proceeding.

3.2 PREPARATION

A. Clean surfaces thoroughly prior to installation.

B. Prepare surfaces using the methods recommended by the manufacturer forachieving the best result for the substrate under the project conditions.

3.3 INSTALLATION

A. Install in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

B. Install all components necessary to make a complete, code-compliant installation.

3.4 PROTECTION

A. Protect installed products until completion of project.

B. Touch-up, repair or replace damaged products before Substantial Completion.

END OF SECTION

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