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Panduit Corp. Surface Nonmetallic Raceways
 
         
SECTION 16132
 
         
SURFACE NONMETALLIC RACEWAYS
 
         
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Panduit Corp.; raceways for voice, data, video, branch circuit, and other low voltage cabling.

This section is based on the products of Panduit Corp., which is located at:
17301 S. Ridgeland Ave.
Tinley Park, IL 60477
Toll Free Tel: 800-777-3300
Email: request info
Web: www.panduit.com
[ Click Here ] for additional information.

Panduit's Electrical / Electronic Group manufactures high quality electrical products including cable ties, wiring accessories, terminals, identification products such as computer printable labels and portable labeling systems, wiring duct, power connectors, surface raceway, heat shrink tubing and wire abrasion protection products.


 
          PART 1GENERAL
 
          1.1SECTION INCLUDES
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete items below not required for project.
 
          A.Surface nonmetallic raceway for branch circuit wiring.
 
          B.Surface nonmetallic raceway for data cabling.
 
          C.drawings for wiring devices required.
 
          1.2RELATED SECTIONS
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete any sections below not relevant to this project; add others as required.
 
          A.Section 16140 - Wiring Devices: Devices to be installed in raceway
 
          1.3REFERENCES
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete references from the list below that are not actually required by the text of the edited section.
 
          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 and Appliances.
 
          1.4SUBMITTALS
 
          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.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete selection samples if colors have already been selected.
 
          D.Selection Samples: For each finish product specified, two complete sets of color chips representing manufacturer's full range of available colors and patterns.
 
          E.Manufacturer's Certificates: Certify products meet or exceed specified requirements.
 
          1.5DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
 
          A.Store products in manufacturer's unopened packaging until ready for installation.
 
          1.6CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS
 
          A.As-Built Drawings: If layout or locations of devices must be changed during installation, mark a clean copy of the shop drawings and submit at completion.
 
          1.7COORDINATION
 
          A.Coordinate Work with other operations and installation of finish materials to avoid damage to installed materials.
 
          PART 2PRODUCTS
 
          2.1MANUFACTURERS
 
          A.Acceptable Manufacturer: Panduit Corp., which is located at: 17301 S. Ridgeland Ave. ; Tinley Park, IL 60477; Toll Free Tel: 800-777-3300; Email: request info; Web: www.panduit.com
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs; coordinate with requirements of Division 1 section on product options and substitutions.
 
          B.Substitutions: Not permitted.
 
          C.Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01600.
 
          2.2MATERIALS
 
          A.Surface Nonmetallic Raceway: Rigid smooth textured PVC, for use in dry interior locations covered by NFPA 70 Article 388; designed to fit U.S. standard wiring and communications devices, NEMA WD6 70 mm face plates, and Panduit communications modules; with complete separation of power and data channels by full-length snap-in PVC dividers; complete with fittings, fasteners, and device mountings.
          1.Nonflammable and self-extinguishing; V-0 when tested to UL 94.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete all but one of the following 4 paragraphs.
          2.Application: Branch circuit wiring and data; two separate channels.
          3.Application: Two separate data channels.
          4.Application: As indicated on drawings.
          5.Application: _________.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete all but one raceway model specified below. If more than one is required, edit to indicate where each is to be used. LD3, LD5, and LD10 are only for low voltage applications. LDPH3, LDPH5, LDPH10, and LD2P10 are for low voltage and power applications.
          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 hinged cover; 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 hinged cover; high impact polystyrene fittings.
          8.Panduit LD10: 1.51 inches (38 mm) wide by 0.94 inch (24 mm) deep; 0.055 inch (1.4 mm) wall thickness; one-piece design with full-length integral hinged cover; high impact polystyrene fittings.
          9.Panduit LDPH3: 0.75 inch (19 mm) wide by 0.41 inch (10 mm) deep; 0.055 inch (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; 0.055 inch (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 hinged cover; 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 integral hinged 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-length snap-on cover hinged from either side; rigid PVC fittings.
          14.Panduit Cove Raceway System (WCM35 Series): 3.5 inches (88.9 mm) wide by 3.5 inches (88.9 mm) deep; 0.10 inch (2.5 mm) wall thickness; two-piece design, with base and full-length snap-on cover; complete separation of power and data channels by full-length snap-in PVC dividers; capable of dividing into 2 or 3 channels; rigid PVC fittings; cover paintable using latex paint.
          15.Panduit T-70: 4.07 inches (103 mm) wide by 1.77 inches (45 mm) deep; 0.10 inch (2.5 mm) wall thickness; two-piece design, with base and flanged full-length snap-on cover; complete separation of power and data channels by full-length snap-in PVC dividers; capable of dividing into 2 or 3 channels; rigid PVC or ABS/PC fittings.
          16.Panduit T130: 5.1 inches (129.5 mm) wide by 2.7 inches (68 mm) deep; 0.11 inch (2.8 mm) wall thickness; two-piece design, with base and flanged full-length snap-on cover; complete separation of power and data channels by full-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 flanged full-length snap-on cover; complete separation of power and data channels by full-length snap-in PVC dividers; capable of dividing into 2 or 3 channels; rigid PVC 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 two snap-on covers that provide access to each channel separately; complete separation of power and data channels by full-length snap-in dividers; each channel 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).
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs.
          20.UL listed; under UL 5A.
          21.CSA listed; under CAN/CSA-22.2 No.62.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete all but one color below. Cove Raceway comes in off white only. TG-70 does not come in white or gray.
          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, except for 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, base couplers, 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 for mounting standard devices in-line within the raceway.
          1.Provide offset two-piece termination boxes to allow positioning power or data devices adjacent to raceway.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs.
          2.Faceplates: Pan-Way Snap-On faceplates matching raceway.
          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 and as specified in Section 16140; color to match raceway.
 
          PART 3EXECUTION
 
          3.1EXAMINATION
 
          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 of unsatisfactory preparation before proceeding.
 
          3.2PREPARATION
 
          A.Clean surfaces thoroughly prior to installation.
 
          B.Prepare surfaces using the methods recommended by the manufacturer for achieving the best result for the substrate under the project conditions.
 
          3.3INSTALLATION
 
          A.Install in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
 
          B.Install all components necessary to make a complete, code-compliant installation.
 
          3.4PROTECTION
 
          A.Protect installed products until completion of project.
 
          B.Touch-up, repair or replace damaged products before Substantial Completion.
 
         
END OF SECTION