SECTION 16112

SURFACE RACEWAYS

PART 1 GENERAL

SECTION INCLUDES

Surface metal raceways.

Multi-outlet assemblies.

Wireways.

Wall duct.

RELATED SECTIONS

Section 16113 - Underfloor Ducts: Trench duct.

Section 16141 - Wiring Devices: Receptacles.

REFERENCES

NECA (National Electrical Contractor's Association) Standard of Installation.

NEMA WD 6 - Wiring Device Configurations.

SUBMITTALS

Submit under provisions of Section [01300] [_____].

Product Data: Provide dimensions, knockout sizes and locations, materials, fabrication details, finishes, and accessories.

Manufacturer's Instructions:	Indicate application conditions and limitations of use stipulated by Product testing agency specified under Regulatory Requirements. Include instructions for storage, handling, protection, examination, preparation, and installation of Product.

QUALITY ASSURANCE

Perform Work in accordance with NECA Standard of Installation.

Maintain [one copy] [[____] copies] of document on site.

QUALIFICATIONS

Manufacturer: Company specializing in manufacturing Products specified in this Section with minimum [three] [____] years [documented] experience.

REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

Conform to requirements of ANSI/NFPA 70.

Furnish products listed and classified by [Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.] [testing firm acceptable to authority having jurisdiction] as suitable for purpose specified and shown.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

SURFACE METAL RACEWAY

Manufacturers:

[________________________________] Model [_________].

[________________________________] Model [_________].

[________________________________] Model [_________].

Substitutions: Under provisions of Section [01600] [_____].

Description:	Sheet metal channel with fitted cover, suitable for use as surface metal raceway.

Size: [[____ x _____] inch ([_____ x _____] mm)] [As shown on Drawings].

Finish: [[Gray] [Buff] [____] enamel] [Stainless steel] [__________________________________].

Fittings, Boxes, and Extension Rings: Furnish manufacturer's standard accessories.

SURFACE NONMETAL RACEWAY

Manufacturers:

[________________________________] Model [_________].

[________________________________] Model [_________].

[________________________________] Model [_________].

Substitutions: Under provisions of Section [01600] [_____].

Description:	[Plastic] [Fiberglass] [___________] channel with fitted cover, suitable for use as surface raceway.

Size: [[_____ x _____] inch ([_____ x _____] mm)] [As shown on Drawings].

Finish: [Gray] [__________________________________].

Fittings, Boxes, and Extension Rings: Furnish manufacturer's standard accessories.

MULTIOUTLET ASSEMBLY

Manufacturers:

[________________________________] Model [_________].

[________________________________] Model [_________].

[________________________________] Model [_________].

Substitutions: Under provisions of Section [01600] [_____].

Multioutlet Assembly: Sheet metal channel with fitted cover, [with pre-wired receptacles,] suitable for use as multioutlet assembly.

Size: [[____ x ____] inch ([____ x ____] mm)] [As indicated on Drawings].

Receptacles:	Provide covers and accessories to accept [convenience] receptacles specified in Section 16141.

****** [OR] ******

Receptacles: NEMA WD 6, type 5-15R, single receptacle.

Receptacle Spacing: [[6] [9] [12] [18] [___] inches ([150] [230] [300] [450] [___] mm) on center] [As indicated.]

Receptacle Color: [Brown.] [Black.] [Gray.] [_______.]

Channel Finish: [[Gray] [Buff] [___] enamel] [Stainless steel] [_______________________________].

Fittings: Furnish manufacturer's standard couplings, elbows, [outlet and device boxes,] and connectors.

WIREWAY

Manufacturers:

[________________________________] Model [_________].

[________________________________] Model [_________].

[________________________________] Model [_________].

Substitutions: Under provisions of Section [01600] [_____].

Description:	[General purpose] [Oiltight and dusttight] [Raintight] type wireway.

Knockouts: [Manufacturer's standard] [None] [Bottom only].

Size: [4 x 4 inch (100 x 100 mm)] [6 x 6 inch (150 x 150 mm] [8 x 8 inch (200 x 200 mm)] [12 x 12 inch (300 x 300 mm)]; length as indicated.

****** [OR] ******

Size: As indicated on Drawings.

Cover:	[Hinged] [Screw] cover [with full gasketing.]

Connector:	[Slip-in] [Flanged].

Fittings: Lay-in type with [removable top, bottom, and side; captive screws] [drip shield].

Finish: [Rust inhibiting primer coating with gray enamel finish] [____________________________________________].

WALL DUCT

Manufacturers:

[______________________________] Model [___________].

[______________________________] Model [___________].

[______________________________] Model [___________].

Substitutions: Under provisions of Section [01600]	[_____].

Description:	Sheet metal wall duct suitable for installation of X-ray cables; with [surface] [flush] covers and accessories [as indicated].

PART 3 EXECUTION

INSTALLATION

Install Products in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

Use flat-head screws, clips, and straps to fasten raceway channel to surfaces. Mount plumb and level.

Use suitable insulating bushings and inserts at connections to outlets and corner fittings.

Wireway Supports: Provide steel channel as specified in Section 16190.

Close ends of wireway and unused conduit openings.

Ground and bond [raceway] [and] [wireway] under provisions of Section 16170.

END OF SECTION