SECTION 16125

UNDERCARPET CABLE

PART 1	GENERAL

SECTION INCLUDES

Flat conductor cable.

Flat conductor cable fittings and connectors.

PRODUCTS FURNISHED BUT INSTALLED UNDER OTHER SECTIONS:

Section 16130 - Boxes:	Installation of transition boxes.

RELATED SECTIONS

Section [_____	- ______________________]:	Carpet tiles.

REFERENCES

ANSI/NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code.

SUBMITTALS

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

Shop Drawings: Indicate layout of cabling system, including identification of cable types and components.

Product Data: Provide data for each component.

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.

PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS

Submit under provisions of Section [01700.] [_____.]

Record actual locations of flat conductor cable, transition boxes, and service fittings. Indicate circuiting arrangements.

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

Submit under provisions of Section [01700.] [_____.]

Maintenance Data: Include instructions for repairing and extending cable.

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.

PRE-INSTALLATION CONFERENCE

Convene [one] [_____] week prior to commencing work of this Section, under provisions of Section [01039.] [_____.]

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Do not install flat conductor cable in an area until construction traffic has been restricted from it, and floor surfaces are ready for carpet tile installation.

FIELD MEASUREMENTS

Verify that field measurements are as [indicated [on shop drawings]] [instructed by manufacturer].

EXTRA MATERIALS

Furnish under provisions of Section [01700.] [_____.]

Provide [two] [_____] of each service fitting type furnished under this Section.

Provide [two] [_____] of [_____________________________].

PART 2	PRODUCTS

MANUFACTURERS

[_______________________________] Model [_______].

[_______________________________] Model [_______].

[_______________________________] Model [_______].

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

FLAT CONDUCTOR CABLE

Power Cable Conductors: Flat color coded copper conductors, number of circuits per cable as indicated. [Provide isolated ground conductor where indicated.]

Telephone Cable Conductors: [Two] [Three] [Four] [Twenty five] Pair [pre-terminated] flat conductor cable.

Telephone Cable Termination:	[Twenty five pair connector.] [Modular plug.] [_______________________.]

Data Cable: [[50] [75] [93] ohm coaxial flat conductor cable.] [___________________________________________.]

Bottom Shield: [Abrasion resistant PVC plastic] [or] [corrosion-resistant steel.] [copper.]

Power Cable Top Shield: [Corrosion resistant steel.] [Copper.]

Transition Box: [Recessed] [Surface] wall mounted type.

Provide manufacturer's standard transition connectors and fittings, tap and splice connectors, crimping and notching tools, and adhesive. [Furnish isolated ground adapter for isolated ground circuits.]

Combination Outlet Fitting: [Low profile, direct connecting receptacle combination fitting with blank for telephone/data cable] [_____________________________].

Power Outlet Fitting: [Low profile, direct connecting receptacle fitting] [_______________________________].

Telephone Outlet Fitting: [_________________________].

Data Cable Outlet Fitting:	[_______________________].

Fitting Finish and Color: Smooth plastic, [brown.] [ivory.] [white.] [_______.]

PART 3	EXECUTION

EXAMINATION

Verify conditions under provisions of Section [01039.] [_____.]

Verify that floor surfaces are properly prepared according to flat conductor cable manufacturer's recommendations.

PREPARATION

Clean, sweep, and vacuum floor slab.

Mark floor with chalk line to indicate location of main cable, pedestals, and taps.

INSTALLATION

Install Products in accordance with manufacturer's

instructions.

Use manufacturer's standard cutting and notching tools.

Install connectors for telephone and data cables. Coordinate configuration and arrangement with installed systems.

PROTECTION

Protect finished installation under provisions of Section [01500.] [01535.]

Provide barricades and covers before carpet is installed.

END OF SECTION