SECTION 16150

MANUFACTURED WIRING SYSTEMS

PART 1	GENERAL

SECTION INCLUDES

Prefabricated flexible cable assemblies.

Distribution units.

Cable accessories.

PRODUCTS FURNISHED BUT NOT INSTALLED UNDER THIS SECTION

Section 16130 - Boxes: Installation of distribution units [and wiring device unit assemblies].

Section 16510 - Interior Luminaires:	Installation of [fixture receptacles.] [connector assemblies.]

RELATED SECTIONS

Section 16130 - Boxes: Receptacle and wall switch outlets.

Section 16141 - Wiring Devices: Convenience receptacles and wall switches.

Section 16510 - Interior Luminaires:	[Furnishing and] installation of [fixture receptacles.] [connector assemblies.]

ALTERNATES

Provide Work of this section as Alternate [___] under provisions of Section [01039.] [_____.]

****** OR ******

Provide power branch circuit wiring under this section as Alternate [___] under provisions of Section [01039.] [_____.]

REFERENCES

ANSI/NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code.

SUBMITTALS

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

Shop Drawings: Indicate distribution box, switch box, outlet, and cable layout and branch circuit configuration.

Product Data: Provide for each cable type and for each fitting and accessory.

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 cable assemblies and branch circuit arrangements.

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

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

Maintenance Data: Include replacement parts list.

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.

FIELD MEASUREMENTS

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

COORDINATION

Coordinate work under provisions of Section [01039.] [______.]

Furnish luminaire connectors to luminaire manufacturer for factory installation.

EXTRA MATERIALS

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

Provide [two] [____] of each configuration [and length] of cable assembly.

****** OR ******

Provide extra cable assemblies as follows:

[Two] [____] each of [20-ampere] [__________] cable, [six] [____] foot ([2] [__] M) long.

PART 2	PRODUCTS

MANUFACTURERS

[________________________________] Model [_________].

[________________________________] Model [_________].

[________________________________] Model [_________].

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

MANUFACTURED WIRING SYSTEMS

Cable Assemblies: Factory assembled units with appropriate connector on each end, with lengths and circuit configurations as [indicated.] [required.]

Voltage: [120] [277] [____] volts.

Switching Unit Assemblies: [6] [__] ft ([2] [__] m) long cable assembly with 6 inch (150 mm) pigtail on one end. [Provide cables configured for 3-way and 4-way switches where required.]

Convenience Receptacle Unit Assemblies: [6] [__] ft ([2] [__] m) long cable assembly with 6 inch (150 mm) pigtail on one end. Provide cables configured to match device type.

Luminaire Connector Assemblies: 6 ft long cable assembly with 6 inch (150 mm) pigtail on one end.

****** OR ******

Luminaire Connector Assemblies: Connector suitable for mounting in luminaire body knockout.

Distribution Units: Box to terminate building wiring system raceways and make connections to integral receptacles for manufactured wiring system. Provide circuit configuration as [indicated.] [required.]

Accessories:	Provide manufacturer's standard accessories, including cable extenders, distribution tees, and switching assemblies.

PART 3	EXECUTION

INSTALLATION

Install Products in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

Support cable by means of straps and clamps.

Support cable above suspended ceiling to avoid contact with and interference with removal of ceiling panels. [Do not support from ceiling suspension system.]

Arrange cable to avoid interference with access to other work.

Provide [10] [__] percent slack length in each cable.

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