SECTION 16160

CABINETS AND ENCLOSURES

PART 1 GENERAL

SECTION INCLUDES

Hinged cover enclosures.

Cabinets.

Terminal blocks.

Accessories.

RELATED SECTIONS

Section 16190 - Supporting Devices.

REFERENCES

NEMA 250 - Enclosures for Electrical Equipment (1000 Volts Maximum).

NEMA ICS 4 - Terminal Blocks for Industrial Control Equipment and Systems.

ANSI/NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code.

SUBMITTALS

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

Product Data: Provide manufacturer's standard data for enclosures and cabinets.

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, installation, and starting of Product.

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.

EXTRA MATERIALS

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

Provide [two] [____] of each cabinet key.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

MANUFACTURERS

[________________________________] Model [_________.]

[________________________________] Model [_________.]

[________________________________] Model [_________.]

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

HINGED COVER ENCLOSURES

Construction: NEMA 250, Type [1] [3R] [4] [___] steel enclosure.

Covers: Continuous hinge, held closed by [flush latch operable by [screwdriver.] [key.]] [hasp and staple for padlock.]

Provide interior [plywood] [metal] panel for mounting terminal blocks and electrical components; finish with white enamel.

Enclosure Finish: [Manufacturer's standard enamel.] [__________________________________.]

CABINETS

Boxes: [Galvanized steel [with removable endwalls.]] [__________________________________.]

Box Size: [24] [___] inches ([600] [___] mm) wide by [______] inches ([____] mm) high by [6] [___] inches ([150] [___] mm) deep.

Backboard: Provide [3/4] [___] inch ([19] [___] mm) thick plywood backboard for mounting terminal blocks. Paint matte white.

Fronts: Steel, [flush] [surface] type with [concealed trim clamps, ] [screw cover front, ] concealed hinge, and flush lock [keyed to match branch circuit panelboard.] Finish with [gray baked enamel.] [______________________.]

Knockouts:	[__________________________________________.]

Provide metal barriers to separate compartments containing control wiring operating at less than 50 volts from power wiring.

Provide accessory feet for free-standing equipment.

TERMINAL BLOCKS

Manufacturers:

[______________________________.]

[______________________________.]

[______________________________.]

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

Terminal Blocks: ANSI/NEMA ICS 4.

Power Terminals:	Unit construction type with closed back and tubular pressure screw connectors, rated 600 volts.

Signal and Control Terminals: Modular construction type, suitable for channel mounting, with tubular pressure screw connectors, rated 300 volts.

Provide ground bus terminal block, with each connector bonded to enclosure.

ACCESSORIES

Plastic Raceway:

[__________________________] Model [_________.]

[__________________________] Model [_________.]

[__________________________] Model [_________.]

Description: [______________________________.]

PART 3 EXECUTION

EXAMINATION

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

Verify that surfaces are ready to receive Work.

INSTALLATION

Install Products in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

Install enclosures and boxes plumb. Anchor securely to wall and structural supports at each corner.

Install cabinet fronts plumb.

END OF SECTION