260519 Low Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables Specifications.pdf

LOW VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

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SECTION 260519 – LOW VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. General provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes the following:

1. Building wires and cables rated 600 V and less.

2. Connectors, splices, and terminations rated 600 V and less.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each type of product indicated.

B. Qualification Data: For testing agency.

C. Field quality-control test reports.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Testing Agency: Engage a qualified independent testing agency to perform field quality-control testing.

B. Testing: On installation of wires and cables and before electrical circuitry has been energized, demonstrate product capability and compliance with requirements. Procedures: Perform each visual and mechanical inspection and electrical test state din NETA ATS Section 7.3.1. Certify compliance with test parameters.

C. Correct malfunctioning conductors and cables at Project site, where possible, and retest to demonstrate compliance;

otherwise, remove and replace with new units and retest.

D. Measure tightness of bolted connections and compare torque measurements with manufacturer’s recommended values.

E. Verify continuity of each branch circuit conductor.

F. Tests: Service Entrance Cables, Power & Lighting Distribution Feeders and Feeders to all major mechanical equipment at 60A and over (i.e., chillers, AHU’s, etc.).

1. Tests shall be performed with a 1000-volt megger, and conductors shall test free from short-circuits and grounds.

2. Conductors shall be tested phase-to-phase and phase-to-ground.

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3. Furnish the instruments, materials, and labor required. Perform the tests in the presence of the Contracting Officer.

4. Test readings shall be recorded and delivered to Owner and Engineer in a report.

5. Copy of Test results shall be included in O&M Manuals.

G. Demonstration: Subsequent to wire and cable hook-ups, energize circuit and demonstrate functioning in accordance with requirements. Where necessary, correct malfunctioning units, and then retest to demonstrate compliance.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

A. Available Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated into the Work are the following:

1. Wires and Cables:

a. American Insulated Wire Corp.; Leviton Manufacturing Co.

b. BICC Brand-Rex Company.

c. Carol Cable Co., Inc.

d. Senator Wire & Cable Company.

e. Southwire Company.

2. Connectors and Accessories for Wires and Cables:

a. AMP Incorporated.

b. Buchanan.

c. General Signal; O-Z/Gedney Unit.

d. Monogram Company; AFAC.

e. NSI Industries, Inc.

f. Square D Company; Anderson.

g. 3M Company; Electrical Products Division.

B. Copper and Aluminum Conductors: Comply with NEMA WC 70.

C. Conductor Insulation: Comply with NEMA WC 70 for Types THHN-THWN, and SO.

D. Multiconductor Cable: Comply with NEMA WC 70 for metal clad cable, Type MC and Type SO with ground wire.

2.2 CONNECTORS AND SPLICES

A. UL-listed, factory-fabricated wiring connectors of size, ampacity rating, material, type, and class for application and service indicated. Comply with Project's installation requirements and as specified in Part 3 "Wire and Insulation Applications" Article.

B. Split Bolt Connectors: Not Acceptable.

C. Solderless Pressure Connectors: High copper alloy terminal. May be used only for cable termination to equipment pads or terminals. Not approved for splicing.

D. Spring Wire Connectors: Solderless spring type pressure connector with insulating covers for copper wire splices and taps. Use for conductor sizes 10 AWG and smaller.

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E. All wire connectors used in underground or exterior pull boxes shall be gel-filled twist connectors or a connector designed for damp and wet locations.

F. Mechanical Connectors: Bolted type tin-plated; high conductivity copper alloy; spacer between conductors; beveled cable entrances.

G. Compression (crimp) Connectors: Long barrel; seamless, tin-plated electrolytic high conductivity copper tubing, internally beveled barrel ends. Connector shall be clearly marked with the wire size and type and proper number and location of crimps.

H. Heat shrinkable tubing shall meet the requirements of ANSI C119.1-1986 for buried connections to 90°C and shall be material flame-retarded per IEEE 383 “Vertical Tray Flame Test”. Motor connection kits shall consist of heat-shrinkable, polymeric insulating material over the connection area and a high dielectric strength mastic to seal the ends against ingress of moisture and contamination. Motor connection kits shall accommodate a range of cable sizes for both in-line and stub-type configurations. Connection kits shall be independent of cable manufacturer’s tolerances.

I. Wire Nut Connectors:

1. Wire nuts install in wet locations, exterior, etc., shall be self-contained, waterproof and corrosion-proof units incorporating prefilled silicone grease to block out moisture and air.

2. Connectors shall be UL listed appropriately sized according to manufacturer’s recommendation for the suitable wire sizes and voltage rating (600 volt minimum).

3. Connectors body shall have a color-coded outer shell.

4. Connectors shall be as manufactured by King Technology or approved equal.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 CONDUCTOR MATERIAL APPLICATIONS

A. Feeders: Soft Drawn Copper, 98% conductivity minimum, solid for No. 10 AWG and smaller; stranded for No. 8 AWG and larger.

B. Branch Circuits: Soft Drawn Copper. 98% Conductivity minimum, Solid for No. 10 AWG and smaller; stranded for No. 8 AWG and larger.

3.2 CONDUCTOR INSULATION AND MULTICONDUCTOR CABLE APPLICATIONS AND WIRING METHODS

A. 600 volt, unless otherwise noted, #12 AWG minimum (except control cable may be #14 AWG).

B. Service Entrance: Type THHN-THWN, single conductors in raceway.

C. Exposed Feeders: Type THHN-THWN, single conductors in raceway.

D. Feeders Concealed in Ceilings, Walls, Partitions, and Crawlspaces: Type THHN-THWN, single conductors in raceway.

E. Feeders Concealed in Concrete, below Slabs-on-Grade, and Underground: Type THHN-THWN, single conductors in raceway.

F. Exposed Branch Circuits, Including in Crawlspaces: Type THHN-THWN, single conductors in raceway.

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G. Branch Circuits Concealed in Ceilings, Walls, and Partitions: THHN-THWN, single conductors in raceway, except Metal-clad cable, Type MC may be used for lighting branch circuits above accessible ceilings.

H. Branch Circuits Concealed in Concrete, below Slabs-on-Grade, and Underground: Type THHN-THWN, single conductors in raceway.

I. Cord Drops and Portable Appliance Connections: Type SO, hard service cord with stainless-steel, wire-mesh, strain relief device at terminations to suit application.

J. Class 1 Control Circuits: Type THHN-THWN, in raceway.

K. Class 2 Control Circuits: Type THHN-THWN, in raceway.

L. Conductors shall be rated 75 deg C in wet locations and 90 deg C in dry locations.

3.3 INSTALLATION OF CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

A. Conceal cables in finished walls and ceilings unless otherwise indicated.

B. Use manufacturer-approved pulling compound or lubricant where necessary; compound used must not deteriorate conductor or insulation. Do not exceed manufacturer's recommended maximum pulling tensions and sidewall pressure values.

C. Use pulling means, including fish tape, cable, rope, and basket-weave wire/cable grips, that will not damage cables or raceway.

D. Install exposed cables parallel and perpendicular to surfaces of exposed structural members, and follow surface contours where possible.

E. Support cables according to Section 16071, "Hangers and Supports for Electrical Systems."

F. Identify and color-code conductors and cables according to Section 16075, “Identification for Electrical Systems."

3.4 CONNECTIONS

A. Tighten electrical connectors and terminals according to manufacturer's published torque-tightening values. If manufacturer's torque values are not indicated, use those specified in UL 486A and UL 486B.

B. Make splices and taps that are compatible with conductor material and that possess equivalent or better mechanical strength and insulation ratings than unspliced conductors.

C. Wiring at Outlets: Install conductor at each outlet, with at least 8 inches (200 mm) of slack.

D. Joints of #10 AWG and smaller shall be made with properly insulated solderless type pressure connectors. Where stranded conductors or multiple solid conductors are connected to terminals, solderless lugs manufactured by Thomas and Betts Company or equivalent shall be used.

E. Joints of #8 AWG and larger in power and lighting circuits shall be of the type indented into the conductor by means of a hand or hydraulic pressure tool. Connectors shall be Burndy “Hy-dent’, T&B “St-Kon”, or equivalent.

Connectors for control wiring shall be Burndy “Hy-Lug”, or equivalent.

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F. All circuits for exterior electric work shall be #10 AWG (minimum) and contain an extra #10 AWG (minimum) copper ground conductor. All exterior wiring shall be installed in conduit as specified above, unless otherwise noted as larger on the Drawings.

3.5 SLEEVE INSTALLATION FOR ELECTRICAL PENETRATIONS

A. Coordinate sleeve selection and application with selection and application of firestopping specified in Division 07 Section "Sealants," Division 07 Section “Insulation” and Division 16 “Basic Electrical Materials and Methods”.

3.6 SLEEVE-SEAL INSTALLATION

A. Install to seal underground exterior-wall penetrations according to Division 16 Section, “Basic Electrical Materials and Methods”.

3.7 FIRESTOPPING

A. Apply firestopping to electrical penetrations of fire-rated floor and wall assemblies to restore original fire-resistance rating of assembly according to Division 7 Section "Sealants" and Division 07 Section “Insulation.”

3.8 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Testing Agency: Engage a qualified independent testing agency to perform field quality-control testing.

B. Testing: On installation of wires and cables and before electrical circuitry has been energized, demonstrate product capability and compliance with requirements. Procedures: Perform each visual and mechanical inspection and electrical test state din NETA ATS Section 7.3.1. Certify compliance with test parameters.

C. Correct malfunctioning conductors and cables at Project site, where possible, and retest to demonstrate compliance;

otherwise, remove and replace with new units and retest.

D. Measure tightness of bolted connections and compare torque measurements with manufacturer’s recommended values.

E. Verify continuity of each branch circuit conductor.

F. Tests: Service Entrance Cables, Power & Lighting Distribution Feeders and Feeders to all major mechanical equipment at 60A and over (i.e., chillers, AHU’s, etc.).

1. Tests shall be performed with a 1000-volt megger, and conductors shall test free from short-circuits and grounds.

2. Conductors shall be tested phase-to-phase and phase-to-ground.

3. Furnish the instruments, materials, and labor required. Perform the tests in the presence of the Contracting

Officer.

4. Test readings shall be recorded and delivered to Owner and Engineer in a report.

5. Copy of Test results shall be included in O&M Manuals.

G. Demonstration: Subsequent to wire and cable hook-ups, energize circuit and demonstrate functioning in accordance with requirements. Where necessary, correct malfunctioning units, and then retest to demonstrate compliance.

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