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SECTION 16140 - WIRING DEVICES

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1

SELECTION OF DEVICES

A.

Various switches, outlets and devices are to be selected from the "List of Acceptable Wiring Devices" included herein and as determined from the legend on the drawings (all devices listed are not necessarily used on this job). All like devices to be of the same manufacturer.

B.

Most devices in this list have the catalog number of ivory color. Where brown color devices are required in "Device Colors", brown shall be used.

1.2

IDENTIFICATION

A.

Note on the inside of each plate the circuit number to which the device is connected

B.

Special controls for lighting such as time clocks or photocells shall have labels indicating load and "Hand-Off-Auto" on selector switches. Refer to section 16000 for labeling requirements.

1.3

SUBMITTALS

A.

Provide manufacturer’s literature.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1

MATERIALS

A.

Plates

1.

Type 430 stainless steel, satin finish.

2.

Engraved: Type 430 stainless steel, satin finish, with 1/8" high black letters in wording as noted on the drawings.

3.

Galvanized steel used on handy boxes.

4.

Blank plates and telephone plates to match other plates in the respective rooms.

B.

Device Colors

1.

Ivory devices to be used with stainless steel plates.

2.

Brown or ivory is acceptable for use with galvanized steel plates.

C.

Duplex Receptacles

1.

20-amp receptacles are listed in the schedule of wiring devices. 20-amp receptacles shall be used throughout the facility.

G.

Gasketing - All gaskets for coverplates shall be neoprene type materials.

H. Occupancy sensors shall be as scheduled on drawings.

2.2

LIST OF ACCEPTABLE WIRING DEVICES

MANUFACTURER

ARROW-HART BRYANT

HUBBELL

P&S

Switches (20-Amp)

1-Pole

1991-I 4901-I

1221-I

20AC1-I

3-Way

1993-I 4903-I

1223-I

20AC3-I

Switch W/Pilot

1891PL

20ACI-RPL

Keyed

Add "L" Add "L"

Duplex Receptacle

5362-I

(20-Amp)

GFCI Receptacle - 20A

GF5342-I

GFR53FT-I

GF5362-I

2091-I

Weatherproof Outlet (Standard Duplex)

Receptacle (20-Amp)

Plate

RB245AL

5206WO

Weatherproof Outlet (GFCI Receptacle)

Receptacle (20-Amp)

GF5342-I

GFR53FT-I

GF5362-I

2091-I

Plate

GFRWPV

CWP26H

Special Outlets NEMA configuration as noted on drawings.

(Provide matching cord cap to Owner)

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1

INSTALLATION

A.

Plates shall be plumb and fit tight to wall.

B.

Receptacles

1. On any system where more than one circuit is run through an outlet box with a single, duplex or combination receptacle, the receptacle shall be "pigtailed" and connected to its respective circuit with solderless connectors. Binding screws shall be used for attaching the pigtails, push-in back wiring terminals shall not be used.

2.

Receptacles shall be mounted ground prong up.

C.

Grounding

1.

Bond receptacle grounding terminals to the raceway system in accordance with the National Electrical Code.

D.

All duplex receptacles installed within 36” of water dispensing areas shall be GFIC devices.

END OF SECTION 16140

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