underside of the work surface or to the vertical panel [and spine wall]
without damaging the face. Exposed or loose wiring will not be acceptable.
Wire managers shall be prefinished and shall secure, conceal, and
accommodate outlet cords as well as electrical and communications wiring.
Wire channels shall match color of panel [and spine wall] trim, attach by
means of clip-on attachment, and shall conceal wires routed vertically.
Power wiring shall be separated from communication wiring by use of
separate raceways or by placement of channels in joint use troughs or
wireways.
2.9.6
Circuit Layout
The circuit layout for workstations shall be as shown on the drawings.
Devices shall be connected to the designated circuits in the neutral and
ground configurations indicated. Connections shall be made to the building
electrical distribution system as shown on the contract drawings and in
accordance with Section 16402 INTERIOR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM.
2.9.7
Service Entry Poles
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NOTE: Coordinate requirements with paragraph Power
Distribution.
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Service poles shall be provided as indicated on the contract drawings and
shall be capable of minimally accommodating the [8-wire] [6-wire] [5-wire]
power configuration described in paragraph Powered Panels and the
equivalent of [six] [twelve] [twenty] 4-pair category 5 cables. Poles
shall have metal barriers or channels to separate power and communications
wiring. Pole dimensions shall be allowed to be equal to maximum panel
[spine wall] thickness. The pole finish and color shall [match the finish
and color of the panel [spine wall] trim] [conform to requirements shown on
the plans]. Designated poles shall have the capability of being opened
along the vertical access to permit the lay-in of wiring. Each pole shall
have a wiring interface, an end cap and a ceiling trim plate which extends
a minimum of 40 mm 1-1/2 inches from all sides of the pole. Poles for
power service shall include a junction box either as part of the pole
assembly or in a field installed configuration. Service poles shall be
securely attached to the panels [spine wall] and shall be installed plumb.
Wiring and interface components shall be provided as required to connect
2.9.8
Task Lighting
Task light size and placement shall be provided as indicated on the
contract drawings. Such lights shall be a standard component of the
manufacturer's workstation products. The ends of the task light length
shall not extend beyond the edges of the overhead unit. Task lights shall
have structurally sound mounting devices which will prevent accidental
displacement, but will allow easy removal and replacement when necessary.
Fixtures shall be UL approved for use in the configurations indicated on
the drawings.
2.9.8.1
Luminaire Configuration
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NOTE: The lamp and ballast types should be
indicated on the drawings. Use of electronic
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