manufacturer's instruction for the proper splicing and termination of
the approved cable types. The certification shall be prepared in
conformance with paragraph CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE in the SPECIAL
CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS, and shall be accompanied by satisfactory proof
of the training and experience of persons recommended by the Contractor
as cable installers.
b. The SF sub 6 gas pressurized cable and conduit system installer
must be trained and certified in installation of this type of system
and must be approved by the manufacturer of the system.
c. The Contractor shall submit [_____] copies of qualified procedures
and lists of names and identification symbols of qualified welders and
welding operators prior to welding operations.
PART 2
PRODUCTS
2.1
MATERIALS
Equipment and materials shall be new unless indicated or specified
otherwise. Materials and equipment shall be labelled when approved by
Underwriters Laboratories (UL) or Factory Mutual (FM) System. Askarel and
insulating liquids containing polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB's) will not be
allowed in any equipment. Equipment installed below grade in vaults,
manholes, and handholes shall be the submersible type.
2.1.1
Electrical Tape
Electrical tape shall be UL 510 plastic insulating tape.
2.1.2
Nameplates
Each major component of equipment shall have as a minimum the
manufacturer's name, address, and catalog or style number on a nameplate
securely attached to the item of equipment. Laminated plastic nameplates
shall be provided for equipment, controls, and devices to identify
function, and where applicable, position. Nameplates shall be 3.2 mm 1/8
inch thick laminated cellulose paper base phenolic resin plastic conforming
to ASTM D 709 sheet type, grade ES-3, white with black center core.
Surface shall be a matte finish with square corners. Lettering shall be
engraved into the black core. Size of nameplates shall be 25.4 by 63.5 mm
1 by 2-1/2 inches minimum with minimum 6.4 mm 1/4 inch high normal block
lettering. Nameplates provided as indicated. Nameplates shall be fastened
to the device with a minimum of two sheet metal screws or two rivets.
2.1.3
Conduit, Conduit Fittings, and Boxes
2.1.3.1
Rigid Steel or Intermediate Metal Conduit (IMC) and Fittings
The metal conduit and fittings shall be UL 6 and UL 1242, respectively,
coated with a polyvinylchloride (PVC) sheath bonded to the galvanized
exterior surface, nominal 1.0 mm 40 mils thick, conforming to NEMA RN 1.
2.1.3.2
Flexible Metal Conduit
Flexible metal conduit shall be UL 1, zinc-coated steel. UL 360
liquid-tight flexible metal conduit shall be used in wet locations.
SECTION 16526A
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