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Spectra™ series busway
Application

UL fire-stop system Cubic inches required per floor and wall

UL listed three-hour fire-stop barrier is now available for use SEALANT 100 FLOOR SEALANT 100 WALL
with ABB Busway systems. The system is listed in the UL Fire Amperage
Al Cu Al Cu
Resistance Directory under section 3L73—Through- 225-600 17 17 34 34
Penetration Fire-Stop Systems. In addition to the three-hour 800 21 17 42 34
test, the system has met the criteria of ASTM E814 (UL1479). 1000 22 18 44 42
1200 23 20 46 44
The contractor installs a mineral wool batt (4 PCF Nominal) as 1350 27 22 54 46
shown below, on-site during the busway installation process. 1600 28 23 56 54
For riser applications, the system is used in combination with 2000 33 27 66 56
a standard ABB spring hanger and floor flange. For horizontal 2500 46 33 92 66
applications, the system is used in combination with two wall 3000 53 44 106 92
flanges (one per side). 4000 66 53 132 106
5000 – 66 – 132

ABB Busway
½" Thick Minimum
Sealant 100 Description Container Product Number
Floor/Wall
Flange Sealant 100 19 cu. in.-Tube SBFB100
Top of Floor/Curb
or Wall You have two options for ordering the fire-stop material:

1. With initial busway purchase. Use the product numbers

Floor listed above and the fire-stop material will be shipped in a
specially marked box directly to the job site with the
busway.
Mineral Wool 2. T hrough empower or an authorized ABB Silicones
Concrete 4 ½" 3" Depth Minimum Distributor. Recommended for fill-in (if needed) after initial
Thick Minimum
purchase.

This information is provided as a guideline for typical fire-

Note: The busway cover plate and sealant is required on both
sides for wall installation.
stop systems. If you have an annulus (or opening) greater
than 1” beyond the busway enclosure, you will need to
determine the proper amount of fire-stop material based on
the illustration on this page. Quantities are based on
application of recommended amount of material; more may
be required if over-application occurs.