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SECTION 16139

CABLE TRAYS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of Contract, including General and special

Conditions (General requirements), apply to work of this section.

B. Basic electrical materials and methods, section 16050 applies to work of this section.

1.2 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

A. Work includes providing all materials, equipment, accessories, services and tests
necessary to complete and make ready for operation by the Owner, all cable trays and
cable trunkings in accordance with Drawings and Specifications.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Manufacturers: Firms regularly engaged in the manufacture of cable trays and cable
trunkings of the types and capacities required, whose products have been in
satisfactory use in similar service for not less than 5 years.

B. Standards Compliance: Comply with requirements of applicable local codes, BS 729

pertaining to cable trays and trunkings.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: Submit manufacturer's data for cable trays and trunking.

B. Samples:- Submit 50 cm length of each size of cable tray and trunking complete with
its accessories and fittings.

C. Shop Drawings: Submit dimensioned layout drawings on architectural backgrounds

of cable trays and trunking including, but not limited to, offsets and connections.
Show accurately scaled cable trays with locations of supports and fittings, including
fire stops and weather seals. Indicate relationship of cable trays to other associated
equipment indicate arrangement of cables on cable trays complete with sections and
elevations.

D. Submit a detailed calculations of capacity of cables installed inside the tray and the
trunking assuring a maximum 40% occupancy.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 RECOMMENDED MANUFACTURER

Refer to list of recommended manufacturers.

2.2 CABLE TRAYS

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A. GENERAL

1. Cable trays shall be made of hot dip. Galvanized steel after fabrication.

2. All trays and system components as defined by and in conformance with

approved Standards of latest applicable revisions.

3. Fittings such as elbows, tees, crosses, etc., with a tangent, or straight section
beyond the curvature to accept one type of universal splice plate to simplify
field erections.

4. Usable Minimum Clear Loading Depth: 8cm straight Sections: 3 meters in

length.

5. All Cable trays shall be covered with plain cover.

6. Cable trays shall be perforated and manufactured from hot dip mild steel and
galvanized after fabrication.

7. Minimum thickness of cable trays shall be 1.5mm for cable tray width up to
30cm and 2mm for larger size.

8. Cable trays shall be manufactured with plain return flanges

9. Adequate supports shall be provided to prevent stress on cables where they

enter or leave the tray. Where cable trays extend transversely through
partitions and walls additional protection in the form of fire-proof non-
combustible barriers shall be provided.

10. All cables shall be fastened securely by purpose made straps or saddles to the
cable trays.

11. Cable trays shall be connected by means of flexible tinned straps to the
nearest bare earthing conductors and at maximum of 30 meters spacing.

12. Cable trays must be specially reinforced to have high load bearing capabilities
across wide spans, maximum deflection should not exceed 0.5% in the longest
span. Also it shall be mechanically designed to give high torsional rigidity
and good resistance against lateral loading.

13. Where the supported cables run in either a vertical or horizontal direction,
manufactured bends or sets shall be provided in order that a continuous cable
tray be provided throughout the length or run.

14. Bends in either vertical or horizontal directions should be dimensioned such

that cables may not be curved less than 15 times its diameter.

15. Perforate-type cable tray shall be used above the suspended ceiling. It shall be
manufactured from mild steel 2 mm thick, finished hot-dip galvanized with a
20 mm return flange on both edges. Edge height 80 mm.

16. Ladder-type cable tray shall be used to support heavy cabling in electrical and
mechanical plant rooms or as directed by the Engineer. The tray shall be
designed ladder-like, offering free circulation of air around cable and
minimum moisture and dust-gathering surfaces. Rungs shall be welded to the

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ladder profiles. Rung width shall not be less than 30mm, and center distance
between rungs shall not exceed 250 mm.

17. Cables are to be prevented from falling down the ladder system by 50 mm
height edges along the whole length of the ladder.

18. All components and accessories shall be hot-dip galvanized steel after
manufacture to give resistance to corrosion.

19. Cable tray width shall be chosen by the contractor according to the number
and diameter of cables laid on the tray. Main feeders shall be laid such that
their outer radius are spaced a distance equal to the diameter of the largest
cable.

20. Same typical details of trays, ladder and perforated type are shown in the
drawings.

B. SAFETY FACTOR

1. Cable Tray at 3.0 meters Span: Capable of sustaining a working (allowable)

load of 82kg per linear 30cm with a safety factor of 2, when tested as a simple
beam and in accordance with approved load test method; test specimen to be a
single section of cable tray.

2. In addition to and concurrent with the above working load, a 90kg

concentrated load applied at mid span to result in no permanent deformation
of the tray.

3. Design to be such that all like parts are interchangeable and that trays may be
readily assembled and joined without the use of special tools.

C. Fittings: at least the same thickness and cross sectional area of side members and
(rungs, bottom) as straight sections.

D. Connectors: High pressure rigid plate type connected by ribbed-neck or square-neck

plated steel bolts and free-spinning lock type nuts not requiring a washer; ribbed-neck
or square-neck portion of bolt to grip the tray side member and connector plate metal
to prevent bolt from rotating during tightening of nut.

E. Where necessary, provide expansion guides and connectors per manufacturer's

thermal contraction and expansion table; install fixed hold down clamps
approximately midway between expansion connectors; install expansion guides at all
other support locations to allow thermally induced movement of the tray.

F. Resistance of the connection between adjacent sections of cable trays: not more than
0.0003 ohms; use bonding jumpers of suitable ampacity at all expansion connections
and at all adjustable points.

G. LADDER TYPE TRAY SECTIONS

1. Construct with rungs (transverse members) at least 2.5cm wide, spaced 30cm
on centers.
2. Bearing Surface of Transverse Members: Minimum of2.0 cm.

3. Rungs (transverse members) assembled to the side rails by welding to insure

integrity of fault ground path for the life of the system and maximum

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structural capability; non-welded joining of rungs to side rails are not
acceptable.

2.3 CABLE TRUNKIING

A. GENERAL

1. Lengths of trunking shall be efficiently bonded to each other using strip

copper links not less than 12 mm wide x 1.5 mm thick and fixed with brass
nuts, bolts and gasked serrated washers.

2. Lids shall be lipped and fixed at intervals not exceeding 1 meter by means of
quick release can fasteners. Steel screws and fasteners shall be protected
against corrosion by a finish at least equivalent to zinc coating.

3. Metal partitions in trunking shall be a minimum thickness of 1.2 mm and the

finish shall be of the same standard as the trunking. The method of fixing
partitions to the trunking shall not cause long term corrosion or electrolytic
action and shall be such that the partitions cannot be inadvertently displaced.

4. Connectors shall span the complete internal surface of the trunking and shall
be designed so that the trunking sections mate with butting joints.

5. Vertical trunking shall be supplied with a cable support unit with insulated
pins at intervals not exceeding 3 meters.

6. Horizontal trunking sizes exceeding 100 mm x 50 mm shall be supplied with

cable separators with insulated pins at intervals not exceeding 2 meters.

7. Trunking shall consist of base, screw-on covers, coupling end plates, wall
flanges, panel to trunking rubber grommet, elbows, tees, adaptor plates and all
necessary hangers supports and accessories.

8. Trunking shall be constructed of steel. all steel units shall be protected inside
and outside with a corrosion resistant finish such as zinc or cadmium, with a
top coat of enamel.

9. All trunkings parts shall be mechanically and electrically coupled while

protecting wires from abrasion.

B. Where any cutting or damage is caused during erection, the finish shall be made good.
All burrs and rough edges shall be removed. Where any corrosion has occurred it shall
be removed and the area treated with a rust- proofing agent. After this it shall be
treated by the application of either a zinc rich epoxy primer or equal alternative
followed by a coat of color matching paint.

C. Any fixing used for securing or fitting shall not cause any long term corrosion or
electrolytic action - black japanned fixing screws shall not be used. Where brackets
are used they shall be constructed of mild steel angle or channel iron finished to the
same standard as the trunking.

D. Connections to conduit, multiple box, switchgear and distribution boards shall be

made with flanged units.

E. Where trunking crosses settlement and expansion joints a trunking joints shall be
made. The connector at this point shall be made with slotted fixing holes to permit a
movement of 10 mm in both the horizontal and vertical planes. The earth continuity

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links across such joints shall be of braided copper tape not less than 15 mm wide x 2
mm thick having a resistance from fixing to fixing equal to or less than the links used
for the standard trunking joints.

F. The braid shall be long enough to allow for the maximum movement of the trunking.
The braid ends shall be folded, and sweated soiled.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSPECTION

A. Examine conditions under which cable trays and trunkings are to be installed. Notify
the consultant in writing of conditions detrimental to proper completion of the work.
Do not proceed with the work until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

3.2 INSTALLATION

A. Install cable trays and trunkings and accessories as indicated in accordance with the
requirements of applicable standards and in accordance with recognized industry
practices to ensure that installation complies with requirements and serves intended
function.

B. Coordinate as necessary to interface installation of cable trays and trunkings work

with other work.

C. Install integral fire stops where cable trays and trunkings penetrates fire-rated walls
and floors. Seal between cable trays and trunkings and opening and around opening
with fire-rated sealant not less than wall, or floor, fire ratings.

D. At floor openings provide concrete curb, 10cm wide and 10cm high, around cable
trays and trunkings and seal with non-combustible material.

E. Provide electrical bonding and equipment earthing connections for cable trays and
trunkings . Tighten connections to comply with tightening torques specified by
manufacturers to assure permanent and effective connections and grounds.

F. Anchor mounting hardware firmly to walls, floors, or ceilings, to ensure enclosures

are permanently and mechanically secured. Provide all hardware and accessories for
proper mounting.

G. Route cable trays and trunkings as required and make final field measurements before
ordering cable tray.

H. Where there is insufficient elevation or lateral change in direction to accommodate

fittings directly connected, adjustable vertical connectors or adjustable horizontal
connectors with straight section in between may be used. Avoid slopes that would
cause cable to bend on smaller radii; than that allowed by cable manufacturer.

I. Provide hangers, rods, straps, special brackets, and other means of supporting cable
tray and trunkings as required.

J. Cables shall not occupy more than 40% of the trunking cross sectional area.

3.3 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

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A. Prior to installing cables in cable trays and trunkings, test for electrical continuity of
bonding, and earthing connections, and to demonstrate compliance with earthing
requirements.

B. Electrically energize cable tray and trunkings systems and demonstrate functioning in
accordance with requirements. Where necessary, correct malfunctioning units, and
then retest to demonstrate compliance. Replace equipment which cannot be
satisfactorily corrected.

END OF SECTION 16139

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