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Southern Human Services Center Smith Sinnett /2020072 <br />HVAC and Roof Renovations Orange County,North Carolina <br />Power Conductors and Cables 26 05 19 - 5 <br />C.Install conductors and cable in a neat and workmanlike manner.Neatly train and lace wiring inside <br />boxes,equipment,and panelboards. <br />D.Installation in Raceway: <br />1.Tape ends of conductors and cables to prevent infiltration of moisture and other <br />contaminants. <br />2.Pull all conductors and cables together into raceway at same time. <br />3.Do not damage conductors and cables or exceed manufacturer's recommended maximum <br />pulling tension and sidewall pressure. <br />4.Use suitable wire pulling lubricant for conductors #4 AWG or larger,except when lubricant is <br />not recommended by the manufacturer. <br />E.Paralleled Conductors: Install conductors of the same length and terminate in the same manner. <br />F.Secure and support conductors and cables in accordance with NFPA 70 using suitable supports <br />and methods approved by the authority having jurisdiction. Provide independent support from <br />building structure. Do not provide support from raceways,piping,ductwork,or other systems. <br />G.Install conductors with a minimum of 12 inches of slack at each outlet. <br />H.Neatly train conductors inside boxes,wireways,panelboards and other equipment enclosures. <br />Condcutors shall not be laced or bundled to avoid overheating. <br />I.Group or otherwise identify neutral/grounded conductors with associated ungrounded conductors <br />inside enclosures in accordance with NFPA 70. <br />J.Make wiring connections using specified wiring connectors. <br />1.Remove appropriate amount of conductor insulation for making connections without cutting, <br />nicking or damaging conductors. <br />2.Do not remove conductor strands to facilitate insertion into connector. <br />3.Clean contact surfaces on conductors and connectors to suitable remove corrosion,oxides, <br />and other contaminates.Do not use wire brush on plated connector surfaces. <br />K.Insulate ends of spare conductors using vinyl insulating electrical tape. <br />L.Unless specifically indicated to be excluded,provide final connections to all equipment and <br />devices,including those furnished by others,as required for a complete operating system. <br />3.04 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL <br />A.All tests shall be completely documented indicating time of day,date,temperature and all pertinent <br />test information.All required documentation shall be submitted to the Engineer prior to,and as a <br />prerequisite for,final acceptance of the project.All test results shall be included in the Owner's <br />operation and maintenance manual. <br />B.Inspect and test in accordance with NETA ATS,except Section 4. <br />C.Perform inspections and tests listed in NETA ATS,Section 7.3.2.The insulation resistance test is <br />required for all conductors prior to energizing feeders,sub-feeders,or service entrance <br />conductors. <br />D.Correct deficiencies and replace damaged or defective conductors and cables and re-test as <br />indicated above.Contractor shall submit new test results to the Engineer to demonstrate the <br />deficiency has been corrected. <br />END OF SECTION <br />DocuSign Envelope ID: 94E7997D-4F29-42F6-A9B4-0A160438D2A6