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OC Sportsplex Pool HVAC Unit Replacement <br />PDC Project 23022 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical <br />Systems 26 05 26 - 3 <br />A.Verify that work likely to damage grounding and bonding system components has been completed. <br />B.Verify that field measurements are as indicated. <br />C.Verify that conditions are satisfactory for installation prior to starting work. <br />3.02 INSTALLATION <br />A.Install products in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. <br />B.Install grounding and bonding system components in a neat and workmanlike manner. <br />C.Boxes with concentric,eccentric or oversized knockouts shall be provided with bonding bushings <br />and jumpers.The jumper shall be sized per NEC table 250-122 and lugged to the box. <br />D.Make grounding and bonding connections using specified connectors. <br />1.Remove appropriate amount of conductor insulation for making connections without cutting, <br />nicking or damaging conductors.Do not remove conductor strands to facilitate insertion into <br />connector. <br />2.Remove nonconductive paint,enamel,or similar coating at threads,contact points,and <br />contact surfaces. <br />3.Exothermic Welds: Make connections using molds and weld material suitable for the items to <br />be connected in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations. <br />4.Compression Connectors: Secure connections using manufacturer's recommended tools and <br />dies.Connectors must be UL listed for use with grounding electrode conductors. <br />E.Identify grounding and bonding system components in accordance with Section 26 05 53. <br />3.03 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL <br />A.Inspect and test in accordance with NETA ATS Section 7.13. <br />1.After installing grounding system but before permanent electrical circuits have been <br />energized,test for compliance with requirements. <br />2.Verify that ground system was installed in accordance with the contract documents and NEC <br />Article 250. <br />3.Inspect physical and mechanical condition.Verify tightness of accessible,bolted,electrical <br />connections with a calibrated torque wrench according to manufacturer's written instructions. <br />END OF SECTION 26 05 26 <br />Docusign Envelope ID: D4F3B98E-0756-4A0C-A3AD-05AA32D39F1C