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OC Sportsplex Pool HVAC Unit Replacement <br />PDC Project 23022 Conduit for Electrical Systems 26 05 33.13 - 4 <br />3.Connectors and Couplings: Use threaded type fittings only.Threadless set screw and <br />compression (gland)type fittings are not permitted. <br />5.05 FLEXIBLE METAL CONDUIT AND LIQUIDTIGHT FLEXIBLE METAL CONDUIT (FMC LFMC) <br />A.Manufacturers: <br />1.Allied Tube &Conduit. <br />2.Republic Conduit. <br />3.Wheatland Tube Company. <br />4.or approved equal. <br />B.Description: NFPA 70,Type FMC standard wall steel flexible metal conduit listed and labeled as <br />complying with UL 1,and listed for use in classified firestop systems to be used. <br />C.Description: NFPA 70,Type LFMC polyvinyl chloride (PVC)jacketed steel flexible metal conduit <br />listed and labeled as complying with UL 360. <br />D.Spiral strip construction shall allow the conduit to bend up to four times its internal radius. <br />E.Fittings shall be compression type with insulated throats and listed for use with conduit specified. <br />5.06 ELECTRICAL METALLIC TUBING (EMT) <br />A.Manufacturers: <br />1.Allied Tube &Conduit. <br />2.Republic Conduit. <br />3.Wheatland Tube Company. <br />4.or approved equal. <br />B.Description: NFPA 70,Type EMT cold-rolled steel electrical metallic tubing with zinc coating on <br />the inside and protected on the inside by a zinc,enamel or equivalent corrosion-resistant coating <br />complying with ANSI C80.3 and listed and labeled as complying with UL 797. <br />C.Fittings: <br />1.Description: Fittings complying with NEMA FB 1 and listed and labeled as complying with UL <br />514B. <br />2.Material: Use steel or malleable iron. <br />3.Connectors and Couplings: Use hexagonal compression (gland)type. <br />a.Do not use indenter type connectors and couplings. <br />b.Do not use set-screw type connectors and couplings. <br />5.07 ACCESSORIES <br />A.Corrosion Protection Tape: PVC-based,minimum thickness of 20 mil. <br />B.Conduit Joint Compound: Corrosion-resistant,electrically conductive;suitable for use with the <br />conduit to be installed. <br />C.Solvent Cement for PVC Conduit and Fittings: As recommended by manufacturer of conduit and <br />fittings to be installed. <br />D.Pull Strings:Use nylon cord with average breaking strength of not less than 200 pound-force. <br />PART 3 EXECUTION <br />6.01 EXAMINATION <br />A.Verify that field measurements are as indicated. <br />B.Verify that mounting surfaces are ready to receive conduits. <br />C.Verify that conditions are satisfactory for installation prior to starting work. <br />6.02 INSTALLATION <br />A.Install products in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. <br />B.Install conduit in a neat and workmanlike manner tight against walls,columns or ceilings. <br />C.The conduit shall bend cold 90 degrees about a radius equal to ten (10)times its own diameter <br />without signs of flaw or fracture in either pipe or protective coverings. All bends and offsets shall <br />Docusign Envelope ID: D4F3B98E-0756-4A0C-A3AD-05AA32D39F1C