PART 1 - GENERAL
16900-1
SECTION 16900
CONTROLS
1.1 DESCRIPTION
A. Provide and install all panel and enclosure components and appurtenances as shown
on the Drawings as Local Control Stations as specified herein. All components shall
meet NEMA ratings as indicated on drawing E-1 for the specific area where they are
to be installed.
1.2 SUBMITTALS TO THE ENGINEER
A. Shop drawings are required for all items provided under this Section. Submittals
shall be in accordance with Sections 01340 and 16010.
PART 2 - PRODUCT
2.1 MATERIALS
A. Control Station Enclosures:
1. General:
a.
b.
Control stations shall be heavy duty oil-tight/watertight type stainless steel
enclosure and shall consist of operators with contact blocks and indicator
lights as indicated on the contract drawings. Enclosures shall have
sufficient depth to accommodate mounting four Class 9001 KA-1 contact
blocks side-by-side and in tandem behind a single operator for a maximum
of eight circuits, four normally open and four normally closed.
Enclosures shall have the required number of holes for the number of
operators pre-manufactured as shown on the contract drawings.
2. NEMA 12 and NEMA 4X
a.
b.
Enclosures shall be 16 gauge Type 304 stainless steel gasketed enclosures.
Acceptable manufacturers are Allen Bradley, General Electric, Square D,
or equivalent.
3. Class I, Division I and Class 1, Division 2 Enclosures
a.
b.
Enclosures and covers shall be shall be iron or aluminum and gasketed with
pre manufactured devices installed by manufacturer.
Acceptable manufactures are Cooper Cooper Crouse-Hinds Flex Station
Control Stations, Allen-Bradley, Square D, or equivalent.
B. Operators:
1. General:
a. All operators used in control stations shall be Square D type K and shall be
suitable for cover mounting in a 1-7/32 inch diameter notch type cover hole
and shall be held in place by the locking thrust washer. All operators shall
be heavy duty oil/water tight, be 30mm in size, and maintain the NEMA
rating of the enclosure.
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