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CONTROLS

. Push buttons shall have removable inserts in eight different colors for

function color coding. Push-button inserts shall be removable from the

front of the control station without disturbing the wiring or mounting of the

control units.

Selector switches shall have removable knobs in eight different colors for

function color coding. Selector switch knobs shall be removable from the

front of the control station without disturbing the wiring or mounting of the

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.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1

3.2

INSTALLATION

A. Refer to the contract documents for fixture mounting heights.

B. Mount fixtures in true vertical and horizontal alignment.

C. Fixture locations shown on the drawings are diagrammatic only. They are shown for
quantity and approximate locations only. Adjust the location of any lighting fixture
as required to avoid interferences with existing conditions, equipment, and of the
work of other trades.

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Ballasts

1.

Ballasts shall be designed for continuous operation within the fixture provided
and utilizing the lamp(s) specified without overheating or any other detrimental
affects.

Ballasts shall be quiet in operation and of the lowest noise level generally
available. Fixtures shall suppress ballast noise. Ballasts considered by the
Engineer to have objectionable hum or noise shall be replaced immediately at
no additional cost.

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identified index tab. Catalog cut sheets shall indicate fixture identification, 1.e., type
A, D, J, etc., and shall indicate where it will be used.
Information on each fixture shall include:

1.
2.
3.

4
5
6.
7.
8
9.
1

Manufacturer and Catalog Number

Dimensioned Construction Drawing(s)

Standard Catalog "Cut" Sheet modified to show any options/accessories to be
provided

Photometrics of each fixture

Lens/Louver Type for each fixture

16500-1

SECTION 16500

LIGHTING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1

1.2

1.3

DESCRIPTION

A.

Provide complete interior and exterior lighting systems, including fixtures,
standards, poles, hangers, supports, fittings, lamps, wiring, connections and controls,
as indicated in the Contract Documents.

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4. Provide PVC end caps for all protruding angles, channels, struts, etc. for
personal safety for the entire project installation.

T. Identification of Conduit Systems
1. Provide lamacoid nameplates to mark intrinsically safe conduit systems for all

applicable conduit systems for project.

3.2 TESTS
A. For testing requirements, refer to Section 16950.
B.

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d. Instrumentation may be grouped with instrumentation

e. Specialty wiring may be grouped with like systems

f. Power wiring at 480V shall not be grouped

g. Fire alarm system wiring shall not be grouped with other systems

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as manufactured by 3M Co. (pre- insulated "Scotch-Lock") or Ideal ("Wing-

Nuts").

3. For splices and taps, No. 8 and larger, use solderless "Split Bolt" type connector
as manufactured by Anderson, Burndy, Kearney, Thomas & Betts, or
equivalent.

4. Use cast connections, Cadweld or Thermoweld, for ground conductors.

5. Make all splices and connections in accessible boxes and cabinets only.

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Installation of Bushings and Grounding Bushings

1. Provide grounding type insulated bushings on all power conduits regardless of
size.

2. Provide grounding type insulated bushings on all control conduit sizes and
signal conduit sizes one and one-quarter inch (I-1/4") trade size and larger.

3. Provide standard bushings for conduits one inch (1") and smaller unless
otherwise stated.