Answer Solutions Specification Guide - OEC Business Interiors

Ceiling-Access Lay-In UtilityPackage.ConnectionsBracket attaches theutility carrier to the lay-inhorizontal connecting bar.Ceiling-access lay-inutility package can beinstalled in in-line, L, T, V, X,Y, and end-of-run panelconfigurations. End-of-runcondition reduces cablecapacity..Quick-lock mechanismon the lay-in horizontalconnecting bar engages thejunction in a tight structuralconnection. Quick-lockmechanism is the same ason the standard horizontalconnecting bars.Wiring & CablingLocal electrical codesvary. Consult a qualifiedelectrical contractor orengineer for the properinstallation of all electricalcomponents.Ceiling-access lay-inutility package wasdesigned to be used withAnswer power harnesses.If using any other type ofconduit, the diameter of theconduit cannot be greaterthan 1 ⁄2". Skins will notinstall properly if conduitexceeds 1 ⁄2".Horizontal routingthrough junctions is accommodatedby openings formodular harnesses andcables. Openings at top andbottom of junction acceptlay-in cable routing.Surface MaterialsUtility carrier andcover, base trim, andtop cap• Paint• Wood veneer (option ontop cap only)Lay-in horizontalconnecting bars• Black paintChange-of-height trimComponents are hiddenallows lay-in cable routingwhen panel is properlyin change-of-height applica-installed.tions. Specify change-ofheighttop cap for the lowerJunction cappanel to allow clearance.• Plastic• Wood veneer (includedPower harness, orderedwith wood top cap option)separately, acts as a shieldJunction cap is included forto permit the ceiling-accessend-of-run configurations.lay-in utility package toaccommodate power andcommunication cable routingat the same time..Capacity with Ceiling Cover Installed In-Line40% fill rate 50–55% fill rateCables only: 122 cat 5 cables 153–168 cat 5 cablesCables andPower Harness*: 102 cat 5 cables 133–148 cat 5 cablesOne harness One harness*Subtract 20 cat 5 cables for each harness youwould like to add.These numbers may vary when applied in L, T, or Xconfigurations...Application TopicsUtility carrier andcover are designed to belocated at either end of thepanel. However, they canbe installed in any location,but field cutting of the topcap will be required.Telescoping utilitycarrier and cover cannotbe located next to ataller panel.Back-to-back slatwallskins cannot be installedat the top of a panel whenusing a ceiling access lay-inutility package. Slatwall canbe used on one side only..Wiring & CablingAnswer Solutions Specification Guide 75