Answer Solutions Specification Guide - OEC Business Interiors

Distribution ProductsSpecial Requirements for Hardwired SolutionSpecial Requirements forHardwired SolutionChicago electricalcode requires the powerdistribution network to behardwired on site. Theseinstallations require hardwiredpowerkits.cSpecifying, page 339Any hardwired installationcan use the components ofthe hardwired powerkit.Order panel without powerand order a hardwiredpowerkit of the correspondingwidth.cPage 339Power tray is included inhardwired powerkit to securejunction boxes and to attachto panel frame.Number of Junction Boxes is Determined by Panel WidthPanel width Junction boxes24" 130" 236" 242" 248" 260" 272" 2.Conduits are supplied bythe electrician.Junction boxes areincluded in hardwiredpowerkit.Receptacles are suppliedby the electrician.Receptacle openingsare knocked out in the field.Wiring & CablingJunction box can accommodatetwo receptaclesback to back. Electrician canuse Leviton 5325 or equivalentreceptacles.Electrician must make allhardwire connections in thefield. Electrician must supplyall conduits, wires, nuts, andconnection to building powersupply.Order Chicago-versionof shelf lights. Theselights have a built-in circuitbreaker..ConnectionsPowerkit can be installedin panel base or at 12"vertical increments.Junction boxes aretypically mounted below thepower tray; however, theycan be mounted abovewhen power is routed in alocation other than the panelbase. A bracket is includedfor mounting junction boxesabove the powertray.When using a hardwiredsolution withsegmented skins, youmay need to install junctionboxes above the power trayto avoid interference withthe steel frame of the skin.Approximately 3" of clearanceis required whenmounting junction boxesabove the power tray. Keepin mind the upper horizontalconnecting bar location toensure enough space formounting junction boxesabove.Note: Don’t forget to discussjunction box location andskin configuration prior toelectrician installing thepower..Wiring & CablingAnswer Solutions Specification Guide 87