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PART 2.00PRODUCTSFTWIC-2235June 20092.01 MANUFACTURED PRODUCTS:A. CONDUCTORSSoft-drawn, annealed copper with a conductivity of not less than that of 98% percent purecopper bearing the UL label. The minimum branch circuit conductor size shall be #12.Minimum control wire size shall be #14 unless noted otherwise. Conductors #10 andsmaller shall be solid. Conductors #8 or larger shall be stranded. Utilize singleconductors.B. SINGLE CONDUCTORSThermoplastic insulation rated at 600 volts and insulated with type THHN/THWNinsulation. Wire shall be water tank tested and approved as machine tool wire, inaccordance with National Machine Tool Builders Association. Wire in light fixturechannels and other special locations shall be as specifically noted for temperature in NECArticle 300.PART 3.00EXECUTION3.01 PREPARATION:Completely swab raceway system before installing conductors. Do not use cleaning agents andlubricants which have a deleterious effect on the conductors or their insulation.3.02 INSTALLATION:A. Splice only in junction or outlet boxes. Neatly train and lace wiring inside boxes,equipment, and panelboards. Pull conductors into a raceway at the same time and use ULlisted wire pulling lubricant, Polywater or equal for pulling #4 AWG and larger wire.Install raceway first as a complete system without conductors. Do not install pull wiresand conductors until the raceway system is in place.B. Provide conductors continuously from outlet to outlet with no splices except in approvedboxes. Leave sufficient wire at all outlets to make connections without straining. Tag allconductors at terminals. Conductors of different colors shall never be spliced together.C. Where outlets only are indicated, leave a minimum of four foot leads of conductors forconnection to equipment. Identify all conductor circuit numbers at terminals andjunctions.D. The phasing of the complete electrical installation shall be connected, maintained andconsistent throughout the power distribution system. The phasing shall be A, B, C, in aclockwise rotation.E. Switchgear, safety switches, motor starters, lighting and power panels, and powerreceptacles shall have the same phase arrangements throughout the facility.16120-2