MAHMOUD EL - MOSHNEB ELEC.

CONSULTANT ENGINEER

CLEOPATRA AVIATION CO. AIRCRAFT HANGAR CAIRO AIRPORT

TENDER ISSUE NOV. 2010

SECTION - 16120 PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1

CABLES , WIRES AND COLOR CODES .

RELATED DOCUMENTS

A.

Drawings and general provisions of the contract, including general and supplementary conditions and division 16 specification sections, apply to this section. SUMMARY

1.2

A.

This Section includes the following items: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Cable / wires Flexible Cable Feeders and Sub-Feeders Color Codes Remote Control (RC) PVC/PVC Cables

B.

Related Sections: The following sections contain requirements that relate to this section: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Division 16 Section 16140 Wiring Devices & Methods of installations . Division 16 Section 16195 Identifications . Division 16 Section 16425 Low-Voltage main distribution boards ( LTMDB)(EM-MDB). Division 16 section 16465 Bus- Way and power feeder. Division 16 section 16470 Panel boards. Division 16 section 16720 Fire detection alarm and communication system. Division 16 section 16745 :Telephone network. Division 16 section 16 770 Sound system.

1.3

SUBMITTALS

General: submit the following according to conditions of contract and division 16 specification sections. A. Product data including manufacturers detailed technical product data and installation instructions for cables , wires . Include instructions for handling, storage, installation, dimensions of individual components, profiles, finishing, protection, and maintenance. Samples consisting of sets of range samples for each type of cables ,wires including the required accessories.

B.

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C.

Shop drawings showing layout and types of cables , wires and color codes, including plans, elevations, sections and details .

1.4 A.

QUALITY ASSURANCE Installer Qualifications: Engage an experienced installer who has specialized in installing types of cables , wires similar to those required for this project. Source Quality Control: Obtain cables , wires of each type from a single manufacturer or source to ensure a match of quality, color, pattern, and manufacturing.

B.

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DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A.

Protect cables , wires and color codes samples from exposure to moisture in shipment, storage, and handling. Deliver in unopened cartons or bundles and store in a dry place with adequate air circulation. Do not deliver material to building until concrete, plaster, masonry, ceramic tile, and other wet work is complete and cured to a condition of equilibrium and temperature and humidity are maintained at or near occupancy levels. PROJECT CONDITIONS

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A.

Moisture Content: At time of delivery, average moisture content to be 6 to 9 percent, with a maximum of 12 percent for any one piece and not more than 5 percent outside of given average range. Conditioning: Do not install cables , wires until spaces are enclosed and at approximate humidity condition planned for occupancy.

B.

1.7 A.

WARRANTY Warranty: Submit a written warranty executed by manufacturer, Installer, and contractor, agreeing to repair or replace cables , wires that fails in materials or workmanship within the specified warranty period. Failures include, but are not limited to: 1. 2. 3. Buckling, warping, squeaking, and loosening in cables ,wires . Excessive open joints or cracks. Deterioration of finishes beyond normal wear.

B.

Warranty Period: 3 years from date of Substantial Completion.

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C.

The warranty shall not deprive the owner of other rights the owner may have under other provisions of the contract documents and will be in addition to and run concurrent with other warranties made by the contractor under requirements of the contract documents. EXTRA MATERIAL Deliver extra material to owner. Before installation begins, furnish not less than 1.0 percent of the quantity of each type cables , wires installed on the Project, packaged with protective covering for storage and identified with labels clearly describing contents.

1.8 A.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 A. MANUFACTURERS Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements , and as indicated by the architect, provide samples to be approved by the engineer. One manufacturer should be used for cables and wires.

B.

PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 A. INSPECTION Examine substrates where cables , wires will be installed and conditions under which work will be performed. Do not proceed with work until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected in manner acceptable to installer.

3.2

PREPARATION

A.

Where direct application of cables , wires to concrete substrate is indicated, test for dryness before proceeding with installation. Check liveliness of concrete substrate to ensure not more than 6-mm deviation in any direction when checked with a 3-m straight edge. Grind down high spots or fill in low spots to correct improper conditions. Apply moisture barrier over concrete substrate or subfloor as recommended by engineer. INSTALLATION General: Comply with switches manufacturers instructions and recommendations.

B.

3.3 A.

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B.

Pattern: Comply with pattern or direction of pattern for installing cables , wires as indicated in drawings or, if not indicated, as directed by engineer. Technical specifications 1. Cable / Wires : a. Cable / wires in conduits & trunking will be single core , copper conductors , PVC insulated , 600 / 1000 volt grade manufactured by Egyptian Electro Cable Company or approved equal . wires and cable to be according to IEC 502 or BS 6004 Manuacturers name & meter length to be marked on cables and/or drawings . b. The PVC insulation of the cables will be coloured as described herein in item 4 c . All wiring will be carried out to the looping- in principle with all connections carried out at the terminal points , no joints or connections will be allowed elsewhere in the conduit system . d . Termination of cables will be by means of sweater or compression lugs , screw or clamp type terminals Conductor sizes 10 m.m2 & below will be doubled back on themselves at terminals . e . Solid copper conductors will be used for cross sections smaller than 4 sqmm & stranded copper conductors for 4 sqmm and bigger f. Glands for the various types of multicore cables will be purpose made & suitable for the equipment enclosure .

C.

2. Flexible Cable : a. Flexible cables will be PVC insulated & PVC sheathed copper conductors 600 / 1000 volt grade for single phase & 3 phase connection . Where cables are connected to equipment of excessive heat , they will be of the heat resisting grade , E.P. R . insulated , C.P . sheathed , 300 / 500 volt grade to comply with B.S. 6500 , table 14 . Extra stranded wires/cables should be used with any equipment subject to motion (motor ... ) .

3. Feeders and sub-Feeders Installation : a. Feeders and sub-feeders to panelboards & isolating switches shall be either single copper conductor wires pulled inside conduits or multi-core copper conductor cables ( LSZH ) run exposed , in ducts , or as shown on the engineers drawings , manufactured by Egyptian Electro -Cable Company Arab cables Co. EL Sewedy or approved equal . Cables shall be fixed on galvanized steel perforated trays or on other approved special cable supporting & protecting arrangement .
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c. d.

No joints or splices shall be accepted on main / sub-feeders . In no case shall the cables be directly burried in the concrete or in the screed under the floor tile . Wires & cables shall be routed in such a way that they are not exposed to excessive heat or to corrosive agents . If such a condition in unavoidable the wires and cables shall be of a special type designed for the particular condition Exposed cables shall be fixed to the supporting surface by means of approved plastic covered saddles .

e.

4. Color Codes a. For bus-bars : 1. phase R red .

2 . phase Y yellow . 3 . phase B blue violet . 4 . Neutral black . 5. Earth green / yellow .

b.

For PVC / PVC Cables : 1. Three Phase : red (PH1) , yellow (PH2) , blue (PH3) black (N) green / yellow (E) . Single phase cable : red, yellow or blue according to phase balance (PH) , black ( N ) , green/yellow ( E ).

2.

3 . Two phase & neutral : red (PH1) , yellow (PH2) , black ( N ) , green / yellow ( E ) . C. For Single Cables or Wires in conduits : 1. For 3 phase same as above . 2. For 1 phase : a. Red,yellow or blue b. Black c. Green / Yellow d. White d.

for phase for neutral for earth for return wire

Remote control (RC) PVC/PVC cables:

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No conduits. e. Single wires in conduits : 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Brown Light Blue Green / yellow White Violet Red Black Yellow for phase for neutral for earth return wire for pilot lamps for stop for start for smoke alarm ( detection ) pilot lamp / or audible device . for audible alarm , buzzer . .etc

9.

green

N.B . : 1. For other deceives & functions not listed above , any color other than those listed herein-before may be used on conditions that , it is to be listed in the operating manuals & the record drawings. 2. As an alternative to the above follow IEE wiring regulations chapter (52) 16 th edition .

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