SECTION 270528

Hangers and Support

Part 1 - General

1.1 Work Included

  1. Provide all labor, materials, tools and equipment required for the complete installation of work called for in the Construction Documents

1.2 Scope of Work

  1. This document describes the products and execution requirements relating to furnishing and installing Telecommunications Cabling. Communication cabling support is covered under this document.
  2. This section includes minimum requirements for the following:
  3. All cables and related terminations, support and grounding hardware shall be furnished, installed, wired, tested, labeled, and documented by the telecommunications contractor as detailed in this document.
  4. Product specifications, general design considerations, and installation guidelines are provided in this document. Quantities of telecommunications outlets, typical installation details, cable routing and outlet types will be provided as an attachment to this document. If the bid documents are in conflict, this specification shall take precedence. The successful vendor shall meet or exceed all requirements for the cable system described in this document.

1.3 Regulatory References

  1. The following industry standards are the basis for the structured cabling system described in this document.
    1. Telecommunications Industry Association / Electronic Industries Alliance (TIA/EIA)
      1. 568-C.0-2012: Generic Telecommunications Cabling for Customer Premises
      2. 568-C.1-2012: Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard
      3. 568-C.2-2010: Balanced Twisted-Pair Telecommunications Cabling and Components Standards
      4. 568-C.3-2011: Optical Fiber Cabling Components Standard
      5. 568-C.4-2011: Broadband Coaxial Cabling and Components Standard
      6. 569-B-2912: Commercial Building Standard for Telecom Pathways and Spaces
      7. 606-B-2012: Administration Standard for the Telecommunications Infrastructure of Commercial Buildings
      8. 607-B-2011: Commercial Building Grounding/Bonding Requirements
    2. National Fire Prevention Act (NFPA)
      1. National Electric Code 2011 (NEC)
    3. ISO/IEC
      1. ISO/IEC 11801 Generic Cabling for Customer Premises
  2. The most recent versions of all documents apply to this project. If there is a conflict between applicable documents, the order above shall dictate the order of precedence in resolving the issue unless an enforceable local or national code is in effect.

1.4 Quality Assurance

  1. " Panduit Certification Plus" System Warranty
    1. "Certification Plus"System Warranty shall provide a complete system warranty to guarantee end-to-end high performance cabling systems that meet application requirements. The guarantee shall include cable and connectivity components and have one point of contact for all cabling system issues. The system shall be warranted for a period of at least 15 years.
  2. Panduit PCI Contractor Agreement
    1. A factory registered Panduit PCI contractor shall complete network installation. The contractor shall have completed standards based product and installation training. A copy of the PCI Contractor Registration shall be submitted in the proposal
  3. Product Guarantee
    1. All Panduit PAN-NET non-consumable products have a 20-year guarantee. When installed per TIA or ISO/IEC standards, the Panduit PAN-NET Network Cabling System will operate the application(s) for which the system was designed to support. Applications may include, but are not limited to:
      • 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet (IEEE 802.3)
      • 4/16 Mbps Token Ring (IEEE 802.5)
      • 155, 622, 1.25 Gbps ATM
      • SONET
      • FDDI/CDDI
      • IBM System 3x-AS/400
      • Appletalk
      • ISDN
    2. In order to qualify for the guarantee, the structured cabling system must be installed per the following:
      1. Meet all TIA/EIA commercial building wiring standards.
      2. Panduit categorized product must be used in conjunction with an equivalent or higher Category UL or ETL verified cable.
      3. Panduit Products must be installed per Panduit instruction sheets.
    3. Note: All Networks shall be installed per applicable standards and manufacturer's guidelines.
    4. If any PANDUIT PAN-NET product fails to perform as stated above, PANDUIT will provide new components at no charge.
    5. THIS GUARANTEE IS MADE IN LIEU OF AND EXCLUDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIS, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE ARE SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED. Neither seller nor manufacturer shall be liable for any other injury, loss or damage, whether direct or consequential arising out of the use of, or the inability to use, the product. Before using, user shall determine the suitability of the product for its intended use, and user assumes all risk and liability whatsoever in connection therewith. The foregoing may not be altered except by an agreement signed by officers of seller and manufacturer.

Part 2 - Products

2.1 Approved Products

  1. Approved rack manufacturer: Chatsworth, Panduit
  2. Approved rack cable management system manufacturer: Chatsworth, Panduit
  3. Approved vertical cable manager manufacturer: Panduit
  4. Approved horizontal cable manager manufacturer: Panduit
  5. Approved wall mounted fiber optic enclosure manufacturer: Corning, Panduit
  6. Approved rack mounted fiber optic enclosure manufacturer: Corning, Panduit
  7. Approved stackable cable rack spacer manufacturer: Panduit
  8. Approved threaded rod cover manufacturer: Panduit
  9. Approved cable support system manufacturer: CEAS, ERICO, Panduit
  10. Approved zone cabling box manufacturer: Panduit

2.2 Equivalent Products

  1. Panduit shall manufacture all products, including but not limited to cabinets, racks, frames and enclosures. Refer to section 270000 Part 6 regarding substitution of materials.

2.3 Cable Management Waterfalls

Cable Management Waterfall Accessories shall be utilized to transfer communication cable from ladder racks to enclosures or equipment racks below. These cable management waterfall systems shall maintain 1” bend radius control in both vertical and horizontal directions. The system shall be modular in order to allow for multiple widths.

Part Number Description Color
CMW-KIT Waterfall Kit Black
CMW-KIT10 Waterfall Kit White
CMWB Waterfall Base Black
CMWB10 Waterfall Base White
CMWW Waterfall Wing Black
CMWW10 Waterfall Wing White

2.4 Stackable Cable Rack Spacers

Stackable Cable Rack Spacers shall be utilized to route bulk fiber optic cable or high performance copper communication cable bundles. Stackable Cable Rack Spacers shall be utilized in communication closets and other interior locations where cables and cable bundles are routed along traditional ladder racks that consist of rungs and stringers. The Stackable Cable Rack Spacers shall be applied on every rung up to a recommended maximum stack height. Dovetail slots and a positive latching mechanism shall provide a secure locking feature.

Part Number Cable Bundles Bundle Diameter Recommended Stack Height
CRS6-X 6 0.8" 5
CRS1-X 1 0.8" 5
CRS4-125-X 4 1.25" 4
CRS1-125-X 1 1.25" 4

2.5 Threaded Rod Cover

The Threaded Rod Cover shall be utilized to protect communication cable from abrasion caused by contact with threaded rod. The Threaded Rod Cover shall be manufactured from a gray flame-retardant polyethylene material that is UL94V-0 rated. The material shall be pliable to allow for easy installation.

Part Number For Threaded Rod Size Length
TRC18FR-X8 1/2" TO 5/8" 18"

2.6 J-MOD Cable Support System

J-MOD Cable Support System. Open top cable supports shall be utilized as a pathway for communication cabling. The J Hook cable supports shall be manufactured from a non-conductive material suitable for use in air-handling spaces. The cable support must maintain complete horizontal and vertical 1” bend radius control and must manage up to 50 four-pair UTP cables. The system must allow for the ability to add future cable routing capacity. The cable support must provide the ability to retain the cable bundle with TAK-TY Hook & Loop Cable Ties.

Part Number Description Material Maximum Static
Load (Lbs.)
JMJH2W-X20‡ J Hook for wall mount applications Nylon 30
JMJH2-X20‡ J Hook for use with brackets   30
JMCB-X Chaining Bracket Galvanized Galvanized Steel 120
JMCMB25-1-X Ceiling Mount Bracket - 1 Level Galvanized Steel 180
JMCMB25-3-X** Ceiling Mount Bracket - 3 Level Galvanized Steel 180
JMDWB-1-X Drop Wire Bracket - 1 Level Galvanized Steel 20
JMDWB-3-X** Drop Wire Bracket - 3 Level Galvanized Steel 40
JMTRB38-1-X Threaded Rod Bracket - 1 Level Galvanized Steel 180
JMTRB38-3-X** Threaded Rod Bracket - 3 Level Galvanized Steel 180
JMSBCB87-1-X Screw-on Beam Clamp Bracket – 1 Level Galvanized Steel 180
JMSBCB87-3-X** Screw-on Beam Clamp Bracket – 3 Level Galvanized Steel 180

** Not for use with chaining brackets
‡ Available in natural and black
* Suitable for use in air handling spaces per UL 2043. Listed in accordance with CAN/ULC S102.2 when mounted as single units or in pairs. Minimum spacing of 4 ft. (1220mm) required between mount points. (Flame Spread Rating = 0, Smoke Developed Classification = 30)

2.7 J-PRO Cable Support System

Open top cable supports shall be utilized as a pathway for communication cabling. The J Hook cable supports shall be manufactured from a non-conductive material suitable for use in air-handling spaces. The pre-riveted J Hook assemblies must maintain complete horizontal and vertical 1” bend radius control and must manage up to 50 four-pair UTP cables. The cable support must provide the ability to retain the cable bundle with TAK-TY ® Hook & Loop Cable Ties.

Part Number Description Material* Max. Static
Load (Lbs.)
P2W-L20 J Hook for wall mount applications only. One ¼” (M6) mounting hole for user supplied screw. Nylon 30
JP2CM-L20 J Hook with ceiling mount bracket that has one 3/16” (M5), ¼” (M6), and 3/8” (M10) mounting hole. Nylon J Hook with metal attachments 30
JP2DW-L20 J Hook with clip for use with #12 wire, threaded rod up to 3/8” in diameter, or 1/8” –3/8” thick flanges. Nylon J Hook with metal attachments 10
JP2SBC50-L20 J Hook with screw-on beam clamp for use with flanges up to ½” thick. Nylon J Hook with metal attachments 30
JP2SBC50R-L20 J Hook with screw-on beam clamp for use with flanges up to ½” thick. Rotates 360 degrees. Nylon J Hook with metal attachments 30
JP2HBC25R-L20 J Hook with hammer-on beam clamp for use with flanges 1/8” – ¼” thick. Rotates 360 degrees. Nylon J Hook with metal attachments 30
JP2HBC50R-L20 J Hook with hammer-on beam clamp for use with flanges 5/16” – 1/2” thick. Rotates 360 degrees. Nylon J Hook with metal attachments 30
JP2HBC75R-L20 J Hook with hammer-on beam clamp for use with flanges 9/16” – 3/4” thick. Rotates 360 degrees. Nylon J Hook with metal attachments 30
JP2ZP-L20 J Hook with z-purlin clip for use with angled flanges up to ¼” thick. Nylon J Hook with metal attachments 30
JP2CP-L20 J Hook with c-purlin clip for use with vertical flanges up to ¼” thick. Nylon J Hook with metal attachments 30
JP2UF100-L20 J Hook with under floor pedestal support clamp for use with pedestal support up to 1” in diameter. Nylon J Hook with metal attachments 30

* Suitable for use in air handling spaces per UL 2043. Listed in accordance with CAN/ULC S102.2 when mounted as single units or in pairs. Minimum spacing of 4 ft. (1220mm) required between mount points. (Flame Spread Rating = 0, Smoke Developed Classification = 30)

Part 3 - Execution

3.1 Horizontal Distribution Cable Installation

  1. Cable shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations and best industry practices.
  2. A pull cord (nylon; 1/8" minimum) shall be co-installed with all cable installed in any conduit.
  3. Cable raceways shall not be filled greater than the TIA/EIA-569-A maximum fill for the particular raceway type or 40%.
  4. Cables shall be installed in continuous lengths from origin to destination (no splices) except for transition points, or consolidation points.
  5. Where transition points, or consolidation points are allowed, they shall be located in accessible locations and housed in an enclosure intended and suitable for the purpose.
  6. The cable’s minimum bend radius and maximum pulling tension shall not be exceeded.
  7. If a J-hook or trapeze system is used to support cable bundles all horizontal cables shall be supported at a maximum of 48 to 60 inch (1.2 to 1.5 meter) intervals. At no point shall cable(s) rest on acoustic ceiling grids or panels.
  8. Horizontal distribution cables shall be bundled in groups of no more than 50 cables. Cable bundle quantities in excess of 50 cables may cause deformation of the bottom cables within the bundle and degrade cable performance.
  9. Cable shall be installed above fire-sprinkler systems and shall not be attached to the system or any ancillary equipment or hardware. The cable system and support hardware shall be installed so that it does not obscure any valves, fire alarm conduit, boxes, or other control devices.
  10. Cables shall not be attached to ceiling grid or lighting fixture wires. Where support for horizontal cable is required, the contractor shall install appropriate carriers to support the cabling.
  11. Any cable damaged or exceeding recommended installation parameters during installation shall be replaced by the contractor prior to final acceptance at no cost to the Owner.
  12. Cables shall be identified by a self-adhesive label in accordance with the System Documentation Section of this specification and ANSI/TIA/EIA-606.
  13. The cable label shall be applied to the cable behind the faceplate on a section of cable that can be accessed by removing the cover plate.
  14. Unshielded twisted pair cable shall be installed so that there are no bends smaller than four times the cable outside diameter at any point in the run and at the termination field.
  15. Pulling tension on 4-pair UTP cables shall not exceed 25-lbf for a four-pair UTP cable as specified by manufacturer.

 

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