CSA C22 2 NO 62-1993 Surface raceway systems (Second Edition).pdf

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15、EPURPOSEOFREVIEWINGITsSEARCHANDBROWSETHISDOCUMENTANDsPRINTTHISDOCUMENTIFITISIN0$ and (b) requirements for nonmetallic surface raceways in addition to metal raceways. The following bulletin has been incorporated: Number Subject 808A Requirements for Nonmetallic Surface Raceways and Fittings. For gene

16、ral information on the Standards of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part Il, see the preface of the latest issue of CSA Standard CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 0, General Requirements Canadian Electrical Code, Part II. This Standard was prepared by a Subcommittee of the Technical Committee on Wiring Products under

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21、o Update. For subscription details, write to CSA Sales Promotion, Info Update, at the address given above. 8 July 1993 Surface Raceway Systems Foreword The Canadian Standards Association provides certification services for manufacturers who, under license from CSA, wish to use the appropriate regist

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32、tification please address your inquiry to the Applications and Records Section, Canadian Standards Association, 178 Rexdale Boulevard, Rexdale (Toronto), Ontario M9W 1 R3. JvIy 1993 9 Surface Raceway Systems C22.2 No. 62-93 Surface Raceway Systems 1. Scope 1.1 These requirements apply to metal and n

33、onmetallic surface raceway systems and combinations thereof intended for installations in accordance with the Rules of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I. 1.2 These requirements do not apply to lighting equipment as specified in CSA Standard C22.2 No. 9, wireways as specified in CSA Standard 022.2

34、 No. 26, or cable trays as specified in CSA Standard CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 126. 1.3 The values given in SI (metric) units are the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only. 2. Definitions 2.1 The following definitions apply in this Standard: Accessorya component that may be adde

35、d to a raceway system for a special purpose (eg, guards, hangers, retainers). Fittingany component used to connect, change direction, or terminate a surface raceway (eg, adapter, coupling, cross, device box, elbow, end cap, tee). Surface racewaya surface-mounted or pendent enclosure, consisting of o

36、ne or more channels for the purpose of containing and protecting conductors and intended to accommodate associated fittings, wiring devices, luminaires, and accessories. Surface raceway systema system composed of a surface raceway, associated fittings, and may include wiring devices and accessories.

37、 Wiring devicea unit of an electrical system that is intended to carry, and may utilize, electrical energy within a raceway system (eg, switches, lampholders, receptacles, GFCI, connectors for communication systems, etc). July1993 11 C22.2 No. 62-93 3. General Requirements and Reference Publications

38、 3.1 General Requirements General requirements applicable to this Standard are contained in CSA Standard CAN/CSA- C22.2 No. 0, General RequirementsCanadian Electrical Code, Part II. 3.2 Reference Publications 3.2.1 Where reference is made to CSA Standards of the Canadian Electrical Code, Parts I and

39、 II, such reference shall be considered to refer to the latest editions and amendments thereto, unless otherwise specified. This Standard refers to the following such Standards and the year dates shown indicate the latest editions available at the time of printing. CSA Standards 022.1-1990, Canadian

40、 Electrical Code, Part I; CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 0-M91, General RequirementsCanadian Electrical Code, Part II; CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 0.17-92, Evaluation of Properties of Polymeric Materials; 022.2 No. 9-Mi 989, Luminaires; CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 18-92, Outlet Boxes, Conduit Boxes, and Fittings; C22.2 No. 26-1952,

41、 Construction and Test of Wire ways, Auxiliary Gutters and Associated Fittings; 022.2 No. 42-Mi 984, General Use Receptacles, Attachment Plugs, and Similar Wiring Devices; C22.2 No. 111-Mi 986 (R1992), General Use Switches; CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. i26-M91, Cable Tray Systems; CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 1 82.4-M90,

42、 Plugs, Receptacles, and Connectors for Communication Systems. 3.2.2 This Standard refers to the following publications and where such reference is made it shall be to the edition listed below, including all amendments published thereto: 12 July 1993 Surface Raceway Systems ASTM* Standards A239-89,

43、Test Method for Locating the Thinnest Spot in a Zinc (Galvanized) Coating on Iron or Steel Articles by the Preece Test (Copper Sulphate Dip); D618-61 (1990), Practice for Conditioning Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materials for Testing; 0648-82 (1988), Test Method for Deflection Temperature of

44、Plastics Under Flexural Load; D2152-80 (1986), Test Method for Degree of Fusion of Extruded Poly( Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Pipe and Molded Fittings by Acetone Immersion; D3359-90, Test Method for Measuring Adhesion by Tape Test; D3363-74 (1989), Test Method for Film Hardness by Pencil Test; D4145-83 (1

45、990), Test Method for Coating Flexibility of Prepain ted Sheet. American Society for Testing and Materials. 4. Construction 4.1 General 4.1.1 A surface raceway system when assembled in accordance with the manufacturers instructions shall provide a complete enclosure for the protection of the wiring

46、and devices installed therein. An external gap of any length is acceptable when tested sucessfully in accordance with Clause 6.2, using a 1 .6 mm diameter probe. 4.1.2 A surface raceway shall include one or more channels with an integral or separate base and cover that together form the complete enc

47、losure, and it shall not have any gap through which wires can be passed from one channel to the other. A gap(s) of any length is acceptable when tested successfully in accordance with Clause 6.2, using a 2 mm diameter probe. If the gap(s) exceeds 2 mm up to a maximum 3.2 mm, a wire retainer(s) shall

48、 be provided, and the installation instructions shall clearly indicate the maximum interval between retainers. 4.1.3 Raceways and components shall be free of sharp edges or projections when assembled as intended. July 1993 13 C22.2 No. 62-93 4.1.4 Components shall conform to the particular Canadian

49、Electrical Code, Part II Standard covering such components, insofar as applicable, and shall be suitable for the application. 4.1.5 Nonmetallic raceway shall not be the sole support of luminaires, lampholders, or indicating lights over 5 W unless tested and marked. Note: Nonmetallic raceway can be supplied with a fitting which is intended to support luminaires and lampholders and is provided with means o