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260543D01 - D08, Underground Electrical Manhole and Duct Bank Const. Detail

The document provides construction details for electrical manholes, including: 1) Manholes can be poured-in-place or precast concrete with keyed joints and water stops between sections. 2) Manholes must include high and low vents, be a minimum size of 12'x8'x7', and have pulling eyes and cabling racks. 3) Concrete, rebar, conduits, devices, and other materials must meet specified standards, and manhole designs require engineering stamps.

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260543D01 - D08, Underground Electrical Manhole and Duct Bank Const. Detail

The document provides construction details for electrical manholes, including: 1) Manholes can be poured-in-place or precast concrete with keyed joints and water stops between sections. 2) Manholes must include high and low vents, be a minimum size of 12'x8'x7', and have pulling eyes and cabling racks. 3) Concrete, rebar, conduits, devices, and other materials must meet specified standards, and manhole designs require engineering stamps.

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260543D01 UNDERGROUND DUCTS & RACEWAYS

Construction Details - Electrical Manhole

MANHOLE GENERAL NOTES:


1. MANHOLES MAY BE POURED-IN-PLACE OR PRECAST.

2. FOR POURED-IN-PLACE MANHOLES, BOTTOM IS ONE POUR, SIDES ARE ONE POUR, AND TOP IS
ONE POUR, ALL WITH KEYED JOINTS, AND APPROPRIATE WATER STOP.

3. PRECAST MANHOLES SHALL BE A BOTTOM HALF AND A TOP HALF WITH KEYWAY BUILT INTO
EACH HALF. AT INSTALLATION BOTTOM KEYWAY SHALL BE FILLED HALFWAY WITH WATER STOP
CAULK ALL WAY ROUND THE BOTTOM HALF BEFORE PLACING TOP HALF IN PLACE.

4. PROVIDE A HIGH VENT AND A LOW VENT. HIGH VENT IS OUTLET, LOW VENT IS INLET. MATERIAL
TO BE RCP OR PVC.

5. TOTAL SIZE OF MANHOLE SHALL BE 12'x8'x7' INSIDE (UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE).

6. PROVIDE PULLING EYES, ONE IN THE WALL OPPOSITE EACH DUCT BANK AND ONE RECESSED IN
THE CENTER OF THE MANHOLE FLOOR.

7. PROVIDE BELL ENDS ON ALL CONDUITS.

8. ALL CONDUIT AND BOXES SHALL BE SCH 40 PVC.

9. ELECTRICAL DISCONNECTS SHALL BE NEMA 4 AND DEVICES SHALL BE NEMA 3R.

10. PROVIDE TWO VAPOR PROOF, 5000° K, LED LIGHT FIXTURES AS INDICATED. FIXTURES SHALL BE
A SYLVANIA VAPOR TIGHT LED SERIES SIMILAR TO ITEM NUMBER 74531 OR EQUAL.

11. EXHAUST FAN TO MEET OSHA REQUIREMENTS SHALL BE SIMILAR TO GREENHECK FAN CORP
MODEL NUMBER SE1-12-432-D OR EQUAL. CONNECT FAN TO OPERATE WHEN LIGHT SWITCH IS
TURNED ON.

12. PROVIDE A NON-GFI SINGLE USE RECEPTACLE WITH WEATHERPROOF COVER FOR SUMP PUMP
USE.

13. PROVIDE A GFI DUPLEX RECEPTACLE WITH WEATHERPROOF COVER FOR GENERAL USE.

14. PROVIDE AND INSTALL CABLING RACKS ON ALL FOUR WALLS FROM TOP TO BOTTOM WITH
BRACKETS AS REQUIRED TO SUPPORT CABLING. RACKS SHALL BE COMPRISED OF GALVANIZED
STEEL UNISTRUT EMBEDDED INTO THE CONCRETE WALLS.

15. MANHOLE REBAR SPACING AND CONCRETE THICKNESSES ARE ESTIMATED. MANHOLE IS TO BE
CONSTRUCTED BASED ON THE DIMENSIONS AND FEATURES OUTLINED IN THESE DETAILS. THE
SHOP DRAWINGS SHALL BE STAMPED BY A STRUCTURAL ENGINEER REGISTERED IN THE STATE
OF KENTUCKY.

16. CABLES ARE TO BE SUPPORTED FROM BRACKETS WITH PLASTIC OR FIBERGLASS DONUT STYLE
INSULATORS TO ENCOMPASS ALL FOUR CABLES TOGETHER PER CIRCUIT.

17. H-20 TRUCK LOADING ON ALL MANHOLES.

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Dated:12/2021
Applies to: All Projects
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260543D01 UNDERGROUND DUCTS & RACEWAYS
Construction Details - Electrical Manhole
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MANHOLE GENERAL NOTES (cont.):
18. COVER SHALL BE 32" DIAMETER MINIMUM. 32" DIA. CLEAR OPENING MUST BE MAINTAINED.
HOE MC-680 OR MC-780 ROUND MANHOLE FRAME AND COVER.

19. WATERPROOF EXTERIOR SURFACES BELOW GRADE PORTION OF SIDES AND TOPS OF
MANHOLES. SEE DETAILS.

20. ALL DUCT BANKS SHALL BE DOWELED INTO THE MANHOLE WALL WHICH THEY ENTER WITH AT
LEAST SIX 12" LONG #4 REBAR.

21. MANHOLE LADDER AND LADDERS EXTENSIONS SHALL BE FACE MOUNT ALUMINUM WITH
LADDER EXTENSION (HALLIDAY PRODUCTS LD1 AND LE1 OR EQUAL).

22. PROVIDE INJECTABLE HYDROPHOBIC WATERSTOP AROUND ALL UNDERGROUND


PENETRATIONS THROUGH VAULT.

23. ALL POST-INSTALLED ANCHORS SHALL BE OF STAINLESS STEEL AND RATED FOR ATTACHMENT
TO CRACKED CONCRETE.

24. PROVIDE DIELECTRIC SEPARATOR BETWEEN ALL ALUMINUM AND CONCRETE.

25. ANY EXCAVATION THAT UNDERMINES BELOW DUCT BANK MORE THAT 15 FOOT
CONTINUOUSLY SHALL BE SHORED.

26. EXCAVATIONS AROUND VAULTS SHALL BE BACKFILLED IN 8-INCH MAXIMUM DEPTH LOOSE
LIFTS AND CONSOLIDATED TO 98 PERCENT OF THE ASTM D698 MAXIMUM DRY UNIT WEIGHT.
OPEN GRADED STONE BACKFILLS SHALL BE PLACED IN 8 INCH MAXIMUM LIFTS AND TAMPED IN
PLACE.

27. ALL REBAR SHALL BE CHAIRED INTO PLACE.

28. CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE FOR AN INDEPENDENT TESTING AGENCY MEETING THE
REQUIREMENTS OF ASTM E329 TO PROVIDE CONTINUOUS OBSERVATION OF CONCRETE
PLACEMENT TO VERIFY PROPER PLACEMENT TECHNIQUES AND TO PROVIDE FOR
COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH TESTS OF (VAULT ONLY) CONCRETE PER ASTM C 31 AND C 39 WITH
ONE SAMPLE FOR EACH DAYS POUR LESS THAN 25 CU YD, PLUS ONE SET FOR EACH
ADDITIONAL 50 CU YD. SUBMIT ALL REPORTS TO OWNER AND ENGINEER OF RECORD.

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Dated: 12/2021
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INSTALL TWO(2) 85" X 8' COPPER CLAD GROUND RODS IN OPPOSITE CORNERS
AS SHOWN, 30" MINIMUM BELOW FINISHED GRADE. WRAP ROD WITH TWO
LAYERS OF PRESSURE SENSITIVE TAPE TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH
CONCRETE VAULT WALL. SEAL TO PREVENT WATER FROM ENTERING VAULT.

Dated: 2/2022
DUCT BANK
UNISTRUT CABLING RACK
(TYPICAL). SEE
IMBEDS. (TYPICAL): PROVIDE
SITE UTILITY PLANS
ON ALL FOUR WALLS AND
FOR SIZE,
COORDINATE WITH
QUANTITY, AND

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INSTALLATION OF MANHOLE
ORIENTATION.
DUCT BANKS AND
DUCT BANK (TYPICAL). SEE EQUIPMENT. (SEE NOTE 14)
SITE UTILITY PLANS FOR TOP OF MANHOLE
SIZE, QUANTITY, AND WRAP AND SEAL ROOF SLAB
ORIENTATION. MINIMUM 24"
BELOW FINISHED
GRADE.

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60 AMP 120-240 V 4CKT WEATHERPROOF
CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL.

#6 AWG MINIMUM

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STRANDED COPPER
SUMP PIT BONDING CONDUCTOR,
PROVIDE POWER DO NOT LOCATE SUMP TYP. ALL CONNECTIONS
TO NEW SUMP PUMP
PIT UNDER LADDER. TO BE EXOTHERMIC WELD.
MANHOLE VIA DISCHARGE LINE.
EXISTING DUCT SEE SITE PLAN FOR A
BANK /MANHOLE CONTINUATION.
SYSTEM.

260543D02 UNDERGROUND DUCTS & RACEWAYS


DEDICATED WP
SEE MANHOLE GFI
RECEPTACLE 5'-0"
POWER J LIGHT FIXTURE -
FOR SUMP PUMP
SCHEMATIC FOR TYPICAL (SEE NOTE 10)
ADDITIONAL
GFI CONVENIENCE
INFORMATION.
RECEPTACLE
MANHOLE LADDER 16"
(SEE NOTE 21)
8'-0"

WEATHERPROOF DUCT BANK


LIGHT SWITCH (TYPICAL). SEE
A SITE UTILITY PLANS
WEATHERPROOF
FOR SIZE,
DISCONNECT FOR FAN BOND EXPOSED METAL PARTS SUCH AS INSERTS, CABLE RACKS, PULLING QUANTITY, AND
(SEE NOTE 11) IRONS, LADDERS AND CABLE SHIELDS. CONNECT TO CABLE ARMOR AND ORIENTATION.
CABLE SHIELDS ACCORDING TO WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS BY MANUFACTURER
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OF SPLICING AND TERMINATION KITS.

PULLING IRON - TYPICAL


(SEE NOTE 6)
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4"

# 4/0 STRANDED COPPER GROUNDING CONDUCTOR GROUNDING CONDUCTOR


DUCT BANK (TYPICAL). AROUND INTERIOR PERIMETER, 40 INCHES OFF FLOOR, TO BE EXOTHERMIC WELDED
SEE SITE UTILITY PLANS FOR FASTENED TO WALL EVERY 18 INCHES. RUN TO GROUND ROD, TYP.
SIZE, QUANTITY, AND CONTINUOUSLY.
ORIENTATION.
260543D02 UNDERGROUND DUCTS & RACEWAYS

PLAN - ELECTRIC MANHOLE


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Construction Details - Electrical Manhole Section
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Dated: 2/2022

260543D03 UNDERGROUND DUCTS & RACEWAYS


260543D03 UNDERGROUND DUCTS & RACEWAYS
Applies to: All Projects

FANS
MOTOR WHEEL

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S.P. FAN
CAST NOTE: 12" CAST
IRON VENT FRAME AND
COVER FLUSH WITH
CONCRETE WALK,
I SYMBOL
EF-1
REMARKS:
MANUFACTURER
GREENHECK I
MODEL
SE1-14-440-B6 I I I I I I II II I
TYPE
*1
SONES
7.6
CFM
837
IN. W.G.
0.30
RPM
1160
BHP
0.2
HP
1/6
RPM
1160
PH
1
VOLTS
115
TYPE
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DIAM.
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REMARKS
*2 *3

PAVEMENT OR GRADE. *1 SIDE WALL DIRECT DRIVE EXHAUST FAN.


*2 GALVANIZED STEEL CONSTRUCTION WITH ALUMINUM BLADE PROPELLER AND CORROSION RESISTANT FASTENERS.
PROVIDE VENT COVER *3 PROVIDE OSHA APPROVED MOTOR SIDE GUARD.
CATALOG NO. MCB-82B PROVIDE VENT COVER CATALOG NO.
MANHOLE LADDER. 32" CAST IRON FRAME & COVER WITH TWO MCB-82B BY J.R. HOE AND SONS,
BY J.R. HOE AND SONS, SEE NOTE 21. DROP-IN STYLE HANDLES. 1" A.F.G. OR FLUSH
MIDDLESBORO, KY OR MIDDLESBORO, KY OR U-1610- 2 RING
HALLIDAY WITH CONCRETE WALKS OR PAVEMENT AND U3610-2 GRATE BY EAST
U-1610- 2 RING AND PRODUCTS LDI AND WHERE APPLICABLE. SEE NOTE 18. HOE
U3610-2 GRATE BY EAST JORDAN IRON WORKS BACKED WITH
LEI OR EQUAL. MC-680 OR MC-780 ROUND MANHOLE FRAME 1 1
JORDAN IRON WORKS. 4" X 4" STAINLESS SCREEN
AND COVER.
GRADE
CONCRETE GRADE RINGS AS
REQUIRED TO MEET FINISH

24" MIN.
GRADE ELEVATION.

18' DIA. CONCRETE 18' DIA. CONCRETE


TO CONNECT MOUNTED ON WALL TO CONNECT
VENT PIPE TO VENT. WEATHERPROOF VENT PIPE TO
SWITCH FOR LIGHT VENT.
VENT. FOR AND FAN.
ADDITIONAL 38"
INFORMATION.
SEE NOTE 4 FAN SEE 60 AMP 120-240V VENT. FOR
NOTE 11. 4CKT BOX FED ADDITIONAL
FROM ____ SIZE AND NUMBER INFORMATION.
OF REBAR WILL BE SEE NOTE 4
AIR BY THE DESIGN
FLOW ENGINEER

12'-0"
4 / 0 COPPER STRANDED
DUPLEX 120V GFI GROUNDING CONDUCTOR,
RECEPTACLE & SINGLE 40" OFF FLOOR AROUND
WALL RECEPTACLE PERIMETER
WITH WEATHERPROOF
COVER MOUNTED NEAR STAINLESS STEEL WIRE
12" MIN CATCH MESH (12" X 21") WITH
TOP OF MANHOLE BY
BASIN DEPTH COLLAR REMOVABLE.
LADDER.

7'-0"
(BOTH VENTS)
40"

SIZE AND NUMBER 12" RCP OR PVC PIPE


IF PRECAST MANHOLE,
OF REBAR WILL BE WEATHER PROOF PROVIDE KEYWAY JOINT ALL
BY THE DESIGN DISCONNECT FOR FAN. THE WAY AROUND. SEE
ENGINEER. SEE NOTE 3. FILL HALFWAY WITH
NOTE 15. WATER STOP USE A MIN. 10" TO
WATER STOP 12" OF #57 OR #9
ALL JOINTS. STONE IN CATCH
BASIN. TYP.
SUMP

SUBSTRATE AND BASE CONCRETE PIPE 18" IN DIAMETER AND 18"


MATERIAL SHALL BE BY LONG FOR SUMP PIT. BOTTOM TO HAVE 3"
THE DESIGN ENGINEER. OF CONCRETE. WATER STOP ALL JOINTS.
SEE NOTE 15.
SEE SUMP PUMP DETAIL
SUMP IS TO BE LOCATED ALONG THE WALL 5' FROM LADDER
Page 4 OF 8

SECTION A-A THROUGH ELECTRIC MANHOLE


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ALL LOW VOLTAGE WIRING IN 1" PVC MINIMUM.
Dated: 12/2021
SUMP PUMP FOR VAULT AND MANHOLE

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NOTE: SUMP-PUMP -- ZOELLER PUMP MODEL NO 2137,
112" SUBMERSIBLE SUMP PUMP RATED FOR HIGH TEMPERATURES - 200°F INTERMITTED,
50 GPM @ 15 FT. HEAD, 0.5 HP, 120V/1Ø POWER. PROVIDE WITH FLOAT SWITCH. PUMP
SHALL BE SELF-VENTING.

2" TYPE k COPPER DISCHARGE LINE


TAKE TO NEAREST STORM INLET FOR
CONTINUATION

GALV. STEEL GRATE COVER WITH


UNION PERIMETER RING

4' LEDGE AT SUMP

260543D05 UNDERGROUND DUCTS & RACEWAYS


SUMP PUMP
SEE NOTE
CHECK VALVE
DRILL 3/16" DIA. WEEP HOLE
BELOW CHECK VALVE AND BELOW
WATER LEVEL.
Construction Details - Manhole Sump Pump

STRAINER

MANHOLE SUMP PUMP DETAIL


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Dated: 12/2021

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**NOTE: THIS WATERPROOFING METHOD IS TO BE USED ON

Applies to: All Projects


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BOTH CAST-IN-PLACE AND PRECAST MANHOLE STRUCTURES.

RUBBERIZED-ASPHALT SHEET
WATERPROOFING ACROSS TOP SLAB
LAYOUT MEMBRANE LENGTHWISE
WITH SUCCESSIVE SHEETS LAPPED
OVER
PROTECTION BOARD ALONG TOP AND
SIDE

.. ..
DRAINAGE SHEET TOP AND SIDES

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LAYOUT MEMBRANE HORIZONTALLY

260543D06 UNDERGROUND DUCTS & RACEWAYS


STARTING AT BOTTOM WITH

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SUCCESSIVE SHEETS LAPPED OVER

RUBBERIZED-ASPHALT SHEET WATERPROOFING


DOWN WALL TO EDGE OF FOOTING

CONTINUOUS 2" OVERLAP


Construction Details - Typical Manhole Waterproofing

".. . . . ..
OF LIQUID MEMBRANE

'
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2" MINIMUM BENTONITE MEMBRANE OVER CONCRETE MUDSLAB
THICKNESS CONCRETE MUDMAT AFTER CONC POUR TURN UP FOOTING EDGE OVER
TOP OF WALL MEMBRANE

TYPICAL WATERPROOFING DETAIL


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260543D06 UNDERGROUND DUCTS & RACEWAYS

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4500 PSI CONCRETE AIR ENTRAINED
TO 6% MINIMUM CONTENT DYE CONCRETE TOP RED
FOR ELECTRICAL DUCT.
TOP OF EXISTING
SAW CUT EXISTING PAVEMENT FOR TRENCH

Dated: 12/2021
PAVEMENT
2-1/2 BITUMINOUS SURFACE
NO. 4 REBAR @

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12" O.C." 6"

NO. 4 REBAR @ 3" DENSE GRADED AGGREGATE 2" CLR.


36" MIN.

6" O.C.
1'-6" 1'-6"

(1) 2" CONDUIT FOR FUTURE NEW


SITE LIGHTING INSTALLED 24"
BELOW GRADE AT DUCT BANK.
CONDUIT PROVIDED AND

260543D07 UNDERGROUND DUCTS & RACEWAYS


COORDINATED WITH OWNER CONDUITS
FOR INSTALLATION PRIOR TO
BACKFILL.
Construction Details - DUCT BANK Installation Detail

TYPICAL INSTALLATION DETAIL OF DUCT BANK


UNDER ROADWAY OR PARKING LOT
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NOTES:

1. SEE SITE UTILITY PLANS FOR NUMBER AND SIZE OF CONDUITS IN EACH DUCT BANK. SEE ALSO DUCT BANK SECTIONS FOR ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION.
2. ALL DUCT BANKS SHALL BE DOWELED INTO THE MANHOLE WALL WHICH THEY ENTER WITH AT LEAST SIX 12-INCH LONG #4 REBAR.
3. PROVIDE PROTECTIVE FENCE IF TRENCH IS OUTSIDE CONSTRUCTION AREA.
4. WATERPROOF DOWEL PENETRATIONS.
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FINISH GRADE
WARNING TAPE - 12" BELOW
FINISHED GRADE
DYE CONCRETE TOP RED S = TOTAL BANK DEPTH /2 (INCHES)
FOR ELECTRICAL DUCT. D = TOTAL BANK DEPTH (INCHES)
36"MIN.

Dated: 12/2021
CLOSED TIES AT CHILLED
WATER LINE PROTECTIONS

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INSTALLED 24" BELOW
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CONDUIT PROVIDED
3"
AND COORDINATED
WITH OWNER FOR
3" CLR
INSTALLATION PRIOR

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8'-0" 8'-0"
5" 3" 3" 5"
MIN. MIN." #5 REBAR CONTINUOUS EACH CORNER. ADD (1) ADDITIONAL #5 NOTE: WHERE DUCT BANK CROSSES

260543D08 UNDERGROUND DUCTS & RACEWAYS


TOP AND BOTTOM FOR EVERY 3 ADDED CONDUIT HORIZ. IN WATER LINE OR CHILLED WATER LINE,

3" CLR
ROW. ADD (1) ADDITIONAL #5 EACH SIDE FOR EVERY 3 ADDED INSTALL #4 CLOSED TIES SPACED "S"
CONDUIT VERT. IN COLUMN. (2 #5 for 1-3 conduit in row, 3 #5 for 4-6 FOR 8'-0" EACH SIDE OF LINE. FOR
conduit in row, ...) KNOWN KARST FEATURES, DUCT BANK
SHALL BE DESIGNED BY REGISTERED
FOR CHILLED WATER AND WATER LINE PROTECTION, USE #6 PROFESSIONAL STRUCTURAL
REBAR SPACED AS STATED ABOVE AND WITH #4 CLOSED TIES ENGINEER BASED ON SITE /
SPACED AT (TOTAL BANK DEPTH/2 INCHES) GEOTECHNICAL DATA.
Construction Details - DUCT BANK Installation Detail

TYPICAL PRIMARY ELECTRICAL DUCT BANK INSTALLATION DETAIL


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DUCT BANKS AND CONDUIT SYSTEMS ARE ELECTRICAL FACILITIES FOR POWER DISTRIBUTION. IN ORDER FOR THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TO PERFORM AT ITS FULL CAPACITY, THESE SYSTEMS
SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED IN A NEAT AND WORKMANLIKE MANNER TO ENSURE THAT:
1. ALL JOINTS ARE TIGHTLY SEALED AGAINST WATER INTRUSION.
2. ALL JOINTS ARE PROPERLY ALIGNED, SQUARE AND HAVE ADEQUATE CURE TIME.
3. ALL EDGES ARE DEBURRED AND BEVELED TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO CABLES.
4. CONDUIT RUNS ARE ADEQUATELY SUPPORTED SO THEY DO NOT BECOME DISTORTED DURING ENCASEMENT OR BACKFILL.
5. CONCRETE TO BE 3,000 PSI DESIGN COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH WITH ASTM C150 CEMENT, MAXIMUM 20 % TYPE C OR F FLYASH, 1 /2” MAXIMUM AGGREGATE SIZE, AND POTABLE WATER.
6. REINFORCING TO BE ASTM A615, GRADE 60 LAPPED MINIMUM 48” FOR #5 AND 56” FOR #6. PROVIDE MINIMUM 3” CLEAR BETWEEN CONDUIT AND 3” COVER TO TRENCH/ EARTH.
7. DEPOSIT CONCRETE CONTINUOUSLY IN ONE LAYER OR IN HORIZONTAL LAYERS OF SUCH THICKNESS THAT NO NEW CONCRETE IS PLACED ON CONCRETE THAT IS HARDENED ENOUGH TO
CAUSE SEAMS OR PLANES OF WEAKNESS. CONSOLIDATE PLACED CONCRETE BY MECHANICAL VIBRATING EQUIPMENT USING EQUIPMENT AND PROCEDURES COMPLYING WITH ACI 301.
DO NOT USE VIBRATORS TO TRANSPORT CONCRETE INSIDE TRENCH. INSERT AND WITHDRAW VIBRATORS AT UNIFORM SPACED LOCATIONS NO FARTHER THAN THE VISIBLE
EFFECTIVENESS OF THE MACHINE. LIMIT DURATION OF VIBRATION TO TIME NECESSARY TO CONSOLIDATE CONCRETE WITHOUT CAUSING MIX TO SEGREGATE.
8. DUCTS SHALL BE TEMPORARILY HELD IN PLACE WITH HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE SPACERS WITH MINIMUM 50% OPEN AREA TO ALLOW FOR FLOW AND INTERLOCK OF CONCRETE
ACROSS SPACER.
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