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KINDORF® METAL FRAMING SYSTEM METAL FRAMING CHANNEL & ACCESSORIES
All nuts, bolts, straps, threaded rod and edges of
punched holes shall be protected with the
same finish as the channel as described in the
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B.
Channel and accessories for surface
raceway systems.
Fluorescent fixtures, as designated on the
drawings and according to the fixture schedule,
shall be supported and supplied through a
combination raceway and support system.
The cross sectional width dimension of the
channel shall be a minimum of 1½". The depth will
be as required to satisfy the load and wire
carrying requirements.
The supporting channel shall have ½" diameter
knockouts on 6" centers to accommodate ½"
conduit fittings, and be listed by Underwriters’
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use as surface raceway and support for electric
discharge type lighting fixture. The channel must
also provide for ground continuity.
The combination raceway and support system
shall be complete with channel joiners, end caps,
closure strips, hangers, wiring entrance and
all necessary fittings for electrical and
mechanical connections.
When splicing or joining raceway channel at 90
degree angles, the joiners shall be designed such
that they are concealed and fastened to the
inside surface of the channel. Joiners shall be listed
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wires to be directly laid in place.
All channel and fittings, including threaded
components, shall be protected against corrosion
as outlined in the finish section of this
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be in accordance with the National Electrical Code
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Technical information
Suggested Kindorf
®
Specifications
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Suggested Kindorf
®
specifications
I. For purposes of designating type and quality for
work in this section, drawings and specifications
are based upon products of standard Kindorf
®
product drawings. Whenever substitute
products are to be considered, supporting
technical literature, samples, drawings, and
certified performance data must be submitted
in order to make a valid comparison of
products involved.
II. Materials
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commercial grade steel and be in conformance
with ASTM A569-72. Aluminum channel sections
shall be extruded from 6063-T6 aluminum alloy
and be in conformance with ASTM-B221-80.
III. Construction
A.
Channel and accessories for support systems.
The cross sectional width dimension of the
channel shall be a minimum of 1½". The depth
will be as required to satisfy the load
requirements. Channel with 1½" depth or greater
shall be rolled from Manufacturing Std. 12
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Manufacturing Std. 14 gauge.
Attachment holes, when required, shall be
factory punched on hole centers equal to the
channel cross sectional width dimension
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Channel attachment nuts shall be designed
to prelocate in the channel and provide a
bearing surface on the turned down lips while
making positive contact with the side walls
of the channel.
Straps for the support of conduit shall be
designed such that the attachment nut
is captivated on the shoulder of the strap when
tightened, and the attachment bolt will
allow tightening by either a slot-head screwdriver
or wrench.
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