Specs

Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC
PROJECT MANUAL
Version: January 2012
8. Sequenced phased with ODD numbers on the left and EVEN numbers on the right.
9. All breakers will be bolted to the bus and panel.
C. Panelboards will be as manufactured by Square "D" type NQOD or NEHB (as voltage
appropriate), Siemens, General Electric or Cutler Hammer.
D. Lighting and appliance panelboard manufacturer shall match manufacturer of motor starters,
distribution panelboards and safety switches.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01 INSTALLATION
A. Install panelboards in accordance with NEMA PB 1.1 and the NECA Standard of Installation.
B. Height: 6 feet to top of panelboard; install panelboards taller than 6 feet with bottom no more than
4 inches above floor.
C. Provide filler plates for unused spaces in panelboards.
D. Provide typed or neatly handwritten circuit directory for each branch circuit panelboard. Revise
directory to reflect circuiting changes required to balance phase loads.
E. Provide engraved plastic nameplates under the provisions of Section 16075.
F. Provide spare conduits out of each recessed panelboard to an accessible location above ceiling.
Identify each as SPARE.
1. Minimum spare conduits: 5 empty 1 inch.
G. Ground and bond panelboard enclosure according to Section 16060.
3.02 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A. Inspect and test in accordance with NETA STD ATS, except Section 4.
B. Perform inspections and tests listed in NETA STD ATS, Section 7.4 for switches, Section 7.5 for
circuit breakers.
3.03 ADJUSTING
A. Measure steady state load currents at each panelboard feeder; rearrange circuits in the panelboard
to balance the phase loads to within 20 percent of each other. Maintain proper phasing for multiwire
branch circuits.
END OF SECTION
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