Cooper Bussmann PS Section Includes, Related Systems, Codes, Standards, Substitutions, Submittals

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Bussmann® Power Module™ Switch	PS
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Section 16XXX – Power Module Switch

(Elevator) (Computer Room) (Emergency Systems)

Part 1 – General

1.01 Description

A.Work of this section shall conform to the requirements of the Contract Documents.

1.02Section Includes

A.Provide Elevator Power Module Switch(es), fuses and accessories as required and specified on Contract Drawings to distribute electrical power to all Elevators.

1.03 Related Systems

A.(Reference other sections of the specification which cover Elevator installation)

1.04Codes

A.All work shall be performed in accordance with the latest edition of applicable standards, codes and laws.

1.NFPA 70 – 1999 Section 620-51 (a)-(c), 620-62, 620-91(c)

2.Canadian Electric Code Part 1 38-034(3)

3.ANSI/ASME A17.1 – 1996 Section 102.2 (c) (3)

4.BOCA 3006.2.3

5.NFPA 72 – 1999 Section 3-9.4.4

1.05Standards

A.Except as modified by governing codes, all equipment shall be manufactured in accordance with the latest applicable standards:

1.Enclosed Switches, U.L. 98 and CSA – C22.2 No. 4

1.06Substitutions

A.Substitutions shall comply with the requirements of the General Conditions and General Requirements. The names of manufacturers and model numbers have been used to establish types of equipment and standards of quality. A submittal shall contain sufficient information to prove compliance with Contract Documents. This includes compliance with all pertinent

sections of codes and standards as specified above.

1.07Submittals

A.Submit shop drawings and product data under the provisions of the General Conditions.

B.Product Data: Provide manufacturer’s catalog information showing dimensions, configurations, and methods of mounting and installation.

C.Submit listing of all types, sizes and quantity of fuses which will be installed including the location of each.

D.Spare fuses shall be supplied as required by (reference fuse specification section).

Part 2 – Products

2.01Manufacturers

A. Bussmann® Power Module™ Switch – PS

2.02General Conditions & Requirements

A.Provide Power Module Switch in a single NEMA enclosure with all necessary relay(s), control transformer and other options (as listed below), and as shown on drawings. The Power Module Switch shall be constructed, listed, and certified to the standards as listed in above. The Power Module Switch shall have an ampere rating as shown on the Contract Drawings, and shall include a horsepower rated fusible switch with shunt trip capabilities. The ampere rating of the switch shall be based upon elevator manufacturer requirements and utilize Class J Fuses (provided separately). It shall include as an accessory, a 100VA control power transformer with primary and secondary fuses. The primary voltage rating shall be ______ volts with a 120 volt secondary. It shall also contain an isolation relay (3PDT, 10 amp, 120V). The coil of the isolation relay shall be _______ (120 V AC or 24 V DC). A normally open dry contact shall be provided by the Fire Alarm Safety System to energize the isolation relay and activate the shunt trip solenoid (140VA inrush at 120V). (Note: If 24 V DC coil is selected, a separate 24 V DC source and contact

must be provided by the Fire Alarm Safety System.) The module shall contain the following options:

_____ Key to Test Switch

_____ “ON” Pilot Light (Green, Red or White)

_____ Isolated Full Capacity Neutral Lug

_____ 1P NC Mechanicallly Interlocked Auxiliary Contact (required for hydraulic elevators with automatic recall).

_____ Fire Alarm Voltage Monitoring Relay (Needed to comply with NFPA 72)

_____ NEMA ____ Enclosure (NEMA 1 standard), 12, 3R or 4) (through 200A)

Complete catalog number for the Power Module Switch shall be _______________.

The module shall have been successfully tested to a short circuit rating with Bussmann® LOW-PEAK®Class J fuses at 200,000 amps RMS Symmetrical. All switches shall have shunt trip capabilities at 120 V AC from remote fire safety signal. Branch feeders shall be selectively coordinated and fed with an upstream supply overcurrent protective device at a minimum of

2:1 size ratio utilizing LOW-PEAK®(Class J, RK1, or L) fuses.

Part 3 – Execution

3.01Installation

A.All material installation shall be in accordance with manufacturers recommendations and the provisions of applicable codes.

B.Fuses shall not be installed until equipment is ready to be energized.

The only controlled copy of this BIF document is the electronic read-only version located on the Bussmann Network Drive. All other copies of this document are by definition uncontrolled. This bulletin is intended to clearly present comprehensive product data and provide technical information that will help the end user with design applications. Bussmann reserves the right, without notice, to change design or construction of any products and to discontinue or limit distribution of any products. Bussmann also reserves the right to change or update, without notice, any technical information contained in this bulletin. Once a product has been selected, it should be tested by the user in all possible applications.

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