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Section Common Tools for Installation Installation Support Cutting TUBETRACK® and CABLE-RACE® Assembly of TUBETRACK® and CABLE-RACE® Bolting Reference Information

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Installation Information and Field Assembly Instructions Full product catalogs available online at www.JCWCO.com For additional information or assistance, contact us at 1-800-421-9410

1. COMMON TOOLS FOR INSTALLATION • • • •

Metal cutting saw File or other deburring tool Laser alignment tool, or nylon cord Torque wrench

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Flat head screwdriver Open-end wrench or ratchet wrench Tape measure Appropriate safety equipment

2. INSTALLATION SUPPORT • TUBETRACK® and CABLE-RACE® Tray should be supported for the combined working loads of the tray, tubing, and/or cable in the tray, as well as any additional loading such as snow, ice, wind, etc. Consideration should be given to all loading, including any possible future addition of tubes and/ or cables.

• Your I&C Field Engineer or other engineering source should specify proper support and allowable spans of the tray • TUBETRACK® and CABLE-RACE® should be installed using standoff supports to maintain clearance for installing fasteners.

• LOAD and DEFLECTION information for TUBETRACK® and CABLE-RACE® tray is available on our website at www.JCWCO.com. This information is provided solely as a reference to aid you in selection of TUBETRACK® and CABLE-RACE® Tray size and material type. (Note: your specific application may require your engineer to verify all data and calculations. This is a commercial software program not controlled by the JCWCO Nuclear Q.A. Program.)

• You may also want to reference NEMA VE-2 Cable Tray Installation Guidelines for general information on support and installation of tray systems.

• The TUBETRACK® and CABLE-RACE® Tray Systems are installed on supports or a supporting system per your engineering design and specifications.

3. FIELD CUTTING OF TUBETRACK® AND CABLE-RACE® CHANNEL AND ANGLE TRAY TUBETRACK® and CABLE-RACE® Channel and Angle Trays are typically cut to length as needed in the field. When Trays are cut to length, care must be taken to remove all burrs and sharp edges prior to assembling the Tray to the Tray Fittings.

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3.1 Field cutting of 1” Deep Channel Tray: »» Cut trays 3/4” from the center of the nearest square hole to the end of the Tray for the length needed. Square holes are used for bolting 1” deep Trays to most 1” deep standard Tray Fittings. (See cutting illustration below) »» NOTE: If Tray is cut too long it may interfere with proper assembly of Tray Fittings, and if cut too short it may not provide adequate surface for bolt head. »» Consult the TUBETRACK® and CABLE-RACE® online catalogs (www.JCWCO.com) for nominal tray engagement with various tray fittings. »» When connecting 1” tray to adjustable fittings, transition splices, or 2” deep large radius fittings, use the 3/8” holes with 3/8” fasteners.

Diagram: Cutting 1” Deep TUBETRACK® and CABLE-RACE® Channel Tray

3.2 Field cutting of 2” Deep Channel Tray and Angle Tray »» Cut 2” Deep Tray and Angle Tray 3/4” from the center of the nearest round hole to the end of the Tray for the length needed. Round holes are used for bolting 2” deep Channel Trays and Angle Trays to 2” deep standard Tray Fittings. (See cutting illustration below) »» NOTE: If tray is cut too long it may interfere with proper assembly of Tray Fittings, and if cut too short it may not provide adequate surface for bolt head.

Diagram: Cutting 2” Deep TUBETRACK® and CABLE-RACE® Channel Tray

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4. FIELD ASSEMBLY OF TUBETRACK® and CABLE-RACE® CHANNEL AND ANGLE TRAY TO TRAY FITTINGS All TUBETRACK® and CABLE-RACE® Tray Fittings are supplied with the appropriate fasteners for connecting to Tray. TUBETRACK® and CABLE-RACE® use only tightenable fasteners to secure tray connections.

4.1 Installation of 1” Deep Channel Tray »» Bolting: 1” Deep Tray Fittings are field-assembled to the Tray using the square holes in the Tray and JCWCO, Inc. Tubing Bolts (which are special 1/4”-20 carriage-type bolts manufactured to fit the square holes in the Tray) with 1/4” hex flange locking hex nuts. (Regular hex nuts and flat washers are available on request.)

To determine the quantity and type of fasteners needed, see chart on Page 7. »» Field assembly of 1” Deep Channel Tray to Tray Fittings • Insert the proper cut length (see cutting instructions) of 1” Deep Tray inside the fitting outlet, aligning the first sets of square holes in the Tray with the bolting holes in the fitting.

• Install bolts through square holes in the Tray, keeping slight downward pressure on the bolt head to engage the square shoulder of the bolt in the square hole of the Tray. This prevents the bolt from rotating while installing the nut.

• Tighten bolt to appropriate torque per your engineering specifications.

JCWCO Tubing Bolts for Square Holes

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Make splice connections for channels through the first and third round holes in each end of the splice for maximum strength.

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Assembly of 1” Deep Channel Tray and Splice Fitting

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Nominal Engagement The nominal engagement is the overlap of tray inside the splice or bend fitting. TUBETRACK® channel fits inside each end of this splice for a nominal engagement of 5.5”. Use fitting dimensions to estimate straight channel lengths for a job.

See TUBETRACK® or CABLE-RACE® catalogs for Nominal Engagement Dimensions of each standard fitting.

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4.2 Installation of 2” Deep Channel Tray and Angle Tray »» Bolting: 2” Deep Tray Fittings are field-assembled to the Tray using the round holes in the Tray and JCWCO, Inc. 3/8”-16 Slotted Truss Head Bolts and 3/8” hex flange locking hex nuts.

(Regular hex nuts 3/8” and flat washers available on request.)

To determine the quantity and type of fasteners needed, see chart on Page 8. »» Field assembly of 2” Deep Channel Tray and Angle Tray to Tray Fittings • Insert the proper cut length (see cutting instructions) of 2” Deep Tray inside the Fitting outlet, aligning the first two sets of round holes in the Tray with the bolting holes in the Fitting.

IMPORTANT NOTE: for Splice Fittings, use the first and third sets of round holes.

• Install the bolts through the round holes in the Tray. Install the hex nut using an openended or ratchet type wrench while holding down bolt head with a flat-head screwdriver.

• Tighten bolt to appropriate torque per your engineering specifications.

Diagrams: Assembly of 2” Deep Channel Tray/Angle Tray and Splice Fitting

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Reference Information 1. Bolting Hardware for Angle and Channel Tray Bolting Hardware is provided with all TUBETRACK® and CABLE-RACE® splice and bend fittings.

TUBETRACK® and CABLE-RACE® use only tightenable fasteners to secure tray connections.

Use the charts below to find the correct fastener type and quantity per connection for 2” Angle and Channel Tray (1.1) and 1” Deep Channel Tray (1.2). Work from left to right, selecting the tray being used, to determine what fasteners are required.

1.1 BOLTING FASTENERS FOR 1” DEEP ANGLE AND CHANNEL TRAY Type of fastener included with each fitting

FASTENER MATERIAL 1” DEEP FITTING (1/4-20NC x 1/2” Tubing Bolt and MATERIAL Flange Locking Nut)

HDGF Steel

Zinc-plated

Aluminum

18-8 Stainless

304 Stainless

18-8 Stainless

316 Stainless

316 Stainless

JCWCO Tubing Bolts for 1” Deep Tray

JCWCO Flange Locking Nuts for 1” Deep Tray

QUANTITY AND TYPE OF FASTENER NEEDED FOR EACH TRAY TO FITTING CONNECTION

TRAY

(1” Depth x Width)

1x1 CHANNEL

1x2 CHANNEL

1x4 CHANNEL

1x6 CHANNEL

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TRAY MATERIAL

TRAY PART #

HDGF Steel

CH1-GC1

Aluminum

CH1-NA1

SS-304

CH1-SS1T4

QTY 2

FASTENERS BOLT LOCK NUT TBZN-250X0.50

HNFL-ZN-250

TBSS4-250X0.50

HNFL-SS4-250

TBSS4-250X0.50

HNFL-SS4-250

SS-316

CH1-SS1T6

TBSS6-250X0.50

HNFL-SS6-250

HDGF Steel

CH2-GC1

TBZN-250X0.50

HNFL-ZN-250

Aluminum

CH2-NA1

TBSS4-250X0.50

HNFL-SS4-250

SS-304

CH2-SS1T4

TBSS4-250X0.50

HNFL-SS4-250

SS-316

CH2-SS1T6

TBSS6-250X0.50

HNFL-SS6-250

HDGF Steel

CH4-GC1

TBZN-250X0.50

HNFL-ZN-250

Aluminum

CH4-NA1

SS-304

CH4-SS1T4-144-6

SS-316

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TBSS4-250X0.50

HNFL-SS4-250

TBSS4-250X0.50

HNFL-SS4-250

CH4-SS1T6-144-6

TBSS6-250X0.50

HNFL-SS6-250

HDGF Steel

CH6-GC1

TBZN-250X0.50

HNFL-ZN-250

Aluminum

CH6-NA1

TBSS4-250X0.50

HNFL-SS4-250

SS-304

CH6-SS1T4-144-6

TBSS4-250X0.50

HNFL-SS4-250

SS-316

CH6-SS1T6-144-6

TBSS6-250X0.50

HNFL-SS6-250

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1.2 BOLTING FASTENERS FOR 2” DEEP CHANNEL TRAY Type of fastener included with each fitting

FASTENER MATERIAL 2” DEEP FITTING (3/8-16NC X 3/4” Truss Head Bolt MATERIAL and Flange Locking Nut)

HDGF Steel

Zinc-plated

Aluminum

18-8 Stainless

304 Stainless

18-8 Stainless

316 Stainless

316 Stainless

JCWCO Truss Head Bolts for 2” Deep Tray

JCWCO Flange Locking Nuts for 2” Deep Tray

QUANTITY AND TYPE OF FASTENER NEEDED FOR EACH TRAY TO FITTING CONNECTION

TRAY

(2” Depth x Width)

2x2 Angle

2x2 Channel

2x4 Channel

2x6 Channel

TRAY MATERIAL

TRAY PART #

HDGF Steel

A2HD2-GC2

Aluminum

A2HD2-NA2

SS-304

A2HD2-SS2T4-144

SS-316

QTY

FASTENERS BOLT LOCK NUT THBZN-375X0.75

HNFL-ZN-375

THBSS4-375X0.75

HNFL-SS4-375

THBSS4-375X0.75

HNFL-SS4-375

A2HD2-SS2T6-144

THBSS6-375X0.75

HNFL-SS6-375

HDGF Steel

CH2-GC2

THBZN-375X0.75

HNFL-ZN-375

Aluminum

CH2-NA2

THBSS4-375X0.75

HNFL-SS4-375

SS-304

CH2-SS2T4-144-6

THBSS4-375X0.75

HNFL-SS4-375

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SS-316

CH2-SS2T6-144-6

THBSS6-375X0.75

HNFL-SS6-375

HDGF Steel

CH4-GC2

THBZN-375X0.75

HNFL-ZN-375

Aluminum

CH4-NA2

THBSS4-375X0.75

HNFL-SS4-375

SS-304

CH4-SS2T4-144-6

THBSS4-375X0.75

HNFL-SS4-375

SS-316

CH4-SS2T6-144-6

THBSS6-375X0.75

HNFL-SS6-375

HDGF Steel

CH6-GC2

THBZN-375X0.75

HNFL-ZN-375

Aluminum

CH6-NA2

THBSS4-375X0.75

HNFL-SS4-375

SS-304

CH6-SS2T4-144-6

THBSS4-375X0.75

HNFL-SS4-375

SS-316

CH6-SS2T6-144-6

THBSS6-375X0.75

HNFL-SS6-375

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* When connecting Angle Tray to FLAT fittings, use 2 bolts and nuts per connection.

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