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BondGround Brochure PDF
BondGround Brochure PDF
BondGround Brochure PDF
The above illustrations represent over 99% of all cable tray installations.
UL Classified WMCT Bonded Two UL Classified WMCTs One UL Classified WMCT UL Classified Pre-formed
with UL Classified Splices Bonded with UL Classified Bonded with Splices fitting which loses its
Splices UL Classification when the GROUNDING
adjoining straight section
is cut to length Illustration 4: Single Conductor Power These installations must be grounded per NEC 392.7,
which states:
What is ULs position on this matter? If you are confused about
Tray bonded with EGC continuous ground wire on side, sized In order for Cable Tray to be permitted to be used as EGC
per max breaker
(Equipment Grounding Conductor), all of the following 1-4
The following is reprinted from the online certification directory with UL Classification accusations requirements must be met.
permission from Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.: or want to find out more, 1. The cable ray sections and fittings are identified as an EGG.
download our white paper: 2. The minimum cross-sectional area of cable trays conform
The facts on field modification to the requirements in Table 392.7(B).
Cable tray assemblies have been investigated for bonding between
of UL Classified wire mesh cable 3. All cable tray sections and fittings are legibly and
sections using the minimum hardware provided by the manufacturer. durable marked to show the cross-sectional area of
tray by Fred Hartwell, and read
The manufacturer may supply cable tray sections and fittings without metal in channel cable trays, or cable trays of one-piece
our recently published
a positive mechanical means for completing the grounding connection. construction and the total cross-sectional are of both side
Wire Mesh Technical Guide
Assemblies not provided with positive mechanical grounding rails for ladder or trough cable trays.
available on our website at: 4. Cable tray sections, fittings, and connected raceways are
connections are intended to be bonded with mechanical connectors
www.legrand.us/cablofil. bonded in accordance with 250.96, using bolted mechanical
or bonding jumpers provided by the installer, in accordance with
392.7(B)(4) of the NEC. connectors or bonding jumpers sized and installed in
For other questions regarding accordance with 250.102.
bonding and grounding wire
mesh cable tray, please
UL certification directory: Go to www.ul.com/database and type call Legrand/Cablofil at: The above illustration represents less than 1% of all cable tray installations
cable tray assemblies in the search field. 1-800-658-4641. (mainly used in refineries and other large industrial areas).
What are the other benefits of bonding and grounding?
Grounding
UL Classified Splices Accessories
EDRN Fast Splice EDT Splice Plate ED 275 Universal Splice Bar GNDSB Grounding Lug for
AWG 4-14 ground wire
SWK Splice Washer Kit RADT 90 Kit Radius Tee Kit GNDCL Grounding Lug for
AWG 1/0-6 ground wire
www.legrand.us/cablofil
800-658-4641
8319 State Route 4
Mascoutah, IL 62258 USA
designed to be better.