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MCC & RVSS Spec
MCC & RVSS Spec
MOTOR CONTROLLERS
PART 1 -- GENERAL
1.01 SUMMARY
A. Section Includes: Furnish and install motor controllers as indicated on the
Drawings and as specified herein.
B. Where motor controllers are installed in motor control centers, the overcurrent
protective device, motor controller, and motor control center structure shall be of
one manufacturer.
1.02 SUBMITTALS
A. Shop Drawings: Submit drawings which include, but not limited to, the following
applicable data:
1. Motor designation and horsepower
2. NEMA starter sizes and overload type/sizes
3. Enclosure type with interior and exterior elevations with dimensions
4. Control transformer ratings
5. Circuit breaker (or fuse) sizes
6. Auxiliary contacts
7. Control devices being utilized
8. Point-to-point wiring diagram by an approved system integrator
9. Bill of material including spare parts being furnished
B. Product Data: Submit manufacturer’s data showing compliance with the Drawings
and these specifications.
1.03 OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS
A. Identify the size, model and features for each item.
B. Complete instructions regarding the operation and maintenance of equipment
involved. Instructions and documentation not related to the equipment furnished
must be removed or crossed out. O&M manuals must be individually tailored to
the project and equipment as furnished.
C. Complete nomenclature of replaceable parts, part numbers, current cost, name and
address of nearest vendor of replacement parts. Information on equipment or
components not related to equipment furnished must be removed or crossed out.
O&M manuals must be individually tailored to the project and equipment as
furnished.
D. Copy of warranties issued on the installation, showing dates of expiration.
E. Refer to Specification Section 16010 for additional requirements.
PART 2 -- PRODUCTS
2.01 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS
A. Schneider
B. Eaton
C. General Electric Co.
D. Allen-Bradley
2.02 GENERAL
A. Motor controllers shall be of the combination type complete with integral fused
disconnect switch, magnetic-only type circuit breaker (MCP) or thermal magnetic
circuit breaker as indicated on the Drawings with integral overload protection.
Enclosure rating shall be as indicated on the Drawings or as required by the NEC.
B. Where possible, all motor controller components shall be of the same
manufacturer.
C. Motor controllers shall be installed in motor control centers or in separate
enclosures as indicated on the Drawings. Where motor controllers are installed in
motor control centers, the overcurrent protective device, motor controller, and
motor control center structure shall be of one manufacturer.
PART 3 -- EXECUTION
3.02 INSTALLATION
A. Furnish and install all motor controllers as indicated on the Drawings in
accordance with the NEC and all applicable industry standards.
B. Prior to installing motor controllers, coordinate with other trades to verify
conduits have adequate space to leave and enter the enclosure and for required
**END OF SECTION**
PART 1 -- GENERAL
1.01 SUMMARY
A. Section Includes: Furnish and install motor control centers (MCC) as indicated on
the Drawings and as specified herein.
1.02 SUBMITTALS
A. Shop Drawings: Submit drawings and information which include, but not limited
to, the following applicable data:
1. Manufacturer’s technical information on equipment proposed for use.
2. Complete single line diagrams that show all overcurrent devices (with
ratings) and their connected loads. The single line diagram shall indicate
each MCC compartment by compartment number and differentiate bussing
from cabling.
3. Enclosure type.
4. Electrical ratings: Voltage, Amperage, Bracing, and Phasing.
5. Detailed drawings that include arrangement and all elevation views
(interior and exterior gear) with certified dimensions. MCC elevations
shall indicate external disconnecting operating mechanisms as well as
nameplate locations, size and data.
1.03 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Comply with the following Codes and Standards (see Section 16010):
1. NFPA 70 (NEC)
2. UL 845
3. NEMA ICS2-322
B. Unless specified otherwise, the manufacturer of the motor control center shall be
the same manufacturer of the enclosure and major components within.
C. Completed assembly shall bear a serialized UL label.
1.04 RELATED WORK
A. Specification Section 16120 – Wires and Cables (600V or less)
B. Specification Section 16195 – Electrical Identification
C. Specification Section 16461 – Transformers (Dry Type)
D. Specification Section 16470 – Panelboards
E. Specification Section 16475 – Overcurrent Protective Devices
F. Specification Section 16481 – Motor Controllers
PART 3 -- EXECUTION
3.01 INSTALLATION
A. Install at location as indicated on the Drawings. Furnish and install all support
channels and adjust for a level and plumb standing.
B. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and all applicable local
codes.
C. Field test all motor control center components. Damaged or inoperative
equipment shall be replaced with new equipment at no cost to the Owner.
D. Refinish marred or damaged areas of the structure to the match the original
integrity. If damaged areas cannot be restored to the satisfaction of the Owner, the
damaged areas shall be replaced with new at no cost to the Owner.
**END OF SECTION**