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Busway Systems

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Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Application Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Layout and Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Installation, Special Features, and Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Electrical Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
225 A600 A Catalog Numbering System/Physical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
800 A5000 A Catalog Numbering System/Physical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Catalog Numbering System/Plug-In Units (Bus Plugs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Suggested Busway Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
100 A Plug-In Busway. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
100 A Plug-In Busway Suggested Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
POWER-ZONE Metal-Enclosed Busway. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
POWER-ZONE Metal-Enclosed Busway Suggested Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Sandwich Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Totally Enclosed Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Compact Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Plating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Dielectric Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
VISI-TITE One Bolt Joint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
EZ JOINT PAK Connector Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Labor Savings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Tie Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Internal Smoke/Gas Barriers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Short Circuit Strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Voltage Drop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Outdoor Busway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Universal Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Integral Ground Bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
CONSTRUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Plug-in Busway 225 A600 A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Plug-in Busway 800 A5000 A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Indoor Feeder Busway 800 A5000 A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Outdoor Feeder Busway 800A5000 A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
APPLICATION DATA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
The Four Types of Busway Runs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Service Entrance Run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Plug-In Type Vertical Riser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Plug-In Type Horizontal Run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Feeder Type Tie Run. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Service Entrance Runs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Service Heads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Transformer Taps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Bussed Transformer Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Phasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Other Service Entrance Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Plug-in Busway Horizontal Run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Phasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Plug-in Risers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Riser Installation and Phasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Special Manufacturers Recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Plug-In Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Hangers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Feeder Runs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Busway Through Walls and Floors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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LAYOUT AND MEASUREMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Layout And Measurement of Busway Installations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Known Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
INSTALLATION, SPECIAL FEATURES, AND SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Installation Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Painting Installed Busway Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Hanger Spacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Maintenance Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Special Busway Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Special Paint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Low Current Density Busway. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Riser Plug-in Busway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Drip Resistant to IP-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Busway Measuring and Layout Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Emergency Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Missing Link Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Busway Quick Ship Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
How To Properly Measure Your Missing Link(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
ELECTRICAL DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Electrical Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Voltage Drop Sample Calculations (60 Hz) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Sample No. 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Sample No. 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Voltage Drop Data (60 Hz At Rated Load) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
225 A600 A CATALOG NUMBERING SYSTEM/PHYSICAL DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
I-LINE Busway Catalog Numbering System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Straight Lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Cross Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Joint Detail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Cable Tap Boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Tees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Elbows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Expansion Fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Unfused Reducer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Flanged End Cutout And Drilling Template . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Flanged End Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Flatwise Hanger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Edgewise Hanger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Sway Brace Collar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Vertical Hanger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Vertical Spring Hanger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
End Closure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Wall And Floor Flange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Required Wall Openings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Busway Catalog Numbering System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
800 A5000 A CATALOG NUMBERING SYSTEM/PHYSICAL DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Cross SectionsPlug-In and Indoor Feeder Lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
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Cross SectionsFittings and All Outdoor Feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Straight LengthsFeeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Straight LengthsPlug-in (Indoor Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Qwik Flange (Indoor Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Qwik Flange (Indoor Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Flanged End . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Flanged End . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Qwik Flange And Flanged End Termination Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Detail of Phase Bussing Connections in a Switchboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Elbows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Offset Elbows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Double Elbows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Cable Tap BoxEnd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Cable Tap BoxCenter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Cable Tap BoxBolt On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Unfused Reducer (Indoor Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Expansion Fitting (Indoor Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Tees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Service Head Flatwise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Transformer Tap (One 3 Transformer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Service Head Vertical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Straight Length With Flanged Collar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Roof Flange Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Transformer Tap (Three 1 Transformers) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Adapter (Indoor Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Phase Transition (Indoor Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
HangerHorizontal Flatwise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
HangerHorizontal Flatwise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Hanger Horizontal Edgewise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
HangerVertical Fixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
HangerVertical Spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Wall and Floor Flange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
End Closure (Indoor Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
CATALOG NUMBERING SYSTEM/PLUG-IN UNITS (BUS PLUGS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Plug-In Catalog Numbering System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Type of Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Fusible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Plug-In Device Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Interlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Special Purpose Plug-In Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Horsepower Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Interrupting Capacity of Fusible Switch Plug-In Units. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Interrupting Capacity of Circuit Breaker Plug-In Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Required Clearances for Plug-In Unit Mounting
(Check These Dimensions Carefully Before Installing Busway Lengths) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Vertical Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Fusible Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
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Circuit Breaker Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Fusible Switch Plug-In Units30 A100 A (Type PQ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Fusible Switch Plug-In Unit200 A (Type PQ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Fusible Switch PlugIn Unit 200 A (Type PS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Fusible Switch PlugIn Unit 400 A (Type PBQ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Fusible Switch Plug-In Unit 600 A (Type PBQ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Fusible Switch Plug-In Unit 400 A (Type PBQA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Fusible Switch Bolt-On Units 800 A1600 A (Type PTQ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Circuit Breaker Plug-In Units15 A250 A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
I-LIMITER Current-Limiting Circuit Breaker Plug-In Units15 A250 A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
I-LIMITER Current-Limiting Circuit Breaker Plug-In Units 300 A600 A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Circuit Breaker Plug-In Units250 A400 A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Circuit Breaker Plug-In Units300 A600 A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Circuit Breaker Bolt-On Units500 A1600 A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Combination Fusible Switch and StarterLighting ContactorContactor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Ground Detector and Neutralizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Combination Circuit Breaker And Starter Contactor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
SUGGESTED BUSWAY SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
1.0 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
1.1 Quality Assurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
1.2 Regulatory Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
1.3 Delivery, Storage, and Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
1.4 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
2.0 Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
2.1 Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
2.2 Manufactured Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
2.3 Basic Construction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
2.4 Support of Busway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
2.5 Voltage Drop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
2.6 Plug-In Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
2.7 Plug-In Unit Safety Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
3.0 Execution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
3.1 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
100 A PLUG-IN BUSWAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
UL Listing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Conductors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Plating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Ground Bus (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Bus Bar Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Short Circuit Bracing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Joint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Hangers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Voltage Drop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

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Straight Lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Joint Detail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Busway Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Cross Sections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Elbows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Tees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Hangers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Wall Flange End Closure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
End Closure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Outer Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Circuit Breaker Plug-In Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Cable Tap Boxes Plug-In Cable Tap Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Floor Operated Attachment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
100 A PLUG-IN BUSWAY SUGGESTED SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
1.0 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
1.1 Quality Assurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
1.2 Regulatory Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
2.0 Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
2.1 Manufactured Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
2.2 Basic Construction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
2.3 Bus Bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
2.4 Support of Busway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
2.5 Plug-In Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
POWER-ZONE METAL-ENCLOSED BUSWAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Housing Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Housing Material. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Conductors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Conductor Supports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
POWER-ZONE Bus Standard Construction: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Bus Bar Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Bus Bar Plating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Bus Bar Supports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Housing Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Bus Supports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Layout and Pricing Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Fitting Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Transformer Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Generator Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Bushing Box (Weatherhead) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Ground Bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Wall Entrance Seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Equipment Entrance Seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Expansion Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Housing Bellows (Misalignment) Collar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

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Flanged Ends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Cable Tap Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Supporting Steel (Hangers) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Hazardous or Seismic Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
General Pricing Instruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Weatherproof Bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Typical Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
POWER-ZONE METAL-ENCLOSED BUSWAY SUGGESTED SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
1.0 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
1.1 Section Includes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
1.2 References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
2.0 Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
2.1 Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
2.1 Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
2.3 Phase Bus Bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
2.4 Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
2.5 Supports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

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Product Description
General

Totally Enclosed Housing

I-LINE Busway manufactured by Square D offers a complete line

Ventilated busway depends on free


air movement through a perforated
housing to cool the bus bars.
Unless mounted in its preferred
position (maximum bus bar
cooling), ventilated busway must be
derated. Ventilated housing also
permits dirt accumulation and offers limited protection of bus
bars due to open ventilating slots in the housing.

of compatible, sandwich-type feeder and plug-in busway lengths


and fittings. It allows maximum flexibility, ease of installation, and
offers electrical efficiency in the distribution of low voltage power
for both commercial and industrial applications.
I-LINE busway has been used to supply power in thousands of
installations throughout the world for more than three decades.
Our broad range of I-LINE busway products include: I-LINE
Plug-In style from 225 A600 A with aluminum or copper
conductors; I-LINE II Plug-in and Feeder styles from 800 A to
4000 A with aluminum conductors, and to 5000 A with copper
conductors. I-LINE and I-LINE II busways are constructed in
three-pole and four-pole full neutral configurations for system
voltages to 600 Volts and are rated to allow 100% of the current
to flow continuously.
Busway installation is quick and easy. The compact, totally
enclosed design is lightweight and easy to handle. Labor
studies have shown that a 75% savings in installation time is
not uncommon when comparing I-LINE busway with cable and
conduit installations. This significant reduction in installation
time can result in total installed cost for busway being
significantly lower than other distribution methods.
In addition, a wide variety of busway components and plug-in
units are available from stock for fast delivery.

I-LINE busway has a modern


totally enclosed housing
design requiring no derating
regardless of mounting position.
Because the housing has no
ventilating holes, the entry of dirt
and possibility of accidental
contact with bus bars is greatly
reduced.
Compact Size
I-LINE II busway is compact. The small size means it may be
used in locations where feeder circuits would not otherwise be
possible. Efficient use of light-weight raw materials is an
additional factor in I-LINE busways compact design.

When you need busway, select the bestI-LINE busway. Our


design and construction has been time-tested in many years of
use throughout the world. No matter how you compare, I-LINE
busway is your solid first choice!
Sandwich Construction
I-LINE feeder and plug-in busway both utilize sandwich-type
construction to provide superior voltage drop characteristics,
even at low power factors.
Steel housing sides and aluminum tops and bottoms have
been carefully designed to reduce component weight and
minimize the hysteresis and eddy current losses that are
common in all steel housings.
Plug-in busway ratings that utilize two or three bus bars per
phase have a phase paralleling feature at the joint assembly of
each straight length. This helps equalize bus bar loading when
plugs are mounted on one side only.
The plug-in housing has notches along the top rail for easy
alignment and installation of plug-in units.
Within the same ampere rating, all I-LINE II busway lengths
and fittings are fully compatible between feeder and plug-In
styles using standard universal tie channels (housing splice
plates) supplied with each component.

Finish
I-LINE busway housing appearance has been further
enhanced by the addition of a multi-million dollar cationic
electro-deposition paint system to our production facility.
I-LINE busway users get a tough, durable uniform E-Coat
epoxy paint finish, making their busway installations functional
and attractive for years to come.
Insulation
All bus bars are insulated using Class B rated (130 C (266 F)
vendor certified) materials to prolong insulation life. I-LINE
busway insulation consists of two layers of heat-formed
polyester film surrounding each bus bar. On plug-in busway
lengths, all insulation is notched at the openings to allow plugin unit mounting.

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I-LINE II busway uses the same two layers of polyester film to
insulate the bus bars in indoor busway while outdoor busway
utilizes powder-coated epoxy insulation for the bus bars. Both
types of insulation offer high quality dielectric strength and long
life expectancy.
Plating
Bus bars for I-LINE and I-LINE II busway are plated to ensure
low surface-to-surface contact resistance and to minimize
surface corrosion. Aluminum bus bars are electroplated with a
coat of tin after preparation with the ALSTAN 70 process.
Copper bus bars are plated with a layer of silver that is flashed
onto the surface of the bus bar.

EZ JOINT PAK Connector Assembly


I-LINE II busway offers an improved single bolt joint package which
can be removed and replaced with an isolation joint pak to
electrically isolate busway sections for load shifting and
maintenance. It can also be relocated to the opposite end of a
length to take care of last minute job changes. The EZ JOINT
PAK Connector Assembly is shipped pre-assembled with each
I-LINE II busway length or fitting, providing minimum job-site
installation labor. And the VISI-TITE bolt is a standard feature on all
assemblies.

Dielectric Testing
UL and CSA require a one-time dielectric test for all new
busway designs prior to certification. This test, at two times
rated voltage plus 1000 Vac (2200 Vac), is intended to confirm
the integrity of the insulation system. I-LINE busway passes this
test.
Every length and fitting of our busway must also pass a
7500 Vdc hi-pot test before shipment from the factory. This
additional test helps ensure the highest quality busway possible
for our customers.
VISI-TITE One Bolt Joint
I-LINE busway incorporates the one bolt
joint principle. This joint design uses a
high-strength (Grade 5)
VISI-TITE bolt to provide a clamping force
of over 4000 pounds. The force is
distributed over the contact area by a pair
of large diameter, spring steel cupped
conical washers. On higher ampere ratings
(2000 A or above) two or three joint bolts
are used-one for each set of bus bars. Our
one bolt principle replaces older designs
which required up to 32 nuts, bolts, and
washers for each set of bus bars. The VISITITE torque indicating joint bolt is standard
on all busway joints. Insulated and at
ground potential, the bolt and nut are both
captive to reduce installation time.
Fast, accurate torquing is a snap with VISITITE double- headed bolts. Theres no need for a torque
wrench. Use any long handled wrench to tighten the outer bolt
head until it twists off and releases a red plastic warning disc.
Any disc remaining during inspection indicates an improperly
torqued joint. For maintenance of the joint or when busway is
relocated, the VISI-TITE bolt should be tightened to 70 lb-ft +/10 lb-ft (94.92 Nm +/- 13.56 Nm) with a torque wrench.

Labor Savings
I-LINE II busway installs quickly compared to other forms of low
voltage power distribution. While material costs may be slightly
higher, the labor required to install I-LINE II busway is often
much lower. This results in an overall reduction in total
installation cost.
Total Installation Cost
Labor

Labor

Material

Material

I-LINE
Busway

Other
Distribution
Methods

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Tie Channels

Quality

I-LINE II busway uses one set of universal tie channels for all
ampere ratings of buswayboth feeder and plug-in. This helps
speed up busway installation.

All I-LINE busway products are manufactured in a Square D


facility which has been registered by Underwriters
Laboratories, Inc. to ISO9001:1994; EN29001:1994; BS5750
Part 1: 1994; ANSI/ASQCQ91:1994.

Internal Smoke/Gas Barriers


Continuous air spaces inside I-LINE II busway housing are
closed off with special barriers to help prevent the spread of
smoke and gases in the event of a fire in the area of the
busway installation. This standard internal barrier allows
busway to extend through walls or floors without creating open
space for a chimney effect fire path.
I-LINE busway from 225 A600 A requires installation of a
special internal barrier for wall or floor penetrations.
Short Circuit Strength

Integral Ground Bus


I-LINE II busway (800 A5000 A) is built with an innovative
Integral Ground Bus (IGB) system, proven by many years of
use on original I-LINE busway installations.
In simple terms, IGB utilizes two 1/16-inch thick ground bus bars to
form the housing top and bottom. This provides an integral 50%
continuous current capacity ground path. Equally important, the
two ground bus bars completely encircle the phase conductors
and provide a very effective high level ground path for ground
faults. Copper integral ground is available as an option.
We believe a properly designed ground should be included on
all distribution systems. I-LINE II busway includes IGB as a
standard feature on every rating from 800 A to 5000 A.

I-LINE busway housing construction gives high short circuit


ratings. On some feeder busway, additional short circuit strength
is gained by wrapping the bus bar sandwich with epoxy saturated
fiberglass tape. This results in ratings of up to 200,000 RMS
symmetrical for 4000 A and 5000 A feeder busway.

(Integral ground bus is available as an option on 225 A600 A


busways.)

On plug-in busway, molded plug-in opening insulators (or


optional high strength insulators) provide additional short
circuit strength. Full short circuit bracing extends across the
plug-in opening to protect the plug-in connections.

We offer many products and services to fulfill the need for


complete and reliable grounding throughout your electrical
system. Consult your local sales office for assistance in this
very important aspect of proper electrical design.

Our busway has been tested under actual short circuit


conditions at the Square D High Power Laboratory in Cedar
Rapids. These tests confirm I-LINE busway can withstand
extremely high short circuit levels. Some ratings actually stand
up to tests at 200,000 RMS symmetrical amperes!
Voltage Drop
Because of its extremely low reactance, I-LINE busway voltage
drop is low. This efficient design allows power to be delivered
in an installation with the highest efficiency possible. This
makes I-LINE busway ideal for efficient power distribution in
commercial or industrial facilities.

Steel side channel


(2) for mechanical
strength
Ground bus/
Housing top (1/16-inch
Aluminum bus bar)

Outdoor Busway
Outdoor feeder busway is furnished with a housing
construction employing a special gasketed design to prevent
the entry of rain. Unique engineering and design features allow
field installation in any mounting position while still maintaining
outdoor integrity. This product symmetry provides for proper
installation in all instances. The VISI-TITE bolt is also standard
on outdoor busway.

Bus bars
Ground bus/
Housing bottom
(1/16-inch Aluminum
bus bar)

Top

I-LINE II
Busway
Cross Section
Including
Standard Integral
Ground Bus (IGB)

Universal Fittings
I-LINE II busway fittings are designed for use with feeder and
plug-in busway straight lengths as well as for continuations of
service entrance busway runs. The compact universal fittings
allow maximum layout flexibility without the need for special
built-to-order combination fittings.

Continuous bonding between


top and bottom ground bus

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Plug-in Busway 225 A600 A

1. Integral Ground Bus (IGB)Is furnished as an optional


feature for I-LINE busway and rated at 50% capacity of the
nameplate Amperage rating of the busway. The conductor is
aluminum and is the top part of the housing itself.
2. VISI-TITE BoltIs a double-headed bolt furnished for all joint
connectors to ensure proper torque for each connection. A
cupped conical washer is also included to ensure equal distribution of pressure across the full joint surface area.

3. Plug-in OpeningsIs furnished standard with plug-in


openings on 2 ft (61 cm) centers on both sides of I-LINE
busway. The openings include a hinged door that covers the
opening when it is not in use. A 600 A maximum capability is
at each plug-in opening. Hangers for the busway fit without
blocking access to the plug-in opening.
4. The EnclosureIs a three-piece formed housing with plug-in
openings supported by molded rigid insulators.

NOTE: Insulation for I-LINE busway is two full-length layers of


Class B rated (130 C (266 F) vendor certified) polyester film.

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Plug-in Busway 800 A5000 A

1. Molded plug-in opening insulatorAdds insulation and


support at plug-in contact area.

NOTE: Internal barriers are standard on both feeder and plugin busway. All interior spaces are barriered to stop hot gases.

2. EZ JOINT PAK connector assemblyIncludes like-phase


connector on higher ampere ratings with more than one
conductor per phase (plug-in bus only).

NOTE: Hangers fit both feeder and plug-in busway without


blocking access to openings.

3. Ground jaw for plug-in unitHas a blow-on design similar to


phase jaw connection.
4. FittingsIncludes elbows, tees, and flanged ends that are
easily removed and refitted with the use of our EZ JOINT PAK
assembly without disturbing adjacent lengths.

NOTE: I-LINE plug-in units (15 A1600 A) fit both original and
I-LINE II busway.
NOTE: I-LINE II plug-in busway with sandwich construction also
includes features depicted for feeder style on page 14.

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Indoor Feeder Busway 800 A5000 A

1. Steel housing channelsProvides mechanical strength.


2. Molded extra-strength glass fiber interphase barriers.
3. EZ JOINT PAK connector assemblyRemovable for
isolation or maintenance. Includes VISI-TITE bolt.
4. Steel/aluminum housingReduces hysteresis and eddy
current losses on feeder and plug-in busway.

a Electrodeposition paint processProvides lasting uniform


appearance.
a Housing sizesAre the same for I-LINE II feeder and
plug-in busway. Same accessories fit both.
a Insulation Is Class B rated (130 C (266 F) vendor
certified) insulation.
a Optional Fiberglass tape and epoxy resinImproves short
circuit strength (Type AFH2/CFH2).

5. Plated aluminum or copper bus bars.


6. Surge clamps for added short circuit strength.
7. Integral Ground Bus (IGB) Two, 1/16-inch thick aluminum
bus bar. Also serves as top and bottom housing.

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Outdoor Feeder Busway 800A5000 A

1. Joint Covers Two-piece joint cover with quick-fasten nut for


speedy installation of the busway.
2. EZ JOINT PAKThe same joint pack used on our indoor
I-LINE II busway is continued in our Outdoor Feeder design.

NOTE: Supports are required on 5 ft (152 cm) centers for


vertical or horizontal mounting. Normally, the support for
outdoor busway is in the form of a T-stand type device, which
is customer supplied. However, hangers are available from
Square D when drop rods can be utilized.

3. Flanged CollarSimple installation of the joint covers is


assisted by a smooth flange surface with the joint sealant strip
factory installed. Removal of the sealants protective paper
covering and installation of the joint covers with the quick
fasten nut, seal the joint from contamination by water.
4. Removable Drain PlugThe outdoor feeder design includes
removable drain plugs to allow condensation to escape from
the joints. These drain plugs should be removed only as
described in the installation instructions for outdoor feeder
busway.
5. Completed JointThe assembled joint with all installation
activities complete.

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Listed below are the four basic types of busway applications:
Service Entrance Run
Plug-In Type Horizontal Run
Plug-In Type Vertical Run
Feeder Type Tie Run
In addition to the information that is electronically entered into the Product Selectors, the information needed by Oxford to engineer
a busway run is listed below. A busway run may consist of more than one type of application.
Type of
Application
1

S
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Busway Order Entry Checklist


Order Number: _______________________________________

Completed by: ____________________________________

Field Office: _________________________________________

Date: _____________________________

( ) = Required Information












A. Layout sketch of busway run


B. All necessary dimensions
C. Positions of equipment (fronts or rears)
D. Phasing of existing equipment or equipment by others
E. Location of walls (if applicable)
F. Location of floors (floor to floor dimensions)
G. Wall thickness (if applicable)
H. Floor thickness
I. Location of roof (if applicable)
J. Roof thickness (if applicable)
K. Special requirements noted on busway sketch (e.g., special lugs, critical dimensions)
L. Indicate appropriate service device (e.g., tap box, service head, xfmer. tap, bussed)
M. Equipment details if connecting busway to other than Square D equipment
N. Indicate location of plug-In busway on sketch
O. Indicate the side of the busway that the plug-in units are to be mounted
P. Indicate if there are any curbs where busway passes through floors
Q. Curb thickness (in addition to the floor thickness)





R. Indicate type of vertical hangers (spring or fixed)


S. If connecting to existing I-LINE I, indicate bolt or slot connection
T. If connecting to other than Square D busway, send a piece of that busway to Oxford
U. Switchboard identification markings noted on busway sketch

Notes: (1) For detailed illustrations refer to pages 1727.


(2) Lack of all required information causes delays in order processing and can affect the delivery schedule.
(3) If additional assistance is required, contact Square D at 1-888-SQUARE D (1-888-778-2733).

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Application Data
The Four Types of Busway Runs
There are four major types of busway applications. Figures 1 4 illustrate the basic systems.
Service Entrance Run

Plug-In Type Horizontal Run

Figure 1 is a typical service entrance run from a utility


transformer to a switchboard. Cables connect directly to the
busway. (Generally a combination outdoor-indoor application.)

Figure 2 is a simple plug-in run fed by a switchboard through a


tee. (Always an indoor application.)

To

To

Re
a
of r
SW
BD

Fr

Wall

R
FM

on
of t
SW
BD

Figure 2

Figure 1

Plug-In Type Vertical Riser

Feeder Type Tie Run

Figure 3 is a simple plug-in riser fed by a switchboard. (Always


an indoor application.)

Figure 4 is a typical feeder run between two switchboards.


(Generally an indoor application.)

T
O
P

Plug-in Units
Mount This Side

T
O
P

T
O
P

3rd Floor

2nd Floor

1st Floor

t
on
Fr f
o D
B
SW

ar
Ref
o D
B
SW

t
on
Fr f
o D
B
SW

Figure 4

Figure 3

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Service Entrance Runs

Service Heads

I-LINE II busway can be used as a service entrance conductor


to bring power from a utility transformer into a distribution
switchboard. Cable or solid bussing is used to connect to
the transformer.

If the busway specifications or local utility require that for the


service entrance cable-to-busway termination be enclosed in a
weatherproof box, then a service head should be ordered.

When the transformer is connected to the busway using


cables, the governing electrical code may specify height
clearance requirements for the cables.

Vertical service
head

28.00
711

29.00
737

X
X

X
X

Refer to code for minimum


height requirements.

Indoor
Outdoor

X
Ground level

All "X" dimensions must be known.


Switchboard phasing must also be known.

Dual Dimensions: INCHES


Millimeters

Figure 6: Typical vertical service head application

If the flatwise busway elevation is too low to allow a cable


connection that would comply with the electrical code, another
solution is the Vertical Service Head (29SV). The vertical
service head can be attached to busway that exits the rear of
the switchboard (see Figure 6) and is turned upward, or can be
attached to busway that exits the top of a switchboard and
penetrates the roof utilizing a drip flange and roof collar (see
Figure 7 on page 19).

For X dimensions
refer to (NEC Article 230-24).

Figure 5: Typical connection of transformer to busway using cables

Figure 5 illustrates the dimensions to be considered when


planning this type of run.

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Application Data
Indoor

15.00
381

28.00
711

Note: Integral weather seal


supplied where busway
passes through roof.
All "X" dimensions must
be known.

Outdoor

71.00
1803

Dual Dimensions: INCHES

4.00

Millimeters

Outdoor

102
minimum

X
X
Cables

Indoor

See Detail A
X

Switchboard
Wall

All "X" dimensions must be known.


Dual Dimensions: INCHES

Transformer

Switchboard

Millimeters

Figure 8: Transformer tap for one three-phase transformer


Drip flange
X
X

6.00
152

8.00
203

120.00

6.00

3048

152

Roof
collar

Detail A

XFMR

Roof
XFMR
XFMR

Switchboard

Figure 7: Vertical service head penetrating a roof

If a vertical service head extends through a roof, the roof must


be sealed around the busway. To do this, a fixed collar must be
factory assembled onto the section of busway that penetrates
the roof. The contractor can then flash from the collar to the
roof. A roof flange kit can be ordered from the factory to make
the flashing job easier. The kit consists of a drip flange and a
roof collar. When installed, the roof collar must be sealed to
ensure that no moisture gets indoors. The roof flange kit will
accommodate a roof slope up to one inch per foot. See
Detail A in Figure 7.

Wall
All "X" dimensions must be known.
Dual Dimensions: INCHES
Millimeters

Figure 9: Transformer tap for three single-phase transformer

Transformer Taps
A transformer tap performs the same function as a service
head, except that the lugs and bussing to which the service
entrance cables are connected are not enclosed in a weatherproof enclosure.
A Flatwise Service Head (71SB) with the box removed is
therefore a Transformer Tap (71SF). A (71SF) is a transformer
tap for one three-phase transformer. Figure 8 illustrates a
typical 71SF service entrance run.
If three single-phase transformers are supplied by the utility to
deliver power to the customer, a separate transformer tap has
been designed for this application. This transformer tap is
known as a TTF and is shown in Figure 9.

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Application Data
Bussed Transformer Connections

Phasing

If required, the factory can provide a bussed transformer


connection. This type of connection will include flexible
connectors from the low voltage spades of the transformer to
the busway connectors. These flexible connectors are used to
allow for busway expansion and contraction on the low voltage
spades. Positioning of these flexible connectors is critical for
proper alignment between the busway and transformer.

When a bussed transformer connection is to be used, it is


essential that the phasing of the transformer and of the
switchboard it supplies be properly coordinated. It is sometimes
best to let the manufacturer coordinate the phasing. Simply
supply the name of the transformer manufacturer and phasing
details of the low voltage side.
Other Service Entrance Connections

Bussed transformer connections are usually made to two types


of transformers. One type has a low voltage throat as shown in
Figure 10, and the other is a padmount type with a low voltage
compartment shown in Figure 11 on page 21.

Occasionally, the customer or local utility will require a service


entrance connection that differs from our standards. In this
case, be sure to inform the factory of any special dimensions,
such as required height of service head from ground or floor,
spacing between phase bars, number and type of lugs,
distance from lugs to wall, phasing, etc.

Information Needed for Transformer Connection

Front

LV spades

Outdoor
X

X
Indoor

LV throat

X X

Top View of Transformer

CL of Bushing

Top of
transformer

X
X

X
X
Front of switchboard

CL Bushing

X
Indicate number of holes,
diameter of holes, and
spacing between holes.

Edge of
throat collar

Side View of
Transformer

X
Note: Often the floor level and
outdoor ground level will be at
different heights.

X
X

All X dimensions must


be known.

Transformer
tank wall

X
X

X
X
"X" Number and
diameter of holes

"X" Thickness

LV Spade Detail
Figure 10: Measurements needed for bussed transformer connection (throat type)

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LV spades
X
Outdoor

X
X

Front View of Transformer

Indoor
X
LV spades

Front of
transformer

X
X

CL
CL

X
Note: Often the floor level
and outdoor ground level
will be at different heights.

Side View of Transformer


X

All "X" dimensions must be known.


Note: In the low voltage compartment, the busway
should be oriented so that the phase bars
are parallel with the transformer LV spade.

X
Switchboard

X
X

Transformer
tank wall

X
X
"X" Number and
diameter of hole

"X" Thickness
of spade

LV Spade Detail

Figure 11: Measurements needed for bussed transformer connection (pad mount type)

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busway phasing must be followed, it is the busway that will
determine the phasing of the switchboard.

Plug-in Busway Horizontal Run


Plug-in busway is used as a means of bringing power from a
distribution switchboard to multiple loads throughout a building
or manufacturing facility.

NOTE: Plug-in busway has the integral ground bus plug-in jaw
on the top side only.

Phasing

Identification

A typical I-LINE II plug-in run is shown in Figure 12. The phasing


shown on the plug-in busway is GABCN top to bottom, with the
top located as shown for a horizontal run. This phasing
arrangement must always be followed so that proper phasing of
the plug-in units will be ensured (see Detail A). Because this

When submitting busway run sketches for review, ensure that


the plug-in busway sections are marked (P).

Notches in top rail position unit.


Hooks support weight of device
during installation.

Top

G
A
B
C
N

Detail A
Hook-Swing Mounting
CL
P

X
To

p
To

X
p
To

End
closure

G
A
B
C
N

To
p

Unfused
reducer
P

X
Plug-in
unit

p
To

G
A
B
C
N

NC
BA
G

End
closure
X

All X dimensions must be known.


P Indicates plug-in devices.
Rear of switchboard

Figure 12: Measurements needed for a typical plug-in type run

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Application Data
Plug-in Risers
I-LINE II plug-in busway can be utilized for the entire vertical
riser. There is no need to use feeder busway to penetrate the
floors. This feature enables the use of more plug-in openings
per floor of the riser. (Plug-in risers under 800 A require internal
barriers where the busway passes through a floor.)

NCBAG

X
3rd Floor
X
Plug-in
units mount
this side

Dimensions
The riser in Figure 13 has been fully dimensioned. Note that
feeder style busway has been used out of the switchboard and
the two 120-inch (3048 mm) sections of plug-in style busway
on the second and third floor do not have a joint located in or
near the floor. Refer to page 25 for a discussion and detail of
joint accessibility requirements.
Figure 14 shows typical dimensions that should be known to
ensure an accurate installation: floor-to-floor height, floor
thickness, exact layout of multiple run riser, closet dimensions,
the type and quantity of plug-in tap units per floor, which side of
the busway the units should mount on, and (if necessary) the
desired height of the units from the floor.

2nd Floor
X
X
X
X
X
NC

BA
G

1st Floor
Front of
switchboard

All X dimensions
must be known.

1.00

End closure

End closure

25

105.00

Figure 14: Typical information needed for riser

2667

3rd Floor

NCBAG T
o
p

120.00

Riser Installation and Phasing

3050

Plug-in
busway

15.00
381

Circuit breaker type and the 30 A, 60 A, and 100 A fusible type


plug-in units can be mounted on either side of the busway in
riser installations.

150.00
3810

120.00
3048

When fusible type plug-in units are being supplied, the location
of the plug-in unit determines the phasing of the busway. NEC
Article 380-6 and CEC Article 14.502 state: Single throw knife
switches shall be mounted so that gravity will not tend to close
them. It is essential that the busway be oriented with the
correct side available for the insertion of the units.

T
o
p

2nd Floor

15.00
381

27.00
686

Feeder
busway

12.00
305

120.00
3048

192.00
4877

83.00

To determine the correct busway orientation (based on where


the plug-in units mount for your installation), please contact
your local representative for assistance and coordination.

2108

1st Floor

NC

BA

G
Front of
switchboard

.50

Dual Dimensions: INCHES

13

Millimeters

Figure 13: Typical layout 800 A riser

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Application Data
The cost of removing and replacing a contaminated busway
length far exceeds the cost for including a waterproof curb
when the floors are poured.

NCBAG

Once busway is installed through a floor opening, the


remaining unused area should be filled to prevent smoke from
passing floor-to-floor (chimney effect) in case of fire in the
building. Some recommended materials available are fire rated
foam and caulk. Grouting is also acceptable, but must be
applied in a very dry form to prevent water and contaminants
from entering the busway once the grouting cures and the
water leeches out. Check with your local inspector to determine
the appropriate materials to be used in filling the void around
the busway.

Top

ON

OFF

Plug-In Units
Figure 15: Correct orientation of riser busway

Figure 15 shows the correct mounting and phasing of the riser


busway and plug-in unit. It is IMPERATIVE that the face
labelled TOP be installed as shown on the installation
drawings provided with your project.
Special Manufacturers Recommendation
NEC requires a waterproof curb to be installed at each floor
opening where busway passes through (see Figure 16). An
unprotected floor opening can act as a funnel for plumbing
leaks, sprinkler system leaks, fluid spills, and other types of
contamination.

When entering an order, the factory must know not only which
side of the busway the plugs will mount on, but also the type
and quantity of plugs to be used on each floor. Also, notify the
factory if the plugs need to be mounted at a certain height from
the floor.
Hangers
Spring hangers are recommended for riser applications. When
properly installed and maintained, spring hangers compensate
for expansion and contraction of the busway, as well as
shrinkage of the building. In riser applications, support for
busway must be provided at intervals not exceeding 16 ft
(488 cm).

Busway
Curb
Floor

4.00
102

Dual Dimensions: INCHES


Millimeters

Figure 16: Waterproof curb recommended at floor opening

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Application Data
Feeder Runs
Wall

Feeder type runs are normally used for distributing power to


loads that are concentrated in one area. Typical connections
are switchboard-to-switchboard tie runs (see Figure 17), or a
switchboard feeding a remote motor control center (MCC).

Edge of
tie channel
X

8.00
203

X
B

Tie channel

N
ABC

Wall

CL
Joint

Front of
Switchboard
B

Dimension B must be
greater than 8 inches (203 mm).
Dual Dimensions: INCHES
Millimeters

Figure 18: Joint accessibility requirements

Front of
Switchboard
A

BA
NC

Busway Through Walls and Floors


When 800 A5000 A busway extends through a wall or floor,
feeder or plug-in busway can be used. For runs under 800 A,
plug-in busway will be used throughout. In all cases, wall or
floor location must be specified.

X
X

Figure 17: Measurements needed for feeder type run

According to CEC Article (12.2006) and NEC Article (364-4),


busway must be installed so that supports and joints are
accessible for maintenance purposes after installation. This
implies that no part of the tie channel can be inside the wall.
Therefore, the distance from the center line of the joint to the
wall must be greater than the distance from the center to the
edge of the tie channel (see Figure 18). If the dimensions of the
tie channel cannot easily be determined, it is best to keep the
joint at least 12 inches (305 mm) from wall. This will ensure
proper joint clearance for any type of busway passing through
a wall or floor.

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Layout and Measurement
Layout And Measurement of Busway Installations
Laying out and measuring a busway job does not require
specialized tools or skills. The following list of tools will
generally be sufficient:

2. Review the area where the busway could be installed (if not
already specified).
Note special conditions such as building expansion joints,
steel changes, HVAC equipment, and plumbing lines.
3. Measure all dimensions from fixed points.

100 ft (3048 cm) tape measure


Plumb bob/chalk line
25 ft x 1 in. (762 cm x 25 mm) tape measure
Felt tip marker or crayon
6 ft (183 cm) wood rule
Lets assume you want to feed a new motor control center
(MCC) with busway from a new distribution switchboard. Using
illustrations, well go step by step through the layout process to
determine the busway orientation and dimensions. When
completed, we will have a single line isometric drawing
showing the proposed busway layout.
Known Information
From the bid documents, specifications, and/or factory
drawings, the following information is known:
Busway is to be 1600 A, 34W 50% GND aluminum feeder
busway. (Width is determined to be 8.84 in. (225 mm).
Switchboard is 7 ft x 7 1/2 in. (213 cm x 191 mm) high, 3 ft
(91 cm) wide, and 2 ft (61 cm) deep. Busway connection to
be in top center.
Motor control center is 7 ft x 7 1/2 in. (213 cm x 191 mm)
high with a 1 ft (30 cm) additional height pull box for busway
connection; 20 in. (508 mm) wide; 20 in. (508 mm) deep.
Busway connection is in top center.

Measure dimensions such as columns, walls, or other


building structures. Try to leave at least 4 in. (102 mm)
between the busway and any obstructions. Figure 20 on
page 27 shows the switchboard and MCC locations, the
obstructions, and the dimensions to fixed points.
4. Start dimensional layout from the fixed end.
Sketch the proposed busway routing, noting elevations and
obstructions (see Figure 21 on page 27).
5. Route the busway above the bottom chord of the building
steel, unless specified.
For industrial applications, this protects the busway from
damage by forklifts, cranes, etc. The busway must be
supported by drop rods or from below. Do not route busway
where it cannot be adequately supported.
6. When selecting the elevation for plug-in busway, remember
that overcurrent devices (plug-in units) may require
different mounting clearances.
Referring to the sample busway layout, (see Figure 21),
enough information is known to tabulate the amount of
busway footage needed and the required fittings (e.g.,
flanged ends, elbows). A copy of the figure could help your
local sales representative with pricing your job, and also
could be forwarded to the factory to aid in preparation of
approval or record drawings.

Bottom of busway (B.O.B.) to be installed 16 ft (488 cm)


above finished floor (A.F.F.) unless obstructed.
1. Determine the physical size of the busway housing.
This information lets you know how far to stay away from
obstructions. In our example Figure 19, the busway is
8.84 in. (225 mm) wide and 5.88 in. (149 mm) high
(9 in. x 6 in. (229 mm x 152 mm) nominal).

Top

G
A
B
C
N
G

5.88
149

1600 A Al

8.84
225

Dual Dimensions: INCHES


Millimeters

Figure 19

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360.00
9144

73.00
1854

G
A
B
C
N

A
CL

10.00

45.00

254

CL

1143

North

36.00
914

Front
of
switchboard

4.00

102
(Typical)
Dual Dimensions: INCHES

240.00

Millimeters

6096
(Typical)

Columns
12 in. x 12 in. (305 mm x 305 mm)
(Typical)
B

12.00
305

24.00
610

50.00

3 in. (76 mm) Steam line


Bottom of Pipe (B.O.P.)
16 ft (488 cm) Above Finished Floor (A.F.F.)

1270

6 in. (152 mm) Condensate line


B.O.P. 16 ft (488 cm) A.F.F.

4.00
102

20.00
508

Front of
MCC

NCBAG

20.00
508

20.00
508

CL

30.00
762

Figure 20: Plan view switchboard, MCC, and obstructions

360.00
9144

73.00
1854
A
CL

10.00

45.00

254

1143

Rise up
CL
8 ft 7 in. (144 cm 178 mm) (B.O.B. 4877 A.F.F.)
(E 4953 A.F.F.)
G
A
B
C
N
Front
of
switchboard

North

4.00

102
(Typical)
Dual Dimensions: INCHES

240.00

Millimeters

6096

Offset up
B

24.00

12.00
305

Columns
12 in. x 12 in. (305 mm x 305 mm)
(Typical)

12.00
305

610

50.00
1270

3 in. (76 mm) Steam line


Bottom of Pipe (B.O.P.)
16 ft (488 cm) Above Finished Floor (A.F.F.)
6 in. (152 mm) Condensate line
B.O.P. 16 ft (488 cm) A.F.F.

4.00

102
B.O.B. 17 ft (518 cm) A.F.F.

18.00
457

Offset down

20.00

12.00

508

305

Bottom of Busway (B.O.B.)


16 ft (488 cm) A.F.F.

Front of
MCC

NCBAG

20.00
508

20.00
508

Drop down
C

91.00

CL

30.00
762

2311

Figure 21: Proposed busway layout

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Installation, Special Features, and Services
Installation Recommendations

Hanger Spacing

To make the busway installation proceed as quickly and


efficiently as possible, a few preliminary steps should be taken.

Maximum support intervals include:

1. Familiarize yourself with the busway routing. If record


drawings were supplied by the factory, have a copy
accessible to the installers.
2. Inspect busway for damage when received. Store busway
in a clean, dry location.
3. Have the following recommended tools available for the
busway installation:
1/2-in. (13 mm) nut driver or socket and rachet

Vertical mounting
indoor16 ft (488 cm)
outdoor5 ft (152 cm)
Horizontal mounting
indoor10 ft (305 cm)
outdoor5 ft (152 cm)
Maintenance Recommendations

Straight blade screwdriver

DANGER

torque wrench or breaker bar with 5/8-inch (16 mm) head


3/4-in. (19 mm) socket for torque wrench or breaker bar

HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, BURN OR EXPLOSION

busway assembly tool (AT-2) for 800 A5000 A (provided by


Square D)

Electrical equipment should be serviced only by qualified


electrical maintenance personnel, and this instruction
bulletin should not be viewed as sufficient instruction for
those who are not otherwise qualified to operate, service,
or maintain the equipment discussed. Although
reasonable care has been taken to provide accurate and
authoritative information in this bulletin, no responsibility
is assumed by Square D for any consequences arising
out of the use of this material.

A level
Tape measure or 6 ft (488 cm) wood rule
Busway insulation tester (megger, 1000 V recommended)
4. Carefully read the installation instructions for all devices
and NEMA Publication BU1.1-2000 provided with the
busway before installing any of the equipment. This will
help ensure proper installation and operation procedures
are followed for the busway system being installed. Note
the instructions call for the busway to be meggered before
and after installation.
5. Install busway hangers and supports. The most common
method of supporting the busway hangers is threaded drop
rods (or all thread) which the installer must supply.
6. Anticipate the weight of the objects being installed so the
necessary lifting devices and manpower are available.

The successful operation of busway depends upon proper


handling, storage, installation, operation, and
maintenance. Neglecting fundamental installation and
maintenance requirements may lead to personal injury as
well as damage to electrical equipment or other property.
Follow safety related work practices, as described in
NFPA 70E, part II, at all times.

8. Once the installation of the busway is complete, the NEMA


Publication BU1.1-2000 should be delivered to the facility
owner for his or her use in operating and maintaining the
busway system.

Hazardous voltages in electrical equipment can cause


severe personal injury or death. Energizing busway for
the first time after initial installation or maintenance is
potentially dangerous. Unless otherwise specified,
inspect and perform preventive maintenance only on
busway and equipment to which power has been turned
off, disconnected, and electrically isolated so that no
accidental contact can be made with energized parts.

Painting Installed Busway Systems

Failure to follow these instructions will result in


death, severe personal injury, or equipment damage.

7. If any problems are encountered or questions arise, contact


your local representative.

A busway system, which includes plug-in units, may be painted


after installation. All precautions, however, must be taken to
prevent the paint from coming in contact with conductors and
insulation, and all nameplates and labels (safety labels, serial
number labels, UL Labels, etc.) remain visible and legible.

NEMA Publication BU1.1-2000 is provided with each busway


project as a guide for proper installation, operation and
maintenance of busway products. This publication addresses
such areas as inspection of all electrical joints and terminals for
tightness, prevention of entry of water and contaminants into
the busway, instructions for what to do if water and
contaminants do enter the busway, and other maintenance
topics. This publication is also available upon request by
contacting your local representative.

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Other publications we recommend to help ensure the highest
quality of product performance are as follows:
NFPA 70National Electrical Code (U.S.)
NFPA 70BMaintenance of Electrical Equipment
NEMA BU1Busway Standard published by the
National Electrical Manufacturers Association
CSA C22.1Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1
Special Busway Construction
This section outlines requirements for busways with features
other than our standard.

Riser Plug-in Busway


We also offer an I-LINE II plug-in busway specifically designed
for installation in riser closets of high-rise buildings. This plugin busway has a plug-in door on the front side that faces out into
the room. The back of the busway, facing the wall is blanked off
with a feeder bus side rail.
This design provides a plug-in busway ideally suited for riser
cabinets and gives the customer only the necessary plug-in
openings. The catalog number for this device is the same as
our plug-in busway, except an R is substituted for the P.
(Example: if the standard plug-in busway prefix is AP2512G,
the riser busway prefix is AR2512G).
Drip Resistant to IP-54

Special Paint
I-LINE busway can be provided in colors other than ANSI 49
gray for a price add-on. The special color requested should be
specified by an ANSI color code at the time of order entry. With
typically lengthened lead times for special color parts, it is
imperative to provide this information as early as possible in the
order process so delivery commitments can be met.
Low Current Density Busway
Some customers require a lower current density busway than
our standard for rigorous duty in their installation. We have
developed a range of busway for the most commonly
requested current density of 1000 A per square inch for copper
busway. If you require this current density for your installation,
specify it, and we can meet your need. If you have requests for
another specific current density, contact your local
representative.

Some busway is located in indoor locations that are subject to


occasional water, such as roof leaks or sprinklers. While this
application does not require the full protection of outdoor
busway, additional protection is needed for the indoor busway.
This is where the Drip Resistant feature could be used. This
added feature to the busway is tested to the International
IEC-529 standard and is rated as IP-54. This rating specifies
protection from dust (limited ingress permitted with no harmful
deposits) and water (splashed from all directions with limited
ingress permitted).
This product is available as an option with indoor plug-in and
feeder busway. It is identified by the addition of M54 at the
end of the standard catalog number.

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Installation, Special Features, and Services
Services

Busway Quick Ship Service

We pride ourselves in providing excellent service to our


customers the world over. We offer a wide range of services to
make the use of I-LINE busway as simple and easy as possible.
A summary of these services follows:

An extensive selection of busway is available for direct


shipment from the Oxford Distribution Center. This service will
allow you to order your busway today and have the order
shipped within two days. There is no need to wait for standard
busway devices. The following categories of busway devices
are included in the quick ship program.

Busway Measuring and Layout Service


We can provide full site measuring and coordination of a
busway installation. This service is ideal for large complicated
projects requiring close coordination with other services. This
service must be requested at the time of specification and order
entry. Refer requests for this service to your local
representative.

800 A2000 A copper I-LINE II indoor feeder and


plug-in busway
800 A3000 A aluminum I-LINE II indoor feeder and
plug-in busway
225 A600 A copper and aluminum I-LINE plug-in busway.
All of the above in both:
three-phase, three-wire

Emergency Service
Trained and qualified busway personnel are on call 24 hours
daily to assist in your emergency busway needs. Call
1-888-SQUARE D (1-888-778-2733) any time.
Missing Link Program
The Missing Link program is designed specifically to help a
customer correct last minute changes to a project using
busway. Those changes could include an unplanned
obstruction requiring the busway to be rerouted, incorrect
measurement of the busway run, or the need to order additional
pieces to supplement busway previously ordered. The program
applies to the United States, Canada, and Mexico, and
guarantees shipment of factory-built busway in five to seven
working days or we pay for the premium freight.
The program applies to I-LINE II (800 A5000 A) indoor and
outdoor feeder busway straight lengths and elbows (90, offset,
and double). Plug-in busway is not included in the program.
Straight lengths are available in one-inch increments from
16120 in. (4063048 mm). The program is limited to a
maximum of four pieces of busway per run and twenty pieces
per order. For complete details of the program, contact
Square D at 1-888-SQUARE D (1-888-778-2733).

three-phase, four-wire
How To Properly Measure Your Missing Link(s)
All Missing Link dimensions should be measured to the nearest
whole inch from centerline of joint to centerline of joint, or
centerline of joint to centerline of busway.
As shown in Figure 22 Diagram A, the centerline of the joint is
located at the joint bolt on the end with a joint-pak installed. If
the joint-pak is not installed, the centerline of the joint is
one inch (25 mm) from the end of the bus bars.
If it is necessary to measure an elbow, the dimensions X and Y
(shown in Figure 22 Diagram B) are all thats needed. Be sure
to measure from centerline of joint (as described above) to
centerline of busway housing. You must also specify whether
an edgewise or flatwise elbow is required. The table on page 49
lists the standard minimum elbow dimensions for each
amperage.
A - Straight Lengths
Without
joint pak

With
joint pak
CL

1.00
End
25
of bars

B - Elbows

CL
CL Bus
CL Joint Bus
X
1.00
25
Without
End
joint pak
of bars

CL Joint
bolt
With
joint pak

CL Joint

Dual Dimensions: INCHES


Millimeters

Figure 22

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Electrical Data
Electrical Data

Impedance Values

Standards: UL857 (File Number E22182); CSA C22.2 No.


27-1973 (File Number LL-61778); IEC 439 Parts 1 and 2

Line-to-Neutral (Milliohms Per 100 Feet)

Systems: ac33W, 34W, 12W, 13W. All neutrals are


100% capacity dc2-pole
Voltage: 600 Volts ac/dc, 50 Hz and 60 Hz
Ground: 50% capacity as standard for 800 A5000 A, as an
option on 225 A600 A
Enclosure: Indoor and outdoor

Short Circuit Ratings: UL Three-cycle Test


(KA, RMS Symmetrical)
Aluminum
Ampere
Rating AOF2 AOFH2 AP
AF2
AFH2 AP2

Aluminum Busway
R

X60 Hz

X50 Hz

X60 Hz

X50 Hz

225
400
600
800
1000

7.30
3.71
2.04
2.67
2.15

3.42
2.60
1.59
.91
.74

2.85
2.17
1.32
.76
.62

4.06
2.13
2.13
1.86
1.63

3.75
2.30
2.30
1.10
.96

3.12
1.92
1.92
.92
.80

1200
1350
1600
2000
2500

1.62
1.36
1.05
.88
.71

.60
.53
.45
.37
.30

.50
.44
.37
.30
.25

1.17
1.05
.88
.78
.54

.76
.70
.61
.51
.38

.63
.58
.51
.42
.32

3000
4000
5000

.53
.41
...

.23
.14
...

.19
.12
...

.48
.35
.25

.34
.21
.17

.28
.17
.14

Impedance values are for busway operating at 80 C (176 F) temperature.


Copper

APH
APH2

COF2
CF2

COFH2
CFH2

CP
CP2

CPH
CPH2

Resistance Values for Aluminum Integral Ground Bus

225
400
600

...
...
...

...
...
...

22
22
22

...
42
42

...
...
...

...
...
...

22
22
22

...
42
42

Ampere Rating
33W and 34W

800
1000
1200
1350
1600

50
50
50
50
50

85
100
100
100
100

50
50
50
50
50

75
100
100
100
100

50
50
50
50
50

85
85
100
100
100

50
50
50
50
50

75
75
100
100
100

2000
2500
3000
4000
5000

100
100
100
150
...

125
125
125
200
...

150
150
150
...
...

50
100
100
150
150

65
125
125
200
200

100
150
150
...
...

150
150
150
200a
...

Copper Busway

Ampere
Rating

100
150
150
200a
200a

Certain fittings are UL Rated at 150 KA RMS Symmetrical.

Copper Phase
Conductors

225
400
600
800
1000

8.1
6.4
5.3
4.0
3.5

8.1
6.4
6.4
4.4
4.0

1200
1350
1600
2000
2500

3.2
3.0
2.8
2.2
2.0

3.5
3.4
3.0
3.0
2.2

3000
4000
5000

1.8
1.7
...

2.0
1.7
1.7

Resistance values for the integral ground bus are at 80 C (176 F) operating
temperature.

Short Circuit Ratings: (KA, RMS Symmetrical) (Series


Connected with a Fuse)
Aluminum

DC Resistance (Milliohms per 100 Feet)


Aluminum Phase
Conductors

Copper

Ampere
Rating

AF2

AFH2

AP
AP2

APH
APH2

CF2

CFH2

CP
CP2

CPH
CPH2

225
400
600

...
...
...

...
...
...

200
100
50

...
200
200

...
...
...

...
...
...

200
100
50

...
200
200

800
1000
1200
1350
1600

100
100c
100
100f
100

200
200c
200
200f
200

200
100c
100
100f
100

200
200c
200
200f
200

100
100c
100
100f
100

200
200c
200
200f
200

200
200c
100
100f
100

200
200c
200
200f
200

2000
2500
3000
4000
5000

...
...
...
200
...

200
...
...
...
...

200
200
200
...
...

200
200
200
...
...

...
...
...
200
200

200
200
...
...
...

100
200
200
...
...

200
200
200
...
...

c A 1200 A Fuse is used in series.


f A 1600 A Fuse is used in series.

NOTE: 225 A600 A busway are connected in series with a


Class J or T fuse; 800 A5000 A are connected in series with a
Class L fuse. All ratings are tested in compliance with UL/CSA
standards. All ratings apply for three-pole and four-pole busway.

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Electrical Data
Voltage Drop Sample Calculations (60 Hz)
Sample No. 1

Sample No. 2

1000 A aluminum busway at 50% power factor60 Hz

1000 ampere copper busway at 50% power factor60 Hz

Voltage Drop

Voltage Drop

=
=

3 I (R cos + X sin )
3 X 1000 (.00215 X .50 + .00074 X .866)

3 I (R cos + X sin )
3 X 1000 (.00163 X .50 + .00096 X .866)

=
=

= 2.97 Volts/100 ft - concentrated load

= 2.85 Volts/100 ft - concentrated load


= 2.85 = 1.43 Volts/100 ft - distributed load
2

Voltage Drop Data (60 Hz At Rated Load)


The values expressed below are based on a single concentrated load at the end of the busway run. For distributed loading, divide
the values shown by two (2).
Average Phase Line-To-Line Voltage Drop in Volts Per 100 ft (3048 cm)
Power Factor Aluminum Busway

Power Factor Copper Busway

Ampere
Rating

100

90

80

70

50

30

20

100

90

80

70

50

30

20

225
400
600

2.845
2.570
2.120

3.141
3.099
2.628

3.076
3.137
2.687

2.943
3.086
2.664

2.577
2.845
2.491

2.125
2.489
2.212

1.875
2.279
2.043

1.582
1.476
2.214

2.061
2.023
3.034

2.143
2.137
3.205

2.151
2.171
3.256

2.057
2.118
3.177

1.869
1.963
2.944

1.748
1.856
2.785

Average Phase Line-to-Line Voltage Drop in Volts Per 100 ft (3048 cm)
Aluminum Busway Power Factor %

Ampere
Rating

100

95

90

85

80

75

70

60

50

40

30

20

800
1000
1200
1350
1600

3.700
3.724
3.367
3.180
2.910

3.908
3.938
3.588
3.408
3.154

3.879
3.910
3.574
3.402
3.162

3.809
3.841
3.519
3.356
3.130

3.716
3.748
3.442
3.288
3.076

3.609
3.641
3.350
3.205
3.007

3.490
3.522
3.248
3.111
2.927

3.229
3.260
3.018
2.899
2.744

2.942
2.972
2.764
2.663
2.535

2.636
2.664
2.490
2.408
2.307

2.313
2.340
2.200
2.136
2.063

1.975
2.001
1.895
1.850
1.804

2000
2500
3000
4000

3.048
3.074
2.754
2.841

3.296
3.326
2.989
3.001

3.302
3.333
3.000
2.979

3.266
3.298
2.970
2.925

3.208
3.239
2.920
2.854

3.134
3.165
2.856
2.772

3.049
3.080
2.781
2.681

2.854
2.884
2.608
2.480

2.634
2.662
2.412
2.260

2.394
2.420
2.197
2.025

2.137
2.162
1.966
1.777

1.866
1.888
1.722
1.518

Average Phase Line-to-Line Voltage Drop in Volts Per 100 ft (3048 cm)
Copper Busway Power Factor %

Ampere
Rating

100

95

90

85

80

75

70

60

50

40

30

20

800
1000
1200
1350
1600

2.577
2.823
2.432
2.455
2.439

2.924
3.201
2.803
2.844
2.845

2.984
3.266
2.877
2.923
2.932

2.994
3.276
2.899
2.949
2.963

2.976
3.256
2.893
2.946
2.965

2.941
3.217
2.869
2.924
2.947

2.893
3.164
2.830
2.888
2.914

2.766
3.024
2.723
2.783
2.816

2.609
2.852
2.584
2.645
2.683

2.428
2.653
2.420
2.482
2.525

2.227
2.433
2.236
2.298
2.344

2.009
2.194
2.034
2.095
2.144

2000
2500
3000
4000
5000

2.702
2.338
2.494
2.425
2.165

3.119
2.735
2.921
2.758
2.517

3.202
2.822
3.015
2.817
2.590

3.227
2.854
3.051
2.828
2.616

3.222
2.858
3.055
2.813
2.615

3.195
2.842
3.039
2.781
2.598

3.153
2.812
3.008
2.736
2.567

3.035
2.719
2.910
2.619
2.477

2.881
2.594
2.777
2.472
2.358

2.700
2.443
2.617
2.303
2.215

2.496
2.271
2.434
2.115
2.054

2.271
2.080
2.230
1.911
1.876

For different lengths, multiply values from 60 Hz tables by

Notes:

Actual Footage
100 ft

For balanced 3-phase line-to-line voltage drop 4-wire


busway, use values from tables.
For balanced 3-phase line-to-neutral voltage drop, multiply
values from tables by .577.
For single-phase voltage drop, multiply values from tables
by 1.15.
For other than rated current, multiply values from tables by

Voltage drop calculations for 50 Hz can be made by


substituting the appropriate x value from page 31 into
samples No.1 and 2 above.
For other frequency values (e.g., 400 Hz), contact your local
Square D representative for assistance.

Actual Current
Rated Current

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I-LINE Busway Catalog Numbering System
Catalog numbers are composed of two basic partsthe PREFIX (as below), plus the SUFFIX of each individual busway
component on pages 3437.
The PREFIX contains necessary busway information except individual component descriptive details that are defined as the
SUFFIX. The catalog number PREFIX will generally remain unchanged throughout a busway run while the SUFFIX will vary with
each individual length or fitting selected.
A few devices, such as hangers, wall flanges, etc., do not follow the exact pattern described above. For these exceptions, a
complete listing of device catalog numbers is shown with the individual device drawing(s) on pages 3840.

Bus Bar Material: A = Aluminum; C = Copper


Type of Busway:

P = Plug-in

Special Features:
H= High short circuit bracing
(Optional)
Number of Poles: 3 = 33W; 5 = 34W. 100%N
Ampere Rating:

in hundreds of amperes (e.g., 04 = 400 amperes)

Ground Bus:
(Optional)

G = 50% capacity integral ground bus

Descriptive identification of individual piece


p
A

p
P

p
H

Prefix

p
5

p
04

p
G

p
10

Suffixof each individual busway


component drawing beginning
on page 34.

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Straight Lengths
17.50

24.00

445

3.31

24.00

610

24.00

610

24.00

610

6.50

610

3.19

165

81

84

Top

3.31
3.19

6.50

81

165

24.00

24.00

610

24.00

610

24.00

610

84

17.50

610

445

Front

120.00
3048

Dual Dimensions: INCHES


Millimeters

Catalog Number Suffix

-10

Standard Length Feet

10

3.05

1.83

10

Standard Length Meters


Number of Plug-in Openings

-6

Cross Section
Top
G
A
B
C
N

6.00
152

Dual Dimensions: INCHES


Millimeters

Aluminum Content and Weight


Aluminum
Ampere
Rating
225
400
600

Width

Weights

Bus Bars Per Phase

3-Pole

4-Pole

IN

mm

IN

mm

Lb/Ft

kg/m

Lb/Ft

kg/m

2.25
3.38
4.75

57
86
121

(1) .25x0.94
(1) .25x2.00
(1) .25x3.38

(1) 6x24
(1) 6x51
(1) 6x86

6.1
7.5
9.4

9.1
11.2
14.0

6.4
7.9
10.6

9.5
11.8
15.8

Copper Content and Weight


Copper
Ampere
Rating

Width

225
400
600

Weights

Bus Bars Per Phase

3-Pole

4-Pole

IN

mm

IN

mm

Lb/Ft

kg/m

Lb/Ft

kg/m

2.25
3.38
3.38

57
86
86

(1) .25x0.94
(1) .25x2.00
(1) .25x2.00

(1) 6x24
(1) 6x51
(1) 6x51

8.3
12.1
12.1

9.8
18.0
18.0

9.3
13.9
13.9

10.4
20.7
20.7

Joint Detail
Top

Top

6.50
165

2.88 18.75
73

Front

476

9.38
239

Joint CL
Top

12.25
311

Dual Dimensions: INCHES


Millimeters

Dual Dimensions: INCHES

Front

Front

Millimeters

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Cable Tap Boxes
ara

4.29

0.56 Dia. hole

109

CL
B

C
B

nti

ou

14

nc

le
gc

m
red

0.90

qu

Re

23

14.00
356

CL Plug-in
opening

7.75

197

CL Plug-in
opening

3.88
A

Dual Dimensions: INCHES

99

Millimeters

225 A

7.50
CL Plug-in
opening

191

Dual Dimensions: INCHES

400 A /600A
A

Ampere
Rating
225
400
600

IN

B
mm

IN

C
mm

IN

D
mm

IN

Eu
mm

IN

mm

16.38 416 8.42 216 3.90 100 3.30


83 9.45 267
25.95 659 18.44 468 9.76 248 7.50 191 14.00 356
25.95 659 18.44 468 9.76 248 7.50 191 14.00 356

Millimeters

Lugs Per
Phase and
Neutral

Ground
Lug

3-Pole

Weight

34W 100%N

1-300 kcmil
2-500 kcmil
2-500 kcmil

1 #6-2/0
1 #6-2/0-300 kcmil
1 #6-2/0-300 kcmil

PTB-302G
PBTB-306G
PBTB-306G

18.25 lb
60.00 lb
60.00 lb

PTB-502G
PBTB-506G
PBTB-506G

Catalog Number (With Ground Bus)


Weight
19.00 lb
62.00 lb
62.00 lb

u Lugs in plug-in tap boxes can be reversed in field so that end of lugs point in opposite direction from that shown on drawing. (400 A and 600 A only.)

Tees
5.88
149

6.00
152

Top

Top

Front

8.12
206

6.88
175

Dual Dimensions: INCHES


Millimeters

Ampere Rating
(Tee Leg)

Catalog Number
(Without Ground Bus)

Catalog Number
(With Ground Bus)

Aluminum

Copper

3-Pole

34W
100% N

3-Pole

34W
100% N

225
400
...
600

225
400
600
...

PTT-2-3W
PTT-3-3WG
PTT-3-3WG
PTT-4-3WG

PTT-2-4W
PTT-3-4WG
PTT-3-4WG
PTT-4-4WG

PTT-2-3WG
PTT-3-3WG
PTT-3-3WG
PTT-4-3WG

PTT-2-4WG
PTT-3-4WG
PTT-3-4WG
PTT-4-4WG

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Elbows

18.00
457

Top
Top

18.00

18.00

457

457

Top

Front
Front
Dual Dimensions: INCHES

18.00

Millimeters

457

Dual Dimensions: INCHES


Millimeters

Front Inside Elbow: Catalog Number SuffixLFI

Top Inside Elbow: Catalog Number SuffixLTI

18.00

Top

457

18.00

Top

457

Front

18.00

Top

457

Front

Front

18.00

Dual Dimensions: INCHES

457

Millimeters

Dual Dimensions: INCHES


Millimeters

Front Outside Elbow: Catalog Number SuffixLFO

Top Outside Elbow: Catalog Number SuffixLTO

Expansion Fitting

Unfused Reducer
Top
A

17.20
437

18.00
457

8.13
206

15.76

914

18.00
9.40

400

Front

36.00

457

Front

239

7.63

12.00

194

305

Top
Dual Dimensions: INCHES
Millimeters

36.00
914

Catalog Number Suffix


Bolt End
Ampere Rating

60.00

1524
Note: Expansion joint permits
+
_1.5 inch (+
_ 38 mm) expansion. Use
recommended only when busway
passes through building
expansion joint.

225
400
600

Slot End Ampere Rating


225

400

600

...
-R02
-R02

...
...
q-R04

...
...
...

q Aluminum busway only.

Dual Dimensions: INCHES


Millimeters

Ampere Rating

Aluminum

Copper

IN

mm

225
400
...
600

225
400
600
...

4.51
5.57
5.57
6.95

114
141
141
176

NOTE: The National Electrical Code (Article 364-11) states that


overcurrent protection is required where busways are reduced in
ampacity except for certain industrial applications.

Catalog Number SuffixEJ

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Flanged End Cutout And Drilling Template
12.00
305

Top

0.50

0.50

13

0.38

13

10

3.69

Top

94

Front

11.62

5.00

295

127

H
Neutral

Neutral

Millimeters

Aluminum Copper

94

CL

0.38

Catalog Number SuffixFES 12 (Slot End) /FEB 12 (Bolt End)


H

3.69

Cutout

Dual Dimensions: INCHES

Flanged End

Ampere Rating

H
Flanged
collar

10

0.31 Dia. hole


8
(6 Holes)

IN

mm

IN

mm

IN

mm

IN

mm

225

225

13.38

340

4.44

113

2.44

62

3.44

87

400

400

13.38

340

5.50

140

3.50

89

4.50

114

...

600

13.38

340

5.50

140

3.50

89

4.50

114

600

...

13.38

340

6.88

175

4.88

124

5.88

149

Flanged Collar

Dual Dimensions: INCHES


Millimeters

Flanged End Details

Ampere Rating

7.00

5.00

178

127

2.00

225

400

2.00

Contact
surface

51

225

Contact
102 surface

51

Figure 1

Fig.

IN

mm

0.94

24

400

2.00

51

...

600

2.00

51

600

...

3.38

86

Figure 2
CL

CL

Top

Top
A
G

25

Copper

4.00

C
B

1.00

Aluminum

5/16- 16 x 1.00
Hex head bolt

G
C

0.25

CL

5.12
Flanged collar

3.00 3.00

3.00 3.00

3-Pole

3-Pole with Ground Bus

CL

Millimeters

CL

Top

3-Pole with Ground Bus

76

(Bottom View)
Top

A
G

Dual Dimensions: INCHES

76

76

N
C
B

76

125

CL

0.12
3

G
N

CL

5.12
Flanged collar

3.00 3.00 3.00

3.00 3.00 3.00

4-Pole

4-Pole with Ground Bus

76

76

76

76

76

76

CL

125

4-Pole with Ground Bus


(Bottom View)

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Flatwise Hanger
0.56 Dia. hole
14

0.62
16

Drop rod by customer

2.00

51

0.25
6

2.12
54

Ampere Rating

Aluminum

Copper

IN

mm

IN

mm

Catalog
Number

225
400
...
600

225
400
600
...

2.65
3.71
3.71
5.09

67
94
94
129

1.06
1.44
1.44
2.82

27
36
36
72

HP-2-F
HP-3-F
HP-3-F
HP-5-F

5.50
140

CL

Dual Dimensions: INCHES


Millimeters

Edgewise Hanger
0.62 Dia. hole
16

6.44
163

1.90

Drop rod
by customer

1.87
47

48

0.88
22

B
A
CL

Ampere Rating
Aluminum
225a
400
...
600

Copper
225a
400
600
...

IN

mm

IN

mm

Catalog
Number

6.29
6.29
6.29
7.67

160
160
160
195

3.57
3.57
3.57
4.26

91
91
91
108

HP-3-E
HP-3-E
HP-3-E
HP-5-E

Dual Dimensions: INCHES


Millimeters

1.50
38

aHanger spacing on 5 foot centers maximum when mounted edgewise.

Sway Brace Collar


Sway braces are used when only one side of the busway is
heavily loaded with tap-off units or when other factors could
cause possible swaying of the busway.

Building
support

Catalog Number HP-1-SBC

0.50 Drop rod


13

and beam clamp


by customer

Sway brace
(As required)
by customer

4.62
117

Note: When required, the


recommended spacing is
20 foot (610 cm) centers.

8.00
203

Dual Dimensions: INCHES


Millimeters

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Top

Vertical Hanger

To secure hanger to
busway, attach mounting
screw on bottom of busway
to hanger brace through slot.

1.12

3.18
81

28

4.30

109

Customer to locate and drill


four (4) .31-inch (8 mm) diameter holes
for securing mounting
channel to hanger.

B
Top

Bottom
Channel iron and
.50-inch (13 mm) diameter bolts
by customer.

CL Joint

9.38

11.50

238

Floor
level

292

Note: Waterproof curbing


is required around floor
opening shown.
.75-inch (19 mm) diameter holes for access
to mounting screw on busway when securing
hanger to busway mounting.

2.12
54

Dual Dimensions: INCHES


Millimeters

Ampere Rating

Aluminum

Copper

IN

mm

IN

mm

Catalog
Number

225
400
...
600

225
400
600
...

4.28
5.32
5.32
6.70

109
135
135
170

6.54
7.58
7.58
8.96

166
192
192
228

HP-2-V
HP-3-V
HP-3-V
HP-4-V

Note: Dimensions shown apply for 6 ft (183 cm) and 10 ft (305 cm) straight lengths only.
Consult your local Square D sales office for dimensions that apply for fractional
straight lengths.

Top

Vertical Spring Hanger

1.12

CL
Joint

28

1.12
28

4.32 4.32
110

Top

110

CL Joint

Bottom
A

9.38

To secure hanger to busway,


attach mounting screw on
bottom of busway,
to hanger brace.

238

17.69
449

8.31
211

Channel iron and 0.50-inch (13 mm)


diameter bolts by customer.

Note: With springs properly


adjusted, the busway weight Floor
level
will be distributed equally on
each floor.

Ampere Rating

Customer to locate and drill four


(4) 0.31-inch (8 mm) diameter
holes for securing mounting channel
to hanger.

0.75-inch (19 mm) diameter holes


for access to mounting screw on
busway when securing hanger to
busway housing.

Aluminum

Copper

IN

mm

IN

mm

Catalog
Number

225
400
...
600

225
400
600
...

4.28
5.32
5.32
6.70

109
135
135
170

6.54
7.58
7.58
8.96

166
192
192
228

HP-2-VS
HP-3-VS
HP-3-VS
HP-4-VS

Note: Dimensions shown apply for 6 ft (183 cm) and 10 ft (305 cm) straight lengths only.
Consult your local Square D sales office for dimensions that apply for other
straight lengths.

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End Closure
6.10
155

Ampere Rating

Aluminum

Copper

IN

mm

Catalog
Number

225
400
...
600

225
400
600
...

2.66
3.52
3.52
4.90

68
89
89
124

ACP-2-EC
ACP-3-EC
ACP-3-EC
ACP-4-EC

Joint
CL

3.95
100

Dual Dimensions: INCHES


Millimeters

Wall And Floor Flange


Dual Dimensions: INCHES
Millimeters

Ampere Rating
A

2.00

2.00

51

3.00

51

2.06

Catalog Number

IN

mm

IN

mm

Wall Flange Floor Flange

225
400
...
600

225
400
600
...

6.28
7.34
7.34
8.72

160
186
186
221

8.34
9.40
9.40
10.78

212
239
239
274

ACP-2-WF
ACP-3-WF
ACP-3-WF
ACP-4WF

76

2.06

52

Copper

3.00

76

Aluminum

ACP-2-FF
ACP-3-FF
ACP-3-FF
ACP-4-FF

52

10.00

10.00

254

254

2.06

2.06

52

52

Wall Flange

Floor Flange

Required Wall Openings

Ampere Rating
Aluminum

Straight
Length

Copper

225

225

6 IN
152 mm

400

400

7 IN
178 mm

600

7 IN
178 mm

600

8 IN
203 mm

Flatwise Elbow
Wall Thickness

7 IN
178 mm
7 IN
178 mm
8 IN
203 mm

4 IN
102 mm

8 IN
203 mm

12 IN
305 mm

8 IN
203 mm

10 IN
254 mm

12 IN
305 mm

15 IN
381 mm

8 IN
203 mm

9 IN
229 mm

11 IN
279 mm

9 IN
229 mm
11 IN
279 mm

16 IN
406 mm

Wall Thickness
20 IN
508 mm

24 IN
610 mm

14 IN
356 mm

16 IN
406 mm

18 IN
457 mm

6 IN
152 mm

13 IN
330 mm

15 IN
381 mm

17 IN
432 mm

19 IN
483 mm

7 IN
178 mm

11 IN
279 mm

13 IN
330 mm

15 IN
381 mm

17 IN
432 mm

19 IN
483 mm

7 IN
178 mm

13 IN
330 mm

15 IN
381 mm

17 IN
432 mm

19 IN
483 mm

21 IN
533 mm

8 IN
203 mm

6 IN
152 mm

8 IN
203 mm

Edgewise Elbow

Flanged Ends

 Dimension allows clearance for vertical hanger. Subtract one inch (25 mm) for horizontal mounted busway.

4 IN
102 mm

8 IN
203 mm

12 IN
305 mm

16 IN
406 mm

20 IN
508 mm

24 IN
610 mm

21 IN
533 mm

23 IN
584 mm

13 IN
330 mm

15 IN
381 mm

17 IN
432 mm

19 IN
483 mm

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Busway Catalog Numbering System
Catalog numbers are composed of two basic partsthe PREFIX (as below), plus the SUFFIX of each individual busway
component on pages 4355.
The PREFIX contains necessary busway information except individual component descriptive details that are defined as the
SUFFIX. The catalog number PREFIX will generally remain unchanged throughout a busway run while the SUFFIX will vary with
each individual length or fitting selected.
A few devices, such as hangers, wall flanges, etc., do not follow the exact pattern described above. For these exceptions, a
complete listing of device catalog numbers is shown with the individual device drawing(s) on pages 5657.

2 = I-LINE II busway
designation

Number of Poles:
3 = 33W; 5 = 34W. 100%N

Special Features: (Optional)


F = Feeder (Outdoor only)
H = High short circuit bracing

Ampere Rating:
in hundreds of amperes
(e.g., 20 = 2000 amperes)

Type of Busway:
F = Feeder; P = Plug-In,
O = Outdoor; R = Riser Plug-In

Ground Bus:
G = 50% capacity integral ground bus

Bus Bar Material:


A = Aluminum, C = Copper

Descriptive identification
of individual piece
p

PREFIX

20

10ST
SUFFIX of
each individual
busway component
beginning
on page 43.

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Dual Dimensions: INCHES
Millimeters

G
A
B
C
N
G

Top

5.88
149

Top

G
A
B
C
N
G

G
A
B
C
N
G

Top

Figure A

Figure B

Figure C

Cross SectionsFittings and All Outdoor Feeder


1.20

Dual Dimensions: INCHES

Nominal clearance
(Typical)

30

Millimeters

1.20
30

5.88
149

.25

.25

.25

.25 .25

Figure B

Figure A

.25

Figure C

Note: Dotted line indicates the profile of the joint covers for Outdoor Feeder busway. The profile for indoor fittings is the same as the busway itself.

Aluminum Content and Weight


W

Ampere
Rating

Fig.

Bus Bars Per Phase

IN

mm

IN

800
1000
1200
1350
1600

4.34
5.34
6.34
7.34
8.84

110
136
161
186
225

A
A
A
A
A

One .25 x 3.00


One .25 x 4.00
One .25 x 5.00
One .25 x 6.00
One .25 x 7.50

2000
2500
3000

12.72
16.22
18.72

323
412
475

B
B
B

4000

25.60

650

mm

WeightsFeeder
3-Pole

WeightsPlug-In

4-Pole

3-Pole

4-Pole

Lb/Ft

Kg/M

Lb/Ft

Kg/M

Lb/Ft

Kg/M

Lb/Ft

Kg/M

One 6 x 76
One 6 x 102
One 6 x 127
One 6 x 152
One 6 x 191

9.1
10.1
11.1
12.1
13.8

13.5
15.0
16.5
18.0
20.5

10.0
11.3
12.5
13.8
15.8

14.9
16.8
18.6
20.5
23.5

11.2
12.2
13.2
14.2
15.9

16.7
18.2
19.6
21.1
23.7

12.1
13.4
14.6
15.9
17.9

18.0
19.9
21.7
23.7
26.6

Two .25 x 4.50


Two .25 x 6.00
Two .25 x 7.50

Two 6 x 114
Two 6 x 152
Two 6 x 191

19.1
22.1
25.1

28.4
32.9
37.3

22.5
26.7
30.6

33.5
39.7
45.5

21.2
24.2
27.2

31.5
36.0
40.5

24.6
26.8
32.7

36.6
39.9
48.7

Three .25 x 6.50

Three 6 x 165

33.9

50.4

40.4

60.1

36.0

53.6

42.5

63.2

Copper Content and Weight


W

Ampere
Rating

Fig.

Bus Bars Per Phase

IN

mm

IN

800
1000
1200
1350
1600
2000

3.84
4.34
5.34
5.84
6.74
7.84

98
110
136
148
171
199

A
A
A
A
A
A

One .25 x 2.50


One .25 x 3.00
One .25 x 4.00
One .25 x 4.50
One .25 x 5.40
One .25 x 6.50

2500
3000

12.72
15.22

323
387

B
B

4000
5000

23.60
25.10

599
638

C
C

mm

WeightsFeeder
3-Pole

WeightsPlug-In

4-Pole

3-Pole

4-Pole

Lb/Ft

Kg/M

Lb/Ft

Kg/M

Lb/Ft

Kg/M

Lb/Ft

Kg/M

One 6 x 64
One 6 x 76
One 6 x 102
One 6 x 114
One 6 x 137
One 6 x 165

12.1
13.8
16.8
18.3
21.1
24.3

18.0
20.5
25.0
27.2
31.4
36.2

14.6
16.7
20.8
22.8
27.5
30.8

21.7
24.9
31.0
33.9
40.9
45.8

14.2
15.9
18.9
20.4
23.2
26.4

21.1
23.7
28.1
30.4
34.5
39.3

16.7
18.8
22.9
24.9
29.6
32.9

24.8
28.0
34.1
37.1
44.0
49.0

Two .25 x 4.50


Two .25 x 5.00

Two 6 x 114
Two 6 x 127

38.7
42.7

57.6
63.5

47.7
51.7

71.0
76.9

40.8
44.8

60.7
65.2

49.8
53.8

74.1
80.1

Three .25 x 4.50


Three .25 x 6.00

Three 6 x 114
Three 6 x 152

59.1
72.6

87.9
108.0

72.6
90.6

108.0
134.8

61.2
74.7

91.1
111.2

74.7
92.7

111.2
137.9

Note: For required wall and floor openings, refer to page 40.

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Straight LengthsFeeder

120.00
3048

Note: All straight lengths and fittings of feeder busway are fully compatible,
rating for rating, with straight lengths of plug-in busway. Available in 1-in.
(25 mm) increments from 16120 in. (4063048 mm).

Dual Dimensions: INCHES


Millimeters

Straight LengthsPlug-in (Indoor Only)

Sq
uare
D

Com
pany

12.00

To

305

Sq
uare
D

Com
pany

24.00
610

To

Sq
uare
D

Com
pany

24.00
610

To

Sq
uare
D

120.00
3048

Com
pany

24.00
610

To

Sq
uare
D

Com
pany

24.00
610

Note: All straight lengths of plug-in busway are fully compatible, rating for rating,
with straight lengths and fittings of feeder busway.

12.00
305

Dual Dimensions: INCHES


Millimeters

Catalog Number Suffix

-10ST

-8ST

-6ST

-4ST

Standard LengthsFeet
Standard LengthsMeters
Number of Plug-in Openings

10 ft
3.05 m
10

8 ft
2.44 m
8

6 ft
1.83 m
6

4 ft
1.219 m
4

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Y
Y

Catalog Number Suffix QF


Amperage Ratings

X
3-Pole

4-Pole

Aluminum

Copper

IN

mm

IN

mm

IN

mm

IN

mm

...
800
1000
...
1200

800
1000
1200
1350
...

10.50
10.50
10.50
10.50
10.50

207
207
207
207
207

10.50
10.50
10.50
10.50
10.50

207
207
207
207
207

16.26
16.26
16.26
16.26
16.26

413
413
413
413
413

7.50
7.50
7.50
7.50
7.50

190
190
190
190
190

...
1350
...
1600
2000
2500

1600
...
2000
...
2500
...

10.50
10.50
10.50
10.50
14.34
17.84

207
207
207
207
364
453

10.50
10.50
10.50
10.50
14.34
17.84

207
207
207
207
364
453

16.26
16.26
16.26
16.26
16.26
16.26

413
413
413
413
413
413

7.50
7.50
7.50
7.50
7.50
7.50

190
190
190
190
190
190

...
3000
...
4000
...

3000
...
4000
...
5000

16.84
20.34
25.22
27.22
26.72

428
517
641
691
679

16.84
20.34
25.22
27.22
26.72

428
517
641
691
679

16.26
16.26
16.26
16.26
16.26

413
413
413
413
413

7.50
7.50
7.50
7.50
7.50

190
190
190
190
190

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Dual Dimensions: INCHES
Millimeters

CL

2.79
71 1.25
32

Aluminum
Ampere Rating

Fig.

800
1000
1200
1350
1600
2000
2500
3000
4000

Figure 1

Figure 2

Figure 3

mm

IN

mm

IN

mm

Copper
Ampere Rating

Fig.

1
1
1
1
1

3.00
4.00
5.00
6.00
7.50

76
102
127
152
191

...
...
...
...
...

...
...
...
...
...

...
...
...
...
...

...
...
...
...
...

800
1000
1200
1350
1600

2
2
2
3

4.50
6.00
7.50
6.50

114
152
191
165

11.38
14.88
17.38
24.26

289
378
441
616

2.38
2.88
2.38
2.38

60
73
60
60

2000
2500
3000
4000
5000

102

4.00

mm

IN

mm

IN

mm

1
1
1
1
1

2.50
3.00
4.00
4.50
5.40

64
76
102
114
137

...
...
...
...
...

...
...
...
...
...

...
...
...
...
...

...
...
...
...
...

1
2
2
3
3

6.50
4.50
5.00
4.50
6.00

165
114
127
114
152

...
11.38
13.88
22.26
23.76

...
289
353
565
604

...
2.38
3.88
4.38
2.88

...
60
86
111
73

102

4.00

IN

4.00

102

IN

4.00

4.00
102

Dual Dimensions: INCHES

102

Millimeters

NOTE: Refer to Detail of Phase Bussing Connections in a


Switchboard on page 48.

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Flanged End
0.62

0.62

16

16

0.88
22

E
F
J

Dual Dimensions: INCHES

102

Millimeters

Cutout

10.00

W
Flanged
collar

0.88

254

4.00

22

Flanged End: Catalog Number Suffix10 FEB

0.31 Dia. hole


8
(Holes)

A
Flanged
H
collar

Flanged Collar and Cutout Dimensions


Ampere Rating

3-Pole

4-Pole

Aluminum

Copper

IN

mm

IN

mm

IN

mm

IN

mm

IN

mm

IN

mm

...
800
...
1000
1200

800
1000
1200
1350
...

10.00
10.00
10.00
10.00
10.00

254
254
254
254
254

7.38
7.38
8.00
9.00
10.00

187
187
203
229
254

12.82
12.82
12.82
12.82
12.82

326
326
326
326
326

13.18
13.18
13.18
13.18
13.18

335
335
335
335
335

5.12
5.12
5.76
6.75
7.76

130
130
145
171
196

10.00
10.00
10.00
10.00
10.00

254
254
254
254
254

1350
1600
2000
2500
3000

1600
2000
2500
3000
...

10.00
10.00
10.00
10.00
10.00

254
254
254
254
254

11.00
13.88
15.88
19.88
22.75

279
352
403
505
578

12.82
18.82
18.82
18.82
18.82

326
478
478
478
478

13.18
19.18
19.18
19.18
19.18

335
487
487
487
487

8.75
11.63
13.63
17.63
20.50

222
295
346
448
521

10.00
16.00
16.00
16.00
16.00

254
406
406
406
406

4000
...

4000
5000

10.00
10.00

254
254

28.75
28.75

730
730

18.82
18.82

478
478

19.18
19.18

487
487

26.50
26.50

673
673

16.00
16.00

406
406

Flanged Collar Hole Location and Spacing


Ampere Rating

Hole Location and Spacing


N
Holes

Aluminum Copper

IN

mm

IN

mm

IN

mm

IN

mm

IN

mm

IN

mm

IN

mm

...
800
...
1000
1200

800
1000
1200
1350
...

10
10
10
10
10

6.38
6.38
7.00
8.00
9.00

162
162
178
203
229

3.19
3.19
3.50
4.00
4.50

81
81
89
102
114

...
...
...
...
...

...
...
...
...
...

...
...
...
...
...

...
...
...
...
...

11.75
11.75
11.75
11.75
11.75

296
296
296
296
296

3.88
3.88
3.88
3.88
3.88

98
98
98
98
98

...
...
...
...
...

...
...
...
...
...

1350
1600
2000
2500
3000

1600
2000
2500
3000
...

10
16
16
18
20

10.00
12.88
14.88
18.88
21.75

254
327
378
480
552

5.00
4.25
5.00
4.75
4.38

127
108
127
121
111

...
...
...
4.69
4.37

...
...
...
119
111

...
...
...
...
...

...
...
...
...
...

11.75
17.75
17.75
17.75
17.75

296
451
451
451
451

3.88
3.46
3.46
3.46
3.46

98
88
88
88
88

...
3.42
3.42
3.42
3.42

...
87
87
87
87

4000
...

4000
5000

22
22

27.75
27.75

705
705

4.62
4.62

117
117

4.63
4.63

118
118

4.63
4.63

118
118

17.75
17.75

451
451

3.46
3.46

88
88

3.42
3.42

87
87

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Dual Dimensions: INCHES
Millimeters

CL

7.00
178

Contact
102 surface

4.00
2.00
51

.62 Dia. hole


16

Figure 1

Aluminum
Ampere Rating

Fig.

800
1000
1200
1350
1600
2000
2500
3000
4000

Figure 3

mm

IN

mm

IN

mm

Copper
Ampere Rating

Fig.

1
1
1
1
1

3.00
4.00
5.00
6.00
7.50

76
102
127
152
191

...
...
...
...
...

...
...
...
...
...

...
...
...
...
...

...
...
...
...
...

800
1000
1200
1350
1600

2
2
2
3

4.50
6.00
7.50
6.50

114
152
191
165

11.38
14.88
17.38
24.26

289
378
441
616

2.38
2.88
2.38
2.38

60
73
60
60

2000
2500
3000
4000
5000

Figure 2

IN

Ampere Rating

IN

mm

IN

mm

IN

mm

1
1
1
1
1

2.50
3.00
4.00
4.50
5.40

64
76
102
114
137

...
...
...
...
...

...
...
...
...
...

...
...
...
...
...

...
...
...
...
...

1
2
2
3
3

6.50
4.50
5.00
4.50
6.00

165
114
127
114
152

...
11.38
13.88
22.26
23.76

...
289
353
565
604

...
2.38
3.88
4.38
2.88

...
60
99
111
73

Aluminum

Copper

IN

mm

IN

mm

IN

mm

...
800
...
1000
1200

800
1000
1200
1350
...

3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00

76
76
76
76
76

3.62
3.62
3.62
3.62
3.62

92
92
92
92
92

3.81
3.81
3.81
3.81
3.81

97
97
97
97
97

1350
1600
2000
2500
3000

1600
2000
2500
3000
...

3.00
3.00
5.00
5.00
5.00

76
76
127
127
127

3.62
6.62
6.62
6.62
6.62

92
169
169
169
169

3.81
6.81
6.81
6.81
6.81

97
173
173
173
173

4000
...

4000
5000

5.00
5.00

127
127

6.62
6.62

169
169

6.81
6.81

173
173

Dual Dimensions: INCHES


Millimeters

GCBAG

GNCBAG

3/8-16 x 1.00
Hex head bolt
G

NOTE: Refer to Detail of Phase Bussing Connections in a


Switchboard on page 48.

.12
3

4-Pole

3-Pole
Flanged collar

G C

Flanged collar

G C

B A G

CL

1.88
48

CL

CL
T

Dual Dimensions: INCHES


3-Pole
4-Pole
Millimeters
(Bottom View)
(Bottom View)

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CAUTION
HAZARD OF EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
Improper contact pressure can cause overheating and
equipment failure. Use 3-inch (76 mm) conical washers and
Grade 5 hardware to ensure proper contact pressure.
E

Failure to follow this instruction can result in equipment damage.

Detail of Phase Bussing Connections in a Switchboard


Busway flanged end
or quik flange
Tie connector
(Used on 2 and 3 stack
configurations only)
Grade 5 hardware

Large conical washers

Switchboard bussing

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tC
Join L

Dual Dimensions: INCHES

Flatwise Elbows

Millimeters

Ampere Rating
Aluminum
Copper
...
800
800
1000
1000
1200
1200
1350
...
1600
1350
2000
1600
...
2000
2500
...
3000
2500
...
3000
...
...
4000
...
5000
4000
...

Joint L Min.
CL

11.00
279
Min.

11.00

L Min.

279
Min.

Flatwise
Edgewise: Catalog Number
SuffixLEM11

Flatwise: Catalog Number


SuffixLFM

L
IN
11.00
11.00
12.00
12.00
12.00
13.00
13.00
15.00
16.00
17.00
18.00
21.00
21.00
22.00

mm
279
279
305
305
305
330
330
381
406
432
457
533
533
559

Catalog Number
Suffux
-LFM11
-LFM11
-LFM12
-LFM12
-LFM12
-LFM13
-LFM13
-LFM15
-LFM16
-LFM17
-LFM18
-LFM21
-LFM21
-LFM22

Offset Elbows
Flatwise Offset
tC
Join L

11.00

Ampere Rating
Aluminum
Copper
800
800/1000
1000
1200
...
1350
1200
1600
1350
...
...
2000
1600
...
2000
2500
2500
...
...
3000
3000
...
4000
...
...
4000
...
5000

279
Min.

6.00
150
Min.

Dual Dimensions: INCHES


Millimeters

Edgewise: Catalog Number


SuffixOE

11.00
279
Min.

tC
Join L

L
IN
11.00
12.00
12.00
12.00
13.00
13.00
13.00
15.00
17.00
16.00
18.00
22.00
21.00
21.00

W
mm
279
305
305
305
330
330
330
381
432
406
457
559
533
533

IN
4.00
4.00
4.00
6.00
9.00
9.00
10.00
14.00
16.00
16.00
18.00
25.00
23.00
25.00

mm
100
100
100
150
229
229
254
356
406
406
457
635
635
635

L Min.

L Min.
W Min.

Flatwise: Catalog Number SuffixOF

Double Elbows
L Min.

L Min.
Joint
CL Joint
CL

W Min.

Ampere Rating
Dual Dimensions: INCHES
Millimeters

W Min.

11.00
279
Min.

Catalog Number SuffixDL

Aluminum

Copper

IN

mm

IN

mm

800
1000
...
1200
1350

800/1000
1200
1350
1600
...

11.00
12.00
12.00
12.00
13.00

279
305
305
305
330

7.00
8.00
8.00
8.00
9.00

178
203
203
203
229

...
1600
2000
2500
...

2000
...
2500
...
3000

13.00
13.00
15.00
17.00
16.00

330
330
381
432
406

9.00
9.00
12.00
14.00
13.00

229
229
305
356
330

3000
4000
...
...

...
...
4000
5000

18.00
22.00
21.00
21.00

457
559
533
533

15.00
19.00
18.00
19.00

381
635
457
635

11.00
279
Min.

Catalog Number SuffixDR

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Dual Dimensions: INCHES

Ba

Millimeters

500
kcmil

Ground Lugs

Copper

IN

mm

IN

mm

IN

mm

800
1000
1200
1350
1600

800
1000
1200
1350
1600

29.14
29.14
29.14
29.14
29.14

740
740
740
740
740

11.00
11.00
11.00
14.88
14.88

279
279
279
378
378

16.00
16.00
16.00
16.00
16.00

406
406
406
406
406

3
4
4
5
6

3
4
4
5
6

...
...
...
...
...

...
2000
2500
...
3000

2000
...
2500
3000
...

29.14
29.14
39.38
39.38
39.38

740
740
1000
1000
1000

14.88
16.88
20.88
20.88
23.76

378
429
530
530
604

16.00
16.00
26.00
26.00
26.00

406
406
660
660
660

7
7
9
10
10

7
7
...
...
...

...
...
9
10
10

4000
...

4000
5000

39.38
39.38

1000
1000

29.76
29.76

756
756

26.00
26.00

660
660

14
17

...
...

14
17

28.00
10.00
254

Catalog Number SuffixETBMB

#6-300
kcmil

Aluminum
A

711

Lugs Per
Phase
and Neutral
2/0-500 kcmil

This dimension increases by 7 inches (178 mm) for outdoor end tap boxes.

Cable Tap BoxCenter


Ampere Rating
B

Aluminum Copper

A
C

28.00
711

48.00

IN

mm

IN

mm

IN

mm

IN

Lugs Per
Ground Lugs
Phase
mm and Neutral #6-300 500
2/0-500 kcmil kcmil kcmil

800
1000
1200
1350
1600

800
1000
1200
1350
1600

35.00
35.00
35.00
35.00
35.00

889
889
889
889
889

14.00
14.00
14.00
14.00
14.00

356
356
356
356
356

16.00
16.00
16.00
16.00
16.00

406
406
406
406
406

7.27
7.27
7.27
7.27
7.27

185
185
185
185
185

3
4
4
5
6

3
4
4
5
6

...
...
...
...
...

...
2000
...
2500
3000

2000
...
2500
...
3000

35.00
41.70
44.00
44.00
60.00

889
1059
1118
1118
1524

14.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
22.00

356
508
508
508
559

16.00
17.60
17.60
17.60
26.00

406
447
447
447
660

7.27
10.28
12.56
12.56
16.00

185
261
319
319
406

7
7
9
9
10

7
7
...
...
...

...
...
9
9
10

4000
...

4000
5000

63.00
63.00

1600
1600

32.00
32.00

813
813

26.00
26.00

660
660

19.00
19.00

483
483

14
17

...
...

14
17

1219

Dual Dimensions: INCHES


Millimeters

Catalog Number SuffixCTB

Cable Tap BoxBolt On


Dual Dimensions: INCHES

Drop rods
by customer

Millimeters

24.00

Ampere Rating
Box

800 j
1000
1200
1350
1600

610

10.50

267

28.20
3.00
76

CL

15.00

4.00

381

102

1.62
41

34.00

9.00
229

864
(Hanger width)

23.50
597

Ground Lugs

Catalog Number

6-500 kcmil

2-500 kcmil

33Wq

34Wq

PTB316G__ PTB516G__

Boxcan be moved to opposite end in field. 20.2-inch (513 mm) clearance


required from CL of busway, for mounting bolt-on tap boxes when box is on
top; and 10.0-inch (254 mm) required mounting clearance when box is on
the bottom.

716

CL

Lugs Per
Phase and
Neutral

q May be used only on plug-in busway with the same number of poles.( e.g.,
do not use 3-pole units on 34W busway or 34W units on 3-pole busway.)
Cannot be mounted in the last opening on either side of a busway run.
j Cannot be used on 800 A Copper I-LINE II busway.
Note:Add H on the end of the catalog number for units that will be
mounted horizontally and V for units that will be mounted
vertically. These mounting frames are NOT interchangeable.

4.00
102

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Catalog Number Suffix

Bolt End
Ampere
Rating

12.00
305

24.00
610

12.00
305

Dual Dimensions: INCHES


Millimeters

Slot End Ampere Rating


400

600

800

800
1000
1200
1350
1600

-R04
-R04
-R04
...
...

-R06
-R06
-R06
-R06
-R06

...
...
...
...
-R08 . . .
...
...
-R08 -R10 . . .
...
-R08 -R10 -R12 . . .
-R08 -R10 -R12 -R13

1000 1200 1350 1600 2000 2500 3000

2000
2500
3000
4000
5000

...
...
...
...
...

...
...
...
...
...

...
...
...
...
...

...
...
...
...
...

...
...
...
...
...

...
...
...
...
...

-R08 -R10 -R12 -R13 -R16 . . .


...
...
. . . -R10 -R12 -R13 -R16 -R20 . . .
...
. . . -R10 -R12 -R13 -R16 -R20 -R25 . . .
...
...
...
. . . -R16 -R20 -R25 -R30
...
...
...
...
. . . -R20 -R25 -R30

Note: The National Electrical Code (Article 364-11) states that overcurrent
protection is required where busways are reduced in ampacity except for
certain industrial applications.

Expansion Fitting (Indoor Only)


Dual Dimensions: INCHES
Millimeters

Aluminum

Copper

800
1000
1200
1350
1600
...
2000
2500
3000
4000
...

W
IN

mm

800
1000
1200
1350
1600

13.50
13.50
13.50
17.38
17.38

343
343
343
441
441

2000
2500
3000
...
4000
5000

17.38
19.38
23.38
26.25
32.25
32.25

441
492
594
667
819
819

Note: Expansion joint permits 1.50 inches (38 mm) of expansion or


contraction.
Note: An expansion fitting should be used under the following conditions:
whenever a busway run crosses a building expansion. When a long
straight run of busway does not contain any elbows, or both ends of the
run are fixed.

20.00
508

40.00
1016

Catalog Number Suffix40EJ

Tees

Ampere Rating

L
L

Aluminum

Copper

IN

L
mm

Catalog
Number
Suffix

...
800
1000
1200
...

800
1000
1200
1350
1600

11.00
11.00
12.00
12.00
12.00

279
279
305
305
305

-33TFS11B11S11
-33TFS11B11S11
-36TFS12B12S12
-36TFS12B12S12
-36TFS12B12S12

1350
1600
2000
...
2500

2000
...
2500
3000
...

13.00
13.00
15.00q
16.00q
17.00q

330
330
381
406
432

-39TFS13B13S13
-39TFS13B13S13
-45TFS15B15S15
-48TFS16B16S16
-51TFS17B17S17

3000
...
...
4000

...
4000
5000
...

18.00q
21.00
21.00
22.00

457
533
533
559

-54TFS18B18S18
-63TFS21B21S21
-63TFS21B21S21
-66TFS22B22S22

Add 1 inch (25 mm) for L Dimensions of outdoor tees.

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A
Top

A
Top

64.00
1626

71.00
1803

15.00
381

15.00
381

1.10

Insulating bottom
plateremovable

914

28

914

28

36.00

1.10

36.00
15.00
381

Insulating bottom
plateremovable

Dual Dimensions: INCHES

Dual Dimensions: INCHES


Millimeters

Millimeters

Catalog Number Suffix71 SB

Catalog Number Suffix79 LESBS15T64

Ampere
Rating

800
1000
1200
1350
1600

Housing
Width
Plus
2.23
57

2000
2500
3000
4000
5000

Lugs Per
Phase and Neutral
2/0-500 kcmil

Ground Lugs
#6-300 kcmil

2
3
4
4
4

2
3
3
3
4

5
7
8
10
13

5
6
7
9
11

Transformer Tap (One 3 Transformer)

4.50
31.50
800 9.00
229
9.00

64.00
1626

4.50
31.50
800 9.00
229
9.00

71.00
1803

9.00

229

9.00

115

229

115

Housing
width
Top

229

32.50

Housing
width
Top

826

229

39.00
1003

11.00
279

11.00

Dual Dimensions: INCHES

15.00

279

Millimeters

381

Dual Dimensions: INCHES


Millimeters

Catalog Number Suffix71 SF

Catalog Number Suffix79 LESFS15T64

Service Entrance devices may be ordered with an indoor type joint connection for those applications where the service head is
outdoors and penetrates a wall such that the first joint is indoors. Service Entrance devices come standard with an outdoor type
joint connection.

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Ampere
Rating

Dual Dimensions: INCHES


Millimeters

28.00

Top

711

800
1000
1200
1350
1600

Top

29.00

15.00

26.00
660

1.10
28

Insulating
bottom plate
removable

Ground Lugs
#6-300 kcmil

2
3
4
4
4

2
3
3
3
4

5
7
8
10
13

5
6
7
9
11

Housing
Width
Plus
2.23
57

2000
2500
3000
4000
5000

737

381

Lugs Per
Phase and Neutral
2/0-500 kcmil

Notes:
1. Vertical service heads must be braced or supported near top, to withstand
weight of cables, ice, wind, etc.
2. Refer to NEC Article 230-24 for required clearance of service drops over roof
overhang or the ground.

4.50 Typical
115

Catalog Number Suffix29 SV

Straight Length With Flanged Collar

Ampere Rating
IN

mm

IN

mm

...
800
...
1000
1200

800
1000
1200
1350
...

9.38
9.38
11.00
11.00
12.00

238
238
279
279
305

13.18
13.18
13.18
13.18
13.18

335
335
335
335
335

1350
1600
2000
2500
3000

1600
2000
2500
3000
...

13.00
15.88
17.88
21.88
24.75

330
403
454
556
629

13.18
19.18
19.18
19.18
19.18

335
487
487
487
487

4000
...

4000
5000

30.75
30.75

781
781

19.18
19.18

487
487

Millimeters

37.00
940

66.00
1676

Roof
line

Ba

Copper

Dual Dimensions: INCHES

Aluminum

4-Pole dimensions. For 3-Pole dimensions subtract .25/6.

8.00
203

21.00
533

Catalog Number Suffix66 FCS37

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Ampere Ratings

6.00

Aluminum

Copper

Catalog
Number

...
800
...
1000
1200

800
1000
1200
1350
...

ACF-38-RF
ACF-38-RF
ACF-53-RF
ACF-53-RF
ACF-63-RF

1350
1600
2000
2500
3000

1600
2000
2500
3000
...

ACF-67-RF
ACF-78-RF
ACF-13-RF
ACF-15-RF
ACF-19-RF

4000
...

4000
5000

ACF-24-RF
ACF-24-RF

Dual Dimensions: INCHES

152

Millimeters

Drip
Flange

6.00
152

Roof
collar

Note: Roof flange kit will accommodate roof slope up to one inch per foot. The
roof flange kit consists of one drip flange and one roof collar and must be
ordered separately from the straight length with flange collar (66FCS37).
For A & B dimensions, refer to table above in section straight length
with flanged collar.

3.00
76

3.00
76

A
B

3.00

3.00

76

76

Transformer Tap (Three 1 Transformers)

14.00
356

42.00
1067

120.00
3048

A
N

Catalog Number SuffixTTF

42.00

1067

C
C
X

6.00
152
Z

C
N

22.00
559

X
B
B

G
A
B
C
N

152
Z

B
N

Transformer tap
phasing for:
3, 3-Pole 3, 4-Pole - Y

6.00

Dual Dimensions: INCHES


Millimeters

6.00
152
Z

Ampere Rating
Aluminum Copper

IN

mm

IN

mm

114
114
152
127
191

15.00
15.00
18.00
16.00
21.00

Lugs Per
Ground Lugs
Phase and Neutral
#6-300 kcmil
2/0-500 kcmil

2000
...
2500
...
3000

...
2500
...
3000
...

4.50
4.50
6.00
5.00
7.50

381
381
457
406
533

5
7
7
8
8

5
6
6
7
7

...
4000
...

4000
...
5000

4.50 114 15.00 381


6.50 165 19.00 483
6.00 152 18.00 457

10
10
13

9
9
11

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Dual Dimensions: INCHES

Dual Dimensions: INCHES

Millimeters

Millimeters

I-LINE
Bolt end

I-LINE
Slot end

12.00

12.00

305

305

I-LINE II

I-LINE II

Catalog Number Suffix12S

Catalog Number Suffix12B


Note: Contact the factory if connecting to Series I I-LINE busway before ordering for coordination of joint and adapter details.

Phase Transition (Indoor Only)


3-Pole

Catalog # Suffix

180 Transition

A
B
C

C
B
A

38 PT

4-Pole

Catalog # Suffix

180 Transition

A
B
C
N

N
C
B
A

38 PT

180 Neutral Transition

A
B
C
N

N
A
B
C

38 PTN

A and C Phase Transition


A
B
C
N

C
B
A
N

38 PTAC

Catalog Number PrefixAF2/CF2


Catalog Number PrefixAFH2/CFH2

38.00
965

18.50
470

Dual Dimensions: INCHES


Millimeters

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HangerHorizontal Flatwise

Ampere Rating

.50 Drop rod

Aluminum

Copper

Catalog
Number

...
800
1000
...
1200

800
1000
1200
1350
...

HF-38-F
HF-43-F
HF-53-F
HF-58-F
HF-63-F

...
1350
...
1600

1600
...
2000
...

HF-67-F
HF-73-F
HF-78-F
HF-88-F

13 by customer

Dual Dimensions: INCHES


Millimeters

8.70
221

HangerHorizontal Flatwise
Ampere Rating

Aluminum

Copper

Catalog
Number

IN

mm

IN

mm

2000
...
2500
3000

2500
3000
...
...

HF-13-F
HF-15-F
HF-16-F
HF-19-F

16.22
18.72
19.72
22.22

412
475
501
564

14.72
17.22
18.22
20.72

374
437
463
526

...
...
4000

4000
5000
...

HF-24-F
HF-25-F
HF-26-F

27.10
28.60
29.10

688
726
739

25.60
27.10
27.60

650
688
701

CL

CL

B
A

.50 Drop rod


13 by customer

Hanger Horizontal Edgewise

Ampere Rating

.50 Drop rod


13 by customer

Aluminum

Copper

IN

mm

Catalog
Number

800
...
1000
...
1200

800
1000
1200
1350
1600

8.36
8.36
9.86
9.86
10.86

212
212
250
250
276

HF-43-E
HF-43-E
HF-58-E
HF-58-E
HF-67-E

1350
1600
2000
...
2500

2000
...
2500
3000
...

11.86
13.86
17.24
19.74
20.74

301
339
438
501
527

HF-78-E
HF-88-E
HF-13-E
HF-15-E
HF-16-E

3000
...
4000

...
4000
5000

24.12
28.12
29.62

613
714
752

HF-19-E
HF-24-E
HF-26-E

Dual Dimensions: INCHES


Millimeters

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Channel by customer.
Hardware to secure
channel to floor and
hanger to channel
also by customer.

9.62
244

1.25
32

Housing
width

Catalog Number HF-V

1.25
32

Note: Allow 13.25 inches (337 mm) above curb or floor to CL of joint
for proper installation of tie channel cover.

2.25
57

Dual Dimensions: INCHES


Millimeters

Finished
floor or curb

HangerVertical Fixed

HangerVertical Spring

Channel by customer.
Hardware to secure
channel to floor and
hanger to channel
also by customer.

9.62
244

HF-VS1

HF-VS8

1.25
32

Housing
width

1.25
32

Note: Allow 21 inches (533 mm) above cur


to CL of joint for proper installation
of tie channel cover.

2.25

Dual Dimensions: INCHES

57

Millimeters

HF-VS2

Ampere Rating

6.00
152

2.25
57

Finished
floor or curb

Hanger - Vertical Spring

Aluminum
800
1000
1200
1350
1600
...
...
2000
2500
...
3000
4000
...

Copper
800
1000
1200
...
...
1350
1600
2000
...
2500
3000
4000
5000

Catalog
Number
HF-VS1
HF-VS1
HF-VS1
HF-VS1
HF-VS1
HF-VS2
HF-VS2
HF-VS2
HF-VS2
HF-VS8
HF-VS8
HF-VS8
HF-VS8

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Busway Systems
800 A5000 A Catalog Numbering System/Physical Data
Wall and Floor Flange

Ampere Rating

Aluminum

Copper

IN

mm

Catalog
Number

...
800
1000
...
1200

800
1000
1200
1350
...

8.32
8.82
9.82
10.32
10.82

211
224
249
262
275

ACF-38-WF
ACF-43-WF
ACF-53-WF
ACF-58-WF
ACF-63-WF

...
1350
...
1600
2000

1600
...
2000
...
2500

11.22
11.82
12.32
13.32
17.20

285
300
313
338
437

ACF-67-WF
ACF-73-WF
ACF-78-WF
ACF-88-WF
ACF-13-WF

...
2500
3000
...
...
4000

3000
...
...
4000
5000
...

19.70
20.70
23.20
28.08
29.58
30.08

500
526
589
713
751
764

ACF-15-WF
ACF-17-WF
ACF-19-WF
ACF-24-WF
ACF-25-WF
ACF-26-WF

10.26
261

Ampere Rating

Indoor
Str.
Lnth.

Aluminum Copper B
H

B
Dual Dimensions: INCHES
Millimeters

Outdoor
Str.
Lnth.

Flatwise Elbowa

Fl.
End
H

Edgewise Elbowa

Wall Thickness

Wall Thickness

12

16

20

24

12

16

20

24

...
800
1000
...
1200

800
1000
1200
1350
...

6
6
7
8
8

9
9
9
9
9

8
9
10
10
11

9
9
9
9
9

10
10
11
12
13

15
15
15
15
15

8
8
8
8
8

9
10
12
12
13

11
12
14
14
15

13
14
16
16
17

15
16
18
18
19

17
18
20
20
21

19
20
22
22
23

6
6
7
8
8

12
12
12
12
12

14
14
14
14
14

16
16
16
16
16

18
18
18
18
18

20
20
20
20
20

22
22
22
22
22

1350
...
1600
2000
...

1600
2000
...
2500
3000

9
10
11
15
17

9
8
9
9
9

12
12
13
17
20

9
9
9
9
9

14
17
17
19
23

15
21
21
21
21

8
8
8
8
8

14
15
17
22
26

16
17
19
24
28

18
19
21
26
30

20
21
23
28
32

22
23
25
30
34

24
25
27
32
36

9
10
11
15
17

12
12
12
12
12

14
14
14
14
14

16
16
16
16
16

18
18
18
18
18

20
20
20
20
20

22
22
22
22
22

2500
3000
...
...
4000

...
...
4000
5000
...

18
21
26
27
28

9
9
9
9
9

21
23
28
30
30

9
9
9
9
9

23
26
32
32
32

21
21
21
21
21

8
8
8
8
8

27
31
37
40
40

29
33
39
42
42

31
35
41
44
44

33
37
43
46
46

35
39
45
48
48

37
41
47
50
50

18
21
26
27
28

12
12
12
12
12

14
14
14
14
14

16
16
16
16
16

18
18
18
18
18

20
20
20
20
20

22
22
22
22
22

Wall thickness is in inches. To convert to millimeters, multiply the thickness in inches by 25.4.

End Closure (Indoor Only)


Ampere Rating

7.06
179

1.00

25

Aluminum

Copper

IN

mm

Catalog
Number

...
800
1000
...
1200

800
1000
1200
1350
...

4.34
4.84
5.84
6.34
6.84

110
123
148
161
174

ACF-38-EC
ACF-43-EC
ACF-53-EC
ACF-58-EC
ACF-63-EC

...
1350
...
1600
2000

1600
...
2000
...
2500

7.24
7.84
8.34
9.34
13.22

184
199
212
237
336

ACF-67-EC
ACF-73-EC
ACF-78-EC
ACF-88-EC
ACF-13-EC

...
2500
3000
...
...
4000

3000
...
...
4000
5000
...

15.72
16.72
19.22
24.10
25.60
26.10

399
425
488
612
650
663

ACF-15-EC
ACF-17-EC
ACF-19-EC
ACF-24-EC
ACF-25-EC
ACF-26-EC

Dual Dimensions: INCHES


Millimeters

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Busway Systems
Catalog Numbering System/Plug-In Units ("Bus Plugs")
Plug-In Catalog Numbering System
Catalog numbers are composed of two basic partsthe PREFIX, plus the SUFFIX. The PREFIX contains the general descriptive
details of the plug-in unit, and outline on pages 6071. The SUFFIX defines the exact device type.

Number of Poles:
3 = 33W; 4 = 34W (Fusible units only)
Voltage: 2 = 240 Volts; 4 = 480 Volts,
6 = 600 Volts
Amperage Rating:
(e.g., 225 = 225 A)
Ground: (Standard on all units)
Type of Unit:
(Refer to Type of Unit below.)

Neutral: (Circuit Breaker Units Only)

Type of Plug-On Connection:


P = Low Ampere Plug-In Connection
PB = High Ampere Plug-In Connection
PT = High Ampere Bolt-On Connection

H = Horizontal Mounting
V = Vertical Mounting (PT Devices Only)
p

PREFIX

225

SUFFIX

Type of Unit
QFusible Unit; 1600 A Maximum

LCLC Frame Circuit Breaker Unit; 600 A Maximum

SFusible Vertical Riser Unit; 200 A Only

LHLH Frame Circuit Breaker Unit; 400 A Maximum

FAFA Frame Circuit Breaker Unit; 100 A Maximum

LIFI Frame Circuit Breaker Unit; 600 A Maximum

FCFC Frame Circuit Breaker Unit; 100 A Maximum

MAMA Frame Circuit Breaker Unit; 1000 A Maximum

FHFH Frame Circuit Breaker Unit; 100 A Maximum

MHMH Frame Circuit Breaker Unit; 1000 A Maximum

FIFI Frame Circuit Breaker Unit; 100 A Maximum

MXMX Frame Circuit Breaker Unit; 800 A Maximum

KAKA Frame Circuit Breaker Unit; 250 A Maximum

PAPA Frame Circuit Breaker Unit; 1600 A Maximum

KCKC Frame Circuit Breaker Unit; 250 A Maximum

PHPH Frame Circuit Breaker Unit; 1600 A Maximum

KHFH Frame Circuit Breaker Unit; 250 A Maximum

PXPX Frame Circuit Breaker Unit; 1600 A Maximum

KIKI Frame Circuit Breaker Unit; 250 A Maximum

Note: Special purpose plug-in devices are not defined by this


catalog numbering system. Consult the factory for
cataloging details of these devices.

LALA Frame Circuit Breaker Unit; 400 A Maximum

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Compatibility

Plug-In Device Mounting

All plug-in units listed in this catalog may be used on original


I-LINE as well as I-LINE II busway. There is no need to stock two
different types of units.

Plug-in units are positioned along the busway length by notches


in the busway housing top that accept the mounting hooks of the
plug-in unit. This aligns the plug-in unit connectors with the plugin opening. After the unit is positioned on the busway it is allowed
to swing down into the plug-in opening where the connectors
make contact with the bus bars. This is accomplished in a hookswing sequence of motions.

Fusible
Plug-in switches that are 30, 60, 100, 200, 400 and 600 A contain
a heavy duty safety switch mechanism. Switches that are
800 A1600 A contain a circuit breaker and fuses.

High visibility
ON-OFF indication

Bracket allows unit


to be padlocked in
off position
Hook stick operated
mechanism
Hinged door over
switch

Interlock

Circuit Breakers
Molded case circuit breaker plug-in devices are available in frame
sizes of 100 A (FA)1600 A (PA) with standard, high-interrupting,
current-limiting and solid-state trip circuit breakers.
The operating handle gives visual tripped indication on all
devices, as well as floor operable reset on all devices.
The FA frame circuit breaker unit is a high-interrupting capacity
breaker that would fit into the same enclosure as the standard
molded case breaker pictured below. Mounting and the interlock
are identical to the fusible unit above.
The short circuit ratings for circuit breaker devices are listed on
page 61.

Transparent Shield over


Line Side Parts

Plug-in devices that are 30 A250 A are interlocked with the


busway housing to prevent installation or removal of the unit
when the
disconnect is turned
ON. All devices
incorporate an
interlock to prevent the
door over the
disconnect from being
opened when the unit
is ON. This door
interlock can be
defeated from outside
Interlock
the unit.
Grounding
All plug-in units come with standard
grounding means. A grounding
spring cuts through the busway paint
and forms an electrical ground
continuity. An equipment ground is
established, before the phase jaws
make contact with the bus bars by
means of a grounding stab that
makes contact with two ground jaws
on the busway. A ground lug on the
Grounding Spring
inside of the plug-in unit is provided
for the purpose of attaching a ground wire.

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Special Purpose Plug-In Devices

Horsepower Ratings
UL Horse Power Ratings

Combination motor starter from NEMA Size 0Size 2.


Fusible or circuit breaker primary disconnect.
Lighting contactor. 30 A, 60 A, 100 A. Fusible disconnect.
Magnetic contactor. NEMA Size 0Size 2. Fusible or circuit
breaker primary disconnect.

240 Vac

Ground detector and neutralizer. Used to provide means for


indicating grounds on an ungrounded 3-phase system and
to create a discharge path for static electricity. Consult the
factory for dimensional details.

480 Vac

Capacitor banks. 2.5 kVAR30 kVAR auxiliary devices.


Mount directly on busway prewired for use with separate
fusible or circuit breaker disconnect. Consult the factory for
dimensional details.

600 Vac

Single-phase transformer plug-in devices from


1 kVA10 kVA auxiliary devices. Mount directly on busway
prewired for use with separate fusible or circuit breaker
disconnect. Consult the factory for dimensional details.

Interrupting Capacity of Fusible Switch Plug-In Units


Catalog
Number
Prefix

Current
Rating

Fuse Class (Includes 240 V, 480 V, and


600 V)
K or H

PQ

30

10000

200000

200000

PQ

60

10000

200000

200000

PQ

100

10000

200000

200000

PQ & PS

200

10000

200000

200000

PBQ

400

10000

100000

100000

PBQA

400

...

100000

100000

PBQ

600

10000

100000

100000

Fusible Switch
Standard

30
60
100
200
400
600
30
60
100
200
400
600
30
60
100
200
400
600

Maximum

3
7.5
15
25
...
...
5
15
25
50
...
...
7.5
15
30
60
125
250

7.5
15
30
60
...
...
15
30
30
125
...
...
20
50
60
150
350
500

Type PTMA Circuit Breaker


High Ampere Bolt-on Connection

Type PBLA Circuit Breaker


High Ampere Plug-In Connection

Type PQ Fusible Switch


Low Ampere Plug-In Connection

Motor3-Phase Horsepower Ratings

Plug-In Unit
Ampere Rating

Interrupting Capacity of Circuit Breaker Plug-In Units


Catalog
Trip Range Interrupting Rating RMS Symmetrical Amperes
Number Prefix (Amperes)
240 Vac
480 Vac
600 Vac

With Molded Case Circuit BreakersStandard Interrupting Capacity


PFA
PKA
PBLA
PTMA
PTPA

15-100
125-250
250-400
500-1000
1200-1600

10000
42000
42000
42000
65000

18000
25000
30000
30000
50000

14000
22000
22000
22000
42000

With Molded Case Circuit Breakers High Interrupting Capacity


and Solid State Trip
PFH
15-100
PKH
125-250
PBLH
250-400
PTME, PTMH 500-1000
PTPE, PTPH 1200-1600

65000
65000
65000
65000
125000

25000
35000
35000
65000
100000

18000
25000
25000
25000
65000

With Molded Case Circuit BreakerExtra High Interrupting Capacity


PFC
PKC
PBLC

15-100
125-250
300-600

100000
100000
100000

65000
65000
65000

...
...
35000

With Molded Case I-LIMITER Current Limiting Circuit Breakers


PFI
PKI
PBLI

15-100
125-250
300-600

100000
100000
200000

100000
100000
200000

...
...
100000

65000
65000
100000

35000
25000
65000

With Electronic Trip Circuit Breakers


PBLX
PTMX
PTPX

100-600
450-800
600-2500

100000
65000
125000

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Catalog Numbering System/Plug-In Units ("Bus Plugs")
Vertical Mounting

Required Clearances for Plug-In Unit Mounting


(Check These Dimensions Carefully Before Installing
Busway Lengths)

Fusible Units
Fusible switch plug-in units (30 A100 A) mount on either side
of the vertical busway and comply with NEC Article
380-6 and CEC Article 14-502 concerning gravity tending to
close a switch blade. With unit mounted on one side of the
busway, the operating handle is on top and when mounted
on the opposite side; the handle is on the bottom. The 200 A
fusible unit (PS) mounts only on the front of the busway.
(TOP sticker on the busway is on the right). The operating
handle is on the right side of the mounted unit.

Housing
width
A
H
Top

A
B
CL
C

The 400 A1600 A fusible units mount only on the front of the
busway. The handle is on the cover.

2.00

IMPORTANT: Orientation of the busway is essential for proper


mounting of plug-in units. The busway must be
positioned so that the top marking is to the right
and the neutral position is to the left.

51
Min.

NOTE: For required working clearances, consult the National


Electrical Code/Canadian Electrical Code.
Fusible Switch

Cat. No. Prefix

Ampere
Rating

IN

mm

IN

mm

IN

mm

PQ

30
60
100
200

15.22
15.22
15.22
27.50

387
387
387
699

7.98
7.98
11.98
15.00

203
203
304
381

8.00
8.00
8.00
15.00

203
203
203
381

PS

200

27.50 699 9.00 229 12.00 305

PBQ

400
600

60.00 1524 7.25 184 18.00 457


60.00 1524 7.25 184 18.00 457

PTQ

800
1000
1200
1600

53.90
53.90
57.00
57.00

Circuit Breaker
Cat. No. Prefix

1369
1369
1448
1448

8.75
8.75
10.25
10.25

A
Ampere
Rating

IN

222
222
260
260

9.50
9.50
13.75
13.75

F
mm

IN

241
241
349
349

IN

mm

PFA, PFH

15-100 20.87 530 2.12 54 10.00 254

PFC, PFI

15-100 25.63 651 2.38 60 11.00 279

PKA, PKH

125-250 25.63 651 2.38 60 11.00 279

PKC, PKI

125-250 25.63 651 2.38 60 11.00 279

PBLA, PBLH

250-400 35.69 906 5.62 142 15.00 381

PBLX, PBLC, PBLI


PTMX, PTME, PTMA, PTMH
PTPX, PTPE, PTPA, PTPH

Circuit breaker plug-in units may be installed on both sides of a


riser. The restriction is that when the handle of the plug-in unit is
operated vertically rather than rotationally or horizontally, the up
position of the handle shall be the ON position.
Fusible Switch Lighting Contactor
Cat. No.
Prefix

Contactor and
Switch Rating

PSL

30 Aj
30a 60 100 A

A
IN

F
mm

29.58 751
33.42 849

IN

H
mm

3.38
9.38

IN

mm

86 10.00 254
238 12.00 305

a 30 A unit with mechanically held contactor.


j 30 A unit with electrically held contactor.
Fusible Switch Starter and Contactor
Cat. No.
Prefix

H
mm

Circuit Breaker Units

PSS, PSC

Starter or
Switch
Contactor Size Rating
01
2
2

A
IN

PBS, PBC

Starter or
Switch
Contactor Size Rating
0, 1, 2

mm

30-60 A 27.40 696


60 A 29.58 751
100 A 33.42 849

Circuit Breaker Starter and Contactor


Cat. No.
Prefix

F
IN

IN

mm

2.13
3.38
9.38

H
IN

54 10.00 254
86 10.00 254
238 12.00 305
F

mm

15-90 A 27.86 708

IN
3.75

H
mm

IN

mm

95 10.00 254

300-600 35.00 889 8.00 203 20.00 508


500-1000 35.20 894 6.25 159 7.75 197
1000-1600 57.00 1448 10.25 260 13.75 349

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Fusible Switch Plug-In Units30 A100 A (Type PQ)

5.42

4.63

138

118

Top

Required mounting clearance

1.05

Dual Dimensions: INCHES

27

1.63

8.85

Millimeters

41

225

8.00
203

ON

G
A
B
C
N

OFF

B
Front

Fusible Switch

Weight

Cat. No.
Prefix

Ampere
Rating

Lb

PQ

30
60
100

15.0
15.0
17.0

Lugs Per Phase

Lugs Per Neutral

Ground Lugs

Kg

Qty.

Size

Qty.

Size

Qty.

Size

IN

mm

IN

mm

33.0
33.0
37.5

1
1
1

#12 #2
#12 #2
#12 #1/0

1
1
1

#12 #1/0
#12 #1/0
#12 #1/0

1
1
1

#10 #2
#10 #2
#10 #2

14.95
14.95
18.97

379
379
480

7.98
7.98
11.98

203
203
304

Fusible Switch Plug-In Unit200 A (Type PQ)


Weight
(Approx.)

Fusible Switch
Cat. No. Ampere
Prefix
Rating
PQq

200

Lugs Per Phase and


Neutral

Ground Lugs

Lb

Kg

Qty.

Size

Qty.

Size

71

32

#6-300 kcmil

#10-2/0

9.72
247

q 200 A PQ units are for use primarily on horizontally mounted busway.


Refer to PS units for use primarily on vertically mounted busway.

CL

11.44
291

Dual Dimensions: INCHES


Millimeters

.56 Dia.
14

Required mounting clearance

14.40
366

16.17

1.13

411

29

15.00
381

3.48
88

ON

G
A
B
C
N

OFF

22.48
571

13.12
333

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Fusible Switch PlugIn Unit 200 A (Type PS)
NCBAG

Weight
(Approx.)

Fusible Switch
Cat. No. Ampere
Prefix
Rating

Top

PSq

9.09

11.44

231

291

CL

18.00
457

16.17

Ground Lugs

Lb

Kg

Qty.

Size

Qty.

Size

71

32

#6-300 kcmil

#10-2/0

q 200 A PS units for use on one side of vertically mounted busway only. To
determine proper mounting side for this unit, position busway TOP marking to the right (same side as unit operating handle) and the neutral bus bar
to the left as shown in top view of drawing. Refer to PQ units for use on
horizontally mounted busway.

Required mounting clearance

1.13

411

200

Lugs Per Phase and


Neutral

Dual Dimensions: INCHES


Millimeters

29

1.11

14.22

28

361

3.71
94

ON

22.48

OFF

571

Fusible Switch PlugIn Unit 400 A (Type PBQ)


Weight
(Approx.)

Fusible Switch
Cat. No. Ampere
Prefix
Rating
PBQf

400

Lugs Per Phase


and Neutral

Ground Lugs

4.34

Lb

Kg

Qty.

Size

Qty.

Size

195

89

#4-600 kcmil

#3/0-600 kcmil

110

f 400 A PBQ unit plugs into one opening, but requires space equal to two
plug-in openings.
Note: For vertical riser applications for I-LINE II busway, order auxiliary kit
catalog number PBQ-4060-RMK. This kit is not suitable for installation
on I-LINE busway from 225 A600 A in a vertical riser mounting.

Required mounting clearance

4.00
102

CL

13.75
349

Dual Dimensions: INCHES


Millimeters

1.27

42.00

32

1067

18.00
457

1.40
36

ON

8.93
227

Top
G
A
B
C
N

20.95
532

6.14
156

OFF

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Fusible Switch Plug-In Unit 600 A (Type PBQ)

Fusible Switch

Weight
(Approx.)

Lugs Per Phase and


Neutral

110

Ampere
Rating

Lb

Kg

Qty.

Size

Qty.

Size

PBQf

600

195

89

#4-600 kcmil

#3/0-600
kcmil

4.34

Ground Lugs

Cat. No.
Prefix

600 A PBQ unit plugs into one opening but requires space equal to two
plug-in openings.

CL

13.75
349

Note: For vertical riser applications for I-LINE II busway, order auxiliary kit catalog
number PBQ-4060-RMK. This kit is not suitable for installation on
I-LINE busway from 225 A600 A in a vertical riser mounting.
Required mounting clearance

4.00
102

Dual Dimensions: INCHES


Millimeters

1.27

42.00

32

1.40

1067

18.00
457

36

ON

8.93
227

Top
G
A
B
C
N

20.95
532

6.14
156

OFF

Fusible Switch Plug-In Unit 400 A (Type PBQA)

Fusible Switch

Weight
(Approx.)

Lugs Per Phase


and Neutral

Ground
Lugs

Cat. No.
Prefix

Ampere
Rating

Lb

Kg

Qty.

Size

Qty.

Size

PBQAa

400

118

53.5

500 kcmil

1/0

Contains Class R fuse kits installed at factory.

Note: Lugs are compression type.

13.07

Required mounting clearance

332

Dual Dimensions: INCHES


Millimeters

4.00
22.21
564

1.20

102

1.27
32

17.37
453

30

5.06

25.00

129

635

ON

OFF

G
A
B
C
N

18.99
482

8.05
204

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Fusible Switch Bolt-On Units 800 A1600 A (Type PTQ)
Bolt-on units may be used only on plug-in busway
(800 A4000 Aexcept 800 A copper I-LINE II) with the same
number of poles. (e.g., Do not use 3-pole unit on 34W
busway, or 34W unit on 3-pole busway.)
Required mounting clearance

Top

CL

Dual Dimensions: INCHES


Millimeters

A
Drop rods
by customer

H
G

E
Top

G
A
B
C
N

CL

Front
OFF

ON

4.00

1.62
Fusible Switch

4.00

102

41

102

Cat. No.
Prefix

Ampere
Rating

IN

mm

IN

mm

IN

mm

IN

mm

IN

mm

IN

mm

IN

mm

IN

mm

IN

mm

PTQ

800
1000
1200
1600

49.75
49.75
56.25
56.25

1264
1264
1429
1429

18.62
18.62
24.25
24.25

473
473
616
616

12.40
12.40
16.00
16.00

315
315
406
406

16.50
16.50
20.10
20.10

416
416
510
510

4.75
4.75
9.00
9.00

121
121
229
229

7.75
7.75
9.25
9.25

197
197
235
235

6.03
6.03
10.28
10.28

153
153
261
261

9.50
9.50
13.75
13.75

241
241
349
349

5.75
5.75
9.00
9.00

146
146
229
229

Fusible Switch
Cat.
No. Ampere
Prefix Rating
PTQj

800
1000
1200
1600

Weight

Lugs Per Phase


and Neutral

Ground Lugs

Lb

Kg

Qty.

Size

Qty.

Size

230.00
230.00
350.00
350.00

103
103
159
159

3
3
6
6

2/0 500 kcmil

2
2
2
3

2/0 500 kcmil

j PTQ units plug into one opening, but require space equal to three plug-in openings
(See dimension A).

Note: This unit requires a special hanger that is mounting orientation specific. Add H
on the end of the catalog number for units that will be mounted horizontally, and V
for units that will be mounted vertically. These mounting frames are NOT interchangeable.

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Circuit Breaker Plug-In Units15 A250 A
Circuit Breaker

Cat. No. Prefix

Trip Range
(Amperes)

PFA, PFH
PKA t, PKC, PKH t
PFC

15-100 A 13.00
125-250 A 16.38
15-100 A 16.38

Circuit Breaker
Cat. No.
Prefix

Trip
Range
(Amperes)

IN

IN

mm

IN

mm

IN

mm

IN

mm

IN

mm

IN

mm

IN

mm

330
416
416

8.25
8.50
8.50

210
216
216

6.62
8.00
8.00

168
203
203

8.62
9.12
9.12

219
232
232

1.12
1.00
1.00

28
25
25

1.12
1.38
1.38

28
35
35

2.00
2.00
2.00

51
51
51

10.00
11.00
11.00

254
279
279

Ground Lugs

Kg

Qty.

Size

Qty.

Size

13
13
18

1
1
1
1
1

#14 4
#14 1/0
#4 300 kcmil
#14 10
#14 3

1
1
1
1
1

#10 #2
#10 #2
#6 2/0
#10 2
#10 2

Top

PFA, PFH
15-30 A 28.0
PFA, PFH 35-100 A 28.0
PKA, PKH 125-250 A 39.0
PFC
15-30 A 53.0
PFC
35-100 A 53.0

mm

Lugs Per Phase


and Neutral

Weight
Lb

CL

3.25

1.38

Dual Dimensions: INCHES

83

35

Millimeters

Required mounting clearance


A

D
H

ON

Top
G
A
B
C
N

CL

G
A
B
C
N

Front
B
OFF

* Reverse Feeding of Circuit Breaker Plug-In Units


Circuit breaker plug-in units are capable of reverse feeding a run of plug-in busway. To convert standard plug-in units for this application in the field, order a
label kit (Cat # RFLK). For further assistance, contact factory for ordering information.

I-LIMITER Current-Limiting Circuit Breaker Plug-In Units15 A250 A


Circuit Breaker
Cat. No. Prefix
PFI
PKI

Circuit Breaker
Cat. No.
Prefix
PFI
PFI
PKI

Trip
Range
(Amperes)

A
Trip Range
(Amperes)

IN

15-100 A 16.38
125-250 A 16.38

Weight
(Approx.)
Lb

15-30 A 32.0
35-100 A 32.0
125-250 A 53.0

mm

IN

mm

IN

mm

IN

mm

IN

mm

IN

mm

IN

mm

IN

mm

416
416

8.50
8.50

216
216

8.00
8.00

203
203

9.12
9.12

232
232

1.00
1.00

25
25

1.38
1.38

35
35

2.00
2.00

51
51

11.00
11.00

279
279

Lugs Per Phase


and Neutral

Ground Lugs

Kg

Qty.

Size

Qty.

Size

15
15
24

1
1
1

#14 4
#14 1/0
#6 300 kcmil

1
1
1

#6 1/0
#6 1/0
#10 #2

Top

CL

3.25

1.38

Dual Dimensions: INCHES

83

35

Millimeters

Required mounting clearance


A

D
H

Top
G
A
B
C
N

CL

ON

Front
B
OFF

G
A
B
C
N

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I-LIMITER Current-Limiting Circuit Breaker Plug-In Units 300 A600 A
4.34
110

CL

Top

0.47 Dia. hole

9.77

12
(2 Holes)

Dual Dimensions: INCHES

248

Millimeters

Required mounting clearance

Drop rod by
customer

37.87

14.86

962

377

4.00
102

20.00
508

5.38
137

1.25

G
A
B
C
N

CL

32

18.20

Front
OFF

462

ON

7.07
180

Circuit Breaker

Weight (Approx.)

Lugs Per Phase

Ground Lugs

Lugs On Neutral

Cat. No. Prefix

Triple Range
(Amperes)

Lb

Kg

Qty.

Size

Qty.

Size

Qty.

Size

PBLIq

300-600

127.0

58

#4 300 kcmil

#6 300 kcmil

3/0 500 kcmil

PBLIunits plug into one opening, but require space equal to two plug-in openings.

Circuit Breaker Plug-In Units250 A 400 A


4.50
114

CL

7.13
181

Dual Dimensions: INCHES

Required mounting clearance

Millimeters

17.00

27.31

1.10

432

694

28

15.00
381

5.75

ON

146

Top
G
A
B
C
N

Front
OFF

15.25
387

3.62
92

Circuit Breaker

Weight (Approx.) Lugs Per Phase and Neutral

Ground Lugs

Cat. No.
Prefix

Triple Range
(Amperes)

Lb

Kg

Qty.

Size

Qty.

Size

PBLA, PBLH

250-400

78

35

#1 600 kcmil

#6 300 kcmil

PBLA and PBLH units plug into one opening, but require space equal to two plug-in openings.

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Circuit Breaker Plug-In Units300 A 600 A
4.34
110

CL

Top

Dual Dimensions: INCHES

0.47 Dia. hole

Millimeters

Required mounting clearance

10.11

12
(2 Holes)

257

Drop rod by
customer

14.86

37.87

377

962

4.00
102

20.00
508

3.40
86

1.25

G
A
B
C
N

CL

32

18.20

Front
OFF

462

ON

4.20
107

Circuit Breaker

Weight (Approx.)

Lugs Per Phase

Ground Lugs

Lugs On Neutral

Cat. No. Prefix

Triple Range
(Amperes)

Lb

Kg

Qty.

Size

Qty.

Size

Qty.

Size

PBLCq

300-600

127.0

58

4/0 500 kcmil

#6 300 kcmil

2/0 500 kcmil

PBLC units plug into one opening but require space equal to two plug-in openings.

Circuit Breaker Bolt-On Units500 A1600 A


Note: Bolt-on units may be used only on plug-in busway
(800 A4000 Aexcept 800 A copper I-LINE II) with the
same number of poles. (E.g., Do not use 3-pole unit on
34W busway, or 34W unit on 3-pole busway.)

5.75
146

Top

CL

Required mounting clearance


Dual Dimensions: INCHES
Millimeters

A
Drop rods
by customer

H
G

E
G
A
B
C
N

CL

Top
Front
OFF

ON

4.00

1.62
Circuit Breaker

A
Trip Range
(Amperes)

Cat. No. Prefix


PTMAj, PTMH
PTMX
PTPAj, PTPH, PTPX

IN

500-1000 31.62
500-800 31.62
1000-1600 56.75

Circuit Breaker

4.00

102

41

102

IN

mm

IN

mm

IN

mm

IN

mm

IN

mm

IN

mm

IN

mm

803
803
1441

14.12
14.12
24.25

359
359
656

12.50
12.50
16.00

318
318
406

16.60
16.60
20.10

422
422
510

2.75
2.75
9.00

70
70
229

5.25
5.25
9.25

133
133
235

4.25
4.25
10.50

390
390
648

7.75
7.75
13.75

197
197
349

Weight (Approx.) Lugs Per Phase and Neutral

Ground Lugs

Cat. No.
Prefix

Triple Range
(Amperes)

Lb

Kg

Qty.

Size

Qty.

Size

PTMAj, PTMH
PTMX
PTPAj, PTPH, PTPX

500-1000
500-800
1000-1600

160.0
160.0
350.0

73
73
159

3
3
6

3/0 500 kcmil


3/0 500 kcmil
2/0 500 kcmil

2
2
3

2/0 500 kcmil


2/0 500 kcmil
2/0 500 kcmil

mm

Note: This unit requires a special hanger that is


mounting orientation specific. Add H on
the end of the catalog number for units
that will be mounted horizontally, and V
for units which will be mounted vertically.
These mounting frames are NOT
interchangeable.

PTMA, PTMH, PTMX, PTPA, PTPH, and PTPX units plug into one opening but require space equal
to two or three plug-in openings (See Dimension A.)

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Combination Fusible Switch and StarterLighting ContactorContactor

Fusible Switch and Starter/Lighting Contactor/Contactor

164

14.87

Fusible Switch
Rating

0-1

...

30-60 A

...

60 A

...

100 A

...

30 A

30 A

...

60 A

60 A

...

100 A

100 A

PSL

39

122

Lighting
Contactor Size

PSS, PSC

1.54

4.81

Top View

Starter or
Contactor Size

Cat. No. Prefix

4.64
118
6.47

7.98

378

203

Note: All device ratings fit in the same enclosure dimensions as shown above.
G
A
B
C
N

14.95

3.93
100

380

7.74
197

Front View

Dual Dimensions: INCHES

Side View

Millimeters

Ground Detector and Neutralizer

5.42

4.63

138

118

Top

Required mounting clearance

1.05

1.63

8.85

27

41

225

8.00
203

ON

G
A
B
C
N

OFF

Switch jaws

240 Vac Tap


480 Vac
600 Vac Tap

Resistors

14.95
380

7.98

Indicating 240 V
neon lamp

203

Enclosure
Ground

Front
Dual Dimensions: INCHES
Millimeters

Voltage Rating

Catalog Number

240 Vac
600 Vac

Wiring Diagram

Note: The ground detector and neutralizer plug-in unit consists of a disconnect,
a high resistance connection from each phase-to-ground, and neon indicating lights wired in parallel with the resistors. The resistors provide a
discharge path for high transient voltages that may be inpressed temporarily on the busway system.

Weight
Lb

Kg

PGD-3200G

16.0

35

PGD-3600G

16.0

35

The neon indicating lights provide visual indication of grounds in a 33W


ungrounded system. Operation of the lights is such that under normal
conditions all three lights glow dimly under half voltage. If one phase goes
to ground, the indicating light associated with that phase goes out while
the other two assume full brilliance under full voltage conditions.

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Combination Circuit Breaker And Starter Contactor

CL Top

1.25
32

ON

Top
G
A
B
C

CL

Millimeters

83

35

Drop rod
by customer

Dual Dimensions: INCHES

3.25

1.38

Required mounting clearance

Front

G
A
B
C

OFF

Circuit Breaker and Contactor


Cat. No.
Prefix

Starter or
Breaker
Contactor Size Rating

PBS, PBC

0, 1, 2

A
IN

15-90 A 20.42

mm

IN

mm

IN

mm

IN

mm

IN

mm

IN

mm

IN

mm

IN

mm

519

9.76

248

6.19

157

8.50

216

1.00

25

2.75

70

1.63

41

10.00

254

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Suggested Busway Specifications
1.0 General

Short Circuit Rating and Tests

1.1 Quality Assurance


All busway products shall be manufactured in a facility that is
Quality Systems Registered by Underwriters Laboratories
(UL) to ISO9001: 1994; EN29001: 1994; BS5750 Part 1:
1994; ANSI/ASQCQ91: 1994.
1.2 Regulatory Requirements

a. The short circuit rating of the busway shall be (consulting


engineers calculated required rating __ )RMS symmetrical
amperes, which is the ultimate anticipated short circuit
current available at the source.
b. The short circuit rating of the busway shall be determined
according to UL Standards 857. This rating must be based
upon actual tests at the rated short circuit current.
2.3 Basic Construction

Underwriters Laboratories Listing

Housing

a. All straight lengths, fittings, and plug-in units shall be UL


Listed.
b. This listing shall include mounting of the busway in any
position (e.g., horizontal flatwise, horizontal edgewise, and
vertical) without derating.
1.3 Delivery, Storage, and Handling
Refer to NEMA Type Publication BU1.1, which is a guide for
proper installation, operation, and maintenance of busway
products.
1.4 Maintenance
Refer to NEMA Type Publication BU1.1, which is a guide for
proper installation, operation, and maintenance of busway
products.
2.0 Products

a. The busway housing shall be constructed of code gauge


steel and aluminum to reduce hysteresis and eddy current
losses and shall be provided with a suitable protective finish
of ANSI 49 gray epoxy paint.
b. The busway housing shall be totally enclosed nonventilated for protection against mechanical damage and
dust accumulation.
c. The totally enclosed housing shall be manufactured by the
busway manufacturer. Modifications of busway to make it
totally enclosed by other than the busway manufacturer
voids the manufacturers warranty. Busway so modified is
unacceptable without the written consent of the
manufacturer.
Joints
a. The busway joint shall be of the one-bolt type which utilizes
a high strength steel bolt(s) and conical washers to
maintain proper pressure over a large contact surface area.
b. The bolt shall be torque-indicating and at ground potential.

2.1 Manufacturers
All busway shall be I-LINE/I-LINE II busway manufactured by
Square D.
2.2 Manufactured Units
General
a. Furnish and install a complete low impedance
prefabricated busway distribution system as shown on the
plans.
b. Busway shall be __ Volts, __ phase __ wire with 50%
capacity integral ground bus.
c. The ampere ratings, approximate footage, fitting, plug-in
units, etc., are shown on the plan. The electrical contractor
shall be responsible for routing the busway to coordinate
with the other trades. Final field measurements shall be
made by the contractor prior to release of the busway for
fabrication by the manufacturer.

c. The bolt shall be two-headed design to indicate when


proper torque has been applied and require only a standard
long handle wrench to be properly activated.
d. Access shall be required to only one side of the busway for
tightening joint bolts.
e. On busway 800 A and above, it shall be possible to remove
any joint connection assembly to allow electrical isolation or
physical removal of a busway length without disturbing
adjacent busway lengths.
Bus Bars
a. Bus bars shall be plated.
b. Each bus bar shall be insulated with Class B rated
(130 C (266 F) vendor certified) polyester film or epoxy
powder coated materials.
c. The temperature rise at any point in the busway shall not
exceed 55 C (131 F) rise above ambient temperature
when operating at rated load current.
d. Both feeder and plug-in busway (800 A and above) shall be
of sandwich construction, meaning no air gap shall exist
between bus bars except at plug-in openings.

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Plug-In Openings

2.7 Plug-In Unit Safety Devices

a. On plug-in busway, there shall be five deadfront, hinged


cover-type plug-in openings on each side of 10-foot
(305 cm) lengths.

a. Each plug-in unit rated 100 A or below shall be


mechanically interlocked with the busway housing to
prevent installation or removal of plug-in units while the
switch is in the ON position, and be equipped with an
operating handle which always remains in control of the
switching mechanism.

b. All openings shall be usable simultaneously.


c. Busway shall be installed so that plugs are side mounted to
permit practical use of all ten plug-in openings.
d. Each phase position of a plug-in opening shall be
individually insulated.
e. It shall be possible to inspect the plug-in opening and bus
bars prior to the installation of the plug-in unit.
2.4 Support of Busway
a. Hanger spacing shall be noted on layout drawings and shall
not exceed manufacturers recommendations.
b. Indoor feeder and plug-in busway shall be approved for
hanger spacing of up to 10 ft (305 cm) for horizontally
mounted runs and 16 ft (488 cm) for vertically mounted
runs. Outdoor feeder busway shall be approved for
spacing of up to 5 ft (152 cm) for horizontally or vertically
mounted runs.

b. Plug-in enclosures shall make positive ground connection


with the ground bus before the jaws make contact with the
phase bars.
The ground method shall be such that it cannot be
defeated by future painting of the busway housing.
c. The plug-in units shall be equipped with internal barriers to
prevent accidental contact of fish tape and conductors with
live parts on the line side of the protective device during
time of wire pulling.
d. Covers of all plug-in units must have interlocks to prevent
the cover from being opened when the switch is in the ON
position.
3.0 Execution
3.1 Installation

2.5 Voltage Drop


a. The voltage drop (input voltage minus output voltage)
specified shall be based on the busway operating at full
rated current and at stabilized operating temperature in
30 C (86 F) ambient.
b. The three-phase, line-to-line voltage drop shall not exceed
3.1 Volts per hundred feet at 40% power factor
concentrated load which may exist during motor starting.
c. The line-to-line voltage drop shall not exceed 4.0 Volts per
hundred feet at the load power factor which produces
maximum voltage drop in the busway.

a. Install busway and accessories in accordance with


manufacturers instructions. Additional instructions are
detailed in NEMA Type publication BU1.1, which is
provided with the equipment by the electrical manufacturer.
b. Install busway length with expansion fitting at each location
where busway run crosses building expansion.
c. Provide curb around interior floor penetrations.
d. Install busway with integral weather seal located where
busway penetrates [exterior wall] [roof]. Provide [wall] [roof]
flange and seal around opening to maintain weather tight
installation.

2.6 Plug-In Units


a. Plug-in units shall be [circuit breaker type] [fusible switch
type with visible blade quick-make and quick-break
mechanism].
b. Plug-in units which cannot be operated directly from the
floor shall be equipped with suitable means for hookstick
operation.
c. The interrupting rating of circuit breaker plug-in units shall
be __ RMS symmetrical amperes.

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100 A Plug-In Busway

100 A Busway Mounted in the Edgewise Position

General

Ground Bus (Optional)

We offer a full line of 100 A plug-in busway especially designed


for light commercial and industrial jobs. This busway carries up
to a 14,000 A short circuit rating and is available for quick ship
with either copper or aluminum bus bars.

Internal ground bus equal to 50% phase capacity.


Steel housing

Aluminum or copper bus

General-duty 100 A busway with ground bus system is also


available. A unique grounding jaw ensures positive contact
between the busway and plug-in unit.
Compared to cable and conduit, 100 A busway saves costly
installation time. Whats more, its reusable, too, if the distribution
system is changed in the future. So, consider these features. The
next time you have a job thats too small for busway, choose
100 A busway.

Insulator and bus


bar support

Type
Totally enclosed plug-in busway.
Ratings

Bus Bar Support

100 A, continuous full load current.

Molded bus bar insulators.

UL Listing

Housing

File Number E22182.

Twenty gauge steel, bonderized and finished with gray epoxy


paint. Twistout steel plates cover plug-in access openings along
both sides of the housing on 26 1/4-inch (6 mm) centers.

Systems
Rated for 34W, and for 33W, up to 600 Volt maximum.

Short Circuit Bracing


Conductors
Round, electrical grade aluminum or copper.

Bracing is provided by the molded insulating supports at each


plug-in opening.

Plating

Short Circuit Ratings: UL Three Cycle Test


(KA, RMS Symmetrical)

Electro-plated over entire length.

480 V

600 V

Copper Busway

14

14

Aluminum Busway

14

10

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Joint

Hangers

High pressure spring type connectors join electrical conductors at


each joint. These connectors are mounted on molded insulators
and position the bus bars for joining.

Wrap-around type hanger for mounting plug-in busway in the


edgewise position is standard. Busway is UL Listed for 10 ft
(305 cm) hanger spacing in edgewise position.
C clamp hangers are available for use in either edgewise or
flatwise mounting position. UL Listing for flatwise mounting
position is with busway hung on 5 ft (152 cm) centers.

Spring connectors

Scarf-lap
joint

Voltage Drop
In using curve, the following notes are applicable:
For balanced 3-phase, line-to-line voltage drop of 4-wire
duct, use values from curve.
For balanced 3-phase, line-to-neutral voltage drop, multiply
values from curve by .577.
For single-phase voltage drop, multiply values from curve by
1.15.
For other than rated currents, multiply values from curve by
Actual Current.
Rated Current
For different lengths, multiply values from curve by
Actual Footage.
100 ft

Average 3-Phase, Line-To-Line Voltage Drop


In Volts Per 100 Feet At Rated Current
With Balanced 3-Phase Load

Voltage Drop
Per 100 Feet

A LU

M ---M I NU

10

20

30

40

Load
buted
Distri
d
uted Loa
--- Distrib
C O P P ER -

50

60

70

80

90

100

3-Phase Load Power Factor in Percent

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Straight Lengths
6.00

26.25

152

26.25

667

26.25

667

26.25

667

9.00

667

3.50

229

89

Top

3.50
89

9.00

26.25

229

26.25

667

26.25

667

26.25

667

6.00

667

152

Front

120.00
3048

Dual Dimensions: INCHES

CL Joint

CL Joint

Millimeters

Joint Detail

Standard LengthsFeet

10

Standard LengthsMeters

3.05

1.52

0.91

Number of Plug-In Openings

10

Busway Construction
Enclosure
Aluminum bus bar

Enclosure

Outlet cover
(Twistout)
Insulator

Ground bus
(Optional)

Dual Dimensions: INCHES


Millimeters

Cross Sections
1.75

Top

45

33W

34W
Top

Top

.281 Dia. hole


7

Neutral

Neutral
A

5.38
137

C
G*

C
G*

*Optional internal ground bus equal to 50% phase capacity

Dual Dimensions: INCHES


Millimeters

Internal
ground
bus

Polarizing Plug Outlet

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Elbows
CL Joint

10.00
254

10.00

10.00

254

254

Dual Dimensions: INCHES


Millimeters

TO
FR P
ON
T

CL Joint
Dual Dimensions: INCHES

CL Joint

10.00

Millimeters

254

CL Joint

Front Outside: Catalog Number SuffixLFO

Front Inside: Catalog Number SuffixLF

Tees
CL Joint

CL Joint

10.00

10.00
254

254

P
TO NT
O
FR

P
TO NT
O
FR

FR
ON
T

Dual Dimensions: INCHES

10.00

Millimeters

10.00

254

CL Joint

10.00

254
CL Joint

TO
FR P
ON
T

CL Joint

254

10.00

Dual Dimensions: INCHES


Millimeters

254

CL Joint

Front Outside: Catalog Number SuffixTFO

Front Inside: Catalog Number SuffixTFI

Hangers
.406 Dia. hole
10

Angle Iron
by customer
Dual Dimensions: INCHES
Millimeters

7.25

.75

184

19

Dual Dimensions: INCHES


Millimeters

Dual Dimensions: INCHES


Millimeters

5.44
138

1.25
1.94

32

C Clamp Flatwise
Catalog NumberHP1F

49

Wrap-Around Edgewise
Catalog NumberHP1E

Wall Flange End Closure

End Closure

3.76

Outer Cover

4.00

96

1.88

Wall Mounted

CL Joint

102

48

Dual Dimensions: INCHES


Millimeters

Dual Dimensions: INCHES


Millimeters

7.25
184

Catalog NumberACP1WF

Catalog NumberACP1EC

Catalog NumberACP1OC

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Busway Systems
100 A Plug-In Busway
Circuit Breaker Plug-In Units
Knockout Sizes .50 in. (13 mm), .75 in. (19 mm), 1.00 in.
(25 mm), 1.25 in. (32 mm), K.O.s in all sides

3.25
83

Lugs #14 1/0 per neutral and ground size of phase lugs
determined by circuit breaker ampere rating.

Neutral

5.00
127

Note: Circuit breakers and enclosures are ordered and shipped


separately for ease of installation and are shown
assembled above for reference purposes only.
Dual Dimensions: INCHES

Catalog
Number
PIN-QO

8.19

Millimeters

208

Knockout Sizes .50 in. (13 mm), .75 in. (19 mm), 1.00 in.
(25 mm), 1.25 in. (32 mm)

3.25
83

Lugs #14 1/0 per neutral and ground. Size of phase lugs
determined by circuit breaker ampere rating.

5.06
129

Neutral

15.79

Dual Dimensions: INCHES

Catalog
Number
PIN-QOR

401

Millimeters

Note: Enclosure with space for three QO Circuit Breaker poles


and provisions for three duplex receptacles. Circuit
breakers are not provided.

Knockout SizesEnd wall .50 in. (13 mm), .75 in. (19 mm), 1.00
in. (25 mm), 1.25 in. (32 mm), 1.50 in. (38 mm), 2.00 in. (51 mm)
Top and Bottom .50 in. (13 mm), .75 in. (19 mm), 1.00 in.
(25 mm), 1.25 in. (32 mm)

3.65
93

6.18
157

Neutral

Lugs #141/0 per neutral and ground size of phase lugs


determined by circuit breaker ampere rating.
Note: Will accept 15 A100 A FAL circuit breaker.

14.56

Dual Dimensions: INCHES

370

Millimeters

Catalog
Number
PIN-100FA

Cable Tap Boxes Plug-In Cable Tap Box

Floor Operated Attachment

3.66
93

Neutral

6.20
157

Dual Dimensions: INCHES


Millimeters

Catalog Numbers
33WPTB13;
34WPTB14

6.06

Catalog NumbersPI-1-QO used with PINQO and PIN QOR


PI-1-FA used with PIN 100FA

154

Plug-In Cable Tap Box

Knockout Sizes .50 in. (13 mm), .75 in. (19 mm), 1.00 in.
(25 mm), 1.25 in. (32 mm), 1.50 in. (38 mm), 2.00 in. (51 mm)
Lugs #142/0 per phase and neutral, #14 1/0 per ground
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Busway Systems
100 A Plug-In Busway Suggested Specifications
1.0 General

Joints

1.1 Quality Assurance

a. Electrical connection shall be made at the joints by high


pressure spring type connectors.

All busway products shall be manufactured in a facility, which


is Quality Systems Registered by: Underwriters Laboratories to
ISO9001: 1994; EN29001: 1994; BS5750 Part 1 1994;
ANSI/ASQCQ91: 1994.

b. All hardware required for joining sections shall be captive.


c. Loose hardware will not be permitted.
2.3 Bus Bars

1.2 Regulatory Requirements

a. The conductors shall be fabricated from round (aluminum)


(copper) rods.

Underwriters Laboratories Listing

b. Conductors are to be electrolytically plated over their


entire length.

a. All straight lengths, fittings and plug-in units shall be UL


Listed.

c. Insulators shall be of the type which isolates the jaws of a


plug-in device from each other.

b. This listing shall include mounting of the 100 A plug-in


busway in any position (e.g., horizontal, edgewise and
flatwise and vertical) without derating.

d. Fault current bracing shall be 14,000 RMS amperes for


copper busway or 10,000 RMS amperes for aluminum
busway.

c. Plug-in busway shall be 100 A plug-in busway


manufactured by Square D.

Plug-In Openings

2.0 Products

a. The enclosure shall include ten plug-in outlets in each


10-foot (305 cm) length.

2.1 Manufactured Products

b.

General

2.4 Support of Busway

a. Furnish and install a complete prefabricated plug-in


busway distribution system as shown on the plans.

Bus bars shall be firmly supported by molded insulators on


alternate sides of the housing.

b. Plug-in busway shall be 100 A,______Volts, ______phase,


______wire.

2.5 Plug-In Units

c. The approximate footage, fittings, plug-in units, etc., are as


shown on the plans. The electrical contractor shall be
responsible for routing the plug-in busway to coordinate
with other trades. Final field measurements shall be made
by the contractor prior to release of the plug-in busway for
fabrication. Hanger spacing (Shall be as shown on the
plans) (Shall not exceed 10 ft (305 cm)).

All plug-in openings shall be usable simultaneously.

All plug-in units are to be polarized to insure correct phase


orientation and shall include a means of securely fastening the
device to the plug-in busway housing with a bolted clamp.

2.2 Basic Construction


Housing
a. The 100 A plug-in busway shall be of the totally-enclosed
type for protection against mechanical damage and dust
accumulation.
b. Each plug-in outlet shall be accessible by the removal of a
steel twistout cover and shall accept a closing cap when not
in use.
c. The entire system shall be constructed using
manufacturer's standard sections. As many sections as
possible shall be 10-foot (305 cm) lengths.
d. Fittings shall be made in such a way that no increase of
housing size is required at the connection between
adjoining sections.

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Busway Systems
POWER-ZONE Metal-Enclosed Busway
General
POWER-ZONE metal-enclosed, non-segregated phase
medium and low voltage bus systems are custom-designed and
manufactured. Standard sizes and ratings and a complete line of
components allow each system to be tailored to suit the
requirements of each application, while at the same time provide
the reliability that our name has stood for around the world for so
many years.
Standard bus systems are available in four basic voltage classes:
600 V, 5 kV, 15 kV and 38 kV with a full range of continuous selfcooled current ratings and momentary current ratings. Other
voltage classes are available upon request. Components such as
equipment terminations, horizontal and vertical elbows, tee-taps,
phase transpositions, expansion joints, earthquake and vibration
joints, misalignment joints, wall and floor penetration assemblies,
fire and smoke barriers, bus supports, etc., are also available for
all sizes and ratings.
POWER-ZONE bus design and construction is in strict
accordance with ANSI Standard C37.23. It can be supplied with
full, round edge 98% IACS copper or 57% IACS aluminum bars.
Copper contact surfaces are silver-plated. Aluminum contact
surfaces are tin-plated. All aluminum electrical connections are
fitted with conical washers to maintain a constant contact
pressure.

On outdoor applications, bottom covers are equipped with


screened breathers to eliminate the accumulation of moisture
within the housing. In addition, manually or themostatically
controlled electric strip heaters are provided to aid condensation
control.
To complete the system, a line of steel structural supports is also
available for both indoor and outdoor applications.
Housing Construction
Totally enclosed indoor or outdoor.
Housing Material
Aluminum standard; Galvanized or stainless steel optional.
Conductors
Silver-plated copper or tin-plated aluminum.
Conductor Supports
Glass-reinforced polyester or porcelain.
Insulation
Fluidized bed epoxy (130C) (266 F).

Standard hardware for conductor joints is plated steel for bare


connections not exposed to weather, or insulated connections
where the bus rating does not exceed 5000 A. Hardware is
stainless steel for bare connections exposed to weather and all
connections where the bus ratings exceeds 5000 A.
With the exception of 600 V class, which is normally uninsulated,
the bus conductors are insulated with a flame-retardant,
non-hygroscopic, high dielectric strength fluidized bed epoxy
insulation rated 130C (266 F). The 5000 V and 15000 V
busway joints are insulated with removable insulating boots,
while the 38,000 V busway joints are taped.
The 5 kV and the 15 kV bus conductors are mounted and
secured against short circuit forces in molded, track resistant,
flame-retardant, non-hygroscopic support blocks of glassreinforced polyester. The UL molded support insulators are
ribbed to maximize both tracking distance and mechanical
strength. They are spaced as appropriate to maintain the
required short circuit strength of the bus. Semi-conducting
silicone rubber corona suppression inserts are used between the
conductor and support blocks. Porcelain is optional for 5 kV and
15 kV and is standard for 38 kV. The 600 V supports are
glass-reinforced polyester.
The bus conductors are completely enclosed in a grounded metal
housing for the protection of both personnel and property. The
housings may be totally enclosed depending on the type of installation, and may be fabricated from painted aluminum, steel or
stainless steel. Aluminum housings are standard and are
recommended for current ratings above 2000 A due to the effects
of hysteresis associated with ferrous, magnetic housing
materials, such as steel.

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Busway Systems
POWER-ZONE Metal-Enclosed Busway
nd

a
in.
)M
mm ax.
6
7
M
m cm)
0c
. (3 t (732
n
i
f
3 24
ft

Dual Dimensions: INCHES


Millimeters

Straight

Cross Section

OPG = B + 2.00
51

Horizontal Elbow

1.00
25

D
J

Upper Elbow

2.00
51

Duct centered in
wall opening

48.00
1219

Dual Dimensions: INCHES


Millimeters

OPG = A + 4.00
102

Phase Transposition

Lower Elbow
E

Dual Dimensions: INCHES

Millimeters

Vertical Elbows

Wall Entrance

Upper

I
E

E
F
Lower

Transition

Horizontal Tee

Vertical Tee

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POWER-ZONE Metal-Enclosed Busway
Dimensions

Resistance
Watt Loss
Microhms
Per 3-Phase
Per Phase
Foot
Per Foot

Voltage
and
Material

Ampere
Rating

Wt/Ft
Lb
IN

mm

IN

mm

IN

mm

IN

mm

IN

mm

Copper
600

1200
1600
2000
2500
3200
4000
5000
6000

26
31
43
50
69
104
120
140

8.00
8.00
10.00
14.00
14.00
14.00
14.00
24.00

203
203
254
356
356
356
356
610

21.00
21.00
21.00
21.00
27.00
27.00
36.00
36.00

533
533
533
533
686
686
914
914

22.00
22.00
22.00
22.00
25.00
25.00
30.00
30.00

559
559
559
559
635
635
762
762

11.38
11.38
12.38
14.38
14.38
14.38
14.38
19.38

289
289
314
365
365
365
365
492

15.00
15.00
16.00
18.00
18.00
18.00
18.00
23.00

381
381
406
457
457
457
457
584

10.72
8.47
5.77
4.70
3.90
2.90
2.55
2.28

Aluminum
600

1200
1600
2000
2500
3200

19
23
29
33
43

8.00
10.00
14.00
14.00
14.00

203
254
356
356
356

21.00
21.00
21.00
27.00
27.00

533
533
533
686
686

22.00
22.00
22.00
25.00
25.00

559
559
559
635
635

11.38
12.38
14.38
14.38
14.38

289
314
365
365
365

15.00
16.00
18.00
18.00
18.00

381
406
457
457
457

Copper
5000 and
15000

1200
1600
2000
2500
3000
4000
5000
6000

29
35
50
59
77
112
126
150

14.00
14.00
14.00
14.00
14.00
14.00
24.00
24.00

356
356
356
356
356
356
610
610

27.00
27.00
30.00
36.00
36.00
36.00
42.00
42.00

686
686
762
914
914
914
1067
1067

25.00
25.00
27.00
30.00
30.00
30.00
33.00
33.00

635
635
686
762
762
762
838
838

14.38
14.38
14.38
14.38
14.38
14.38
19.38
19.38

365
365
365
365
365
365
492
492

18.00
18.00
18.00
18.00
18.00
18.00
23.00
23.00

Aluminum
5000 and
15000

1200
1800
2000
2500
3000

27
30
37
40
52

14.00
14.00
14.00
14.00
14.00

356
356
356
356
356

27.00
30.00
36.00
30.00
36.00

686
762
914
762
914

25.00
27.00
30.00
27.00
30.00

635
686
762
686
762

14.38
14.38
14.38
14.38
14.38

365
365
365
365
365

Copper
38000

600
1200
1800
2000
2500
3000

30
30
32
35
52
61

24.00
24.00
24.00
24.00
24.00
24.00

610
610
610
610
610
610

51.00
51.00
51.00
51.00
51.00
51.00

1295
1295
1295
1295
1295
1295

37.00
37.00
37.00
37.00
37.00
37.00

940
940
940
940
940
940

24.00
24.00
24.00
24.00
24.00
24.00

Aluminum
38000

600
1200
1800
2000

27
29
30
32

24.00
24.00
24.00
24.00

610
610
610
610

51.00
51.00
51.00
51.00

1295
1295
1295
1295

37.00
37.00
37.00
37.00

940
940
940
940

24.00
24.00
24.00
24.00

Voltage
and
Material

Ampere
Rating

Wt/Ft
Lb
IN

mm

IN

mm

IN

mm

IN

mm

IN

mm

Copper
600

1200
1600
2000
2500
3200
4000
5000
6000

26
31
43
50
69
104
120
140

48.00
48.00
48.00
48.00
60.00
60.00
60.00
60.00

1219
1219
1219
1219
1524
1524
1524
1524

22.00
22.00
22.00
22.00
25.00
25.00
30.00
30.00

559
559
559
559
635
635
762
762

18.25
18.25
19.25
21.25
24.25
24.25
28.75
33.75

464
464
489
540
616
616
730
857

28.00
28.00
30.00
34.00
34.00
34.00
34.00
44.00

711
711
762
864
864
864
864
1118

17.00
17.00
17.00
17.00
20.00
20.00
25.00
25.00

432
432
432
432
508
508
635
635

10.72
8.47
5.77
4.70
3.90
2.90
2.55
2.28

Aluminum
600

1200
1600
2000
2500
3200

19
23
29
33
43

48.00
48.00
48.00
60.00
60.00

1219
1219
1219
1524
1524

22.00
22.00
22.00
25.00
25.00

559
559
559
635
635

18.25
19.25
21.25
24.25
24.25

464
489
540
616
616

28.00
30.00
34.00
34.00
34.00

711
762
864
864
864

17.00
17.00
17.00
20.00
20.00

432
432
432
508
508

Copper
5000 and
15000

1200
1600
2000
2500
3000
4000
5000
6000

29
35
50
59
77
112
126
150

60.00
60.00
60.00
60.00
60.00
60.00
60.00
60.00

1524
1524
1524
1524
1524
1524
1524
1524

25.00
25.00
27.00
30.00
30.00
30.00
33.00
33.00

559
559
686
762
762
762
838
838

24.25
24.25
25.75
28.75
28.75
28.75
36.75
36.75

616
616
654
730
730
730
933
933

34.00
34.00
34.00
34.00
34.00
34.00
44.00
44.00

864
864
864
864
864
864
1118
1118

20.00
20.00
22.00
25.00
25.00
25.00
28.00
28.00

Aluminum
5000 and
15000

1200
1800
2000
2500
3000

27
30
37
40
52

60.00
60.00
60.00
60.00
60.00

1524
1524
1524
1524
1524

25.00
27.00
30.00
27.00
30.00

559
686
762
686
762

24.25
25.75
28.75
25.75
28.75

616
654
730
654
730

34.00
34.00
34.00
34.00
34.00

864
864
864
864
864

Copper
38000

600
1200
1800
2000
2500
3000

30
30
32
35
52
61

84.00
84.00
84.00
84.00
84.00
84.00

2134
2134
2134
2134
2134
2134

37.00
37.00
37.00
37.00
37.00
37.00

940
940
940
940
940
940

45.88
45.88
45.88
45.88
45.88
45.88

1165
1165
1165
1165
1165
1165

48.00
48.00
48.00
48.00
48.00
48.00

Aluminum
38000

600
1200
1800
2000

27
29
30
32

84.00
84.00
84.00
84.00

2134
2134
2134
2134

37.00
37.00
37.00
37.00

940
940
940
940

45.88
45.88
45.88
45.88

1165
1165
1165
1165

48.00
48.00
48.00
48.00

Reactance
Microhms
Per Foot

Impedance
Microhms
Per Foot

46
65
69
88
120
139
191
247

44.29
40.46
37.05
29.23
31.84
31.11
44.22
30.74

45.57
44.27
37.50
29.60
32.08
31.25
44.29
...

13.41
8.76
6.16
5.61
4.10

58
67
74
105
126

43.46
37.05
28.79
31.84
31.11

45.48
38.07
29.44
32.33
31.38

457
457
457
457
457
457
584
584

15.02
8.47
5.77
4.70
4.01
3.45
2.77
2.40

65
65
69
88
108
166
208
259

56.50
54.37
51.20
48.76
42.88
41.93
42.54
30.11

58.46
55.03
51.53
48.98
43.07
42.07
42.63
...

18.00
18.00
18.00
18.00
18.00

457
457
457
457
457

13.41
8.76
6.16
5.68
4.32

58
67
74
107
117

54.37
51.20
48.32
42.52
41.93

56.00
51.95
48.71
42.89
42.15

610
610
610
610
610
610

23.00
23.00
23.00
23.00
23.00
23.00

584
584
584
584
584
584

15.37
15.37
10.72
8.33
4.66
3.97

17
66
82
100
87
107

76.97
76.97
68.89
62.93
53.83
53.39

78.49
78.49
69.72
63.48
54.03
53.54

610
610
610
610

23.00
23.00
23.00
23.00

584
584
584
584

25.46
17.23
13.41
11.33

27
74
58
136

76.97
68.89
68.06
62.28

81.07
71.01
69.36
63.30

Reactance
Microhms
Per Foot

Impedance
Microhms
Per Foot

46
65
69
88
120
139
191
247

44.29
43.46
37.05
29.23
31.84
31.11
44.22
30.74

45.57
44.27
37.50
29.60
32.08
31.25
44.29
44.29

13.41
8.78
6.16
5.61
4.10

58
67
74
105
126

43.46
37.05
28.79
31.84
31.11

45.48
38.07
29.44
32.33
31.38

508
508
589
635
635
635
711
711

15.02
8.47
5.77
4.70
4.01
3.45
2.77
2.40

85
65
89
88
108
166
208
259

56.50
54.37
51.20
48.76
42.88
41.93
42.54
30.11

58.46
55.03
51.53
48.98
43.07
42.07
42.63
...

20.00
22.00
25.00
22.00
25.00

508
589
635
589
635

13.41
8.76
6.16
5.68
4.32

58
67
74
107
117

54.37
51.20
48.32
42.52
41.93

56.00
51.95
48.71
42.89
42.15

1219
1219
1219
1219
1219
1219

33.00
33.00
33.00
33.00
33.00
33.00

838
838
838
838
838
838

16.37
15.37
10.72
8.33
4.66
3.97

17
66
82
100
87
107

76.97
76.97
68.89
62.93
53.83
53.39

78.49
78.49
69.72
63.48
54.03
53.54

1219
1219
1219
1219

33.00
33.00
33.00
33.00

838
838
838
838

25.46
17.23
13.41
11.33

27
74
58
136

76.97
68.89
68.06
62.28

81.07
71.01
69.36
63.30

Dimensionsq
F

Resistance
Watt Loss
Microhms
Per 3-Phase
Per Phase
Foot
Per Foot

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Notes

Bus Bar Supports

Performance values are calculated using a maximum


conductor temperature rise of 65 C (149 F) and the full
rated continuous current in a 20 C (68 F) ambient.

5 kV, 15 kV Glass-reinforced polyester standard; Porcelain


optional. 38 kV Porcelain standard.

All data is based upon standard 3-phase totally enclosed


non-ventilated aluminum enclosures.

Housing Material

The table information is based on standard POWER-ZONE


bus construction. Other bus bar sizes and arrangements are
available to meet the purchasers required electrical
characteristics and space considerations. Use of steel housing
could require a derating of the busway. Consult the factory for
more information.

Bus Supports

POWER-ZONE Bus Standard Construction:

Aluminum standard; Steel optional.

Indoor trapeze hangers, outdoor single- or double-column


supports, and wall-mounted knee braces are available. Outdoor
structural steel supports are hot-dipped galvanized after
fabrication or primed and painted after fabrication as required.
Indoor supports are primed and painted to match the bus
housing color.
POWER ZONE bus is designed and constructed for unbraced
spans of 12 20 ft (366610 cm). Consult the factory for longer
unbraced spans. Recommended support heights, spacing, and
locations are determined by the factory and shown on the bus
drawings. Information on moments, reactions, and foundation
loading due to rain, wind, snow, or seismic forces can be
furnished upon request.

Bus Bar Material


Copper and aluminum.
Bus Bar Plating
Copper-Silver (Contact).
Aluminum-Tin (Contact).

The bus assemblies are mounted to their respective supports by


means of hold-down clip angles that permit longitudinal
movement of the bus duct to eliminate stresses from thermal
expansion and contraction.

Insulation
600 V Uninsulated; Fluidized bed epoxy optional
5 kV, 15 kV, 38 kV Fluidized bed epoxy

Type B
Double column support
(24 ft (732 cm) max. height)

Type C
Heavy duty wall support
(horizontal)

Type A
Single column support
(12 ft (366 cm) max. height)

Type D

Note: Drop
rods, anchors,
bolts, and
column support
foundations
are supplied
by others.

Trapeze hanger support

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Wall Entrance Seal


A wall entrance seal consists of an external wall frame and a
vapor barrier which prevents air or vapor from passing from one
room to another or from outdoors to indoors. One-, two-, and
three-hour fire ratings are optional.

Fitting Description
Non-segregated phase bus
600 V through 15 kV (1200 A5000 A)
Aluminum, steel, or stainless steel housing

Equipment Entrance Seal

Aluminum or copper bus bars


Insulated with fluidized bed epoxy (5 kV38 kV)
Complete line of fittings provides for any configuration

An equipment entrance seal should be used whenever a barrier


is required to prevent the passing of flame and or gasses
between the bus housing and the terminating equipment.

Indoor trapeze and outdoor column supports


For use in utilities, industrial, and commercial facilities

Expansion Fittings

POWER-ZONE bus is custom designed, manufactured and


tested per ANSI Standard C37.23 to meet customer
specifications. It is a completely coordinated package of
equipment with all the auxiliary material and supports for
connecting transformers, switchgear, MCCs, and motors, in all
types of utility, industrial, and commercial facilities.

An expansion fitting is used to counteract the strain placed on the


bus due to the expansion and contraction of the building or the
bus itself. One should be used whenever the bus run crosses a
building expansion joint and whenever a straight run of bus
exceeds 80 feet (2438 cm).
Housing Bellows (Misalignment) Collar

Transformer Connection
This type of termination should be used whenever the bus is
connecting to a transformer, motor, switch, or any connection
where the bus bars are connecting to porcelain-mounted
equipment terminals. It will include the same components as a
flanged end plus one set of flexible braid-type connectors and a
terminal box (if required.)
Generator Connection
All "Transformer Connection" information applies with the addition
that an enclosure bellows should be included when the busway
attaches to a generator.

Required at terminations or wall penetrations when equipment


vibrations or seismic forces may cause damage to the bus. It may
also be used to adjust for the "settling" of terminating equipment
after installation.
Flanged Ends
A flanged end is used to terminate the bus into switchgear, motor
control centers, switchboards, or any rigid bus-to-bus connection.
It consists of a gasketed equipment flange, up to
1 foot (30 cm) of 3-3W conductor (34W as applicable),
necessary insulation tapes, and required bolting hardware. If
additional conductor length is required, add to the footage price
on a per foot basis.

Bushing Box (Weatherhead)


A bushing box is used on service entrance run where the cable
connection to the bus must be made via porcelain bushings. It is
comprised of the same components as a transformer connection
plus three-through stud-type apparatus bushings, bushing stud
connectors (lug pads), and a strip heater.

Cable Tap Box


A cable tap box includes a gasketed and accessible termination
box, lugs, necessary insulation tape (between bus and lugs only),
and required bolting hardware. Lug sizes and quantity should be
specified by purchaser.

Ground Bus

Supporting Steel (Hangers)

The bus housing is designed and constructed to provide an


electrically continuous ground path. The side rails of the bus
housings are capable of carrying the full-rated phase current
continuously and, under short circuit conditions, are capable of
carrying fault current for three (3) seconds. Consequently, a
separate ground bus is not necessary unless specified.

Supports are not included in the "per foot" price of the bus and
should be added on the basis of one for every 12 to 15 feet
(366 to 457 cm). Indoor supports are a trapeze type hanger while
outdoor supports are a single- or double-column type support.
Consult the factory for other type supports.
Hazardous or Seismic Locations
Consult the factory for bus runs that are to be installed in a
location that is classified as hazardous or in a Zone 3 or 4 seismic
location.

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General Pricing Instruction
1. Prepare a layout sketch (if applicable) of the run(s) showing
all dimensions in feet and inches, all wall and floor locations
and thicknesses and all fittings such as elbows, tees,
flanged ends, cable tap boxes, expansion fittings,
transformer connections, etc.
2. Add all dimensions together using the center line of the bus
and adjust the total to the higher whole foot.
3. Multiply this total by the per foot price as determined by the
type (indoor or weatherproof) (aluminum or copper) and the
number of poles and any optional accessories (aluminum
or steel enclosures, fiberglass or porcelain conductor
supports, etc.,). To this, add the charges for each of the
elbows, tees, flanged ends, cable tap boxes, expansion
fittings, transformer connections, etc.
4. The sum of these items plus the sum of any optional
accessory is the price of the entire bus run.

Note: Because the bus run is custom-designed and built, there


are no Complete Device prices.
Bus Footage
The per foot price of the bus may be a combination of several
prices depending on the job specifications and requirements.
Some of these options are special momentary rating, special
housing material and/or finish, special conductor supports,
heaters and thermostats, and ground bus.
Weatherproof Bus
Weatherproof bus is priced the same as indoor. In addition, all
weatherproof runs must be equipped with strip heaters to
eliminate condensation and, if applicable, a thermostat. A heater
should be priced for every seven feet (213 cm) of bus and no
more than 20 heaters can be controlled by one thermostat. Also,
each bus run should have its own thermostat. The heaters
operate at 120 V.

5. Contact your local representative for assistance in laying


out or pricing this product.

Typical Layout
Indoor

90 Horizontal Elbow
Vertical
Tee Tap

Outdoor
Wall
Entrance
Assembly

Cover Joiner
Strip

Splice Covers

Phase
Transposition

Heater
Thermostat

Heater
Termination
Box

Flanged End
Wall Support
Cover Joiner
Strip

Switchgear
Cubicle

Flanged End

90 Vertical Elbow

Hanger Support
Horizontal
Tee Tap

Termination Box

Flanged End
Removable
Heater Assembly
Flexible
Connectors

Column Support
Switchgear

Entrance
Bushing

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1.0 General
1.1 Section Includes
a. This specification describes the electrical and mechanical
requirements for metal-enclosed, 600 V through 38 kV
class, 60 Hz feeder bus. The bus system described is to be
suitable for indoor and outdoor installations, with nominal
current ratings maintained in ambient temperatures to 40C
(104 F).
b. This specification covers only the general requirements of
the bus duct assemblies. The specific requirements of each
assembly (plan, arrangement, components, etc.) will be
shown on drawings provided by the Purchaser. These
drawings form the basis for manufacturing and installation
drawings developed by the Vendor.

d. Space heaters shall be completely factory wired except


shipping split connection. Heaters shall be [thermostatically
controlled] [manually controlled]. Heater wiring shall be
[terminated in a junction box at designated end of bus
housing] [provided with 3-ft (91 cm) coiled extension for
connection into Purchasers switchgear power source].
Heaters shall be rated at 240 V and operated at 120 V
(1/2 voltage) to maintain low heater surface temperature.
e. All housing and flange gasketing shall be EPDM or other
noncorrosive material, and shall be completely concealed
for protection against deterioration.
f.

The temperature rise at any point on the housing shall not


exceed 30 C (86 F) above an ambient temperature of
40 C (104 F).

g. A fire resistant divider or barrier shall be provided at all


points where the bus duct extends through building walls.

1.2 References
2.3 Phase Bus Bars
The assemblies shall be constructed, wired and tested in
accordance with all applicable sections of the latest listed
standards and codes.
NEMANational Electrical Manufacturer Association
ANSI C37.23American National Standards Institute
NFPA 70National Electrical Code

a. Phase bus bars shall be of the metal-enclosed busway


type.
b. Bus bars shall be full round edge rectangular [98% IACS
copper] [57% IACS aluminum] of sufficient cross-section to
provide full current rating without exceeding a hot spot
temperature rise of 65 C (149 F) in a 40 C (104 F)
ambient.
c. Phase bus bars shall be mounted and secured against
movement during short-circuit in tracking-resistant, glassreinforced polyester blocks, or an approved equal, spaced
along the bus run as required to meet the short-circuit
current rating. The support blocks can be ribbed to provide
long creepage paths and fitted with corona suppressors,
consisting of silicone rubber inserts between the insulated
bus bars and support blocks.

2.0 Products
2.1 Manufacturers
Square D CompanyMetal-Enclosed Busway
2.1 Housing
a. The bus duct shall be nonlouvered outdoors and indoors.
Housing and accessory flanges, terminal enclosures, etc.,
shall be primed and painted [steel] [corrosion resistant
aluminum] construction. All outdoor hardware exposed to
the weather shall be stainless steel. Indoor hardware
(unless in corrosive environment) shall be manufacturers
standard.
b. Bus housing shall be steel or aluminum.

d. Phase bus bars, at 5 kV class and above, shall be insulated


with epoxy, rated for continuous operation at 130 C
(266 F).
e. Contact surfaces of copper bus bars shall be silver plated
electrically by tank or brush method. Contact surfaces of
aluminum bus bars shall be electro-tinned. All bus bar
connections shall be bolted.
f.

c. Outdoor, totally enclosed, nonlouvered housings shall be


fitted with screened breathers and space heaters in
sufficient quantity and rating to minimize condensation.

Bolts shall pass through the bus bar conductors, and shall
be capable of being properly torqued and locked in place,
to provide and maintain full and uniform pressure under all
operating conditions. (Torque requirements in ft/lb shall be
furnished by Manufacturer.)

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g. In no case shall the temperature of such bus bar joint
exceed 65 C (149 F) above an ambient temperature of
40 C (104 F). An internal ground bus [shall] [shall not] be
furnished which will electrically connect together all
equipment connected to the bus duct.
h. If the bus duct enclosure is so constructed and connected
that it provides a continuous path for ground current, it may
serve as the ground bus. If the enclosure is used as the
ground bus, a tooth-type lock washer shall be furnished
under each bolt head and each nut at connections between
sections of bus duct. If the enclosure is not so constructed,
the bus duct shall be furnished with a [aluminum] [copper]
ground bar inside the housing. The ground bus shall have
suitable terminating pads for Purchasers connections to
station ground system.
i.

Flexible connectors shall be provided for connecting bus to


porcelain apparatus bushings. All necessary adapter bars
and spacers, bolting hardware and insulating materials, for
connections to transformer or switchgear terminals, shall
be provided and the proper coordination of connections
between bus and terminal equipment shall be the
responsibility of the bus Manufacturer

j.

Purchaser will provide Manufacturer with applicable


switchgear and transformer drawings for matching and
coordination requirements prior to fabrication.

2.4 Ratings
a. The maximum hot-spot temperature rise at any point in the
bus, at continuous rated load, shall not exceed 65 C
(149 F) above an ambient temperature of 40 C (104 F).
b. The ratings of the bus duct shall be:
Voltage Class: ___ Volts
Continuous Current Ratings: ___ Amperes
Short Circuit Rating: Momentary Current Amps
___ RMS asymmetrical.
Short Time Current Amps ___ RMS symmetrical. (Not
less than short time ratings of protective devices.)
Basic Insulation Level (BIL): ___ kV
2.5 Supports
Bus duct supports shall be [indoor trapeze type] [outdoor
column type with base plates for attaching to Purchasers
foundations] [knee-brace type for wall mounting].

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Square D Company
5735 College Corner Rd.
Oxford, OH 45056, USA
1-888-SquareD
(1-888-778-2733)
www.SquareD.com

Schneider Canada Inc.


19 Waterman Avenue,
M4B 1 Y2
Toronto, Ontario
1-800-565-6699
Catalog No. 5600CT9101R4/01 September 2001 19972001 Schneider Electric All Rights Reserved
www.schneider-electric.ca Replaces 5600CT9101R12/99 dated 12/99.

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