VentilatedBottomChannelTrayManual

2015
InstallationManual

Table of Contents

Page
No.

Introduction

Overview.

IntendedUse...

FieldRouting... 5

UnloadingandReceiving...

InstallationGuidelines.

11

InstallationofSupportStructure

12

PlanningforThermalExpansion.. 15

InstallationofChannelandFittings 17

InstallationofBondingJumpers... 21

InstallationofanEquipmentGroundConductor..... 22

GroundingtheSystem... 27

InstallingGuarding... 28

CableInstallation..

29

SecuringCables.....

31

InstallingCovers......

31

Maintenance...

33

Modifications..

33

Introduction

Astheuseoflimitedwidthventilatedbottomchanneltraybecomesmoreprevalentinindustry,
many questions have arisen. In some cases ventilated channel tray systems have been
misapplied or under applied based on the code requirements for other types of cable tray
systems and or existing end user standards. For these reasons the technical staff of Techline
Mfg. has produced this manual to assist engineers and contractors with the proper
understandingandapplicationoftheuniqueSnapTracksystem.

This manualaddressesthe many aspectsand considerationsassociatedwith the intendeduse

of the Snap Track system. If additional information is required or if specific questions arise,
pleasecontacttheTechlineMfg.

Theinformationcontainedin thismanualhasbeenindependentlycheckedforaccuracyandis
believedtobecorrectandcurrent.However,nowarranty,eitherexpressedorimplied,ismade
as to applicability or compatibility with specific code requirements. In all cases it is the
responsibility of the designer or end user to refer to the applicable current codes and or
standardsfortheirspecificinstallation.

TechlineMfg.
30516Sgt.E.I.BootsThomasDr.
SpanishFort,AL36527
Tel:(800)3953369
Fax:(251)3807301
www.techlinemfg.com

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Overview
SnapTrackwasdevelopedinresponsetoarequestforalimitedwidthtraysystemtoreplace
wirebaskettrayinanindustrialenvironment. AmajoroilcompanyapproachedTechlineMfg.
requestingaproductthatwouldbestronger,providebettercableprotectionandreduce
installationcost. SnapTrackwasalmost5yearsinthedesignanddevelopment. Aftervisiting
withendusers,engineeringfirms,contractors,installers,etc.,SnapTrackwasdevelopedwith
anevenexpandedfocus.

Ourobjectiveistoprovidethefollowing:
(1) Aninnovativechanneltraysystemdesignedtobeanalternativetoconduit,while
providinganadequatedegreeofcableprotection.
(2) Analternativefortransitioningfromladdertraytopointofuseinanindustrial
environmentwhileprovidinganadequatedegreeofcableprotectionand
dramaticallyreducinginstallationcost.

SnapTrackisnotatraditionalladdertypeorchanneltypecabletraybutratherauniquelimited
width,ventilatedbottomchanneltray,intendedtobeusedasanalternativetoconduit,
typically2andbelow.TheSnapTracksystemwasintroducedtotransitionlowvoltage,control,
andinstrumentcablefromladdertraytopointofuse(i.e.instrumentsandmotorcontrol
stations)inanindustrialenvironment.

Therearemanycommonlyacceptedbenefitsofrunningchanneltraysystemsinlieuofconduit

includingtotalinstalledcost,cableaccessibility,andfuturemodificationsintheseapplications.

ThesebenefitscoupledwiththeuniquelaborandmaterialsavingsavailablethroughSnapTrack

haveproventomakeSnapTrackaneffectivealternativefornotonlyroutinglow
voltage,control

cable,andinstrumentcablebutalsoserviceconductorandpowercables.

IntendedUse
TheSnapTracktrayisaventilatedchanneltypetraythatisavailablein2,4,and6inchwidths.
Thetrayisanextrudedstructurehavinglongitudinalsidemembersthatareintegralwiththe
ventilatedbottom.TheSnapTracksystemisaninnovativemultifacetedULClassifiedcable
support.ThesystemisclassifiedbyULassuitableforuseasanEGCwheninstalledperNEC2014
article392.Thesystemissuitableforusewithpowercables,controlcables,orsignalcables.
SnapTracktraysystemsaretypicallyusedtosupport:

a.)conductorsenclosedinacontinuousmetalsheathoroftheinterlockedarmortypes,and
b.)conductorshavingexposurerated(ERtestrating),nonmetallicandmoistureresistant
insulation.Ventilatedbottomtraysareconsideredthebestchoiceforsmallercablesin
preventingsagging.
c.)TheSnapTracksystemisnotlimitedtotheseusesandisalsosuitablefornonindustrial
applications.SnapTracktrayisalsoanidealproductforuseasamechanicalsupportfor
instrumenttubing.

Permitted Usage and Wiring Methods Under NEC.

UsagepermittedunderNECsection392.10Cabletraysarepermittedtobeusedasasupport
systemforserviceconductors,feeders,branchcircuits,communicationcircuits,controlcircuits,
andsignalingcircuits.Underthissectionitisnotedthatcabletraysystemsandthereforethe
SnapTracksystemisnotlimitedtoindustrialestablishments.

(A)WiringMethods
ThewiringmethodsinNECTable392.10(A)arepermittedtobeinstalledintheSnapTrack
systemsundertheconditionsdescribedintheirrespectivearticlesandsections.The
followingguidelinesshouldbefollowedwheninstallingSnapTrackascabletraysystem.
(Partialmostcommonlist)

Table392.10(A)WiringMethods(PartialListMostCommon)
WiringMethodFor:
CATVCables
Class2andClass3Cables
CommunicationCables
FireAlarmCables
InstrumentTrayCables
MetalCladCables

Article:
820
725
800
760
727
330

Wiring Method For:

Article:

NetworkPoweredBroadband CommunicationCables
NonPowered Limited Fire Alarm Cables
OpticalFiberCables
PowerandControlTrayCables
PowerLimitedFireAlarmCables

830
760
770
336
760

(B) InIndustrialestablishments.
Thewiringmethodsintable392.10(A)arepermittedtobeusedinanyindustrial
establishmentundertheconditionsdescribedintheirrespectivearticles.Inindustrial
establishmentsonly,whereconditionsofmaintenanceandsupervisionensurethatonly
qualifiedpersonsservicetheinstalledSnapTracksystem,anyofthecablesin392.10(B)
(1)and(B)(2)shallbepermittedtobeinstalledinventilated channel trays i.e. Snap
Track.
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(B)(1)Singleconductorcablesshallbepermittedtobeinstalledinaccordancewith
392.10(B)(1)(a)through(B)(1)(c).

(a)SingleconductorCableshallbe1/0AWGorlargerandshouldbeofatypelisted
andmarkedonthesurfaceforuseinchanneltrays.

(c)Singleconductorsusedasequipmentgroundingconductorsshouldbeinsulated,
covered,orbar,andshouldbe4AWGorlarger.

(B)(2)SingleandmulticonductormediumvoltagecablesshallbeTypeMVcable.
singleconductorsshallbeinstalledinaccordancewith392.10(B)(1)

(C)Hazardous(Classified)Locations.ChannelTraysinhazardous(classified)locationsshould
containonlythecabletypespermittedbyNEC.

NoteInHazardous(Classified)locationslimitationsareoncabletypesNOTtheSnapTrack
system.

UsageNOTpermittedunderNECsection392.12CabletraysystemsshallNOTbeusedin
hoistwaysorwheresubjecttoseverephysicaldamage.Thedesignershouldidentifyandavoid
areaswhereseverecabledamagemayoccur.Usuallytheseareasarelimitedandthecabletray
systemcansimplybererouted.

Certainconditionsmaycallfortheuseoftotallyenclosedtraysystems.Localbuildingcodes
shouldbeexaminedtodeterminethesuitabilityofaventilatedbottomtray.

ItshouldbenotedthatNECSection300.80,statesthatcabletrayscontainingelectrical
conductorsshallnotcontainanypipe,tube,orequalforsteam,water,air,gas,drainage,or
anyotherserviceotherthanelectrical.Therefore,separatetraysystemsshouldbeinstalled
whenSnapTrackisusedbothasacabletraysystemandasatubingraceway.

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FieldRouting
(FinalDesign)

Installersshouldrefertotheguidanceprovidedbytheclient,engineer,ordesigner.Guidanceis
generallyprovidedintheformofinstallationdetails.Detailsmayincludeacompletesystem
detail,aminimumasystemoverview,varioustypicalinstallationdetailsorpointofuse
drawings;inadditiontotrayfillcapacitytables,andsupportstructurerequirements.Should
theseminimumguidelinesnotbeprovided,theinstallershouldrequestthemfromthegeneral
contractor,engineer,orclient.Historically it hasbeen left to the installer to determine the final
field routing and resulting Snap Track component requirements.This is best accomplished
through a walkthrough of the facility.Thefollowingsectionisintendedtoprovide
additionalguidanceforthispurpose.

WARNING!Finalfielddesignconsiderationsshouldonlybemadebyqualified
personnelexperiencedincabletrayinstallations.

Locations
NotAllowedNECArticle392section392.12statesthatcabletraysystems(includingSnap
Track)shallnotbeinstalledinhoistwaysorwheresubjecttoseverephysicaldamage.

NotRecommendedItisnotrecommendedtoinstallanycabletraysysteminpossiblefire
areas.

HazardousLocationsWheninstallingSnapTrackinclassifiedorhazardouslocationsinstallers
shouldrefertoNECArticle392section392.10Wiringmethods.Thesystemmustalsobe
bondedinaccordancewithNECarticle250.100.Localcodesmayalsoapply.

FieldRouting
Inadditiontoanyguidanceprovidedbytheclient,engineer,ordesignerinstallersshouldalso
review the Snap Track Design Manual, prior to proceeding, and include the
following considerations in conjunction with a walkthrough

AccessConsiderationsTheSnapTracksystemshouldbeinstalledinamannerthatwill
provideaccesstothecables.TechlineMfg.recommendsaminimumof300mm(12inches)be
maintainedaboveandbetweentheSnapTracktrayandanyothersystemorstructure.

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AvailablePathwaysInmanycasestheSnapTracksystemisutilizedasaneffectivealternative
toconduit.Assuchtheroutingplanmaynotbeshowninthedetailedengineeringdrawingsi.e.
P&ID.However,routeplansforprocesspipingandequipmentaretypicallydetailedwithspecific
locations.Installersshouldavoidtheseareaswhendeterminingthelayout(route)oftheSnap
Tracksystem.

SystemStructureTechlineMfg.recommendsthattheSnapTracksystembebondedtobuilding
steelandeartheverysixtyft.(60),eitherthroughaninherentconnectiontoametallicsupport
memberorwithabondingjumper.AssuchinstallersshouldconsiderroutingtheSnapTrack
systeminproximitytothesystemstructure.

ElevationItisgenerallyacceptedasbestpracticetoinstalllonghorizontalruns(mainor
homeruns)overheadwithindividualdropstotheinstruments,equipmentetc.Theoptimum
elevationpointswillbethepointwhichallowssufficientclearanceforpersonneland
equipment,whileminimizingdropdistances.Typicallyelevationpointswillbebetween10and
20.

InformationalNoteSnapTrackchannelsareextrudedin20lengths.

ChannelRequirementsRefertothefillcapacitytablesprovidedbytheengineer,designer,or
clienttodeterminetheappropriatetraywidths.LackingthisguidancerefertoNECArticle392,
Table399.22(A)5for4&6traysandTable392.22(A)(6)for2trays,forallowabletrayfill
capacities.Designateallroutesbycabletraywidth.Measureallroutesanditsbranches,add
togetherallthemeasurements.Dependingontheoverallsizeofthefacilityadd2%5%for
measurementerrors.

Changesindirection,elevation,orplaneTechlineMfg.offersanextensiverangeoffittingsfor
theSnapTracksystem.Priortoconductingawalkthroughinstallersareencouragedtoreview
thecurrentSnapTrackcatalogforacompleteunderstandingoftheavailablefittingsand
accessories.Whenselectingfittingsattentionshouldbegiventotheminimumbendradiiof
thecablestobeinstalled.

*SupportLocationsandTypesThenumberandlocationofsupportsisdictatedbythetotal
load requirementsofthesystem.Unlessotherwisespecifiedbytheengineer,designerorclient
TechlineMfg.recommendssupportlocationsandspandistancesasoutlinedintheSnap
TrackLoadTable.

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SnapTrackLoadingInformation

NoteDoNotconfusespanwithtraylength.ThedistancebetweensupportsiscalledSPAN.

Span(feet)

Tray
W H
2 2
4 2
6

10

12

14

16

18

Load

Deft

Load

Deft

Load

Deft

Load

Deft

Load

Deft

Load

Deft

Load

Deft

70.93
lbs./ft
67.12
lbs./ft
73.19
lbs/ft

0.72
In.
0.63
In.
0.63
In.

25.15
lbs./ft
31.4
lbs./ft
34.21
lbs/ft

0.96
In.
0.96
In.
0.80
In.

11.7
lb/ft
13.7
lb/ft
17.7
lb/ft

1.2
In
1.2
In
1.2
In

6.1
lb/ft
7.3
lb/ft
9.7
lb/ft

1.44
In
1.44
In
1.44
In

3.5
lb/ft
4.2
lb/ft
9.7
lb/ft

1.68
In
1.68
In
1.68
In

2.5
lb/ft
3.4
lb/ft
3.8
lb/ft

1.92
In
1.92
In
1.92
In

1.3
lb/ft
2.5
lb/ft
2.1
lb/ft

2.16
in
2.16
in
2.16
in

*TheListedloaddid notreachmaximumalloweddeflectionunderIEC61357.Additionalflat
barcouldnotbesafelystackedduetoheight.

TechlineMfg.offersbothcommonanduniquesupportsfortheSnaptracksystem.Installersare
encouragedtoreviewthecurrentSnapTrackcatalog.

*ContactTechlineMfg.forrecommendationsforseismicapplications.Additionalbracingmay
berequired.

TransitionsTheSnapTacksystemisdesignedtotransitionfromladdertraytopointofuse.
Transitionsshouldbemadeasoutlinedbytheengineer,designer,orclient.Lackingguidance
installersshouldrefertothecurrentSnapTrackcatalogfortheappropriatehardware.

AfterreviewingtheSnapTrackcatalogandDesignManual,installersareencouragedto
conductawalkthroughofthefacility,whileconsideringthepointsoutlinedwithinthissection.
Notationsshouldbemadeforallchannel,fitting,support,andaccessoryrequirements.To
assistwiththesenotationsTechlineMfg.providesamaterialtakeoffspreadsheet.

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UnloadingandReceiving

TheSnapTracksystemincorporatesprecisioncomponents.Consequently,TechlineMfg.uses
greatcareandonlyqualitymaterialstopackageandshipSnapTrackcomponents.

SnapTracktrayisextrudedintwentyfoot(20)lengthsandisgenerallyshippedviamotor
freight,exceptforexportshipmentswhichareshippedincargocontainers.Fittings,
accessories,andothersmallcomponentsareboxedandorpalletizedbasedonquantityand
size.

ToinsuretheproperperformanceoftheSnapTracksystem,TechlineMfg.recommendsthe
followingpracticesbefollowedwhenunloadingandstoringSnapTrackcomponents.

FullTruckLoad

Dedicatedflatbedtrailersarerecommendedandutilizedwheneverpossibleforfulltruckload
shipments(typically5000ft.orgreater).Channelbundlesareseparatedwithdunnagetoallow
forsideunloading.Sideforkliftunloadingisrecommended.

Lessthantruckload(LTL)shipments.

SmalltomediumsizedordersaregenerallyshippedviacommoncarrierLTLinenclosed
trailers.Whenshippedviacommoncarrier,SnapTrackchannelwillbecratedtoallowfor
unloadingwithaforklift.CratesshouldbepulledfromthetrailerusingaSLINGONLY.To
prevent damage NEVER pull Snap Track crates using a chain.

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Inspection

Shouldanydamagebevisibletothepackagingorotherwise,immediatelyinventoryallitems
usingtheTechlineMfg.packinglist.Itistheresponsibilityofthereceivertonoteanydamage
onthecarrierbilloflading.Failuretonotedamagemayresultindeniedfreightclaims!

Storage

SnapTrackismanufacturedfromaluminum.Aswithanyaluminumproductawhiteoxidation
filmwillnaturallyoccurwhenSnapTrackcomponentsareexposedtoweather.Therefore.
TechlineMfg.recommendswheneverpossiblethatSnapTrackcomponentsbestored
indoors.

Whenstoredoutdoorsallcomponentsshouldbelooselystacked,elevatedofftheground,
ventilated,andwhenpossiblecoveredtopreventstoragestaining.

InformationalNoteThenaturallyoccurringthinfilmofoxidation(storagestain)willnotaffect
theperformanceofthesystem.However,storagestaindoesaffecttheappearanceandmay
resultinsomecomponentsbeingNONRETURNABLE.

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InstallationGuidelines

ThissectionisintendedasapracticalguidefortheproperinstallationoftheSnapTracksystem.
InstallersareencouragedtocontactTechlineMfg.foradditionalguidance,shouldcontingencies
occurwhicharenotaddressedinthismanual.

ItisrecommendedthatSnapTrackinstallationsfollowtherecommendationsprovidedinthe
SnapTrackDesignmanual.WhenSnapTrackisusedasacabletrayitshouldinallcasesbe
installedincompliancewithNECArticle392,NEMAVE1andfollowsafeworkpracticesas
describedinNFPA70E.Priortoproceedinginstallersshouldalsorefertoapplicablelocalcodes
and/orfacilityspecificationsforadditionalrestrictionsorguidance.

ItisrecommendedthattheSnapTracksystembeinstalledONLYbyqualifiedpersonsfamiliar
withstandardelectricalconstructionpractices,electricalequipment,andthesafetyof
electricalwiringsystems.Includingtrainingandauthorizationtotest,energize,clear,ground,
tag,andlockoutcircuitsinaccordancewithsafetypractices.

WARNING!DonotusetheSnapTracksystemasawalkway,ladder,
orsupportforpeople.SnapTrackisintendedtobeamechanicalsupportsystemfor
cablesandtubingONLY!UsingtheSnapTracksystemasawalkwaycancausepersonalinjury
andalsopossiblydamagecablesandotherequipment.

TheproperperformanceoftheSnapTracksystemisdependentonits
properinstallation. Failuretofollowthedesign,installation,andmaintenanceguidelines
setforthbyTechlineMfg.,NEC,NEMA,andNFPAmayleadtopersonalinjuryaswellasdamage
toproperty.

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InstallationofSupportStructure

DefinitivelayoutsfortheSnapTracksupportstructurearetypicallynotprovidedbythe
designer.Consequently,itisoftenlefttothefieldsupervisortodeterminethetype,number,
andlocationofthesupports.

Installersmustbefamiliarwiththetotalloadsthesupportstructurewillbesubjecttoinorderto
determinetheappropriatespandistances.Installersareencouragedtoreviewtheloadand
supportsectionoftheSnapTrackDesignmanual.Installersshouldalsoseekguidancefromthe
generalcontractororownerrelativetotrayspan distances which are often specified.However,
itshouldbenoted,most existing support span specifications DO NOT take into account the
inherent strength and capability of the Snap Track system.Whenselectingsupportlocations
installersshouldalsobeawareofthesupportpositioninrelationtotheSnapTracksplice
connectorstopreventjoiningthetraysinasimplebeamstructure.

Calculatingtheappropriatespandistancesforstraightsectionhorizontalrunsarecoveredinthe
SnapTrackDesignmanual.However,duetotheinherentcomplexityofthiscalculationandthe
resultingcommonconfusion,furtherdetailedinstructionsandexampleshavebeenprovidedin
thissectionfortheinstaller.

HorizontalSpanDistanceCalculation

1.DeterminetheTotalLoadrequirement.Thetotalloadisthesumofallcomponents
(Accessories,cable,andtheadditionalloadsbasedonoutdoorfactorsi.e.snowandice).
2.Ifinahurricanezone,contactTechlineMfg.torequesttheSnapTrackWindLoadwhite
paper.

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Example:Givena100foothorizontalstraightrunofcovered4Wx2DSnapTrack
tray containing(10) segmentsof SWA foundationfieldbuscable, securedevery 3
feet with Snap Track wire clamps. In an area with anticipated maximum
accumulationof.5inchesofice,thetotalloadiscalculatedasfollows:

TL=Wctotal+Wsnic+ Wct
=0.44lbs./ft.+0.47lbs./ft.+0.6lbs./ft.
=1.51lbs./ft.TotalLoad

TL=TotalLoad
Wctotal=Totalweightofcabletrayaccessories:44lbs/100=.44lbs./ft.
(1004cover=40lbs.)+(33wireclamps=4.125lbs.)

Wsnic=Totalweightofwind,ice,snow,orseismicconditions=4.75lbs./ft.
0.47lbs./ft. (iceload)

Wct=Totalcableweight:0.06lbs./ft.=0.60lbs./ft.
60lbs./Mft./1000=0.06lbs./ft.x10=0.60lbs./ft.

3.UsetheSnapTrackLoadDatatable(page7)todeterminetheappropriatespan
distanceforthe4tray.Basedonatotalloadof1.51lbs./ft.,supportsshouldbe
placedonaspandistancenotexceedingeighteenfeet(18).

InformationalNote:SnapTrackSpandistancesofeighteenfeet(18)arecommonformany
applications!

ElevationPoints
Elevationpointsforthesupportsystemaredeterminedeitherfromthetoporbottomofthe
tray.Anelevationbenchmark(preferablesetbythegeneralcontractor)canbetransferredvia
laserlevelortransittoconvenientpointsalongthelengthofthetrayrun. Onceafewhangers
arehungatpointsalongthetrayrun,acarpentersstringorbailingwirestrungendtoendwill
assistinmaintainingtheelevationpointsforthetraysupports.

VerticalSpanDistance
Spandistancesforverticaldropscanbeextendedasdictatedbythebuildingstructure.
However,spandistancesverticalorhorizontalshouldneverexceedthe20.

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FittingSupports

Techline Mfg. recommends that Snap Track radius fittings lessthan 12 be supported with a
SINGLE center support.Followingthisrecommendationwillgreatlyreducetheinstalledcost!
SnapTrackfittingswitharadiusof12orlargershouldbesupportedasoutlinedinNEMAVE2,
whichstatesthatverticalfittingsand12rfittingsshouldbesupportedwithin2ofeach
extremity.WhenSnapTracksplicesareusedasthermalexpansionsplicesasupportisalso
requiredwithin2ofeachend.Whenlargerradiusfittings(24r36r)areinstalledina
horizontalplaneandadditionalcentersupportisrecommended.

Afterdeterminingtheappropriatespandistanceandsupportlocationsselectthetypesof
supportsbestsuitedfortheapplication.RefertothecurrentSnapTrackcatalogforsupport
options.

SupportBracketInstallationNote(S)

TrapezeandHangerBracketsThesesystemsallowforverylittlehorizontaladjustment
ofthetrayoncetheverticalhangersareinplace.Itisessentialthatthesehangersbe
positionedproperly.Horizontaladjustmentisproportionatetothelengthofthevertical
rods.Theshortertherod,thelesshorizontaladjustmentallowed.

Theuseofbeamorwindowclampsisrecommendedtoattachthesebracketsto
structuralsteel.DONOTweldordrilltostructuralsteelwithoutexplicitapprovalfrom
thestructuralengineerresponsibleforthatelement.

Cantilever,PostBaseandWallBracketsThesesupportsmaybeattachedtothe
followingstructuralmaterials:pouredinplaceconcrete,precastconcrete,brickor
concreteandstructuralsteel.Forconcreteandconcreterelatedstructuresusemasonry
expansionbolts.Aminimumoftwo(2)boltsmustbeused.Consultthemanufacturers
dataforbothpulloutandshearloadsformasonrybolts.Themasonrystructurestrength
mustalsobeverified.Forattachmenttostructuralsteelusebeamclamps,boltingor
welding.DONOTweldordrilltostructuralsteelwithoutexplicitapprovalfromthe
structuralengineerresponsibleforthatelement.

Postbasesupportsarealsocommonlyattachedtograting.Whenattachingpostbase
supportstogratinguseSnapTrackgratingclamppartnumberGM1.

RoofandFloorinstallationsDonotmountSnapTracktraydirectlytoafloororroof.Strut
15/8shouldbeusedasacrossmemberandtheSnapTracktraysecuredwithaholddown
clamp.

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PlanningforThermalExpansion

WhenSnapTrackfittingsareusedasthermalexpansionsplicestheinstallationprocedureis
slightlydifferent.Therefore,priortoinstallingSnapTracktrayandfittingsinstallersshould
considerrequirementsforthermalexpansionsplices.Thenumberofthermalexpansionsplices
requiredisbasedonthemaximumDeltaT(differencebetweentheminimumambient
temperatureandmaximumambienttemperature). Inmostareas,when Snap Track isinstalled
outdoors,spacingofthermalexpansionsplicesonsixtyfivefoot(65)intervalsissufficient.
SixtyfivefootspacingisthespacingrecommendedbyNEMAVE2whentheDeltaTis100
degreesF.InareaswithaDeltaTotherthan100degreesF,installersshouldrefertoNEMAVE
22013,section3.4.2todeterminetheappropriatespacing.

AllSnapTrackfittingsaremanufacturedwithfour1.25(31.75mm)ovalslotsandaredesigned
tobeusedasthethermalexpansiongap.However,itisconsideredbestpracticetousestraight
splicefittingswheneverpossible.

WheninstallingSnapTrackspliceplatesandorSnapTrackfittingsasthermalexpansionsplices
installSnapTrackhardwarekitEJBKSSthroughthefour(4)ovalslots.KitEJBKSScontains(4)
X.75StainlessSteelCarriageBoltsand(4)StainlessSteelNylonlockNuts.Thelocknuts
shouldbetightenedandthenbackoffturn.DONOTUSESNAPTRACKPUSHPINSWHEN
INSTALLINGTHERMALEXPANSIONSPLICES.

Wheninstallingthermalexpansionspicesallowancesmustalsobemadetoallowlongitudinal
movementofthetray.Thisisaccomplishedthroughtheuseofexpansionguidesandholddown
clamps.ThereareslightdimensionaldifferencesbetweenSnapTrackexpansionguidesandhold
downclamps.Bothclampsaredesignatedaccordingly.

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Thetrayshouldbeanchoredwithholddownclampsorwithafixedsupportnearestthe
midpointbetweenexpansionplatesandsecuredwithexpansionguidesatallothersupport
locations.

Note:AtanytimeallSnapTracksplicesandfittingscanbeconvertedtoexpansionsplices
simplyberemovingthepinsandproperlyinstallinghardwarekitEJBKSS.
However,whensplicesorfittingsarechangedtoexpansionsplices,modificationstothesupport
structure(inclusionofexpansionguidesforlongitudinalmovement)aregenerallyrequired.Itis
forthisreasonTechlineMfg.recommendspriorplanningofexpansionspliceplacement.

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InstallingChannelandFittings

TechlineMfg.recommendsataminimumtoinstallstraighthorizontalrunandstraightvertical
runsupports,asdictatedbythepredeterminedspandistances,priortoinstallingSnapTrack
trayandfittings.Whenpossibletheentiresupportstructureshouldbeinstalledpriortothe
trayinstallation.

Usingthesupportstructureasguidanceaprelayoutofmaterialisrecommended.Oncelaidout
thephysicalappearanceofboththetrayandfittingsshouldbeinspectedforcreases,bends,or
anyotherdamage.Ifthecabletrayhascreasesorbends,avoidusingthatsectionforsplices.Do
Notuseanyfittingsthataredamaged.

Atsomepointduringtheinstallationitmaybecomenecessarytofieldmodifyorcutthetray.
Whendoingsothetrayshouldbepositionedwiththesiderailsdownandasquareusedto
markandensureasquarecutismade.Cutsaregenerallymadewithabandsaw,chopsaw,or
sawzall. Theuseofasuitablelubricant(e.g.pureturpentineforaluminum)willspeedthe
processandpreservethecuttingblade.Itisimportanttogeta90degree(tothelongitudinal
axis)cut.Aftercutting,useafiletodeburanyroughedges.

Oncethesupportsareinplace,thelocationsforexpansionspliceshavebeennoted,andthe
materialhasbeenlaidoutandinspected,installationoftheSnapTracktraymaybegin.
Installationofthetraycanbeginatanypointthatisconvenient.

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Straightsectionruns
TomaximizetherigidityoftheSnaptracksystemthetraysectionsshouldbeinstalledsothat
thesplicelocationsfallatthequarterpointofthesupportspan.Whenthetraylengthisthe
sameasthesupportspandistanceandbothremainconsistentthroughouttherun,thesplice
locationswillfallatthesamepositionthroughoutthetrayrun.Ontheotherhandifthespan
distancebetweenthesupportsislessthanthelengthofthestraightsectiontray,placethetray
acrossbothsupportssothattheendsarecantilevered.

Splicesshouldbeplacedtofallonthequarterspanofthesupportdistance.

Whenthetraylengthisgreaterthanthesupportspan,placethetraysothatitiscantilevered
acrossbothsupports.

Thesupportspanshouldnotexceedthelengthofonesectionoftrayandnotexceedtwenty
feet(20).Thereshouldnotbemorethanonespliceconnectionbetweentwo(2)supports
andsplices should not be located over supports or at the midpoint.

Withthefirstsectionoftrayinplaceconnectthefirstspliceandsecondsectionoftray.When
installingasplice,slidethecabletrayintothespliceaminimumoffourinches(4)(10.16cm).
Lineupatleast(2)ofthe9/16holes,thesecondandfourthholearerecommendedfor
maximumstrength.

InformationalNote:DoNotbuttthetraytogetherinthetraysplice.Leavingsomespacebetweenthe
channeljointswillallowforadjustability.

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Fourpushpinsareprovidedwitheachsplice,twoforeachside.Whenthe9/16roundholeson
thecabletrayandthe9/16holesinthesplicearelinedup,insertthepushpin(s)andapply
thumbpressuretothepushpinandlockitintoposition.Formaximumstrengthutilizethe
secondandfourthholeswhenpossible.YouwillhearaclickorSnapwhenthepinsaresecure.
Installtwopinsoneachsideofthesplice.Inspectthebottomofthetraytoinsurebothclevises
ofthepinhavefullyinsertedandengaged.Continuetolaythetraysothatthesplicesfallonthe
quarterspan;assembleadditionalsplices,asdescribed,throughoutthelengthofthestraight
run.WherethermalexpansionsplicesarerequiredDONOTinstallthesplicewiththesupplied
pins.UseSnaptrackboltkitEJBKSSandinstallasdescribedonpage15.

Securethetraysections,holddownclamps,orexpansionguidesasrequiredtothesupport
bracketsastheywerelaidout.

RadiusFittings
Radiusfittings,elbows,tees,crosses,exitfittingsetc.shouldalsobeassembledwithtwo(2)
pinsateachendofthefittingasindicatedabove.Ifsupportbracketsforthefittingswerenot
previouslyinstalled,installsupportsinthefollowingmannerforALLfittings.

A.)SmallRadiusFittings3and6(oranyNonStandardradiusfittingslessthan12r)
Shortradiusfittings(<12r)maybesupportedeitherwithasinglecentersupportor
alternatively(basedonload)withsupportswithintwofeet(2)ofeachextremity.

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Inmostcaseswhenasinglecentersupportisuseditwillbenecessarytodrillaholeinthe
fittinginordertoboltthefittingtothesupportbracket.Techlinerecommendsusing3/8bolts
ataminimumwithboltsconsideredbestpractice.

B.) LargeRadiusFittings12r36r
SnapTracklargeradiifittingsbesupportedpertheguidelinessetforthin
NEMAVE22013section3.5

a.) SnapTrackFittingsinstalledintheverticalpositionandall12rfittingsshould
besupportedwithin2ofeachextremity.Expansionconnectionsshould
alsobesupportedwithin2ofeachend.

Radius12

b.) When installed in the horizontal position Snap Track 24r, 36r fittings
shouldbesupportedwithin2ofeachextremityandincludeanadditionalcenter
support.

C.) SpecialtyFittingsWaterfalls,Planeadapters,Takeofffittings,Downspouts,
Adjustablefittingsetc.
SnapTrackspecialtyfittingsshouldbesupportedwithintwofeet(2)ofeachextremity.

Note:
1.Wheneverpossibleavoidmountingtheassembled(connection)end(s)ofSnap
Trackfittingstothesupportbracket.
2.TheuniquefeatureofusingsinglesupportsforsmallerradiusfittingsISALLOWEDunder
NEMAVE22013SECTION3.5.1Unlessotherwiserecommendedbymanufacturer.

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InstallationofBondingJumpers
BondingJumpersmustbeinstalledinALLcabletrayinstallations

WheninstalledasacabletraytheSnapTracksystemmustbegroundedandelectrically
continuousperNECArticle392andArticle250.InSnapTrackcabletrayinstallationsthe
followingareasrequirebondingforelectricalcontinuity.

1.TransitionsWherevermechanicallydiscontinuoussectionsexistincluding
transitionsfromtheSnapTracksystemtoothercabletrays,equipment,orsections
withintheSnapTracksystem.

Mechanicaldiscontinuoussectionsarelimitedto6feet(1.8m)underNECArticle
392.30

2.AdjustableFittingsIncludingbothverticalandhorizontaladjustablefittings.

3.ThermalExpansionJointsWhereverSnapTracksplicesorfittingsareinstalledasa
thermalexpansionjoint.

Whenbondingjumpersarerequiredelectricalcontinuitycanbeachievedusingasinglebonding
jumperattachedtotheexistingholesinthebaseoftheSnapTracktray.Itisnotnecessarytodrill
holesinthesiderailsandtoinstalltwojumpersasdescribedinNEMAVE2section3.8.4and
depictedinfigures395398.SnapTrackisaventilatedchannelwithintegralsidewalls.Section
3.8.4isreferringtotheinstallationofbondingjumpersforladdertray.Additionally,NEMAVE2is
notaStandardasisNEMAVE1,ratherNEMAVE2isasstatedintheforwardapracticalguide.

Installbondingjumpersusingacapscrew,placethescrewheadontheinsideofthecable
tray,alignwitha5/16squarehole,putthejumpersonthebottomofthecabletray,addaflat
washer,locknut,tightensecurely.

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InstallationofanEquipmentGroundConductor

TheEquipmentGroundingConductorsarethemostimportantconductorsinthe
electricalsystem.TheGroundingConductoristheelectricalcircuitssafety
conductor.

WheninstallingtheSnapTracksystemthecontractorshouldevaluatetheavailable
EquipmentGroundingConductor(EGC)optionsanddeterminewhichismostapplicableforthe
project.

Options:
1.UsethecabletrayastheEGC.
2.UseasingleconductorcableasthecommonEGCforallthecircuitsinthecabletray.
3.UseindividualEGCconductorsineachmulticonductorcableinthecabletray.
4.UtilizingthetrayasasupplementalEGC

1.UsingtheSnapTracksystemastheEGC.
NECsection392.60clearlyindicatesthatmetalliccabletraysshallbepermittedtobeused
asanEGCwherecontinuousmaintenanceandsupervisionensurethatqualifiedpersonswill
servicetheinstalledcabletraysystemandthatthetrayscrosssectionalareacomplieswith
theMetalAreaRequirementsforCableTraysUsedasEquipmentGroundConductorssection
392.60(A).

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Metalcabletrays,includingtheSnapTracksystem,whichmeettherequirementsetforthby
NEC,aresenttoUnderwritersLaboratories(UL)tobeClassifiedwithregardtosuitabilityfor
use as an EGC. The UL Classification as of suitability is based on two criteria a.) the cross
sectionalareameetstherequirementsofNECb.)Theconnectionistestedandfoundtobe
electricallycontinuous(bonded)perthestandardssetforthbyNEMAVE15.1.2

TheentireSnapTracksystem,includingtheassemblyoffittings,hasbeentestedandis
classifiedbyUnderwritersLaboratories,bothULandCULfilenumberE249472andwasfound
tobesuitableforuseasanequipmentgroundconductor(EGC).

BasedontheULClassifiedcrosssectionalareaSnapTrack2trayandfittingsare
suitableforuseasanEGCupto600AmpereandSnapTrack46trayandfittingsare
suitableforuseasanEGCupto1000Ampere.Note:thecrosssectionalareaofour
fittingsisgreaterthanthatofthetray.

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ItisnotnecessarytoapplyconductivecompoundonthecabletraysplicesoranyoftheSnap
Trackfittings.BondingjumpersmustbeinstalledasdescribedintheBondingJumper
installationsection.InallcasestheSnapTracksystemshouldalsobebondedbacktothe
source,transitionstoothercabletraysystems,andtransitionstoconduitorother
wiringdrops.

WhentheSnapTracksystemisinstalledasanEGCitmustbegroundedperNECarticle250.

SeeGroundingtheSystemforfurtherdetail.

Note:NEC392.60(B)(4)statesCableTraysections,fittings,andconnectedracewaysare
bondedinaccordancewith250.96,usingboltedmechanicalconnectorsorbondingjumpers
sizedandinstalledinaccordancewith250.102

TheSnapTrackconnectionisULClassififedasbondedandthebondingcapabilitymeetsthe
requirementssetforthforboltedconnetions.Whenthecodewasoriginallywrittentheonly
availablemethodofbondingfittingsandsectionswasaboltedconnection.

Note:StandardSnapTrackbondingjumpersare2AWGandratedfor500ampereperNEC
table250122.Largersizesareavailableuponrequest.

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2.UsingasingleconductorcableasthecommonEGCforallthecircuitsinthecabletray.
Thismethodiscommonlyselectedwhensingleconductorcablesareused,typicallyonlyina
fewindustrialapplications.ThesingleconductorEGCmustbesizedforthecircuitbreakertrip
setting(NECTable250122)ofthehighestcapacitycircuitinthecabletrayandbondedtothe
tray.

NECTable250.122MinimumSizeEquipmentGroundingConductorsforGroundingRaceway
andEquipment
Wire Size
RatingorSettingof
AWGorkcmil
AutomaticOvercurrent
DeviceinCircuitAheadof
Copper wire Size
AluminumorCopper Clad
Equipment,ConduitEtc.
Aluminum*
NotExceeding
(Amperes)
15
14 AWG
12AWG
20
12
10
30
10
8
40
10
8
60
10
8
100
8
6
200
6
4
300
4
2
400
3
1
500
2
1/0
600
1
2/0
800
1/0
3/0
1000
2/0
4/0
1200
3/0
250kcmil
1600
4/0
350
250 kcmil
2000
400
2500
350
600
3000
400
600
4000
500
800
5000
700
1200
6000
800
1200
* SeeInstallationrestrictionsin250.120

Inoutdoorinstallations,abarecopperEGCshouldnotbeinstalledintheSnapTrackcabletray
duetothepotentialofelectrolyticcorrosion.Inoutdoorinstallations,itisbesttousean
insulatedconductorandtoremovetheinsulationwhereconnectionsaremadetothecable
tray.

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AseparateEGCmaybeinstalledeitherintheSnapTracktrayorbondedtothesiderailwitha
ULListedtinorzincplatedgroundclamp.SnapTrackpartnumberSTCTG250isrecommended.

InallcasestheSnapTracksystemshouldalsobebondedbacktothesource,transitionsto
othercabletraysystems,andtransitionstoconduitorotherwiringdrops.

STCTG250

3.UseindividualEGCconductorsineachmulticonductorcableinthecabletray.

ThisisthemostcommonapproachasULrequiresallmulticonductorcablestocontainan
integralEGC.Itisalsothemostconvenientandcosteffectivemethod.

EGCconductorsinmulticonductorcablesmaybebare,covered,orinsulated.Ifcoveredor
insulated,theouterfinishmustbegreenorgreenwithoneormoreyellowstrips.

AttimeofinstallationtheconductorutilizedastheEGCmustbepermanentlyidentifiedasthe
EquipmentGroundConductorateachendandateverypointwheretheconductorisaccessible
byoneofthethreemethodsindicatedinNEC2014250.119(B).

InallcasestheSnapTracksystemshouldalsobebondedbacktothesource,
transitionstoothercabletraysystems,andtransitionstoconduitorotherwiringdrops.

4.UtilizingthecabletrayasasupplementalEGC.

ASupplementalEGCISNOTREQUIREDbyNEC

However,electricallyparallelingaseparateEGCwiththecabletraymayprovidesome
degreeofimprovedsafetyforthefacilityandpersonnel,andconsequentlyisconsidered
bysomeengineersadesirablepractice.

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GroundingtheSystem

Effectivegroundingmustbepermanentandcontinuous,andhaveamplecapacitytosafely
conductanycurrentlikelytobeimposedonthesystem.Itshouldalsohaveimpedance
sufficientlylowtolimitthepotentialabovegroundandfacilitatetheoperationofovercurrent
devicesinthecircuit.Acontinuous,undergroundmetallicwatersupplysystemisacknowledged
tobethebestelectricalground.Othersuitablemethodsincludecontinuousmetallicsteamand
gaspipingsystems,thegroundedmetalframeofabuildingorstructure,oranartificialelectrode
suchasdrivensteelpipe,galvanizedorotherwiseprotectedfromcorrosion,oraburiedmetallic
plate.

Informationalnote:Wherevermultiplegroundsareused,itisimportantthattheybetied
togetherinordertoavoidanydifferenceinpotentialbetweenthevariouspartsofthetray
system.

NECarticle392.60requiresthatmetalliccablestraysthatsupportelectricalconductorsshallbe
groundedinaccordancewith250.96.
Ingeneral,noncurrentcarryingpartsofequipmentthatarelikelytobecomeenergizedare
requiredtobebondedtoanequipmentground.Inadditiontoarticle250.96thisrequirementis
alsoclearlystatedinarticles250.110,250.112and250.134.
Wherecabletraysystemscontainonlynonpowercircuit(s)article392.6requiresthecabletray
systemonlytobeelectricallycontinuous.However,eveninnonpowerapplications,cabletrays
aregenerallystillgroundedforlighteningprotection,noise,electromagneticinterference,and
staticdischarge.
Techlinerecommends,asanacceptedbestpractice,allSnapTrackcabletrayinstallations
shouldbebondedtobuildingsteelorthefacilitygroundingsystemevery60.Bybondingevery
60,thetraywillmaintainalowpotentialtoground,whichreducesEMIandprovidesa
continuouspathforstraycurrents.
Supportssecurelyfastenedtobuildingsteelusuallyprovideasolidbond.Whenspansexceed60
andarenotinherentlybondedtobuildingsteelandearththroughmetallicsupportsthetray
shouldbebondedtoanadditionalEGCconnectingtoearthorthefacilitygroundnetwork.
WARNING:ITISTHERESPONSIBILTYOFTHEDESIGNERANDINSTALLERTOINSURETHATTHE
SNAPTRACKSYSTEMISPROPERLYBONDEDTOTHEPOWERSOURCEANDTHEGROUND
NETWORKINCLUDINGAPROPERSYSTEMGROUND.

InstallingGuarding

InaccordancewithNECsection392.30(B)and392.100(B),TechlineMfg.recommendsthat
theendsofALLmechanicallydiscontinuoussectionsofchannelbeprotectedwithguarding.
ThisrequirementbyNECwillnotonlyprotectthecablefromdamagebutalsotoprotect
personnelfrominjury.

Guarding
SnapTrackguardingisdesignedto
provideprotectionfrom
potentiallysharpedgesthatmay
resultfromcutsectionsof
channel.

TechlinerecommendstheuseofSnapTrackfireretardantpartnumber100B3TPRFRX1/8.Snap
Trackedgeguardprotectorisavailablein250footrolls.Itshouldbecuttolengthandpressed
overtheedgeofalldiscontinuoussectionsofchannel.

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CableInstallation

Priortobeginningcableinstallation,installersshoulddiscussindetailtheinstallationofcables
withthedesigners,engineers,orowners.Typicallythedesigner,engineer,orownerwill
providetheinstallerguidanceincludingawiringfilltableandacableschedule.Shouldthis
informationnotbeavailableinstallersshouldfollowtheallowablefillareaguidelinessetforth
underNEC2011table392.22(A)(5)for4and6trayandtable392.22(A)(6)for2tray.

Table392.22(A)(5)AllowableCableFillAreaforMulticonductorCables
inVentilated ChannelCableTraysforCablesRated2000VoltsorLess.

Table392.22(A)(6)AllowableCableFillAreaforMulticonductorCables
inSolidChannelCableTraysforCablesRated2000VoltsorLess.

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(B)NumberofSingleConductorCables,Rated2000VoltsorLess,inCableTrays.
Thenumberofsingleconductorcables,rated2000voltsorless,permittedinasinglecable
tray section shall not exceed the requirements of this section. The singleconductors, or
conductorassemblies,shallbeevenly distributedacrossthecabletray.Theconductorsizes
applytobothaluminumandcopperconductors.

(B)(2)VentilatedChannelTrays.Where50mm(2in.),75mm(3),100mm(4),or150mm
(6) wideventilatedchannelcable trayscontainsingleconductorcables,the sum of the
diametersofallsingleconductorsshallnotexceedtheinsidewidthofthechannel.

Theallowableampacity(currentcarryingrating)ofconductorsandcables,nominallyrated
2000voltsorless,installedinSnapTracktrays,shouldbeinaccordancewithNECsections
392.22(A)and392.22(B),andasoutlinedinNECsection392.80AmpacityofConductors.
Installersshouldrefertotheapplicabletablesmentionedinsection392.80andnotethe
adjustmentfactors,fornonventilatedcovers, listedinsections392.80(A)(1)(a)(c)and
392.80(A)(2)(a)(d).Furtherattentionshouldbepaidtothespacingrequirementsand
ambienttemperaturelimitationsinthesesections.

InmostinstallationscablesmaybehandlaidintotheSnapTracktrayorpulledalongthe
bevelededgeofthesiderailwithouttheneedforcablepullingequipment.TheSnapTrackUL
ClassificationlabelandtheSnapTracklogoarealternatedeverymeter(3.28ft.)toassistin
identifyingcableandtraylength.

Shouldcablepullingequipmentberequiredsufficientroommustbeallowedforcablepulling
activitiesandequipmentincludingreelsetups. Refertothecablemanufacturerinstallations
instructionsformaximumpullingtension,minimum bend radii,maximumpermissiblepull
lengthetc.

InformationalNotes:
1.Shouldpowercablesandcommunicationcablesberuninthesametray,theinstallationof
SnapTrackdividerstripsarerecommendedpriortopullingcable.

2.Acabletrayandcablemanagementrecordishighlyrecommended.Theuseoftheserecords
willassistwithaqualityinstallationandpotentiallyreducebothinstallationandmaintenance
costs.Cabletrayandcablemanagementrecordsshouldincludebutnotnecessarilybelimitedto
cabletraytagnumbers,cabletagnumbers,cabledescription,cableoriginlocation,cablerouting,
andcableterminationlocation.

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SecuringCables
Techlinerecommendsthatcablesbefastenedevery18in.(450mm)withSnapTrackwire
clampsonallverticalruns.AlthoughnotrequiredbyNEC,cablesshouldalsobefastenedevery
3ft.(1M)onhorizontalrunstomaintainspacing.

SingleCableWireClamp

MultiCableWireClamp

ToinstallSnapTrackwireclampsinserttheChristmaspinintotheclampandinsertintoany
5/16squareholealongthetraysystem.Whenaddingcablestheadditionalcablesmaybe
placedontheoriginalcampandsecuredbystaggeringadditionalclamps.

Note:SnapTracksinglelineclampsshouldbeusedwhenasinglecableisinstalled,typically
in2tray.

Alternatively,plastictiesmaybeusedtosecurethecables.Whenplastictiesareusedoutdoors
theyshouldbeultraviolet(UV)resistant,andmadeofamaterialcompatiblewiththeindustrial
environment.

InstallingCovers
TheinstallationofSnapTrackcoversprovidesmaximumcablesprotectionandshouldbe
consideredinareasofhighdebrisorareaswherethecablesmaybesubjecttophysical
damage.Inmanyindustrialinstallationscoversareusedontrayrunsbetweengradeand
10ft.(3M).

CoversareavailableforallsizesofSnapTracktrayandfittingsandaredesignedtofitoverthe
siderails.InallcasesSnapTrackcoversMUSTbesecuredwithstrappingorclamps.

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Theappropriatetypeandnumberofstrapsorclampsisdependentonthemaximum
anticipatedwindconditions.

NominalWindLoads=/<50MPH

FornominalwindconditionsTechlineMfg.recommendstheuseofSnapTrackReusable
BandItStrapsasoutlined.

QuantityofBandItStraps

Straightsections3.0m(10ft.) 3pieces
Horizontal/VerticalBends 3pieces
Tees 4pieces
Crosses 5pieces

MediumWindLoads=/<100MPH

FormediumwindconditionsTechlineMfg.recommendstheuseofSnapTrackheavyduty
clampsasoutlined.

QuantityofHeavyDutyClamps

StraightSections3.0m(10ft.) 5pieces
Horizontal/VerticalBends 4pieces
Tees 4pieces
Crosses 4pieces

NoteContactTechlineMfg.forspecificrecommendationswhendesigningforextremewind
conditions.

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Maintenance

Ifthe6063T6aluminumSnapTracksystemiscompatiblewiththeenvironmentinwhichitwas
installedandthesystemisproperlyinstalled,virtuallynomaintenancewillberequired.

Anannualinspectionfordamageandlooseelectricalconnectionsisrecommended.Allbonding
andgroundingconnectionsshouldbeinspectedtoensurethesystemremainselectrically
continuous.Theentiretraysystemshouldalsobeinspectedforstructuraldamagei.e.broken
welds,bentfittingsordeformedsiderails.Ifdamageisevidentitisrecommendedthatthe
damagedtraysectionorfittingbereplaced.Allsupportsshouldalsobeinspectedfordamage
orlooseconnectionsandrepairedorreplacedasneeded.

InformationalNote:SnapTrackismanufacturedfrom6063T6marinegradealuminumalloy.It
shouldbenotedthat6063T6aluminummaynaturallydevelopawhiteoxidewhenexposedto
theatmosphere.Numeroustestshavedocumentedthatthisoxidationdoesnotdetractfromthe
structuralstrengthofthealuminumandissimplyasurfacefilm.

Modifications

TheSnapTracksystemwasspecificallydesignedtobemodularinconceptandthereforetoeasily
allowforfutureadditionsandormodifications.Whenadditionsorchangesindirectionorplane
arerequired,simplyaddorchangeafittingtothedesiredshape.Tomakechangesremovethe
existingpinsandfittingandexchangewiththedesiredfitting.All new Snap Trackfittings are
supplied with the appropriate number of pins. The pins supplied with the new fittingshould be
used when modifications are made.

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