6/2/2010
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Electrobar 8-Bar Instruction Manual
005-1044-R8
Chapter 3.0: Assembly Guidelines
3.1: System
without
Expansions
The following are general system installation guidelines; see the following sections for specific component installation instructions.
3.1.(a):
Check alignment of mounting brackets prior to assembling hangers and bar. Correct any
brackets that are misaligned. Mounting brackets should not exceed ¼” in horizontal and vertical
mis-alignment over 5’0” mounting centers.
3.1.(b):
To expedite assembly, it is recommended that the hanger brackets be loosely
assembled to the mounting brackets prior to hanging the mounting brackets.
3.1.(c):
Anchor hangers are located on one of the first mounting brackets on either side of the
centerline/joint.
3.1.(d):
Locate the end of a bar (joint) approximately 2½ feet from a hanger – this will prevent
joint/hanger interference as the system is assembled.
3.1.(e):
From the center of the run – snap anchor hanger brackets on the conductor bar, snap
the end of the bar away from centerline into the hangers.
3.1.(f):
Locate bar in appropriate position on the mounting brackets and tighten hangers to the
mounting brackets.
3.1.(g):
Add the additional number of conductors to fill the snap-in hangers. Remember to space
the hangers equally before tightening to mounting bracket/bar.
3.1.(h):
Continue to mount bar in one direction from center applying conductors to the end of
those previously assembled.
3.1.(i):
Between each individual bar (and a joint keeper if applicable) a joint cover must be
mounted. When assembling a joint, the following items should be checked:
3.1.(i).(i):
The end of the conductor bars are located tightly close to each other (never to exceed
1/8” gap).
3.1.(i).(ii):
The joint cover is centered over each joint.
3.1.(j):
Power feeds are designed to be mounted at system joint locations. Ensure that the
hardware is tightened appropriately and the power feed cover is properly located on the bar. Be
sure feed cables do not apply any additional stress on the conductor bars.
3.1.(k):
At the end of each conductor run, end caps are needed to properly insulate the system.
3.1.(l):
Return to the center of the system and continue to assemble in the other direction.
3.1.(m):
Collectors: Check that mounting post is an equal distance vertically from each
conductor bar. This will provide equal tension per collector. Each collector is to be centered on
the conductor on which it is to travel.
