Electrification FS Conductor Bar System Instruction Manual
October 2019
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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
misalignment 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 each 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 – slide an anchor hanger on the conductor bar, and snap the
end of the bar away from the centerline into the hangers.
3.1.(f):
Locate bar in appropriate position on the mounting brackets and tighten the anchor
hangers/snap-in hangers to the mounting brackets.
3.1.(g):
Add the additional number of conductors to fill the snap-in hangers. Remember, if single
hangers are used, space the hangers equal to the center-to-center dimension of the snap-in
hanger 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 a joint and a joint cover must be mounted. When
assembling a joint, the following items should be checked:
3.1.(i).(i):
The sections of the conductor bars are assembled tightly together (never to exceed
1/8” gap).
3.1.(i).(ii):
The joint assembly is centered over the end of each bar.
3.1.(i).(iii):
The joint is appropriately tightened and checked prior to installing the joint cover.
3.1.(i).(iv):
Open each end on the joint cover and remove the packaging foam. Mount over joint,
prior to closing the end covers. Verify the centering tabs and the bottom of the cover are located
between the end of each conductor cover and clear of collector slot.
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.
