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- Page 1 Electrobar 8-Bar Conductor Bar System Electromotive Electrobar 8-Bar Instruction Manual Part Number: 005-1044-R8 June 2010 © Copyright 2010 Magnetek Material Handling...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Chapter 8.0: Joint Covers........................15 Chapter 9.0: Expansion Sections ...................... 16 Chapter 10.0: Transfer Caps......................18 Chapter 11.0: Collectors........................19 Chapter 12.0: Final Inspection ......................24 Chapter 13.0: Special Applications and Field Instructions..............25 6/2/2010 Page 2 of 25 Electrobar 8-Bar Instruction Manual 005-1044-R8... -
Page 3: Chapter 1.0: Warnings And Cautions
AC power has been disconnected, locked out, and tagged. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY Magnetek, hereafter referred to as Company, assumes no responsibility for improper use of supplied product by untrained personnel. Product should only be installed or repaired by a trained technician who has read and understands the contents of this manual. -
Page 4: Chapter 2.0: Disconnecting Means/Overcurrent Protection
Chapter 2.0: Disconnecting Means/Overcurrent Protection Note: Magnetek recommends using the following Disconnecting Means and Overcurrent Protection Guidelines as published in the 2005 National Electrical Code, copyright 2004. 2.1: Disconnecting Means 2.1.(a): 610.31 Runway Conductor Disconnecting Means: A disconnecting means, having a continuous ampere rating not less than that computed in Sections 610.41(e) and (f), shall be provided between the runway contact conductors and the power supply. - Page 5 Note: Please reference the National Electrical Code (NEC) for exemptions or additional information on Disconnecting Means and Overcurrent Protection. 6/2/2010 Page 5 of 25 Electrobar 8-Bar Instruction Manual 005-1044-R8...
- Page 6 Figure A Standard System Layout Without Expansion Standard System Layout With Single Expansion Standard System Layout With Multiple Expansion 6/2/2010 Page 6 of 25 Electrobar 8-Bar Instruction Manual 005-1044-R8...
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Page 7: Chapter 3.0: Assembly Guidelines
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. 6/2/2010 Page 7 of 25 Electrobar 8-Bar Instruction Manual 005-1044-R8... - Page 8 3.2.(m): With the system installed, except for assembling of anchors to the bar, return to the first set of anchors located from the end of the conductor run and assemble the anchor assembly. 6/2/2010 Page 8 of 25 Electrobar 8-Bar Instruction Manual 005-1044-R8...
- Page 9 3.2.(q): 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. Expansion Drawings Figure B 6/2/2010 Page 9 of 25 Electrobar 8-Bar Instruction Manual 005-1044-R8...
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Page 10: Chapter 4.0: Conductor Application And Support Spacing
(84 seconds on and 36 seconds off). 4.3.(a): Conductor ampacity considerations. 4.3.(b): Voltage drop considerations. 4.3.(c): Expansion considerations (standard rail and building expansion) (Refer to Expansion Sections on page 16). 6/2/2010 Page 10 of 25 Electrobar 8-Bar Instruction Manual 005-1044-R8... -
Page 11: Chapter 5.0: Mounting Brackets
3”. Figure C Web Mounting Brackets Web Mount Bracket X-Dimension Bracket X Dimension BKS-W15 11” BKS-W18 14” BKS-W24 20” 6/2/2010 Page 11 of 25 Electrobar 8-Bar Instruction Manual 005-1044-R8... - Page 12 Figure D Flange Mounting Brackets Flange Mount Bracket X-Dimension Bracket X Dimension BKS-F15 15” BKS-F18 18” BKS-F24 24” 6/2/2010 Page 12 of 25 Electrobar 8-Bar Instruction Manual 005-1044-R8...
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Page 13: Chapter 6.0: Hanger Assembly
Note: Begin with the conductor run that is the closest to the runway beam or support structure, then work to the outside run. 6/2/2010 Page 13 of 25 Electrobar 8-Bar Instruction Manual 005-1044-R8... -
Page 14: Chapter 7.0: Joint Keeper Installation - For Copper Conductors Only
Begin installing on inner Install conductor bar with “V” conductor and work to outside facing away from I-Beam Figure G Joint Keeper Figure F2 Figure F1 Joint Keeper Figure F3 Figur e F4 6/2/2010 Page 14 of 25 Electrobar 8-Bar Instruction Manual 005-1044-R8... -
Page 15: Chapter 8.0: Joint Covers
8.3.(a): Install power feed cover halves over power feed assembly with hardware provided. 8.4: End Covers 8.4.(a): Remove connector pins (if any) from conductor bar end. 8.4.(b): Slide end covers over exposed conductor ends. 6/2/2010 Page 15 of 25 Electrobar 8-Bar Instruction Manual 005-1044-R8... -
Page 16: Chapter 9.0: Expansion Sections
9.1.(f): Install joint keeper clips on ALL 8-Bar copper conductor systems for the inverted V side of conductor (see page 14). 9.2: Expansion Gap Installation 9.2.(a): Expansion gap assemblies must be supported at the gap location. 6/2/2010 Page 16 of 25 Electrobar 8-Bar Instruction Manual 005-1044-R8... - Page 17 All Conductor Bar Systems with MULTIPLE Place anchors the same as with one Expansion (2 or more) Expansion Sections on each Section and ALSO at MIDPOINT between Conductor Run EACH Expansion Section 6/2/2010 Page 17 of 25 Electrobar 8-Bar Instruction Manual 005-1044-R8...
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Page 18: Chapter 10.0: Transfer Caps
10.1.(d): Align opposing conductor runs and anchor, to prevent movement during vibration or collector transfer. Figure H 8-Bar Transfer Cap 3”Max Support Bracket Support Hanger Anchor Hanger Anchor Hanger Anchor Hanger Transfer End Cap 1/4”Max Cap 6/2/2010 Page 18 of 25 Electrobar 8-Bar Instruction Manual 005-1044-R8... -
Page 19: Chapter 11.0: Collectors
C/L of Mounting Post To Surface of Conductor Bar Note: Before performing any maintenance on the system, be sure that the power to the system has been disconnected following lock-out tag-out procedures. 6/2/2010 Page 19 of 25 Electrobar 8-Bar Instruction Manual 005-1044-R8... - Page 20 If replacing a single existing collector that is not on the outermost side of the mounting post, it is recommended that the existing collectors are loosened and removed so the new collector can be slid on over the mounting post. 6/2/2010 Page 20 of 25 Electrobar 8-Bar Instruction Manual 005-1044-R8...
- Page 21 11.3.(b): Remove collector head assembly from the collector. To remove the shoe, insert a small flat-headed screwdriver into the slot on the end of the shoe holder and pivot downward. 6/2/2010 Page 21 of 25 Electrobar 8-Bar Instruction Manual 005-1044-R8...
- Page 22 11.3.(c): Slide the shoe sleeve from the shoe holder. 11.3.(d): Remove connector hardware from the collector shoe and discard worn collector shoe. 6/2/2010 Page 22 of 25 Electrobar 8-Bar Instruction Manual 005-1044-R8...
- Page 23 11.3.(f): Re-assemble the collector head assembly to the collector with pivot pin and cotter pin. Re-position the shoe into the appropriate conductor. 6/2/2010 Page 23 of 25 Electrobar 8-Bar Instruction Manual 005-1044-R8...
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Page 24: Chapter 12.0: Final Inspection
12.1.(f): Make sure there is no excessive ambient heat. Heat shields may need to be installed near furnaces, etc. 12.1.(g): Make sure that the system is protected from falling objects and water. 6/2/2010 Page 24 of 25 Electrobar 8-Bar Instruction Manual 005-1044-R8... -
Page 25: Chapter 13.0: Special Applications And Field Instructions
For 90 Amp conductors, use 19/64” drill. • For 110, 250 and 350 Amp conductors, use ¼” drill. • For transfer caps, use 19/64” drill. 13.1.(d): De-burr ends of conductors. 6/2/2010 Page 25 of 25 Electrobar 8-Bar Instruction Manual 005-1044-R8...
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