Conductix-Wampfler Conductor Bar, Cluster Bar User Manual

Conductor Bar Manual
Cluster Bar

964000.5.0

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IOM CLUSTER BAR MANUAL

Conductix Incorporated

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built according to customer design or of the ability of any of its products to interface, operate or function with any portions of customer systems not
provided by Conductix.

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Except where the nature of the defect is such that it is appropriate, in Seller’s judgment, to effect repairs on site, Seller’s obligation hereunder to remedy
defects shall be limited to repairing or replacing (at Seller’s option) FOB point of original shipment by Seller, any part returned to Seller at the risk and cost
of Buyer. Defective parts replaced by Seller shall become the property of Seller.

Seller shall only be obligated to make such repair or replacement if the goods have been used by Buyer only in service recommended by Seller and
altered only as authorized by Seller. Seller is not responsible for defects which arise from improper installation, neglect, or improper use or from normal
wear and tear.

Additionally, Seller’s obligation shall be limited by the manufacturer’s warranty (and is not further warranted by Seller) for all parts procured from others
according to published data, specifications or performance information not designed by or for Seller.

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which differ from that agreed to be supplied which non-conformity is discovered and forthwith reported to Seller within thirty (30) days after shipment to
the Buyer. Seller’s obligation to replace or refund the purchase price for non-conforming goods shall arise once Buyer returns such goods FOB point of
original shipment by Seller at the risk and cost of Buyer. Goods replaced by Seller shall become the property of Seller.

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merchantability or of fitness for any particular purpose or against claim of infringement or the like.

Seller makes no warranty (and assumes no liability) as to function of equipment or operation of systems built to Buyer’s design or of the ability of any
goods to interface, operate or function with any portions of Buyer’s system not provided by Seller.

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for the product or services or any part thereof which give rise to the claim. In no event shall Seller be liable for consequential, special, incidental or
other damages, nor shall Seller be liable in respect of personal injury or damage to property not the subject matter hereof unless attributable to gross
misconduct of Seller, which shall mean an act or omission by Seller demonstrating reckless disregard of the foreseeable consequences thereof.

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functions or under abnormal conditions. Seller assumes no liability for loss of time, damage or injuries to property or persons resulting from the use of
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Buyer and all persons and entitles claiming through the Buyer.

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1.0 Safety

2.0 Installation

2.1 Hanger Clamps

2.2 Splices

2.3 Field Cutting

2.4 Powerfeed

2.5 Anchor Clamps

2.6 Expansion Section

2.7 End Cap

2.8 Transfer Cap

2.9 Collector Mounting Dimensions

3.0 Maintenance

3.1 Warning

3.2 Atmospheric Conditions/Frequency of Use

3.3 Collectors

3.4 Conductors

INDEX

4.0 Troubleshooting

5.0 Typical Installations

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1.0 Safety

1.1 Disconnect Power and follow all lock-out tag-out procedures as described in Appendix A of OSHA Section 1910.147.

1.2 All personnel must practice strict adherence to both local and national safety procedures, codes, regulations, and ordinances.

1.3 All personnel installing a power rail system should be familiar with the layout details and the component locations.

1.4 WARNING: The law recognizes that electrical energy as commonly used in industrial and transit operations is dangerous and capable

of causing serious damage, injury or death. Requirements governing the handling and use of electricity, some general and
some very specific and detailed, are found in various statutes like the Workmen’s Compensation Acts, Employer’s Liability
Acts, National Electrical Safety Code (U.S. Dept. of Commerce), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), etc.
and city or local ordinances. When using electrical power, the law imposes the general obligation to use care to protect
against accidental injury or damage to properties.

2.0 Installation

2.1 Hanger Clamps

2.1.1 Bolt hanger clamps to support. Be sure hangers are not cocked or
twisted. Torque nut 70 in. lbs.

2.1.2 Maximum spacing of hanger clamps:
3’-0” Max.

1’-6” for curves less than 5’ radius

2’-0” for curves greater than 5’

3’-0” for straights

2.1.5 Specifications for various hanger clamps and brackets are shown

on the diagram below and on the next page:

1/4”-20

3/4” REF

1/4” REF
Mounting Brkt
(By Others)

2.1.3 Spacing is identical for lateral or vertical mounts (see Figure 1).

2.1.4 Snap Cluster Bar with cover into hanger clamps making sure that
bottom of hanger clamps are completely gripping bottom of conductor bar
cover (see Figure 2).

2’-0” Max. Over 5’-0” Radius

Figure 1

1’-6” Max. Under 5’-0” Radius

Hanger Clamp

Anchor Clamp

Figure 2

Mounting Surface

3/4” REF

Contact
Surface

1” REF

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1-1/8” REF

Bottom of hanger
clamp must
completely grip
bottom of

Conductor

Bar Cover

2.0 Installation

MULTI-CONDUCTOR CLAMP

1-5/32”

REF

WEB BRACKET

3-1/8” REF

1-1/2” REF

1/4” REF
Mounting Bkrt
(By Others)

Mounting Surface

3/4” REF

1-3/16” REF

3/4” REF

2-1/4” REF

5” REF

3/8” REF

2-1/2” REF

1-1/4” REF

3/8” REF

3/4” REF

1-1/2” MIN
4-1/2” MAX

12-1/2” REF

Blot Centers 3-1/2” to 9-1/2”

Beam Width Mounting 3” to 9”

3/4” REF

Contact
Surface

3/4” REF TYP

2-1/4” REF

1-1/2” MIN

4-1/2” MAX

3/8” REF

2-1/4” REF

FLANGE BRACKET

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3/4” REF

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