SECTION 262726 - WIRING DEVICES PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 SUMMARY A. Section includes wall switches; wall dimmers; receptacles; multioutlet assembly; and device plates and decorative box covers. B. Related Sections: 1. Section 26 05 33 - Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems. 1.2 REFERENCES A. National Electrical Manufacturers Association: 1. NEMA WD 1 - General Requirements for Wiring Devices. 2. NEMA WD 6 - Wiring Devices-Dimensional Requirements. 1.3 SUBMITTALS A. Division 01 Shop Drawings, Product Data and Samples: Submittal Transmittal. B. Product Data: Submit manufacturer's catalog information showing dimensions, colors, and configurations. 1.4 QUALIFICATIONS A. Manufacturer: Company specializing in manufacturing products specified in this section with minimum three years documented experience. 1.5 EXTRA MATERIALS A. Furnish two of each style, size, and finish wall plate. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 WALL SWITCHES A. Single Pole Switch: 1. Hubbell Model 1221. 2. Leviton Model 1221. 3. Pass and Seymour Model 20AC1. WIRING DEVICES 262726-1
4. Substitutions: See Division 01. B. Double Pole Switch: 1. Hubbell Model 1222. 2. Leviton Model 1222. 3. Pass and Seymour Model 20AC2. 4. Substitutions: See Division 01. C. Three-way Switch: 1. Hubbell Model 1223. 2. Leviton Model 1223. 3. Pass and Seymour Model 20AC3. 4. Substitutions: See Division 01. D. Color: Red for switches connected to Life Safety Systems; Ivory for all others, or as selected by Architect. E. Product Description: NEMA WD 1, Heavy-Duty, AC only general-use snap switch. F. Ratings: 1. Voltage: 120-277 volts, AC. 2. Current: 20 amperes. 2.2 RECEPTACLES A. Single Convenience Receptacle: 1. Hubbell Model 5361. 2. Leviton Model 5361. 3. Pass and Seymour Model 5361. 4. Substitutions: Not Permitted. B. Duplex Convenience Receptacle: 1. Hubbell Model 5362. 2. Leviton Model 5362. 3. Pass and Seymour Model 5362. 4. Substitutions: Not Permitted. C. GFCI Receptacle: 1. Hubbell Model GF5362. 2. Leviton Model 6899. 3. Pass and Seymour Model 2081-F. 4. Substitutions: Not Permitted. D. Product Description: NEMA WD 1, Heavy-duty general use receptacle. E. Device Body: Red body for receptacles connected to the emergency or standby system; ivory body for all others, or as selected by Architect. F. Configuration: NEMA WD 6, type as indicated on Drawings. WIRING DEVICES 262726-2
G. Convenience Receptacle: Type 5-20. H. GFCI Receptacle: Convenience receptacle with integral ground fault circuit interrupter to meet regulatory requirements. 2.3 WALLBOX DIMMERS A. Thin profile slide-to-off. B. Lutron Nova-T. 2.4 OCCUPANCY SENSORS A. Wall Switches and Ceiling sensors shall be Novitas, Inc. B. Switchpacks: Novitas, Inc. 2.5 WALL PLATES A. Manufacturers: 1. Hubbell. 2. Leviton. 3. Pass and Seymour. 4. Substitutions: Not permitted. B. Decorative Cover Plate: 302 stainless steel. C. Jumbo Cover Plate: 302 stainless steel. D. Weatherproof Cover Plate: Die-cast with hinged and gasketed device cover. 2.6 MULTIOUTLET ASSEMBLY A. Manufacturers: 1. Wiremold. 2. Substitutions: Not permitted. B. Multi-outlet Assembly: Aluminum channel with fitted cover, suitable for use as multi-outlet assembly. C. Size: As indicated on Drawings. D. Receptacles: Furnish covers and accessories to accept receptacles specified in this Section. E. Receptacle Spacing: As indicated on Drawings. WIRING DEVICES 262726-3
F. Receptacle Color: red body for devices connected to emergency or standby systems. ivory for all others, or as selected by Architect. G. Channel Finish: brushed aluminum. H. Fittings: Furnish manufacturer's standard couplings, elbows, outlet and device boxes, and connectors PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 EXAMINATION A. Division 01 Project Coordination: Coordination and project conditions. B. Prior to occupancy sensor installation Contractor shall have manufacturer=s representative of occupancy sensors review layout for appropriate sensor application and provide recommendations, if different. Submit layout as recommended by manufacturer to the Owner/Architect for review. C. Verify outlet boxes are installed at proper height. D. Verify wall openings are neatly cut and completely covered by wall plates. E. Verify branch circuit wiring installation is completed, tested, and ready for connection to wiring devices. 3.2 PREPARATION A. Clean debris from outlet boxes. 3.3 INSTALLATION A. Install devices plumb and level. B. Install switches with OFF position down. C. Install wall dimmers to achieve full rating specified and indicated after derating for ganging as instructed by manufacturer. D. Do not share neutral conductor on load side of dimmers. E. Install receptacles with grounding pole down. F. Connect wiring device grounding terminal to outlet box with bonding jumper and branch circuit equipment grounding conductor. WIRING DEVICES 262726-4
G. Install decorative plates on switch, receptacle, and blank outlets in finished areas. Engrave plates with panel and circuit number (Example: AEL1A-14"). Engraving shall be minimum 3/16" high lettering. H. Use jumbo size plates for outlets installed in masonry walls. I. Install galvanized steel plates on outlet boxes and junction boxes in unfinished areas, above accessible ceilings, and on surface mounted outlets. 3.4 INTERFACE WITH OTHER PRODUCTS A. Coordinate locations of outlet boxes provided under Section 26 05 33 to obtain mounting heights as specified and as indicated on drawings. B. Install wall switch as indicated on Drawings above finished floor. C. Install convenience receptacle 18 inches (450 mm) above finished floor. D. Install convenience receptacle 6 inches (150 mm) above counter. E. Install dimmer 48 inches (1.2 m) above finished floor. F. Coordinate installation of wiring devices with underfloor raceway service fittings. G. Coordinate installation of wiring devices with floor box service fittings. 3.5 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL A. Division 01 - Quality Control: Testing and inspection services and Execution Requirements: Testing, adjusting, and balancing. B. Inspect each wiring device for defects. C. Operate each wall switch with circuit energized and verify proper operation. D. Verify each receptacle device is energized. E. Test each receptacle device for proper polarity. F. Test each GFCI receptacle device for proper operation. 3.6 ADJUSTING A. Adjust devices and wall plates to be flush and level. 3.7 CLEANING WIRING DEVICES 262726-5
A. Division 01 - Execution Requirements: Final cleaning. B. Clean exposed surfaces to remove splatters and restore finish. END OF SECTION 262726 WIRING DEVICES 262726-6