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Spectra Series Busway. All the muscle without the weight.

GE engineers have broken the weight barrier with Spectra Series busway. Its computer-designed, all-aluminum housing is up to 50% lighter than comparable wire and conduit and lighter than competitors busway while providing the current-carrying capacity (up to 5,000 amps) and short-circuit protection youve always counted on from GE busway.
Less weight means big labor savings. Since Spectra Series busway is lighter than other busways, its easier to handle and hang. You save on labor and installation time (per NECA labor standards). This may lower your total installed cost by up to 75% versus wire and conduit. Epoxy insulation protects your investment. GE has applied more than three decades of experience with material coatings to bring advanced epoxy insulation technology to Spectra Series busway. Our special Class B 130C Blue Coat epoxy insulation provides tougher, longer life (50 years expected) than mylar, PVC, and glass tape used by other manufacturers. A load of extras. Both plug-in and feeder configurations offer identical low voltage drop. In fact, its one of the most efficient busway systems available.

This new level of flexibility makes it easy to cope with unexpected building variations during installation. Spectra Series busway also includes our specially designed belleville spring washer that retains over 90% of its original contact pressure. So you get a more secure, reliable and virtually maintenance-free joint. Our new busway can often be hung with a unique GE hanger that employs just a single drop rod. Plug-assist and plug-position locators make installation a snap (even on larger plugs). And 50% integral housing ground is standard. Internal ground is available for both aluminum and copper busway.
Plating options. Copper busway: Tin plating is standard on all copper busway. Aluminum busway: Tin plating is standard for feeder lengths and silver plating is standard for plug-in lengths. A complete silver plating system is optional on both copper and aluminum busway.
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Our exclusive adjustable joint connector allows quick 1/2 busway length adjustment right in the field.

Put the Busway Tool Kit to work for you!

GEs Busway Tool Kit is a collection of electronic tools that quickly and easily answers customers questions, calculates costs savings for contractors, provides layout assistance to specifiers, and delivers value engineering to distributors. Labor Calculator compares the labor costs of installing lighter GE busway versus Square D busway. Cable Converter calculates how busway costs to compare to pipe and wire. Speculator answers busway-related electrical questions. Autobus allows specifiers, electrical contractors and others to design and engineer busway in 3-D AutoCAD format.

The Busway Toolkit is available on-line at www.geelectrical.com/elitenet or order the two-CD set (DEU-060) from GE.

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State-of-the-Art Busway Systems

All Spectra Series bus bars are integritytested with 5000 Vac for absolute performance confidence.

Automated process applies durable bakedenamel ANSI 61 finish (tough .09 thick aluminum 6061-T6 housings) for consistent, repeatable quality and protection.

Our experts closely monitor production performance to help protect your investment.

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Easiest-to-Install Busway Ever.

Spectra Series busway features an aluminum housing that cuts busway weight up to 50% reducing installation costs. Single bolt joint with positive torque connection at 50 ft.-lbs. is standard. See the back cover for optional Joint Guard bolt.

Sections can be hung every 10 feet with just a single drop rod hanger standard up to 2000 amp aluminum or 1600 amp copper. Spectra bus is extremely light enough to lighten ceiling loads up to 50%.

Easy-to-install, rugged vertical riser hanger supports simplify busway installation and adjustment.

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For secure, flexible long-term reliability and minimal maintenance, Spectra busway offers up to 1/2 adjustable joints with belleville spring washers that do not require re-torquing.

Flex-A-Joint removable isolation joints allow individual sections to be conveniently taken out of service with minimum downtime or interruption of power. Accepts Flex-ATap bolted power take-off devices up to 1600 amps at every joint, plug-in or feeder.

Plug-assist and plug-position locators simplify connection assuring positive, safe installation. See General Electric installation instructions, publication number DEH-40087 for recommended low maintenance procedures.
Note: It is a good practice to de-energize the busway when installing or removing plugs. Please follow all guidelines in GE publication DEH-40087 carefully.

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Electrical Data
Integrated housing ground resistance
Spectra Series busways all-aluminum housing provides an extremely low impedance ground path with less resistance (more continuous current capacity) than internal ground bus bars for both copper and aluminum systems. Spectra Series busways integrated housing ground resistance values exceed NEC 250-94 standards for minimum ground conductors. Plug-in outlet grounding may be supplied with optional tin-plated copper tabs bolted to the aluminum housing for superior continuity through standard bus plug ground stabs. An internal ground bus bar (50% capacity, .125 inch thick) is also available to provide a complete system.
Table 5.1 DC Resistance Ohms x 10-3/100 ft. @ 75 C Bar Width 1.625 2.250 2.875 3.375 4.250 4.500 5.750 6.500 7.500 8.250 Aluminum Internalx 50% Ground Bus 8.62 6.22 4.87 4.15 3.29 3.11 2.44 2.15 1.86 1.70 Copper Internal 50% Ground Bus 5.15 3.72 2.91 2.48 1.95 1.84 1.44 1.27 1.07 1.00 Housing Ground 1.31 1.21 1.71 1.55 1.34 1.29 1.10 1.02 0.93 0.87

Spectra Series feeder busway

x The housing could satisfy 50% ground bus conductor

requirements. An internal aluminum ground bar offers no electrical advantage and is not available in the Spectra II option.

Busway applications with harmonics

For busway applications where non-linear loads are present, first determine the specific non-linear load condition for the application. Once the non-linear load condition is established, Spectra Series busway should be derated in accordance with Option A; see Table 5.2 and Fig. 5.1 below. Where full nameplate loading is required, Spectra Series busway should be sized in accordance with Option B; see Table 5.2 and Fig. 5.1 below. By increasing the width of both the phase and neutral bars equally, the busway will operate within UL heat rise limits at full nameplate rating, while also carrying up to twice the rated current in the neutral conductor.
Table 5.2 Non-linear Load Option A (Neutral Harmonic Neutral Current / Total Phase Derating Phase Bar Bar Width Factor Width Current) Width 0.00 1.000 X X 1.00 0.866 X X 1.25 0.811 X X 1.50 0.756 X X 1.75 0.703 X X 2.00 0.655 X X Figure 5.1 Option B Phase Neutral Bar Bar Width Width Not Required X * 1.15 X * 1.15 X * 1.23 X * 1.23 X * 1.32 X * 1.32 X * 1.42 X * 1.42 X * 1.53 X * 1.53
Phase Bar Neutral Bar

X OPTION A

X*N OPTION B

Note: Please contact your local GE Consumer & Industrial sales office for additional information on application of busway with non-linear loads.

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Short-circuit ratings
The Spectra Series busway design provides predictable, consistent strength and high short-circuit ratings. The ratings shown below are UL recognized rms symmetrical amps for both feeder and plug-in phase-to-phase and phase-to-ground. Tests were run at three cycles minimum per UL standards. Additional tests were run at six cycles. Spectra Series busway is third party certified by KEMA to be in compliance with IEC439-1 and -2 short circuit withstand test for 1 and 3 seconds. The short-circuit rating of the busway system with protective devices that are part of the busway, such as power takeoffs and reducers, is equal to the lower of the short-circuit rating of the protective device or the busway with which the fitting is used. For example, a fusible power takeoff rated 200,000 amps with Class J fuses when installed on a busway rated 150,000 amps would have a rating of 150,000 amps. Standard short-circuit busway ratings can be given a higher UL Listed short-circuit rating when protected by specific J, T, R and Class L fuses as shown below.
Table 6.1 Short-Circuit Ratings Plug-In and Feeder Amp Rating 225x 400x 600x 800 1000 1200 1350 1600 2000 2500 3000 3200 4000 5000 3 and 6 Cycles 30/50 42/85 50/85 100 100 125 150 150 150 200 200 200 200 Aluminum (kA) 1 Sec. 11/24 17/24 28/24 42 50 62 84 95 121 132 169 169 200 3 Secs. 6/14 10/14 16/14 24 29 36 49 55 70 76 97 97 140 3 and 6 Cycles 30/50 30/50 42/85 85 100 100 100 125 150 150 200 200 200 200 Copper (kA) 1 Sec. 17/40 17/40 25/40 40 51 65 76 95 129 150 191 191 200 200 3 Secs. 10/21 10/21 15/21 21 29 37 44 55 75 107 110 110 149 200

x Use the first value when selecting Spectra Series II busway.

Table 6.2 Maximum Fuse Sized for Increased Short-Circuit Protection to either 100KA or 200KA Amp Rating AL 225 400 600 800 1000 1200 1350 1600 2000 CU 225 400 600 800 1000 1200 1350 1600 2000 2500 Max L Fuse Sizes For Increased Short-Circuit Rating 100KA 200KA 1200y 800x 1200y 800x 1200y 800x 2000y 1200y 2000y 2500y 2500y 3000y 4000y 4000y 4000y

Example: A 225A (AL) short circuit rating will increase to 100KA with a 1200A (L) fuse installed on the line side of the busway, normally mounted in the gear.

x Also 600J, 800T or 400R y Also 600J, 800T or 600R

Standards
Spectra Series busway conforms to the latest revisions of: NEMA BU-1; ANSI/UL857; federal spec W-B-811b; cUL. Can comply with IEC 439-1 and 2. Contact factory for details.

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Electrical Data
Busway operation at other frequencies
Spectra Series busway continuous current ratings are for 50/60 Hz frequency. For 400 Hz operation, de-rate bus to 85% load.
Graph 7.1 Effect of ambient temperature on busway operation
Maximum hot spot temperature (C) @ 100% of rated load 135 125 115 105 95 85 UL 857 standard 75 65 55 45 Maximum average ambient temperature (C) 0 10 20 30 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 1.00 .95 .90 .85 .80 .74 .67 Multiplier for UL and IEC compliance

Effect of ambient temperature on busway operation

Graph 7.1 illustrates the effect of various ambient temperature conditions on busway operating temperature. Spectra Series busway utilizes NEMA Class B 130C insulation. This chart can be used to determine bus operating parameters in accordance with various standards.
Note: In addition to the standard illustrated on Graph 7.1, the Bluecoat epoxy insulation of Spectra Series busway has earned Class B - 130C UL recognition in accordance with UL 857. This superior insulation enables Spectra Series busway to operate satisfactorily at 50C ambient with a 55C heat rise, allowing 105C maximum operating temperature. See Graph 7.1 for derating details. Fig. 7.1 Plug-In or Feeder, One or Two Stack inches millimeters
CEILING 6* 152 WALL WALL WALL 3* 76

CEILING 2 50

WALL

2 50

2 50

(3" FOR RISER FLANGE OR SPRING HANGER CLEARANCE)

1* 25

*4 minimum provides clearance for 30-100 amp fusible plugs. 7 minimum for 200 amp fusible plugs. 8 minimum for all other plugs.

Proximity
Below is a drawing that shows the possible positions of busways relative to walls and to each other. Refer to Graph 7.2 for the proper multiplier required to maintain a 55C rise in a 40C ambient. If horizontally mounted busways are three high, there is an additional multiplying factor of 0.95 for the top run and 0.975 for the center run. The average current hours per week the busway runs at full load will need to be taken into account to determine if the installation requires derating as shown in Graph 7.2.
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Voltage drop: plug-in or feeder

Table 8.1

Spectra Series busway has excellent low-voltage-drop values. Minimum reactance (X) is due to very close bar spacings (sandwiched construction) and a non-magnetic housing. Values shown are identical for plug-in and feeder. 60 Hz values shown. For 50 Hz, multiply reactance (X) by 0.83 and resistance values do not change. For 400 Hz, multiply reactance by 3.9 and multiply resistance by 1.4. Calculate new voltage drop Vd = amps load X 3 (R cos + X sin ) ft/100, where cos = Power Factor. Contact your local GE representative for a free copy of the Busway Tool Kit (DEU-066) to help with electrical calculations.

Rated Load Amps 225 400 600 225 400 600 800 1000 1200 1350 1600 2000 2500 3000 3200 4000 225 400 600 225 400 600 800 1000 1200 1350 1600 2000 2500 3000 3200 4000 5000

Bar Width x 1/4 Thickness IN MM 0.750 1.125 1.750 1.625 1.625 1.625 2.875 3.375 4.25 5.75 6.50 8.25 (2)4.50 (2)5.75 (2)4.50 (2)8.25 0.750 0.750 1.125 1.625 1.625 1.625 1.625 2.25 2.875 3.375 4.25 5.75 7.50 (2)4.00 (2)4.50 (2)5.75 (2)7.50 19 29 44 41 41 41 73 86 108 146 165 210 (2)114 (2)146 (2)114 (2)210 19 19 29 41 41 41 41 57 73 86 108 146 191 (2)102 (2)114 (2)146 (2)191

Ohms x 10-3/100 Ft. Line-to-Neutral R 9.11 6.38 4.32 4.09 4.20 4.52 2.48 2.17 1.73 1.24 1.12 .89 .82 .64 .51 .45 5.10 5.58 3.86 2.33 2.38 2.48 2.62 1.90 1.49 1.27 1.00 .73 .57 .53 .51 .37 .28 X 3.75 3.12 2.35 1.28 1.28 1.28 .79 .68 .55 .41 .36 .29 .26 .21 .25 .14 3.75 3.75 3.12 1.28 1.28 1.28 1.28 .98 .79 .68 .55 .41 .32 .29 .25 .21 .16 Z 9.85 7.10 4.92 4.29 4.39 4.70 2.60 2.27 1.81 1.31 1.18 .94 .86 .67 .55 .47 6.33 6.72 4.96 2.66 2.70 2.79 2.92 2.14 1.69 1.44 1.14 .84 .65 .58 .55 .42 .32 .3 2.46 1.69 3.68 .95 1.72 2.68 2.08 2.25 2.17 1.78 1.88 1.88 2.14 2.04 2.21 1.86 1.99 1.82 2.15 .75 1.34 2.04 2.78 2.61 2.50 2.41 2.29 2.11 2.06 2.26 2.21 2.16 2.05

Voltage Drop Concentrated Loadx Line-to-Line/100 Ft. @ 100% Rated Load, 25C Amb. Power Factor .4 .5 .6 .7 .8 .9 2.76 1.87 4.03 1.09 1.98 3.10 2.38 2.58 2.49 2.04 2.16 2.15 2.45 2.33 2.44 2.14 2.13 1.96 2.29 .82 1.47 2.25 3.08 2.87 2.74 2.65 2.51 2.31 2.26 2.48 2.44 2.36 2.24 3.04 2.04 4.36 1.23 2.22 3.50 2.67 2.90 2.79 2.28 2.42 2.41 2.75 2.61 2.63 2.40 2.26 2.09 2.41 .89 1.59 2.44 3.35 3.12 2.97 2.86 2.71 2.49 2.43 2.68 2.63 2.54 2.41 3.30 2.19 4.65 1.36 2.46 3.88 2.94 3.20 3.07 2.51 2.66 2.65 3.03 2.87 2.82 2.65 2.36 2.20 2.50 .94 1.70 2.61 3.60 3.33 3.17 3.05 2.88 2.65 2.59 2.86 2.82 2.70 2.56 3.53 2.32 4.89 1.47 2.67 4.24 3.19 3.47 3.33 2.71 2.89 2.88 3.29 3.11 2.96 2.88 2.43 2.28 2.56 .99 1.79 2.75 3.81 3.52 3.34 3.21 3.03 2.78 2.72 3.00 2.96 2.83 2.69 3.72 2.42 5.06 1.57 2.86 4.56 3.41 3.71 3.56 2.89 3.08 3.07 3.52 3.32 3.60 3.08 2.47 2.33 2.58 1.03 1.85 2.86 3.97 3.65 3.46 3.33 3.13 2.88 2.81 3.11 3.60 2.92 2.77 3.83 2.46 5.11 1.65 3.01 4.81 3.57 3.90 3.73 3.03 3.23 3.21 3.69 3.47 3.10 3.23 2.43 2.31 2.51 1.03 1.87 2.90 4.04 3.70 3.50 3.37 3.16 2.90 2.83 3.14 3.10 2.94 2.79

1.0 3.55 2.21 4.49 1.59 2.91 4.70 3.44 3.76 3.60 2.90 3.10 3.08 3.55 3.33 2.67 3.12 1.99 1.93 2.01 .91 1.65 2.58 3.63 3.29 3.10 2.97 2.77 2.53 2.47 2.73 2.67 2.56 2.42

Spectra Series II

Aluminum Spectra Series

Spectra Series II

Copper

Spectra Series

x For plug-in distributed loads divide by 2

Actual voltage drop = Vd (from Table) x actual load actual distance (ft) x rated load 100 feet

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Physical Data
UL firestop system
UL Listed through-penetration firestop system is available for use with GE busway systems. The system is listed in the UL Fire Resistance Directory under XHEZ, System C-AJ-6003 with F rating = 3 hours and T rating = 1/2 hour for aluminum bars and T rating = 0 hours for copper bars. The contractor installs a mineral wool batt (4 PCF Nominal) as shown below, on-site during the busway installation process. For riser applications, the system is used in combination with a standard GE spring hanger and floor flange. For horizontal applications, the system is used in combination with two wall flanges (one per side). See publication DEH-40087 for installation instructions.

Fig. 9.1
GE Busway x
Thick Sealant 100
1/2"

Table 9.1 Cubic Inches Required per Floor and Wall Amperage 225-600 800 1000 1200 1350 1600 2000 2500 3000 3200 4000 5000 Sealant 100 Floor Al Cu 17 21 22 23 27 28 33 46 53 60 66 17 17 18 20 22 23 27 33 44 46 53 66 Sealant 100 Wall Al Cu 34 42 44 46 54 56 66 92 106 114 132 34 34 42 44 46 54 56 66 92 92 106 132

Busway Cover Plate

Mineral Wool 3" Depth Minimum

Top of Floor/Curb or Wall Concrete 4 1/2" Thick Minimum

Note: Check with local NTL codes for curb required in riser applications.

Sealant 100 standard tube equals 19 in3

x Spectra Series II busway requires feeder.

This information is provided as a guideline for typical fire-stop systems. If you have an annulus (or opening) greater than 1 inch beyond the busway enclosure, you will need to determine the proper amount of fire-stop material based on Fig. 9.1. Quantities are based on application of recommended amount of material; more may be required if over-application occurs.

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Spectra Series busway seismic certification facts

General The complete standard commercial offering of Spectra Series busway is certified to IBC-2006 and IEEE 693-2005, UBC Zone 4 seismic conditions.
Table 10.1 Maximum Acceptable Parameters Acceptable Orientations Maximum Ratings Maximum Voltage Service Distribution Hangers Maximum Hanger Spacing Full Threaded Drop Rod Drop Rod Connection x Distribution Equipment Connection (Pbd., Swbd, Swgr, MCC, etc.) Bus Plugs Fittings Cable Tap Boxes End Boxes Acceptable Applications & Constructions Proximity To Walls Vertical Riser Configuration Edgewise & Flatwise 5000A Max Copper / 4000A Max Aluminum 600 V Max 3- & 4-Wire Plug-In & Feeder Standard Floor Flange Kit with Seismic Spring Hanger Assembly 16 feet (See Table 10.2) Standard 12 Rod Not Applicable Standard Flanged-End Stub Special Hardware & connections NOT Required All Types Acceptable All Types Acceptable All Types Acceptable All Types Acceptable Indoor, Drip-Proof & Outdoor Standard x Horizontal Configuration Edgewise & Flatwise 5000A Max Copper / 4000A Max Aluminum 600 V Max 3- & 4-Wire Plug-In & Feeder Standard and Seismic Hanger System using Trapeze Hangers & Clips 10 feet Standard 12 Rod Must be BOLTED through Ceiling/Floor using standard hardwarex Standard Flanged-End Stub Special Hardware & connections NOT Required. All Types Acceptable All Types Acceptable All Types Acceptable All Types Acceptable Indoor, Drip-Proof & Outdoor Standard x

x Drop rod must be bolted through ceiling/floor and secured on both sides with standard washers and nuts.

Table 10.2 Vertical Hanger Spacing Max. Hanger Spacing 12 feet 16 feet IBC-2006 Ss=250%g, SDs=1.67g Ss=200%g, SDs=1.33g IEEE-693-2005 High x 2.2 High x 1.7

Summary
These parameters for seismic conditions are identical to the complete standard commercial offering of Spectra Series busway. Therefore, Spectra Series busway can be used in applications in above seismic conditions without restrictions, special bracing or connections except when seismic spring hangers are required (see hangers section). Plus, Spectra Series busway can connect to equipment (panelboards, switchboards, motor control centers, switchgear, etc.) using standard flanged end stubs, cable tap boxes, and bus plugs.
Fig. 10.1 Seismic spring riser hanger (Cat. No. SBSRX). See page 29 for more details.

Catalog Number Group Number Spring Location SBSR1 SBSR2 SBSR3 G723 G724 G725 B A&C A, B & C

Load on Pair of Hangers (lbs.) 0-600 600-1200 1200-1800

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Physical Data
Straight lengths: dimensions and weights
inches millimeters

Spectra Series II busway

Spectra Series plug-in busway

Fig. 11.1 One bar per phase

"A"

Fig. 11.2 Two bars per phase

"A"

Fig. 11.3 One bar per phase plug-in and feeder A

4.50 IN. 114 MM

5.875 IN. 150 MM

Table 11.1 Plug-in and Feeder, all bus UL Listed @600 Volts
AC Fig. Ampere No. Rating 225 Spectra 400 Series II 600 225 400 600 800 1000 Aluminum 1200 Spectra 1350 Series 1600 2000 2500 3000 3200 4000 225 Spectra 400 Series II 600 225 400 600 800 1000 1200 Copper Spectra 1350 Series 1600 2000 2500 3000 3200 4000 5000 11.3 11.3 11.3 11.1 11.1 11.1 11.1 11.1 11.1 11.1 11.1 11.1 11.2 11.2 11.2 11.2 11.3 11.3 11.3 11.1 11.1 11.1 11.1 11.1 11.1 11.1 11.1 11.1 11.1 11.2 11.2 11.2 11.2 A Width Inches MM 3.00 76 3.38 86 4.00 102 4.38 111 4.38 111 4.38 111 5.63 143 6.13 156 7.00 178 8.50 216 9.25 235 11.00 279 15.50 394 18.00 457 19.5 495 23.00 584 3.00 76 3.00 76 3.38 86 4.38 111 4.38 111 4.38 111 4.38 111 5.00 127 5.63 143 6.13 156 7.00 178 8.50 216 10.25 260 14.50 368 15.50 394 18.00 457 21.50 546 Standard Bar Bar Sizes Width x Thickness Inches MM .75 x .25 19 x 6 1.13 x .25 29 x 6 1.75 x .25 44 x 6 1.63 x.25 41 x 6 1.63 x.25 41 x 6 1.63 x.25 41 x 6 2.88 x.25 73 x 6 3.38 x.25 86 x 6 4.25 x.25 108 x 6 5.75 x.25 146 x 6 6.50 x.25 165 x 6 8.25 x.25 210 x 6 (2)4.50 x.25 (2)114 x 6 (2)5.75 x.25 (2)146 x 6 (2)6.50 x.25 (2)165 x 6 (2)8.25 x.25 (2)210 x 6 .75 x .25 225 .75 x .25 600 1.13 x .25 800 1.63 x.25 41 x 6 1.63 x.25 41 x 6 1.63 x.25 41 x 6 1.63 x.25 41 x 6 2.25 x.25 57 x 6 2 78 x.25 73 x 6 3.38 x.25 86 x 6 4.25 x.25 108 x 6 5.75 x.25 146 x 6 7.50 x.25 191 x 6 (2)4.00 x.25 (2)102 x 6 (2)4.50 x.25 (2)114 x 6 (2)5.75 x.25 (2)146 x 6 (2)7.50 x.25 (2)191 x 6 +1 Bar A Width Inches MM 4.38 111 4.38 111 5.00 127 6.13 156 7.00 178 7.25 184 9.25 235 11.00 279 15.00 381 18.00 457 19.50 495 4.38 111 4.38 111 4.38 111 5.00 127 5.63 143 6.13 156 7.00 178 7.25 184 9.25 235 11.00 279 15.00 381 19.50 495 23.00 584 Bar Size Inches MM 1.63 41 1.63 41 2.25 57 3.38 86 4.25 108 4.50 114 6.50 165 8.25 210 (2)4.25 (2)108 (2)5.75 (2)146 (2)6.50 (2)165 1.63 41 1.63 41 1.63 41 2.25 57 2.88 73 3.38 86 4.25 108 4.50 114 6.50 165 8.25 210 4.25 108 (2)6.50 (2)165 (2)8.25 (2)210 Approximate Weight lbs./ft. 3-Wire 4 Wire 225 5 5 600 6 6 800 7 8 600 5 6 5 6 800/1000 5 6 1350 6 7 1600 7 8 8 9 2500 9 10 10 12 3000 12 15 4000 17 20 19 23 5200 21 24 6000 25 30 225 7 7 600 7 7 800 8 9 800 8 9 8 9 8 9 1000/1200 8 9 1350/1600 10 12 12 15 2000 14 17 2500 16 20 3000 21 26 4000 26 33 5000 32 40 5200 34 43 6000 42 52 8000 52 66 DC Ampere Rating

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Comparison to wire and conduit

Estimates based on material costs alone often exclude the substantial cost savings and ease of installation available with the lighter, more compact Spectra Series busway. Labor savings can be significant, often resulting in lower total installed cost and the ability to free up time to complete more jobs. A Labor Estimating Manual, which uses NECA labor units, is available to assist in estimating and comparing the amount of labor required to install busway and wire and conduit. This manual, along with the Total Installed Cost Worksheet in the back of the manual, is a valuable, simple tool used to estimate and compare the total cost for busway and wire and conduit. See General Electric publication number GEZ-7737. Your local GE Account Manager can also assist you. Layout and measurement support also are available through your GE Account Manager.

Common Application - 2000 Amp, 600 Volt, 3 Phase / 4 Wire

4.5" 114mm

8.5" 22cm

3.5" 89mm 83" 211cm

Benefits of busway over wire and conduit

Lower installed cost Smaller size, lighter weight Better efficiency No cutters, benders, oils, jellies, grease, scrap or cable reels Future expansion flexibility Higher short-circuit ratings Lower voltage drop Higher integrity and reliability
Fig. 12.1 Installation Labor Costs

Requires 12, 500 MCM Cables in 6" Rigid Conduit

Spectra Series busway requires less space than wire and conduit. Layout and measurement support are available. Contact your local GE Account Manager for more information.

Wire & Conduit Wire & Conduit Busway Busway

Aluminum Conductor

Copper Conductor

Spectra Series Busway plug-in labor measurements are the same as feeder labor measurements

Table 12.1 Compact Size Width Amperes 225-600 800 1000 1200 1350 1600 2000 2500 3000 3200 4000 5000 AL 4.375 5.625 6.125 7 8.5 9.25 11 15.5 18 19.5 23 CU 4.375 4.375 5 5.625 6.125 7 8.5 10.25 14.5 15.5 18 21.5

Table 12.2 Low Weight Amperes 225-600 800 1000 1200 1350 1600 2000 2500 3000 3200 4000 5000 AL3W 4 6 7 8 9 10 12 17 19 21 25 4W 5 7 8 9 10 12 15 20 23 24 30 CU3W 6 8 10 12 14 16 21 29 32 34 42 58 4W 7 9 12 15 17 20 26 37 40 43 52 74

Dimensions Representative in inches for aluminum and copper housings. All depths are 4.5.

Pounds / 1 Foot Representative for aluminum and copper housings with 3 wire and 4 wire applications.

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Physical Data
Spectra Series busway provides optimum performance in the most demanding applications. Through superior design and applied materials technology, it assures uptime and reliability, even in severe-duty weather environments.

Weather protection: features and benefits

Industry Exclusive WEATHERSHIELD Epoxy Joint Insulators designed for long life. Joint Bolt access via easily removable, UL listed/cUL certified Raintight Santoprene Plugs. Extra drainage channels through die cast housing spacers help eliminate standing water near joints. Gasketing materials rated for extreme temperatures, -40 to 250 degrees F. Internal sealants rated for use in extreme temperature environments of -40 to 200 degrees F. All Gaskets and Sealants tested to verify superior UV resistance and excellent stability when subjected to long term thermal aging.

Construction options
Table 13.1 Construction Type Indoor (NEMA 1) Feeder, Plug-in, Riser Drip-proof x Feeder, Plug-in, Riser Splash-proofx Feeder, Plug-in, Riser Outdoor Feeder (Only) (NEMA 3R)x
x Excludes (2) stack flatwise elbow

IEC Degree of Protection IP-40 IP-43 IP-54 IP-65/66

Joint Insulator Standard Standard Weathershield Weathershield

Innovative joint shield design provided with drip-proof, splash-proof, and outdoor bus.

The materials and processes used in these construction options are the result of an intensive Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) design and testing process. These products combine high reliability with new features that reduce assembly time by more than 50%. The joint shield, as shown in the photo below, uses an integral spring latch clamping system. This system provides optimum gasket compression at all joint connections, and eliminates the need for additional joint cover hardware. The Splash-proof and Outdoor designs feature an industry-exclusive 100% epoxy insulation system throughout the bus and joints. This system includes GE Bluecoat epoxy on the bus bars and WEATHERSHIELD insulators in the joints.
Fig. 13.1 Joint shield

Complete outdoor run of Spectra Series busway.

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Straight lengths: plug-in and feeder

Spectra Series busway is available in ratings from 225-5000 amps in both feeder and plug-in using common joint and housing parts (excluding Spectra Series II). Plug-in lengths are available in 2-, 4-, 6-, 8-, and 10-foot lengths, and feeder lengths are also available in 2- to 10-foot lengths in 18-inch increments. The 12-inch (13 mm) adjustable, removable joint is attached to one end of each section (AKA joint-end). Plug-in busway has up to 10 unobstructed, usable plug outlets, standard as shown (trapeze hanger positions may obstruct some openings). Vertical riser plug-in busway is also available with plug outlet openings on one side (when the other side is inaccessible) for even greater value. Plug outlet covers are molded of tough, impact and chemical resistant polycarbonate thermoplastic.
Spectra Series plug-in bus with bus plug

Plug-in flatwise mounted

Unless otherwise specified, horizontal runs of plug-in busway will be furnished with the phase, side label on the bottom of the busbar stack so that plug On/Off position pointer, and labels will be visible from the floor. Operating handles can be installed on the end walls (for hook stick access). Additionally, vertical risers of plug-in busway will be furnished with the phase side label on the right so that the line-side of the plug will be up, and operating handle will be on the right side.

inches millimeters Fig. 14.1 Plug outlet locations

12 305 24 610 24 610 24 610 24 610 12 305

Fig. 14.2 Typical plug mounting

JOINT
Available as 4 or 10 outlets per 10-foot section (Circled outlets omitted in 4-outlet design)

JOINT

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Physical Data
Fittings
Spectra Series busway has a complete family of fittings to meet virtually all layout requirements using the compact minimum sizes shown. Special turns such as flat angles greater than 90 and crosses are also available. Nomenclature for completely defining the turn is defined by looking into the joint end with phase side facing down on the busway as shown in Fig. 15.1. Each piece of busway is labeled to maintain proper phasing. All turn dimensions are defined from the centerline of the joint end to the centerline of the busways as X, Y, and Z (where applicable) leg lengths. Tables 16.1 - 16.4 Dimensions listed are standard. Variable leg lengths are available in 18 increments (except joint elbows). The total footage of any one fitting cannot exceed 10 feet in length. Note: Offsets and combination elbows are typically used only when standard elbows will not fit.
Edgewise joint elbow Flatwise joint elbow Indoor only (2) stack

Table 15.1 Fig. 15.1

UP

LEFT

RIGHT

Center to Center Distance (inches) Bars Bar Edgewise Flatwise Elbows per Width Elbows Phase (inches) Typical Indoor Indoor Outdoor & Outdoor 1.625 3 4 6 1.625 3 4 6 2.25 3 4 6 2.875 3 4 6 3.375 4 4 6 4.25 4 4 6 1 4.5 4 4 6 5.75 5 5 6 6.5 5 5 6 7.5 5 6 6 8.25 5 6 6 4 8 N/A 6 4.25 8 N/A 6 4.5 8 N/A 6 2 5.75 10 N/A 6 6.5 10 N/A 6 7.5 12 N/A 6 8.25 12 N/A 6

JOINT NUT

PHASE RELATIONSHHIP

G N C B A JOINT END

" SIDE" ON BOTTOM DOWN

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For use in applications where joint elbows do not apply, e.g., variable lengths, drip-proof, splash-proof and outdoor.
Table 16.1 Flat Elbows Standard Dimensions Amps 225-1350 Aluminum 1600-3200 4000 Copper 225-2000 2500-4000 5000 X Inches 12 18 24 12 18 24 X MM 305 457 610 305 457 610 Y Inches 12 18 24 12 18 24 Y MM 305 457 610 305 457 610 Z

Turns
inches millimeters

Elbows Drip proof, splash proof & outdoor only

Up or down elbows (Edgewise)
10 254 10 254

Left or right elbows (Flat)

Table 16.2 Flat Tees Standard Dimensions Amps 225-1200 Aluminum 1350-3200 4000 Copper 225-1600 2000-4000 5000 X Inches 12 18 24 12 18 24 X MM 305 457 610 305 457 610 Y Inches 12 18 24 12 18 24 Y MM 305 457 610 305 457 610 Z Inches 12 18 24 12 18 24 Z MM 305 457 610 305 457 610

Up elbow shown

Right elbow shown

Note: For use where joint elbows do not apply.

Tees
Up or down tees (Edgewise)
24 1 4 1438 610 6 365 24 610
412 114
L

Left or right tees (Flat)

24 1438 610 365 24 610

Table 16.3 Flat Offsets Standard Dimensions Amps 225-1350 Aluminum 2000-3200 4000 Copper 225-2000 2500-4000 5000 X Inches 12 18 24 12 18 24 X MM 305 457 610 305 457 610 Y Inches 5 5 9 5 5 9 Y MM 127 127 203 127 127 229 Z Inches 12 18 24 12 18 24 Z MM 305 457 610 305 457 610
Down tee shown

.25 6

412 114
Right tee shown

Offsets
Up or down offsets (Edgewise) Left or right offsets (Flat)

10 254 10 254
Right offset shown

Table 16.4 Combination Elbows Standard Dimensions Amps 225-1350 Aluminum 1600-2500 3200-4000 Copper 225-2000 2500-3200 4000-5000 X Inches 10 10 10 10 10 10 X MM 254 254 254 254 254 254 Y Inches 8 12 16 8 12 16 Y MM 203 305 406 203 305 406 Z Inches 12 18 24 12 18 24 Z MM 305 457 610 305 457 610

6 152

Down offset shown

Combination Elbow

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Physical Data
Cable Tap Boxes
Spectra Series tap boxes are used where a run of busway is fed by cable and conduit. Our corner post design permits removal of up to three side walls for cable access/entrance and for greater flexibility and installation ease. Lugs are provided as shown in Table 17.1. Universal lug terminal plates and 100% ground lugs are available to accept almost all NEMA mechanical and compression lugs (max. width 1 7/8"/48mm).
IMPORTANT: Certain local/city code requirements can affect the dimensions, number of lugs furnished, lug position, etc. of fittings. In these situations, refer to factory.

End cable tap box (with side removed)

Table 17.1 Number of Bars Per Phase Dimensions, Cable Bending Space and Lug Data Aluminum Copper W Hy W Hy Inches MM Inches MM Inches MM Inches MM 17 17 17 17 17 20 20 20 26 26 33 33 33 432 432 432 432 432 508 508 508 660 660 838 838 838 26 26 26 26 26 29 29 29 29 29 34 34 34 660 660 660 660 660 737 737 737 737 737 864 864 864 17 17 17 17 17 20 20 20 26 26 33 33 33 39 432 432 432 432 432 508 508 508 660 660 838 838 838 991 26 26 26 26 26 29 29 29 29 29 34 34 34 34 660 660 660 660 660 737 737 737 737 737 864 864 864 864 C Cable Bend Space Inches MM 15 15 15 15 15 18 18 18 18 18 18 23 23 23 23 381 381 381 381 381 457 457 457 457 457 457 584 584 584 584 Number of #2-600 MCM Lugs Per Phasex 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 6 8 8 9 12 12 15

Amp 225 400 600 800 1000 1200 1350 1600 2000 2500 2500 3000 3200 4000 5000

x Mechanical type (CU-AL wire) lugs standard; crimp type optional. One ground lug standard through 3000-Amp CU.
Two ground lugs standard for 4000-Amp AL, 5000-Amp CU. Optional one ground lug per phase lug.

y Box size may change when using some compression type lugs. Check with factory.

Fig. 17.1 End Tap Box: Feeder or Plug-In inches millimeters

Fig. 17.2 Standard Box Down Position, Side View

Fig. 17.3 Inverted Box Up Position, Side View

H A B " SIDE" C LUG DIRECTION C N

334 95 10 254

24z 610

Note: Smaller special purpose end cable tap boxes are available. Contact the factory for details.

z 24 dimension changes to 28 for 5000-Amp or if optional one ground lug per phase lug is required.
610 711 Standard stub length is 8", except for 5000A, which is 10".

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Alternate Cable Tap Boxes

Table 18.1 Number of Bars Per Phase Dimensions, Cable Bending Space and Lug Data Aluminum Copper W Ly W Ly Inches MM Inches MM Inches MM Inches MM 17 17 17 17 17 20 20 20 26 26 33 33 33 432 432 432 432 432 508 508 508 660 660 838 838 838 26 26 26 26 26 29 29 29 29 29 34 34 34 660 660 660 660 660 737 737 737 737 737 864 864 864 17 17 17 17 17 20 20 20 26 26 33 33 33 39 432 432 432 432 432 508 508 508 660 660 838 838 838 991 26 26 26 26 26 29 29 29 29 29 34 34 34 34 660 660 660 660 660 737 737 737 737 737 864 864 864 864 C Cable Bend Space Inches MM 15 15 15 15 15 18 18 18 18 18 18 23 23 23 23 381 381 381 381 381 457 457 457 457 457 457 584 584 584 584 Number of #2-600 MCM Lugs Per Phasex 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 6 8 8 9 12 12 15

Amp 225 400 600 800 1000 1200 1350 1600 2000 2500 2500 3000 3200 4000 5000

x Mechanical type (CU-AL wire) lugs standard; crimp type optional. One ground lug standard through 3000-Amp CU.
Two ground lugs standard for 4000-Amp AL, 5000-Amp CU. Optional one ground lug per phase lug.

y Box size may change when using some compression type lugs. Check with factory.

Fig. 18.1 Alternate End Tap Box: Feeder or Plug-In inches millimeters
W

BOX & BUSWAY Ly

33/4 95

24 z 610

LUG DIRECTION (See Below)

Note: Smaller special purpose end cable tap boxes are available. Contact the factory for details.

10 254

JOINT END AND BOTH SIDES ARE REMOVABLE

z 24 dimension changes to 28 for 5000-Amp

610 711 or if optional one ground lug per phase lug is required.

Fig. 18.2 Standard Box Down Position, Side View

Fig. 18.3 Inverted Box Up Position, Side View

N C B " SIDE" A

LUG DIRECTION

N LUG C DIRECTION B A

C L " SIDE" L

Standard stub length is 8", except for 5000A, which is 10".

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Physical Data
Center Cable Tap Boxes
Table 19.1 Number of Bars Amp Per Phase 225 400 600 800 1000 1200 1350 1600 2000 2500 2500 3000 3200 4000 5000 2500 2500 3000 3200 4000 5000 Dimensions, Cable Bending Space and Lug Data Aluminum Copper E L Wy E L Inches MM Inches MM Inches MM Inches MM Inches MM 4 38 4 38 4 38 4 38 4 38 6 6 6 9 9 12 34 12 34 12 34 9 12 34 12 34 12 34 111 111 111 111 111 152 152 152 229 229 324 324 324 229 324 324 324 20 20 20 20 20 28 28 28 28 32 39 39 39 28 28 28 28 508 508 508 508 508 711 711 711 711 813 991 991 991 711 711 711 711 24 24 24 24 24 30 30 30 36 36 48 48 48 48 36 43 43 43 43 610 610 610 610 610 762 762 762 914 914 1219 1219 1219 1219 914 1092 1092 1092 1092 4 38 4 38 4 38 4 38 4 38 6 6 6 9 9 12 34 12 34 12 34 12 34 9 12 34 12 34 12 34 12 34 111 111 111 111 111 152 152 152 229 229 324 324 324 324 229 324 324 324 324 20 20 20 20 20 28 28 28 28 32 39 39 39 46 28 28 28 28 28 508 508 508 508 508 711 711 711 711 813 991 991 991 1168 711 711 711 711 711 Cable Bend Space Inches MM 15 15 15 15 15 18 18 18 18 18 18 23 23 23 23 18 18 18 18 18 18 381 381 381 381 381 457 457 457 457 457 457 584 584 584 584 457 457 457 457 457 457 Number of #2-600 MCM Lugs Per Phasex 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 6 8 8 9 10 12 15 6 6 6 10 6 6

Wy Inches MM 24 24 24 24 24 30 30 30 36 36 48 48 48 36 43 43 43 610 610 610 610 610 762 762 762 914 914 1219 1219 1219 914 1092 1092 1092

2000 Amp (Max) Center Branch Tap Boxes 1

x Mechanical type (CU-AL wire) lugs standard; crimp type optional. One ground lug standard through 3000-Amp CU. Two ground lugs standard for
4000-Amp AL, 5000-Amp CU. Optional one ground lug per phase lug.

y Box size may change when using some compression type lugs. Check with factory.

Fig. 19.1 Center Tap Box: Feeder or Plug-In inches millimeters

y

Fig. 19.2 Inverted Box Up Position, Side View

10 254

24 z 610 334 95 10 254

Fig. 19.3 Standard Box Down Position, Side View

z 24 dimension changes to 28 for 5000-Amp or if optional one ground lug per phase lug is required.
610 711

Standard stub length is 8", except for 5000A, which is 10".

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Transformer Taps
Table 20.1 Dimensions for Three Phase End Tap Number of Stacks Dimensions and Lug Data Aluminum Copper Wy Wy Inches MM Inches MM 17 17 17 20 20 20 26 26 33 33 33 432 432 432 508 508 508 660 660 838 838 838 17 17 17 20 20 20 26 26 34 34 34 39 432 432 432 508 508 508 660 660 864 864 864 991 Number of #2-600 MCM Lugs Per Phasex 2 2 2 3 3 3 4 5 6 10 8 10 Fig. 20.1 Three-Phase End Tap inches millimeters

Amp 600 800 1000 1200 1350 1600 2000 2500 2500 3000 3200 4000 5000

24 610 12 min. 10 305 254

BUSWAY & BOX

15 y 381

JOINT

33/4 95

BUS POLYESTER GLASS BOTTOM PANELS FOR FIELD CUT-OUT

BOTTOM AND BOTH SIDES ARE REMOVABLE

24 dimension changes to 28 for 5000-Amp

711 610 or if optional one ground lug per phase lug is required.

x Mechanical type (CU-AL wire) lugs standard; crimp type optional. One ground lug
standard through 3000-Amp CU. Two ground lugs standard for 4000-Amp AL, 5000-Amp CU. Optional one ground lug per phase lug.

Table 20.2 Dimensions for Single Phase End Tap Number of Stacks Dimensions and Lug Data Aluminum Copper Wy Wy Inches MM Inches MM 16 16 20 20 20 24 32 32 32 406 406 508 508 508 610 813 813 813 16 16 16 20 20 24 24 32 32 406 406 406 508 508 609 609 813 813 Number of #2-600 MCM Lugs Per Phasez 2 3 3 3 4 5 5 6 10 8 10

Fig. 20.2 Single-Phase Transformer Taps

1712 TYP 445

Amp 1000 1200 1350 1600 2000 2500 2500 3000 3200 4000 5000

10212 min 260312 3712 min 95212

22 y 559 6 152

10 min. 254 638 162

534 146

y Box size may change when using some compression type lugs. Check with factory. z Mechanical type (CU-AL wire) lugs standard; crimp type optional. One ground lug
standard through 3000-Amp CU. Two ground lugs standard for 4000-Amp AL, 5000-Amp CU. Optional one ground lug per phase lug. Standard stub length is 8", except for 5000A, which is 10". 15y 381

Fig. 20.3 Standard Lug Position

438 111

438 111

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Physical Data
Flanged end stub
Provides a universal stub for field connections (customer connection only).
inches millimeters Fig. 21.2 Flanged End without Lugs, 1 Bar per Phase
A B C D TYP

41/2 5 114 TYP 127 12 305

Flanged end stub Note: Special OEM stubs are available. Contact the factory for details.
OPENING CUTOUT E F G
5/16

1 25

8 DIA TYP

Flanged end without lugs cutout and drilling pattern

Fig. 21.1 Flanged End without Lugs

41/2 41/2 114 114

Fig. 21.3 Flanged End without Lugs, 2 Bars per Phase

41/2 5 114 TYP 127 12 305

A B C D TYP

GRDGRD
2 2 51 51
Side View

41/2 41/2 114 114

GRDGRD A A B C C N N B 11/2 11/2 38 38 3 3 76 76 TYP TYP

1 25

OPENING CUTOUT E F G

Bar hole pattern

(1 Stack and 2 Stack are same. All holes are .438 x .562 rect.) 11 14 Fig. 21.4 BAR BAR BAR BAR BAR 15/8 WIDTH:41/4 WIDTH:27/8 WIDTH: 41 1 1 /16 108 73 to to to 27 1 1 41/2 15 2 /4 4 /32 25 114 57 102 3/4 12 3 19 /4 19 Table 21.1 Flanged End without Lugs Aluminum Copper Aluminum Copper Aluminum Copper Aluminum Copper Amps Figure 225-1200 21.2 255-1600 1350-2000 21.2 2000-2500 2500 21.3 3200 3000-4000 21.3 4000-5000 A 111/2 292 151/4 387 193/4 502 271/4 692 B 53/4 146 75/8 194 97/8 251 135/8 346 C 51/4 133 71/8 181 9 3/8 238 131/8 333 D 43/4 121 65/8 168 87/8 225 12 5/8 321 E 5 1/4 133 4 3/4 121 411/16 119 51/4 133 F 91/2 241 93/8 238 10 1/2 267 G 10 1/2 267 141/4 362 141/16 357 153/4 400 H 21 533 J 183/4 476 261/4 667

BAR
1 3 BAR WIDTH: 5 /4 to6 /2 146 165 1 1 BAR WIDTH: 7 /2 to 8 /4 191 210

1 25 11/2 1 38 1 /2 38 11/2 1 11/2 38 1 /2 38 38 2 51 2 51 2 51

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Flanged end with lugs

Lugs are provided as shown in Table 17.1. Universal lug terminal plates are available to accept almost all NEMA and non-NEMA mechanical and compression lugs. (Maximum 178 inches wide). 48 mm Standard lugs are #2-600mcm mechanical type (Cu-Al) wire lugs; crimp type is optional. One ground lug is standard through 3000A Cu. Two ground lugs are standard for 4000A Al, 5000A Cu. Optional one ground lug per phase lug.
Flanged end stub with lugs

Flanged end with lugs cutout and drilling pattern

Fig. 22.1 Flanged End with Lugs, 1 Bar per Phase
B C A D TYP
B C

Fig. 22.2 Flanged End with Lugs, 2 Bars per Phase

A D TYP

7 1/2 191 3 3/8 86 TYP TYP

9 8 229 203

7 1/2 191 3 3/4 95

TYP

TYP

9 8 229 203

1 25

1 25 CUTOUT AND DRILLING

CUTOUT AND DRILLING E F FLANGE H

J K L

FLANGE

Table 22.1 Flanged End with Lugs Aluminum Copper Aluminum Copper Aluminum Copper Aluminum Copper Aluminum Copper Aluminum Copper Aluminum Copper Aluminum Copper Amps Figure 225-600 22.1 225-1000 800-1000 22.1 1200-1350 1200 22.1 1600 1350-1600 22.1 2000 2000 22.1 2500 2500 3000 3200 3000 3200 4000 4000 5000 22.2 22.2 22.2 22.2 22.2 22.2 A 14 356 151/8 384 161/4 413 181/4 464 20 508 251/2 648 24 610 27 686 311/2 800 32 813 37 940 B 7 178 7 9/16 192 81/8 206 91/8 232 10 254 12 3/4 324 12 305 131/2 343 15 3/4 400 16 406 181/2 470 C 61/2 165 7 1/16 179 7 5/8 194 8 5/8 244 91/2 241 121/4 311 111/2 292 13 330 151/4 387 151/2 394 18 457 D 6 152 6 9/16 167 7 1/8 181 81/8 206 9 229 113/4 298 11 279 121/2 318 143/4 375 15 381 171/2 445 E 41/2 114 411/16 119 51/8 130 5 3/4 146 43/4 121 47/8 200 53/4 146 51/4 133 4 3/8 111 41/2 114 6 152 F 81/2 216 97/16 240 101/8 257 111/2 292 91/2 241 93/4 248 111/2 292 101/2 267 8 3/4 222 9 229 12 304 G H 13 330 141/8 359 151/4 387 171/4 438 19 483 195/8 498 NA 203/4 527 173/8 441 171/2 445 24 608 J K L

NA

NA NA NA

141/2 362 14 3/4 375 171/4 438 151/2 394 131/8 333 131/2 419 18 457

213/4 552 22 559 30 762

261/8 664 261/2 673 NA

241/2 622 23 584 26 660 301/2 775 31 787 36 914

Note: For quantity and size of lugs, refer to Cable Tap Box, page 17, Table 17.1.

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Physical Data
Switchboard/switchgear stub
Spectra Series offers full factory coordination to other GE equipment as shown. Other entrance combinations are available. Refer to company. Straight and elbow stubs ar available with flange to joint or elbow dimensions per Table 23.1.
Table 23.1 Stubs, Switchboard Ends Minimum Stub DimensionsAx Amps Straight Stubs Inches MM 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 10 203 203 203 203 203 203 203 203 203 203 203 203 203 203 203 254 Edgewise Elbows Inches MM 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 152 152 152 152 152 152 152 152 152 152 152 152 152 152 152 152 Flat Elbows Inches MM 4 5 6 8 10 11 11 13 4 5 6 8 10 10 11 14 102 127 152 203 254 279 279 330 102 127 152 203 254 254 279 356

225-600 800-1200 1350 Aluminum 1600-2000 2500 3000 3200 4000 225-800 1000-1600 1600-2000 2500 3000 3200 4000 5000

Copper

x Add 2 inches to dimensions shown for GE Type AKD-8/10 Switchgear.

Fig. 23.1

"A" Front of switchboard

"A" Front of switchboard

"A" Front of switchboard

Front View Flat Elbow Stub

Side View Edgewise Elbow Stub

Side View Straight Stub

Fig. 23.2

REFER TO GE PUB, DET-196 FOR SWITCHGEAR DATA & DET-447 FOR ENTELLISYS

6 152 12 305 911/2 2324

FRONT 90 2286

90 2286

6 152 FRONT

GE AV-Line Class 1, 2, 5 Switchboards

92 2337

FRONT

GE PowerBreak Switchboards Class 3

92 2337

FRONT

GE Type AKD-8/10 Switchgear and the all new Entellisys

Motor Control Center Standard dimension 6 from rear may vary and must be coordinated with switchboard factory.

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Spectra Series busway fittings

Dimensions

Power takeoffs (PTO)

Spectra Series Flex-A-Tap joints accept bolted power takeoff devices up to 1600 amps for many applications. The compact size and flexibility resulting from the modular design allow takeoffs to be mounted at any joint, whether feeder or plug-in. See Fig. 24.1.
Standard lugs: #2-600mcm.

inches millimeters Fig. 24.1 Bolt on, Flex-A-Tap For PTO Selection, see Table 24.1

Bolt-On Tap Amp Rating Fusible-Switches (600A QMW Only) 600 Molded-Case Circuit Breakers (KM & PB Only) 1600A Max Cable Boxes 1600 Max

D Table 24.1 Flex-A-Tap Device Device IN Cable Tap Box KM QMW 600A Power Break II 54 66 66 63 H MM 1372 1676 1676 1600 IN 24 19 932 19 932 24 932 W MM 610 490 490 617 IN 1512 1512 1512 18 D MM 394 394 394 457

8 203 W

Table 24.2 Power Takeoff and Device Dimensions Rating 100A 200A 400A 400A 600A 225A 400A 600A 600-800A 1200A 600A 800A 150A Type IN QMR QMR QMR QMW QMR FJ JJ JK KM KM TB6 Tri-Break TB8 Tri-Break TE & TB1 17.75 24.38 18 18 24 17.75 24 24 36 45.50 44.75 44.75 17.75 H MM 451 619 457 457 610 451 610 610 914 1156 1137 1264 451 IN 9.38 15.50 18.50 18.50 18.50 9.75 15.50 15.50 15.50 15.50 15.50 15.50 9.75 W MM 238 394 470 470 470 248 394 394 394 394 394 394 248 IN 6.75 7.25 17.56 17.56 17.56 7.75 10.75 10.75 10.75 10.75 10.75 10.75 6.75 D MM 171 184 446 446 446 197 273 273 273 273 273 273 171

Fig. 24.2 Flatwise PTO Section For PTO Selection, see Table 24.2

1234 MIN 324

1438 365 2638 670 18 457

9 229

30 14 MIN 768

Note: Contact your local GE representative for catalog numbers.

POWER TAKE-OFF DEVICE SEE TABLE 24.2

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Physical Data
Power takeoffs (PTO) (cont.)
Table 25.1.A Meter Mod III bused. Main module. Dimensions H IN MM 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 457 457 457 457 457 457 457 457 457 457 457 457 457

Catalog Number/Frame IN Bused Main Breakers TMP3BR4/TJK4 TMP3BL6/TJK6 TMP3BR6/TJK6 TMP3BL8/TKM8 TMP3BR8/TKM8 TMP3BL10/TKM10 TMP3BR10/TKM10 TMP3BL12/TKM12 TMP3BR12/TKM12 Bused Main Switches TMP3FL4/TFUSE400 TMP3FR4/TFUSE400 TMP3FL6/TFUSE600 TMP3FR6/TFUSE600 19 19 19 20 20 20 20 20 20 19 19 19 19

W MM 483 483 483 508 508 508 508 508 508 483 483 483 483

D IN 5.94 5.94 5.94 7.88 7.88 7.88 7.88 7.88 7.88 5.94 5.94 5.94 5.94 MM 151 151 151 200 200 200 200 200 200 151 151 151 151

Table 25.1.B Bar Width Bar Per IN 1.625 2.225 2.875 3.375 4.250 4.500 5.750 6.500 7.500 4.250 4.000 4.500 7.500 Fig. 25.1 Meter Mod III PTO Section For PTO Dimensions, see Table 24.2 MM 41 57 73 86 108 114 146 165 190 108 102 114 190 IN A MM

16.75

425

20.00 25.00 28.75 32.00

508 635 730 813 Fig. 25.2 Meter-mod Metering (in line device) Available for G&K frame Spectra C/B only For PTO Selection, see Table 31.1 inches millimeters

G= K=

19 483 20 518 28 711

614 159

6 16 C L
3

157

26 600

Note: Allow 6 5/8 from centerline of busway to the wall for Figures 25.1 and 25.2. Refer to Table 25.1 A and B Note: Contact your local GE representative for catalog numbers.

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Wall, ceiling and floor flanges

Flanges are used to close wall openings when busway runs pass through walls, ceilings and floors. See Table 26.1. Hole pattern aligns with spring riser brackets. See Table 11.1 for A dimension. Note: Floor or wall opening should be 1 (25 mm) larger than applied busway.
Table 26.1 Flange and cutout dimensions Dimensions Ampere IN Aluminum 225 400 600 800 1000 1200 1350 1600 2000 2500 3000 3200 4000 Copper 225 400 600 800 1000 1200 1350 1600 2000 2500 3000 3200 4000 5000 978 978 978 1118 1158 1212 14 1434 1612 21 2312 24 2812 978 978 978 978 1012 1118 1158 1212 14 1534 20 21 2312 27 Flange MM 251 251 251 283 295 318 356 375 419 533 597 610 724 251 251 251 251 267 283 295 318 356 400 508 533 597 686 IN 538 538 538 658 718 8 912 1014 12 1612 19 1912 24 538 538 538 538 6 658 718 8 912 1114 1512 1612 19 2212 Cutout MM 137 137 137 168 181 203 241 261 305 419 483 495 610 137 137 137 137 152 168 181 203 241 286 394 419 483 572
13/4 32
3/4 19

inches millimeters Fig. 26.1

FLANGE CUTOUT A

10 81/2 254 216

51/2 140

END PLATE

SIDE PLATE

END PLATE

Cutout allows 1 2, 13mm on all sides of busway.

End Boxes
End boxes are used to terminate busway runs. No joint is required. End surface of box adds 6 (152 mm) to length of drip-proof, splash-proof and outdoor runs. See Table 27.1 for A dimension. Box is secured via joint cap bolts.

Fig. 26.2 End Box

6 152

1/8 A+ 3

45/8 117

Floor/Wall Flanges
Note: Floor or wall opening should provide 1/2 clearance all around the busway.
Table 26.2 Floor/Wall Flange Dimensions (inches) Bar Width .750 1.125 1.750 X 5.000 5.375 6.000 Y 8.500 8.875 9.500

JOINT

Fig. 26.3 Floor/Wall Flange Cutout and Drilling Detail

11.250 9.750 .750 X 1.750 .750 1.750 Y

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Physical Data
No fuse reducers
Table 27.1 A Dimensions No. of Stacks Amp 225 400 600 800 1000 1200 1350 1600 2000 2500 2500 3000 3200 4000 5000 Aluminum IN MM 4.38 4.38 4.38 5.63 6.13 7.00 8.50 9.25 11.00 15.50 18.00 19.50 23.00 111 111 111 143 156 178 216 235 279 394 457 495 584 Copper IN 4.38 4.38 4.38 4.38 5.00 5.63 6.13 7.00 8.50 10.50 14.50 15.50 18.00 21.50 MM 111 111 111 111 127 143 156 178 216 260 368 393 457 546

No fuse reducer

inches millimeters Fig. 27.1 Reducer

45/8 117

NOTE: Per NEC 368.17 (B), a no-fuse reduced busway shall not exceed 50 feet in length and have a current rating at least 1/3 the rating of the upstream overcurrent protective device. For industrial applications only.
A
36 914

JOINT

Transposition lengths
A transposition length is available in any dimension from three feet through 10 feet (3M). Standard lengths are 36 and 42. A dimension varies with ampere rating. See Table 11.1 for A dimension.
inches millimeters
A B C N G A B C N G A B C N G G N C B A C B A N G G N A B C
JOINT

Fig. 27.2 Transposition Length

TOTAL

PHASE ONLY NEUTRAL/ GROUND ONLY

JOINT 36 917 ( 42 FOR 2000 and 4000 Al, 914 2500 and 5000 Cu)

Phase transposition

Joints with 1/2-inch adjustability

Every Spectra Series busway is supplied with up to 12-inch adjustable joint as standard. The modular joint pack is preassembled to one end of each piece of busway and shipped in the nominal position. The joint caps have four housing mounting holes (eight on 5000 amp Copper) that contain twistouts permitting expansion or contraction of the joint up to 12 inch in either direction.

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Adapter/reducer cubicle with overcurrent device

Table 28.1 QMR Reducers QMR Switch 225A & 400A Line Side 1 Stack 2 Stack 3 Stack Lugs 1 Stack 2 Stack 3 Stack Lugs 1 Stack 2 Stack 3 Stack Lugs Line Side L IN 48 48 48 48 48 48 48 48 52 52 52 52 L IN 40 40 L IN 40 40 40 L IN 42 42 42 42 MM 1067 1067 1067 1067 IN 18 24 36 18 MM 1016 1016 1016 IN 18 24 18 W MM 457 610 914 457 IN 14 14 14 14 MM 1016 1016 IN 18 18 W MM 457 610 457 IN 13 13 13 D MM 356 356 356 356 MM 1219 1219 1219 1219 1219 1219 1219 1219 1321 1321 1321 1321 IN 24 24 36 24 24 24 36 24 36 36 36 36 W MM 457 457 IN 13 13 D MM 330 330 330 W MM 610 610 914 610 610 610 914 610 914 914 914 914 IN 1412 1412 1412 1412 1412 1412 1412 1412 13 13 13 13 D MM 330 330
Note: For QMR Fusible 800,1000 and 1200 amp models, handle located on the bottom side of the cubicle. For standard flatwise mounted busway. Contact your local GE representative for catalog numbers. Standard lugs: #2-600mcm.

D MM 368 368 368 368 368 368 368 368 330 330 330 330

Fig. 28.1 Reducer Cubicle For cubicle selection, see Table 28.1
JOINT

ORIENT PARALLEL
W

600A

SEE NOTE
D SIDE L

800A, 1000A & 1200A FJ 4B Reducers FJ 4B Switch

1 Stack 225A Lugs JJ & JK C/B Reducers CB Switch Line Side

225A, 1 Stack 400A & 2 Stack 600A Lugs KM C/B Reducers KM CB Switch 800A, 1000A & 1200A Line Side 1 Stack 2 Stack 3 Stack Lugs

Thermal expansion
Consideration should be given to the effects of thermal expansion. The 1 expansion fittings may be necessary for vertical or horizontal applications of 150 or more. The use of the 2 expansion fitting is required when the busway run is long and may cross a building. Contact GE Requisition Engineering for specific applications. See Table 28.2 for additional details.
Table 28.2 W Dimensions No. of Stacks Amp 225 400 600 800 1000 1200 1350 1600 2000 2500 2500 3000 3200 4000 5000 Aluminum IN MM 16 16 16 16 1758 1758 2158 2158 2158 29 29 3012 3358 406 406 406 406 448 448 549 549 549 737 737 775 854 Copper IN 16 16 16 16 16 16 1758 1758 2158 2158 29 29 29 3358 MM 406 406 406 406 406 406 448 448 549 549 737 737 737 854 Fig. 28.2 Expansion Length inches millimeters
24 610

JOINT

W
24 610 3 76

223/8 568

A
177/8 ( 1") 217/8 ( 2") 454 537

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Physical Data
Hangers Vertical mounting spring hangers (Must be ordered separately)
Spring hangers should be ordered to support the busway at each floor if the distance from floor to floor is less than 16 feet. When the floor-to-floor span is more than 16 feet, supports and additional spring hangers are required on 16-foot centers maximum. The quantity of springs supplied is based on busway weight. Simple adjustment procedures are included with installation instructions. Mounting holes align with floor flanges. Cat. No. (SBR X) where X = Quantity of springs (1, 2 or 3) on each side of hanger (single spring up to 600 lbs. per floor). Fig. 29.1
Cat. No. SBR X

Standard clevis hanger

Floor opening size refer to Table 11.1 for A dimension.

Load on Pair of Catalog Number Group Number Spring Location Hangers (lbs.) SBSR1 G723 B 0-600 SBSR2 G724 A&C 600-1200 SBSR3 G725 A, B & C 1200-1800

inches millimeters
8 203

1614 1712 413 445 for 5000 Amp

Horizontal mounting 1 stack clevis hangers

(1 furnished every 10 feet. Requires (1) .50 inch diameter drop rods. Drop rods by others.)
One Stack Flatwise Hangers Aluminum Copper Catalog Number Ampere Range Catalog Number Ampere Range SBF16 225-600 SBF16 225-800 SBF28 800 SBF22 1000 SBF33 1000 SBF28 1200 SBF42 1200 SBF33 1350 SBF57 1350 SBF42 1600 SBF65 1600 SBF82 2000 Bar Width (Inches) 16 = 1.63 33 = 3.38 57 = 5.75 22 = 2.25 42 = 4.25 65 = 6.50 28 = 2.88 45 = 4.50 82 = 8.25

2 +2 51 51
1 A+ 5 2 140 Minimum Clearance

812 216
3 4 19

Fig. 29.2 One Stack (Standard) Flatwise Cat. No. SBF XX (See table at left)

Fig. 29.3 One Stack Edgewise Cat. No. SBE45 (Up to 2000 Amp Max)

Horizontal mounting trapeze hangers

(1 furnished every 10 feet. Requires (2) .50 inch diameter drop rods. Drop rods by others.)
One or Two Stack Flatwise Trapeze Catalog Bar W Stacks Number Widths Inches MM SBT E (1) 1.63 - 4.25 10.25 260 SBT F (1) 5.75 - 8.25 14.00 356 SBT G (2) 4.25 - 4.50 18.50 470 SBT H (2) 5.75 - 6.50 22.50 572 SBT J (2) 8.25 26 660 Fig. 29.4 Fig. 29.5 Edgewise Trapeze Cat. No. SBTE

DROP ROD "W"

9/16

14

1014 260

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Plugs
Switch-operated fusible plugs are equipped with type QMR quick-make, quick-break mechanisms, in ratings from 30 to 600 amps, 240 and 600 volts. Positive pressure NEC fuse clips are furnished standard. They are also available with class J or R fuse clips. Circuit breaker plugs are available with molded case circuit breakers, in ratings from 15 to 800 amps, 240 to 600 volts. Both fusible and circuit breaker Spectra Series busway plugs have: Plug assist mechanism standard on plugs rated above 100 amps. A cover interlock that prevents opening the cover when the switching device is in the ON position. The interlock can be defeated by operating the release mechanism through the door. However, by bending down a tab inside the cover, the interlock becomes non-defeatable. A device interlock that prevents the switching device from being accidentally operated when the cover is open. A provision to padlock the plug in the OFF position when the cover is closed (suitable for single padlock with a 516-inch shank). A handle that can be mounted either on the side or end of the plug. In addition, the handle may be mounted in one of two positions at each location. A handle that can be operated by a hook stick. A safety interlock that prevents insertion or removal of the plug when in the ON position. Positive locator pin for exact, safe positioning. Both drip-proof (IP45) and splash-proof (IP54) plugs are available.
Table 30.1 Recommended Type QMR and QMWx Fusible Switch Combinations Fusible Switch Type QMR Amperes U/L Class 30-600 H/NEC R J Fuse Description One-Time Current Limiting Rejection Current Limiting Rejection Short-Circuit Rating in Ampere RMS Symmetrical 10,000 200,000 200,000
Industrial duty plug

Commercial duty plug

Table 30.3 Circuit Breaker Plug Interrupting Ratings Circuit Breaker Trip Range Interrupting Ratings in Thousand Number of Rating in Amperes RMS Symmetrical Frame Poles Amperes 120-V or 240-V 480-V 600-V Standard Frames TEB 1, 2, 3 15-100 10 TED 1 15-50 14 TED4 3 15-100 18 14 18 14 14 TED6 3 15-150 TFJ, TFK 2, 3 70-225 25 22 22 TJJ, TJK4 2, 3 125-400 42 30 22 TJK6 2, 3 250-600 42 30 22 TKMB 2, 3 300-800 42 30 22 Hi-Break Frames THED 2-3 15-150 65 25 18 THFK 2-3 70-225 65 25 22 THJK4 2-3 125-400 65 35 25 THKMB 2-3 300-800 65 35 25 Tri-Break Frames TB1 2-3 TB4 3 TB6 3 TB8 3 15-100 125-400 300-600 600-800 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200

The interrupting rating of the fuse must equal or exceed the short-circuit rating of the switch. If it is lower, then the interrupting rating of the switch is the same as for the fuse. Both QMR and QMW switches have no short-circuit ratings if renewable fuses are used.

x For type QMW, refer to factory.

Table 30.2 Fusible Plug Horsepower Ratingsy Device 3-Phase Horsepower Ratings Rating With NEC Fuses With Time Delay Fuses In Amperes 240 Volts 480 Volts 600 Volts 240 Volts 480 Volts 600 Volts 30 60 100 200 400 600 3 712 15 25 50 75 5 15 25 50 100 150 712 15 30 60 125 200 10 20 30 60 125 200 20 40 60 125 250 400 20 50 75 150 350 500

These are maximum ratings regardless of the busway rating. 110-150-amp trip ratings are available for 3-pole only. 2-pole rated 480 Vac Max.

y Ratings are based on NEC Article 430. Horsepower ratings for plugs with NEC fuses
are based on one-time fuses having minimum time delay. When time delay fuses are used, the horsepower ratings are maximum for the plug.

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Plugs
Table 31.1 Spectra RMS Circuit Breaker Busway Plugs Spectrax Trip Range Old Trip Range Construction Frame Type (Amps) Frame Type (Amps) SED SED SFH SFH SGH4 SGH4 SGH6 SGH6 SKH SKH SEH SFH SGH4 SGH6 SGH6 SGH6 SKH SKH SEP SFP SGP4 SGP6 SEL SFL SGL4 SGL6 SGL6 SKL SKL 15-150 15-150 70-250 70-250 125-400 125-400 250-600 250-600 300-800 300-800 15-150 70-250 125-400 250-600 250-600 250-600 300-800 300-800 15-150 70-250 125-400 250-600 15-150 70-250 125-400 250-600 250-600 300-800 300-800 TEB TED4 TED6 TFJ TFK TJJ TJK4 TJK6 TJ4V TKM8 TK4V THED THFK THJK4 THJK6 THJ4V TJH THKM8 TKH THLC1 THLC2 THLC4 TEL TFL TLB4 TJL4V TJL TKL4V TKL 15-100 15-100 15-100 70-225 70-225 125-400 125-400 250-600 150-600 300-800 800 15-100 70-225 125-400 400-600 150-600 150-600 300-800 300-800 15-100 125-225 225-400 15-100 125-225 250-400 150-600 150-600 400-800 800 Spectra Framey IC Ratings 380, 415 240V 480V 600V 18 14 14 18 14 14 65 25 18 65 25 18 65 35 25 65 35 25 65 35 25 65 35 25 65 50 25 65 50 25 65 25 18 65 25 18 65 35 25 65 35 25 65 35 25 65 35 25 65 60 25 65 50 25 200 100 25 200 100 25 200 100 65 200 100 65 100 65 25 100 65 25 100 65 65 100 65 65 100 65 65 100 65 65 100 65 65 Old Frame IC Ratings 240V 10 18 18 25 25 42 42 42 42 42 42 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 200 200 200 100 100 85 100 100 100 100 480V 14 14 22 22 30 30 30 30 30 30 25 25 35 35 35 35 35 50 150 150 150 65 65 50 65 65 65 65 600V 14 18 18 22 22 22 22 22 22 18 18 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 30 30 42 42 Spectra RMS Circuit Breaker Maximum IC Ratings (rms sym. kA) Frame Type SED SEH SEL SEP SFH SFL SFP SGH4 SGL4 SGP4 SGH6 SGL6 SGP6 SKH SKL SKP 380, 415, 480V 14 25 65 100 25 65 100 35 65 100 35 65 100 50 65 100 240V 18 65 100 200 65 100 200 65 100 200 65 100 200 65 100 200 600V 14 18 25 25 18 25 25 25 65 65 25 65 65 25 42 65

Standard Frames

Hi-Break Frames

Fuseless Current Limiting

High Interrupting

x Spectra RMS Circuit Breakers UL listed for Spectra Series Busway only. y UL listed interrupting ratings in thousand amperes rms symmetrical ac volts. Discontinued; replaced by Spectra Frame Type.

Spectra Bus Plugs with TVSS Protection

Spectra bus plugs are available with integral TVSS devices (see Table 32.1 on next page) for a variety of location categories and exposure levels. Indicating lights communicate proper system operation. Ratings and specifications: Suitable for medium to high exposure, service entry or branch panel locations UL-1449, Second Edition; cUL and UL-1283 Recognized Component Maximum surge current ratings of 50kA, 80kA, and 100kA per mode tested on a complete TVSS unit Repetitive surge current tested ANSI/IEEE C62.41, Category C3: 100kA - 20,000 impulses; 80kA - 5,000 impulses; 50kA - 3,500 impulses Noise filtering up to -44dB at 100kHz Refer to FES-006 for UL-1449, Second Edition SVR Values Contact your GE representative for catalog numbers.

Spectra TVSS bus plugs

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Table 32.1 Spectra Bus Plugs with Tranquell TVSS Protection with Ground Fault
Nominal Voltage Configuration (Volts, RMS) 1 Phase, 3 Wire + Ground 3 Phase, 4 Wire 120Y/208 + Ground 3 Phase, 4 Wire 240 Delta + Ground 3 Phase, 4 Wire 120/240 Delta HL + Ground 3 Phase, 4 Wire 240Y/415 + Ground 3 Phase, 4 Wire 277Y/480 + Ground 3 Phase, 4 Wire 220Y/380 + Ground 3 Phase, 4 Wire 480 Delta + Ground 3 Phase, 4 Wire 347Y/600 + Ground 120/240 600 Delta 65kA 80kA 100kA Max. Cont. Overvoltage Capability (MCOV%) 125% 125% 115% 115% 130% 115% 145% 170% 115%
Vertical riser bus with plug installed

TPME120S06WC TPME120S08WC TPME120S10WC TPME120Y06WC TPME120Y08WC TPME120Y10WC TPME240D06WC TPME240D08WC TPME240D10WC TPME240H06WC TPME240H08WC TPME240H10WC TPME240Y06WC TPME240Y08WC TPME240Y10WC TPME277Y06WC TPME277Y08WC TPME277Y10WC TPME220Y06WC TPME220Y08WC TPME220Y10WC TPME480D06WC TPME480D08WC TPME480D10WC TPME347Y06WC TPME347Y08WC TPME347Y10WC NO LONGER AVAILABLE

Fig. 32.1 Typical vertical application with Spectra Series riser busway inches millimeters

Table 32.2 Spectra RMS Circuit Breaker Bus Plugs (Outer Dimensions)
W D Inches MM Inches MM Lowest SED 11.00 279 8.00 203 SEH 11.00 279 8.00 203 SFH 11.00 279 9.00 229 Low SGH 16.75 425 12.00 305 SKHy 16.75 425 12.00 305 SEL 11.00 279 8.00 203 SFL 11.00 279 9.00 229 Mid SGL 16.75 425 12.00 305 SKLy 16.75 425 12.00 305 SEP 11.00 279 8.00 203 SFP 11.00 279 9.00 229 Peak SGP 16.75 425 12.00 305 SKPy 16.75 425 12.00 305 x Maximum distance from enclosure bottom to handle tip. y For ground fault option, increase width by 2.125 inches and length by 6.00 inches. Tier Frame Dimensions L Inches MM 13.00 330 13.00 330 21.25 540 26.50 673 36.50 927 13.00 330 21.25 540 26.50 673 36.50 927 13.00 330 21.25 540 26.50 673 36.50 927 Handle Weight Plug-in Heightx (lbs.) Outlets Inches MM 9.12 232 25 1 9.12 232 25 1 9.50 241 41 1 9.5 241 91 2 18 457 160 2 9.12 237 25 1 9.5 241 41 1 18 457 91 1 18 457 160 2 9.12 232 25 1 9.5 241 41 1 18 457 91 1 18 457 160 2 Figure 32.2 32.2 32.2 32.3 32.3 32.2 32.2 32.3 32.3 32.2 32.2 32.3 32.3

12 305 24 610 120 3048 12 305

D L NC

W
4 102

BA

NORMAL PLUG-IN SIDE ELEVATION VIEW

Fig. 32.2 Door hinges at left end. All dimensions are shown over largest part of plug.
TOP EDGE OF BUSWAY 3 /4 19

Table 32.3 Molded Case Circuit Breakers

Type Standard and Hi-Break Fused Current Limiting Frame TEB, TED, THED TFJ, TFK, THFK TJJ, TJK4, TJK6, THJK4, THJK6 TKM8, THKM8, THK TB1 TB6, TB8 Inches 11.00 11.00 16.75 16.75 11.00 16.75 W MM 279 279 425 425 279 425 Dimensions L Inches MM 13.00 330 18.50 470 24.50 622 36.50 927 18.50 470 30.50 775 45.25 1149

GENERAL

W
D Inches 8.00 9.50 12.00 12.00 8.00 12.00 MM 203 241 305 305 203 305 Figure 32.2 32.2 32.3 32.3 32.2 32.3

ELECTRIC

HINGE

OFF

ON

Rotate plug 180 clockwise Fig. 32.3 Door hinges at top. All dimensions are shown over largest part of plug.

Table 32.4 Fusible Switches

Weight Voltage Type Amps (lbs.) Rating 30 60 100 200 400 600 24 25 28 46 135 160 W Inches 240, 380, 11.25 415, 480, 600 16.00 20.50 MM 286 406 521 Dimensions Length Standard Gutter Extender Inches MM Inches MM 18.63 473 13.00 330 NA NA 18.75 476 24.50 622 24.50 622 NA NA D Inches 8.75 18.75 MM 222 476 32.2 Figure

HINGE
GENERAL ELECTRIC

3/4 19

QMR

OFF

ON

L
32.3

Rotate plug 180 clockwise

NA = Not Available

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Cataloging
Busway plugs
Fusible bus plug catalog numbering system. Refer to page 32 for enclosure sizes.
Table 34.1 Code Type SB CSB* AC FVK 3 4 2 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 R W G R J Omit P Plug Assist Omit I Drip Resistant (IP-45) Omit Z Splash-Proof (IP-54) Omit Description Spectra Bus (Industrial) Spectra Bus (Commercial) N/A N/A 3 3W 3 4W 240 V 380, 415, 480 V 30 60 100 200 400 600 QMR QMW Ground Stab (Std.) Class R Class J Class H Plug Assist (Std. on 200-600) None Cover & Base Gasketing None Cover & Base Extensive Gasketing/Sealing None SB 3 6 2 R G R P I

Service Volts

Amps

Switch Ground

Fuse Clips

OR

(Leave blank for indoor)

Notes: All plugs provided with 2-600MCM/(2) 1/0 - 250MCM mechanical lug as standard. Compression lugs available as an option. * Plug assist option is available for 200 amp and greater only

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Plugs
A plug assist is furnished as standard on all plugs greater than 100 amps listed on this page. If plug assist is required on other plugs, add Suffix P to Catalog Number. Grounding stab to engage internal or integrated housing ground bus is standard on all Spectra Series plugs. Mating stab is standard on Spectra Series plug-in busway. All fusible plugs are furnished with Type NEC fuse clips as standard. Optional fuse clips are available. Refer to page 32 for enclosure sizes.
Table 34.1 Switch-operated Fusible Plug with QMR Interrupter Volts ac Amps 30 60 100 200 400 600 30 60 100 200 400 600 3-3W Catalog Number SB 321RG SB 322RG SB 323RG SB 324RG SB 325RG SB 326RG SB 361RG SB 362RG SB 363RG SB 364RG SB 365RG SB 366RG 3-4W Catalog Number SB 421RG SB 422RG SB 423RG SB 424RG SB 425RG SB 426RG SB 461RG SB 462RG SB 463RG SB 464RG SB 465RG SB 466RG
Spectra Series twist lock plug Equipped with plug assist, 30-150A, 208/120V, 22kAIC Plugs directly on Spectra Series busway Compact design 20.25" L x 11.66" W x 5.15" D

Bus plug with plug assist Exclusive GE plug assists are furnished on all plugs 200A and below that will mechanically engage or disengage the plug from the busway only when the plug is in the OFF position. Plug assist in optional on plugs less than 100A.

240

480 or 600

Table 34.2 Adapter Kits Convert Spectra Series Bus Plugs to Armor Clad Ground stab included. See GE instructions pub no. GEH-5647 Amps 30-100 200-225 440-600 Catalog Number SBAC1G SBAC4G SBAC5G

Table 34.3 Combination motor starter plugs-fusible and circuit breakerx (3-pole, full-voltage, non-reversing, single-speed) Includes 3 overload relays with manual reset Nema Size 0 1 2 3 Max Hp Rating, 3-phase 240 Volts 3 712 15 30 440/550 Volts 5 10 25 50 With Fusible Switch Disconnect Max Fuse Size, Amp 30 60 100 200 With Circuit Breaker Disconnect Max Trip Size, Amp 20 50 70 100

x Order by description.

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Cataloging
Busway plugs
Plug assist is furnished as standard on all circuit breaker plugs except in the 100-amp frame sizes. If plug assist is required on the 100-amp frame sizes, add Suffix P to Catalog Number. Refer to page 32 for enclosure sizes.
Table 35.1 Circuit Breaker Plugs
Type Frame Trip Amps 3-3W Cat. No. 3-4W Cat. No. Standard Circuit Breakersx 15 SB31EBG SB41EBG 20 SB32EBG SB42EBG 25 SB32.5EBG SB42.5EBG 30 SB33EBG SB43EBG 35 SB33.5EBG SB43.5EBG SB34EBG SB44EBG 40 45 SB34.5EBG SB44.5EBG SB35EBG SB45EBG 50 60 SB36EBG SB46EBG 70 SB37EBG SB47EBG 80 SB38EBG SB48EBG 90 SB39EBG SB49EBG 100 SB310EBG SB410EBG 15 SB31ED4G SB41ED4G 20 SB32ED4G SB42ED4G 25 SB32.5ED4G SB42.5ED4G 30 SB33ED4G SB43ED4G 35 SB33.5ED4G SB43.5ED4G 40 SB34ED4G SB44ED4G 45 SB34.5ED4G SB44.5ED4G 50 SB35ED4G SB45ED4G 60 SB36ED4G SB46ED4G 70 SB37ED4G SB47ED4G 80 SB38ED4G SB48ED4G 90 SB39ED4G SB49ED4G 100 SB310ED4G SB410ED4G 15 SB31ED6G SB41ED6G 20 SB32ED6G SB42ED6G 25 SB32.5ED6G SB42.5ED6G 30 SB33ED6G SB43ED6G 35 SB33.5ED6G SB43.5ED6G 40 SB34ED6G SB4ED6G 45 SB34.5ED6G SB44.5ED6G 50 SB35ED6G SB45ED6G 60 SB36ED6G SB46ED6G 70 SB37ED6G SB47ED6G 80 SB38ED6G SB48ED6G 90 SB39ED6G SB49ED6G 100 SB310ED6G SB410ED6G 110 SB311ED6G SB411ED6G 125 SB312.5ED6G SB412.5ED6G 150 SB315ED6G SB415ED6G 70 SB37FJG SB47FJG 80 SB38FJG SB48FJG 90 SB39FJG SB49FJG 100 SB310FJG SB410FJG 110 SB311FJG SB411FJG 125 SB312FJG SB412FJG 150 SB315FJG SB415FJG 175 SB317FJG SB417FJG 200 SB320FJG SB420FJG 225 SB322FJG SB422FJG Type Frame Trip Amps 70 80 90 100 110 125 150 175 200 225 125 150 175 200 225 250 300 350 400 125 150 175 200 225 250 300 350 400 250 300 350 400 450 500 600 300 350 400 450 500 600 700 800 3-3W Cat. No. 3-4W Cat. No. SB37FKG SB47FKG SB38FKG SB48FKG SB39FKG SB49FKG SB310FKG SB410FKG SB311FKG SB411FKG SB312FKG SB412FKG SB315FKG SB415FKG SB317FKG SB417FKG SB320FKG SB420FKG SB322FKG SB422FKG SB312JJG SB412JJG SB315JJG SB415JJG SB317JJG SB417JJG SB320JJG SB420JJG SB322JJG SB422JJG SB325JJG SB425JJG SB330JJG SB430JJG SB335JJG SB435JJG SB340JJG SB440JJG SB312JK4G SB412JK4G SB315JK4G SB415JK4G SB317JK4G SB417JK4G SB320JK4G SB420JK4G SB322JK4G SB422JK4G SB325JK4G SB425JK4G SB330JK4G SB430JK4G SB335JK4G SB435JK4G SB340JK4G SB440JK4G SB325JK6G SB425JK6G SB330JK6G SB430JK6G SB335JK6G SB435JK6G SB340JK6G SB440JK6G SB345JK6G SB445JK6G SB350JK6G SB450JK6G SB360JK6G SB460JK6G SB330KMG SB430KMG SB335KMG SB435KMG SB340KMG SB440KMG SB345KMG SB445KMG SB350KMG SB450KMG SB360KMG SB460KMG SB370KMG SB470KMG SB380KMG SB480KMG

TFK 600 Volts

TEB 240 Volts

TJJ 600 Volts

TED4 480 Volts

TJK4 600 Volts

TJK6 600 Volts

TED6 600 Volts

TKM8 600 Volts

x TEB, TED4, THED, TFJ and TJJ are fixed trip circuit breakers.

TFJ 600 Volts

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Table 36.1 Circuit Breaker Plugs (continued)
Trip Amps 3-3W Cat. No. 3-4W Cat. No. Type Frame Tri-Break Circuit Breakersy (Includes Limiters) SB31B1E05 SB41B1E05 15 SB32B1E05 SB42B1E05 20 SB32.5B1E05 SB42.5B1E05 25 SB33B1E05 SB43B1E05 30 SB33.5B1E05 SB43.5B1E05 35 SB34B1E05 SB44B1E05 40 SB34.5B1E05 SB44.5B1E05 45 50 SB35SB1E09 SB45B1E09 TB1 600 Volts SB36SB1E09 SB46B1E09 60 SB37SB1E09 SB47B1E09 70 SB38SB1E09 SB48B1E09 80 SB39SB1E09 SB49B1E09 90 100 SB310SB1E09 SB410B1E09 110 SB311B1E10 SB411B1E10 125 SB312.5B1E10 SB412.5B1E10 150 SB315B1E10 SB415B1E10 SB330B6J14 SB430B6J14 300 SB335B6J14 SB435B6J14 350 400 SB340B6J14 SB440B6J14 TB6 600 Volts SB345B6J14 SB445B6J14 450 SB350B6J14 SB450B6J14 500 600 SB360B6J14 SB460B6J14 600 SB360B8K20 SB360B8K20 TB8 600 Volts 700 SB370B8K20 SB370B8K20 800 SB380B8K20 SB380B8K20 Type Frame Trip Amps 3-3W Cat. No. 3-4W Cat. No. Hi-Break Circuit Breakersy (Includes Limiters) 15 SB31HED SB31HED 20 SB32HED SB32HED 25 SB32.5HED SB32.5HED 30 SB33HED SB33HED 35 SB33.5HED SB33.5HED SB34HED SB34HED 40 45 SB34.5HED SB34.5HED 50 SB35HED SB35HED THED 600 Volts SB36HED SB336HED 60 SB37HED SB37HED 70 SB38HED SB38HED 80 SB39HED SB39HED 90 SB310HED SB310HED 100 SB311HED SB311HED 110 SB312.5HED SB312.5HED 125 SB315HED SB315HED 150 70 SB37HFK SB37HFK 80 SB38HFK SB38HFK 90 SB39HFK SB39HFK 100 SB310HFK SB310HFK THFK 600 Volts 110 SB311HFK SB311HFK SB312HFK SB312HFK 125 150 SB315HFK SB315HFK SB317HFK SB317HFK 175 200 SB320HFK SB320HFK 225 SB322HFK SB322HFK 125 SB312HJK4 SB312HJK4 150 SB315HJK4 SB315HJK4 175 SB317HJK4 SB317HJK4 200 SB320HJK4 SB320HJK4 THJK4 600 Volts 225 SB322HJK4 SB322HJK4 250 SB325HJK4 SB325HJK4 300 SB330HJK4 SB330HJK4 350 SB335HJK4 SB335HJK4 400 SB340HJK4 SB340HJK4 300 SB330HKM SB330HKM 350 SB335HKM SB335HKM 400 SB340HKM SB340HKM THKM8 600 Volts 450 SB345HKM SB345HKM 500 SB350HKM SB350HKM 600 SB360HKM SB360HKM 700 SB370HKM SB370HKM 800 SB380HKM SB380HKM x TEB, TED4, THED, TFJ and TJJ are fixed trip circuit breakers. y TBI is a fixed trip circuit breaker. Not UL listed.

Type Frame

FGH250

FGH400

FGH600

FGN250

FGN400

FGN600

Trip Amp 3-3W Cat. No. 3-4W Cat. No. Record Plus Circuit Breakers 125 SB312FGH2G SB412FGH2G 150 SB315FGH2G SB415FGH2G 175 SB317FGH2G SB417FGH2G 200 SB320FGH2G SB420FGH2G 225 SB322FGH2G SB422FGH2G 250 SB325FGH2G SB425FGH2G 175 SB317FGH4G SB417FGH4G 200 SB320FGH4G SB420FGH4G 225 SB322FGH4G SB422FGH4G 250 SB325FGH4G SB425FGH4G 300 SB330FGH4G SB430FGH4G 350 SB335FGH4G SB435FGH4G 400 SB340FGH4G SB440FGH4G 450 SB345FGH7G SB445FGH7G 125 SB312FGN2G SB412FGN2G 150 SB315FGN2G SB415FGN2G 175 SB317FGN2G SB417FGN2G 200 SB320FGN2G SB420FGN2G 225 SB322FGN2G SB422FGN2G 250 SB325FGN2G SB425FGN2G 175 SB317FGN4G SB417FGN4G 200 SB320FGN4G SB420FGN4G 225 SB322FGN4G SB422FGN4G 250 SB325FGN4G SB425FGN4G 300 SB330FGN4G SB430FGN4G 350 SB335FGN4G SB435FGN4G 400 SB340FGN4G SB440FGN4G 450 SB345FGN6G SB445FGN6G

Industrial duty plug

Table 36.2 100% Rated Bus Plugs

Cat. No. Trip Service Amps 50kaic @ 480 vac 65kaic @ 480vac 100kaic @ 480vac 3P-3W SB360SKHHG SB360SKLLG SB360SKPPG 600 3P-3W SB460SKHHG SB460SKLLG SB460SKPPG 3P-3W SB370SKHHG SB370SKLLG SB370SKPPG 700 3P-3W SB470SKHHG SB460SKLLG SB470SKPPG 3P-3W SB380SKHHG SB380SKLLG SB380SKPPG 800 3P-3W SB480SKHHG SB480SKLLG SB480SKPPG

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Cataloging
Spectra Series busway catalog numbering system
A comprehensive system that completely describes most lengths and fittings.
Table 37.1 Code Type Service Ground Conductor F P R 3 4 H G C A Description Feeder Plug-In Riser 3PH, 3W 4PH, 4W Integrated Housing Internal Bus Copper Aluminum F 3 H A 02 SL I 02

Indoor

Code 02 04 06 08 10 12 13 16 20 25 30 40 50 Code SL EL ER EU ED CT CB TT TB EB FE FL

Amps 225 400 600 800 1000 1200 1350 1600 2000 2500 3000 4000 5000 Configurations Straight Length Elbow Left Elbow Right Elbow Up Elbow Down Center Cable Tap Box-Up Center Cable Tap Box-Down End Cable Tap Box-Up End Cable Tap Box-Down End Box Flanged End Flanged End with Lugs

Type

Code 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 02 04 06 08 10 ST

Feet 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 4 6 8 10 (A)

Feeder

Plug-In Riser Fittings

(A) Refer to pages 1516 for standard dimensions.

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Cataloging
microEntelliGuard busway plugs catalog numbering system

Table 38.1 Type Service Code SB 3 4 6 8 10 12 15 20 22 25 30 35 40 45 50 60 70 80 SGH SGH4 SGH6 SKH SGL SGL4 SGL6 SKL SGP SGP4 SGP6 SKP G F Omit S Omit V Omit I Z Omit +LSIT Trip function +LSIGT Description Spectra Bus (Industrial) 3P 3W 3P 4W 60 80 100 125 150 200 225 250 300 350 400 450 500 600 700 800 SGHC3601 SGHC3604 SGHC3606 SKHC3608 SGLC3601 SGLC3604 SGLC3606 SKLC3608 SGPC3601 SGPC3604 SGPC3606 SKPC3608 Ground Stab (Std.) Ground Fault None Shunt Trip None Communication None Cover & Base Gasketing Drip Resistant (IP-43) Cover & Base Extensive Gasketing/ Sealing Splash proof (IP-54) Indoor Long Time, Short Time, Instaneous Trip Long Time, Short Time, Instaneous, Ground Fault Trip SB 3 22 SGH4 G F S V Z +LSIGT

Amps

Breaker frame

Ground Ground fault Shunt trip Communication

Enclosure

Note: microEntelliGuard replaces the MicroVersaTrip trip units. Plug assist is standard on all catalog numbers.

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Guide Form Specifications

Drawing notes for Spectra Series Feeder and Plug-in busway
The following information should appear on the electrical drawings: 1. Amp rating, continuous. 2. Service: ______ phase, ______wire, _____volts, with or without internal ground. 3. Available short-circuit current at input end in amps rms symmetrical. 4. Maximum voltage drop and power factor at output end and whether load is distributed along run or concentrated at end of run. 5. Bus bar material (aluminum or copper). 6. Location of all fittings. For expansion fittings, show amount of compensation required as inches, total_____inches. 7. Limiting dimensions of busway width and depth where passing through walls or floors or around obstructions. 8. Mounting position of busway (flatwise, edgewise, or vertical riser). Joints shall be of the one-bolt removable/isolatable type with through-bolts that can be checked for tightness without deenergizing the system. It shall be possible to make up a joint from one side in the event the busway is installed against a wall or ceiling. The joint shall be so designed as to allow removal of any length without disturbing adjacent lengths. Belleville springs shall be provided to give positive pressure over complete contact area. Where required, the joint bolt shall provide a direct visual indication of pressure (tension) applied to the joint contact area. The means of visual indication shall be a color change in the head of the bolt. This indication shall remain accurate after multiple tightenings and loosenings of the bolt. The maximum hot-spot temperature rise at any point in the busway at continuous rated load shall not exceed 55C above a maximum ambient temperature of 40C in any position. (Ambient temperature averaged over 24hour period.) Bus bars shall be suitably plated at all joints and contact surfaces. All insulation material shall be NEMA class B epoxy (130C). Horizontal runs of busway shall be UL Listed for hanging on 10-foot centers in any position. Vertical riser runs of busway shall be supported with rigid and/or spring hangers in positions indicated on plans (max 16 centers). Final field measurements shall be made by the contractor prior to release for manufacture to assure coordination with other trades. The busway shall be General Electric Spectra Series.

Feeder busway specifications

Where shown on plans, furnish and install a totally enclosed, low-impedance busway system of the indicated ratings with all necessary fittings, power takeoffs, hanging devices and accessories. Material and installation shall comply with all applicable codes, recommended practices, and standards of ANSI, IEEE, NEMA and UL. All components of the busway shall be UL Listed. Arrangements, details, and locations shall be as shown on the drawings and specified herein. The housing shall be of extruded aluminum to provide maximum protection against corrosion from water and other contaminants normally encountered during construction. All hardware shall be plated to prevent corrosion. Tie bolts shall brace aluminum housing and bars to withstand, without damage or permanent distortion, shortcircuit currents of the magnitude shown on the drawings when tested in accordance with UL standard. Busway shall be finished in ANSI-61 grey enamel.

Plug-in busway specifications

Spectra Series II plug-in busway shall be identical to feeder construction and performance except: There shall be four dead-front hinged cover type plug outlets as required to accommodate the plug installation. All outlets shall be usable simultaneously.

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Guide Form Specifications

Plugs
Where shown on plans, furnish and install busway plugs of the types and ratings indicated. When applicable, plugs shall be UL labeled. Housing shall completely enclose the switching device and shall be of sheet steel furnished in ANSI-61 grey enamel over a rust inhibitor. Provide stab shields that protect stabs and ground plug body to busway housing before stabs make power contact. Provide grounding terminal inside plug body and adequate shielding to prevent access to live parts when cover is open. Provide means for padlocking cover and operating handle in OFF position. The operating handle shall be easily moved from end to side or vice versa sp that it will be in the correct position to operate from the floor. All currentcarrying parts shall be suitably plated. Operating switch type plugs shall have positive quickmake, quick-break interrupter, and positive-pressure fuse clips. Provide a releasable cover interlock that prevents opening cover except when switch is in OFF position. This interlock shall be convertible to non-releasable type on the job. A releasable interlock preventing closing switch with cover open shall also be included, as well as interlock to prevent insertion or removal from busway when in ON position. Circuit breaker type plugs shall have an interrupting rating of not less than_____amps rms symmetrical. They shall have a releasable cover interlock that prevents opening of cover except with breaker in OFF position. This interlock shall be convertible to non-releasable type on the job. An interlock to prevent insertion or removal from busway when in ON position shall be provided, as well as an interlock (releasable) to prevent closing circuit breaker with cover open. Plug assists shall be furnished on all plugs over 100 amps that will mechanically engage or disengage the plug from the busway, but only when the plug is in the OFF position.

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5-Day Field Check Piece Procedure

Spectra Series Busway Only
To place your order, send this form to your local GE Account Manager. To: From: Job Name: Date: Phone: SO #:

Field Check Piece Amperes 1 2 3 4 5

Run #

3W/4W/G

Important Notes
This program is designed to provide flexibility on critical jobs in which exact dimensions are not known at the time of order. To determine the length of the piece to be inserted, measure the opening length Y (end of bar to centerline of joint) or Z (end of bar tof end of bar). See drawing below. To qualify for shipment of field check piece shipments within 5 working days, all information (including drawings) must be on or attached to this form. A maximum of 5 straight length pieces are allowed. More than 5 field check pieces can be ordered, but additional pieces do not qualify for the 5-day shipping schedule. For elbows, mark up GE drawings and attach to this form. Elbows do not qualify for the 5-day shipping schedule. In addition to the 5 working days until shipment, allow for delivery time to the construction site. Contact your GE Account Manager if you require air delivery. Contact the Selmer order center for cycle times for elbows or more than 5 pieces.

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Field Drawing Page

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Joint Guard
Positive torque indication. Time after time.
GEs exclusive Joint-Guard protection system shows you, with color, whether a busway joint is loose or tight. The center spot is bright red when a joint is loose and turns dark when proper torque is applied. It does this not just once as with double-headed break-off bolts but even after the repeated tightening and loosening so often required during installation. And it will keep on working that way for 30 years*. Easy Maintenance. Joint-Guard simplifies periodic maintenance, too. Visual inspection, even from a distance, tells you whether the busway joint is properly torqued. No more unnecessary and labor-intensive re-torquing. It gets even easier: when combined with the superior torque retention design of GEs industry-leading Belleville washer, Joint-Guard bolts deliver the best solution for any maintenance program.

How it works
Joint-Guard technology was developed for the nuclear and aerospace industries. It measures the elongation of the busway joint bolt, and is more accurate that a torque wrench, which is subject to substantial variations in static and dynamic friction, depending on thread wear and lubrication.

Loose

Mid-tension

Tight

*assumes busway operates 14 hours per day, six days per week, at 81% load in 25C ambient Joint Guard bolts are sold separately. Information provided is subject to change without notice. Please verify all details with GE. All values are design or typical values when measured under laboratory conditions, and GE makes no warranty or guarantee, express or implied, that such performance will be obtained under end-use conditions.

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