Wiremaid Products Div.

of Vutec Corp
2741 NE 4th Ave.
Pompano Beach, FL 33064
www.wiremaidcabletray.com 800-770-4700

M.E.2 Cable Tray Installation Guide

Wiremaid Products M.E.2 Wire Basket Cable Tray is easy to install and efficient way to provide cable management and
protection for communication and power cabling. The cable tray straight and junction sections are easily joined together
using installer friendly Splice Washers, or time saving Splice Connection Loops. Straight trays can be cut to shorter
lengths using an off-set blade bolt cutter tool. Vertical and horizontal bends are easily made at the installation site by
cutting and removing wires. It is suggested that a cable tray run be started at a Junction location, and extend outward.

Applications
Communications Closets Medical Centers
Data Centers Manufacturing Plants & Distribution Centers
Stadiums, Theaters & Convention Centers Mines and Tunnels
Schools & Universities

Connection of Adjacent Tray Sections

Splice Washer Kit Installation Guide

Tray Bottom Splice Washer Shown Position Splice Washers on the Tray Sides
and Bottom As Shown
Position the Splice Washers on each tray side and bottom as shown with the 1/4-20 hex nut on the outside of the tray per
recommended quantity shown in the Splice Washer Usage chart. Evenly space the Splice Washers along the tray bottom
width.

Tray Splice Connection Loop Installation Guide

(Use Only For Tray Widths 12 in. or Less)

Splice Connection Loops are used to connect adjacent tray sections as time saving alternative to use of Splice Washers
for cable trays 12 in. wide or less. Position one Splice Connect Loop on each side of the cable tray with hex nut on the
outside of the tray as shown. Ensure that square washer fits inside of tray end wire. When the 5/16-18 carriage bolt and
nut are securely tightened an electrical ground continuity is established between the adjacent tray sections.

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Guidelines for Cutting of Straight Tray Sections

When it is necessary to cut a tray sections to a shorter length on site, it is recommended to use a side action bolt cutter
with off-set blades such as HK Porter Model #BC450. Cut the wire on an angle away from the new cut wire end to reduce
cutting burrs. With the tray section placed with its open side down, cut each longitudinal wire at an approximately 45
degree angle as close as possible so that cut end does not extend past the new end cross wire. Remove any sharp burrs
that might damage the cable insulation.

Elevation Changes
Elevation changes to create rises and drops to avoid obstacles in the routing of the M.E.2 trays can be easily
accomplished at the installation site by cutting away all of the side wires from one grid section location where the desired
bend is to be made as shown, and bend the straight tray to the desired radius. For more gradual bends, cut away
alternate grid section side wires along the length of tray to be bent.

Horizontal Bends
Horizontal bends in tray routing can be accomplished by cutting out the side and bottom wires of alternating grid sections,
while leaving the opposing side wires intact. Then bend the remaining side wires to the desired radius, and clamp together
each remaining vertical cross wires with a Splice Washer.

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Gounding and Bonding

NEC Article 250 for power, and data communication applications requires cable trays to be grounded and bonded. It is
recommended that a U.L. listed split bolt, such as a #2 connector, be used as a bonding jumper to connect a properly
sized ground conductor to each tray section when required by code. Usage of either splice washer kits or connection
loops to connect adjacent tray sections provides an electrical ground path connectivity.

Tray Mounting and Support Accessories

M.E.2 cable trays can be installed in buildings by multiple methods. It is recommended to position supports every 5 to 6
feet along the tray route, and within 2 feet of any splice connection. Secure tray sections to each support using one #05-
2-500982 Hold Down Bracket and one CM72 5/16-18 x 1 1/4 carriage bolt and nut to be ordered separately.

*Hardware for securing of tray mounting supports brackets to the building structure is not included with the
cable trays.

**Anchor to floor or wall using 3/8 inch bolt & washer. Anchor hardware not included.

Overhead
Center and Trapeze supports are available when hanging the trays overhead using either a 3/8 inch or 1/4 inch diameter
threaded rods which are to be supplied by the installer. At each overhead tray route turn or Junction, a Trapeze Support
is recommended to be used, and also at the end of each tray run.

Center Support Kit CM50 or CM51 Trapeze Support Kit CM52 or CM53

Wall Mounted Raised Flooring

The cable trays can be also mounted along the sides of Applications for using M.E.2 cable tray under raised
walls using wall mount brackets. flooring are easily accomplished using free standing floor
mount supports. The supports can be secured to the
sub floor if necessary. Position the floor supports at 5 to
6 feet intervals under the M.E.2 cable tray sections.
Secure tray sections to each floor support using one
#05-2-500982 Hold Down Bracket and one #CM72 5/16-
18 x 1 1/4 carriage bolt and nut.

Wall Support CM57

Floor Support CM56

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Cable Drops Dividers

Routing of cable from the cable trays is accomplished Dividers are available for both 2 and 4 inch deep trays x
with the usage of a Waterfall. Waterfalls can be located 120 inches in length. Dividers provide an EMI barrier to
either on the side or at the bottom of tray sections. separate power and communication cables in the same
Simply attach the steel wire waterfall by hooking its tray. Secure the divider to the tray section using two splice
formed end wires over the wire on the tray location washer assemblies #05-2-500985, which include one 1/4 -
where the cable will exit. 20 carriage bolt and nut and one splice washer to be
mounted on the bottom of the tray opposite the divider.
When using a divider with a Junction, cut the Divider strip
to match the Junction length, and drill two 5/16 in. dia. holes
in bottom flange for attachment to tray cross wires.

Waterfall CM59

M.E.2 Cable Tray Weight, Load and Fill Chart

Tray Part Dimensions Tray *Max # of Load Capacity Load Capacity
No. DxWxL Weight Cables Over a 5 Ft. Span Over a 10 Ft. Span
(In.) (Lbs.) @ 50% Fill Ratio (Lbs./Ft.) (Lbs./Ft.)
05-2-0627 2 x 6 x 84 6.94 130 27 14
05-2-0827 2 x 8 x 84 7.91 174 29 16
05-2-1227 2 x 12 x 84 9.85 260 34 19
05-2-1827 2 x 18 x 84 12.83 394 43 22
05-2-2427 2 x 24 x 84 15.74 527 52 23
05-2-06210 2 x 6 x 120 9.92 130 27 14
05-2-08210 2 x 8 x 120 11.12 174 29 16
05-2-12210 2 x 12 x 120 14.13 260 34 19
05-2-18210 2 x 18 x 120 18.33 394 43 22
05-2-24210 2 x 24 x 120 22.48 527 52 23
05-2-0647 4 x 6 x 84 7.59 253 35 17
05-2-0847 4 x 8 x 84 8.60 331 48 25
05-2-1247 4 x 12 x 84 10.57 496 52 28
05-2-1847 4 x 18 x 84 13.52 751 68 31
05-2-2447 4 x 24 x 84 16.41 998 69 36
05-2-06410 4 x 6 x 120 10.84 253 35 17
05-2-08410 4 x 8 x 120 12.28 331 48 25
05-2-12410 4 x 12 x 120 16.00 496 52 28
05-2-18410 4 x 18 x 120 19.31 751 68 31
05-2-24410 4 x 24 x 120 23.45 998 69 36

* Based on a 50% fill or 4 UTP Cat 6 cable (O.D. 21, @.033 lbs/ft.) as defined by NEC allowable fill. The total cable
cross-sectional areas added together may not exceed 50% of the tray fill area (L x W x D).