INSTALLATION GUIDE

Six of the best points for a safe installation:

NEMA FG-1
Installation of Oglaend System fiberglass ladder & trays should be made in accordance with the standards set by NEMA Publication FG-1, Cable Ladder Installation Guide, and National Electrical Code, Article 318.

1. Carefully read the MSD Sheet on the resin system

you are using, Contact Oglaend System for your copy. People with respiratory problems should not be exposed to dust created by FRP products.

2. Observe common safety precautions when using

cutting tools. Always wear gloves, safety glasses or goggles and a respirator (mask) to reduce inhalation of dust. We recommend the use of approved masks only.

Always observe common safety practices when assembling ladder and fittings. Installations usually require some field cutting. Dust created during fabrication presents no serious health hazard, but skin irritation may be experienced by some workers. Operators of saws and drills should wear masks, long sleeve shirts or coveralls. Fabrication with fiberglass is relatively easy and comparable to working with wood. Ordinary hand tools may be used in most cases. Avoid excessive pressure when sawing or drilling. Too much force can rapidly dull tools and also produce excessive heat which softens the bonding resin in the fiberglass resulting in a ragged edge rather than a clean-cut edge. Field cutting is simple and can be accomplished with a Jig saw or a circular power saw with abrasive cut-off wheel (masonry type) carbide gritted or diamond tip blade or hack saw. Drill fiberglass as you would drill hard wood. Standard twist drills are more than adequate. Any surface that has been drilled, cut, sanded or otherwise exposed to the elements must be sealed with a suitable resin. This is recommended to prevent corrosive chemicals from reaching exposed glass fibers. Carbide tipped saw blades and drill bits are recommended when cutting large quantities. Support the fiberglass material firmly during cutting operations to keep material from shifting which may cause chipping at the cut edge. Each ladder section length should be equal to or greater than the support span.-When possible, the splice should be located at quarter span. Fittings should be supported as per NEMA FG-1.

3. Dust from cutting FRP products can cause skin

irritation. Wear clothing to reduce dust from contacting with skin. If dust causes difficulty in breathing or excessive skin irritation, stop immediately and consult a doctor.

4. Take care when using the resin sealing pack.

Carefully read and follow the instructions enclosed in the resin pack prior to use. Always wear safety glasses and protective clothing when working with FRP products or resins. Do not allow resin or catalyst to come in contact with skin.

5. When possible, try to cut or modify on-site this

will increase accuracy and reduce waste and always allow (5mm) for the blade thickness when cutting.

6. To maintain the long service life Oglaend Systems

products are known for always seal the cut ends with an approved sealing resin pack from Oglaend System.

WARNING! Not to be used as a walkway, ladder or support for personnel. To be used only as a mechanical support for cables and tubing. Cable ladders are designed as a support for power or control cables, or both and is not intended or designed to be a walkway for personnel.

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SUPPORT LOCATIONS - Cable Tray & Fittings (REFERENCE: NEMA FG - 1 (current issue) Straight Sections Supports must be located so that connectors (splice joints) between horizontal runs fall between the support point and the quarter point of the span.
LENGTH OF SPAN = L IN MULTIPLE SPAN CONDITION

STRAIGHT REDUCER
FIG.

SPLICE AT L/4

SPLICE AT L/4

SUPPORT

SUPPORT

Standard engineering practice requires that the splice joints be located where they will resist little or no bending moment. This allows the cable tray system to act as a continuous member with spans working in conjunction with one another to resist loading. When a cable tray system is installed with the splice joints located directly over the support, the previous continuous span condition is changed to one of a number of simple spans. These spans act independently of each other and excessive stress will occur at substantially less loading. Vertical straight lengths should be supported at intervals dictated by the building structure not exceeding 24 Ft. on centers. A support should be located 2 Ft. on each side of an expansion connection. Horizontal Fitting Supports HORIZONTAL ELBOWS Supports should be placed FIG. within 2 Ft. (.61m) of each fitting extremity, and as follows: 90 degree supports at the 45 degree point of the arc, 45 degree supports at the 22.5 degree point of the arc (except for the 12 radii), 30 degree supports at the 15 degree point of the arc (except for the 12 radii).

OFFSET REDUCER
FIG.

Reducer Fitting Supports Straight reducer and right/left hand reducer fittings should be supported within 2 Ft. (.61m) of each fitting extremity.

HORIZONTAL CROSS
FIG.

Horizontal Cross Supports Supports should be placed within 2 Ft. (.61m) of the four openings connected to other cable tray items for the 12 (305mm) radius. On all other radii, at least one support should also be placed under each side rail of the cross. VERTCAL ELBOWS
FIG.

Vertical Fitting Supports Vertical fittings at the top runs should be supported at each end. Fittings at the bottom of runs should be supported at the top of the fitting, and within 2 Ft. (.61m) of the lower extremity of the fitting. Vertical fittings at the top runs should be supported at each end. Fittings at the bottom of runs should be supported at the top of the fitting, and within 2 Ft. (.61m) of the lower extremity of the fitting. Vertical Tee Supports

VERTICAL TEE
FIG.

Vertical tee fittings should be supported within 2 Ft. (.61m) of each fitting extremity. Horizontal Tee Supports Supports should be placed within 2 Ft. (.61m) of each of the three openings connected to other cable tray items for 12 (305mm) radius. On all other radii, at least one support should also be placed under each side rail of the tee.

HORIZONTAL TEE
FIG.

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