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Section 262915
Motor Starters
PART 1 � GENERAL
1.01 SUMMARY
A. This Section includes the following:
1. Motor starters and all power and control wiring complete for all electric motor
driven equipment.
2. All necessary pushbuttons, selector switches and similar control devices not
specifically furnished by others. Provide these devices of the same manufacturer as
the starters.
1.02 RELATED DOCUMENTS
A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary
Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.
B. Division 20 – Plumbing
C. Division 22 – Plumbing
D. Division 23 – Heating Ventilating and Air Conditioning.
E. Section 26 00 80 – Equipment Wiring Systems.
F. Section 26 05 00 – Basic Electrical Requirements.
G. Section 26 05 30 – Conduits.
H. Section 26 27 26 – Wiring Devices.
I. Section 26 05 53 – Electrical Identification.
J. Section 26 28 13 � Low Voltage Cartridge Fuses � 600 Volts and Less
K. Division 27.
L. Division 28.
1.03 REFERENCES
A. Review the Drawings and all sections of the Specifications for equipment furnished by
other Contractors and the Owner throughout the entire project.
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B. See references noted in Specification Section 26 05 00, Paragraph 1.03.
C. NEMA 250�2008 – Enclosures for Electrical Contracting
D. NECA 1 – 2006 – Good workmanship in electrical Contracting.
E. UL � Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
1.04 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
A. Manual motor starters.
1.05 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit shop drawings and product data under Division 01 and Section 26 05 00.
B. For each starter, submit all electrical characteristics, including voltage, NEMA size, control
wiring diagram, and motor starter label (e.g., MSA�1)
1.06 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Provide motor protection switches of the appropriate NEMA size. For units not using
NEMA rating, use equivalent NEMA size
1.07 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING
A. Deliver, store and handle materials in accordance with Division 01 and Section 26 05 00.
1.08 SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING
A. Sequence and schedule work in accordance with Division 01 and Section 26 05 00..
1.09 WARRANTY
A. Warranty in accordance with requirements of Division 01 and Section 26 05 00.
PART 2 � PRODUCTS
2.01 MANUFACTURERS
A. Allen�Bradley.
B. Cutler�Hammer, Inc.
C. General Electric Co.
D. Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.
E. Square D Company.
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2.02 MATERIIALS
A. Manual Motor Starters:
1. In new walls and finished areas, provide flush mounted toggle switch with thermal
overload protection, pilot light and stainless steel coverplate, similar to Square D
Model 2510 FS1P or approved equal.
2. In non�fishable existing walls and mechanical spaces, provide surface mounted
toggle switch with thermal overload protection, pilot light and general�purpose
enclosure, similar to Square D Model 2510 FG1P or approved equal.
3. Provide NEMA Type 1 starter unless otherwise noted.
PART 3 � EXECUTION
3.01 EXAMINATION
A. Verify the location and size of each motor, and properly connect all motors required on the
project.
3.02 PREPARATION
A. Do not install magnetic and combination motor starters directly to concrete walls, masonry
walls or exterior walls. Provide structural channels such as Unistrut to install starters at
least 3/4 inch away from concrete or masonry walls.
B. Where starters are to be installed in open area without wall for support, provide structural
steel channel (Unistrut or equal) to support starters.
3.03 INSTALLATION
A. Installation shall be in accordance with NECA practices.
B. Install manual motor starters flush at 48 inches above the floor.
C. Labeling: Provide equipment and circuit identification labeling as specified in Section
26 05 53.
D. Manual Motor Starters for Automatic Exhaust Fans: Provide a manual motor starter with
thermal overloads and pilot light for each automatic exhaust fan controlled by a contactor.
Install these starters beneath or adjacent to the associated contactor, unless otherwise noted.
3.04 CONSTRUCTION
A. Provide heater elements sized based upon the nameplate full load current of motor provided
for all manual motor starters.
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3.05 ADJUSTING
A. Set overload devices to protect motors provided.
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