legrand AL5256-D2A Surface-Mounted Raceway Fitting Instruction Manual

legrand AL5256-D2A Surface-Mounted Raceway Fitting

Product Information

The Aluminum Raceway Systems are designed for use in commercial offices, laboratories, and healthcare facilities. They provide an attractive and easy- to-install solution for circuit modifications or additions. The raceway features a satin anodized finish that resists corrosion and is easy to clean. It also includes a field-installed divider for multiple wiring channels, allowing for the separation of power and voice/data communication wiring. The raceway is UL5 and ADA compliant, and it can accommodate most standard flush mounted switches and receptacles.

• Attractive, snap-together aluminum
• Satin anodized finish
• Field installed divider for multiple wiring channels
• Full line of fittings
• Datacom connectivity options
• UL and cUL Listed component raceways

Product Usage Instructions

1. Provide electrical feed through 1/2 or 3/4 (12.7mm or 19.1mm) KOs in AL5210B2 End Cap.
2. Attach the base section to the mounting surface by drilling 9/32 (7.1mm) holes in the base and using #8 flathead screws.
3. Secure conductors in place with AL5200WC Wire Clip.
4. Join additional raceway sections with two AL5201 Couplings.
5. Close ends with AL5210B2 Blank End Fittings.
6. Snap the cover into the base to complete the installation.

Raceway may be configured in single or multiple channels to accommodate power, data, or communications wiring. Refer to the raceway layout and dimensions provided for more details on configurations and wire fill capacities.

Architectural Aluminum Raceway
AL5200 Series™ Aluminum Raceway is sleek, clean and attractive. Integrated into casework or lab furniture, or installed as baseboard, these raceways can be used to distribute communication and power wiring while maintaining aesthetics. The satin anodized finish is designed for both good looks and easy service. The “hi-tech” appearance makes this raceway an attractive choice for contemporary spaces. This aluminum raceway system also compliments the decor of commercial offices, laboratories, and healthcare facilities.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

• Attractive, snap-together aluminum. Compliments decor in commercial offices, laboratories, and healthcare facilities. Enables quick and easy circuit modifications or additions.
• Satin anodized finish. Good-looking appearance, resists corrosion and is easy to clean and maintain.
• Field installed divider for multiple wiring channels. (Undivided design also available.) Permits separation of power and voice/data communication wiring or breakout of “clean” power from standard power circuits.
• Numerous raceway channel configurations. Able to accommodate your specific cable capacity requirements.
• Accommodates most standard flush mounted switches and receptacles. Accepts devices up to 30 amperes to meet any job requirement.
• Full line of fittings. Provides a complete installation and interconnection to existing wiring or other raceways.
• Datacom connectivity options. Accepts industry standard and proprietary devices from a wide range of manufacturers to provide a seamless and aesthetically pleasing interface for voice, data, audio, and video applications at the point of use.
• UL5 and ADA compliant. Raceway and fittings meet UL5 specifications and can be installed in conformance with ADA requirements.
• UL and cUL Listed component raceways. File E73943 Guide RJBT, Fittings: File E74343 Guide RJPR. Meets Article 386 of NEC and meets Section 12-600 of CEC.

Download this product’s PEP ecopasport® environmental product declaration at www.legrand.us/resources-and-downloads. This declaration conforms with ISO 14025 and 14040 and is in alignment with EN 15804.

Raceway System Layout

AL5200 Series Raceway System Layout

NOTE:
Illustration is for showing product applications only.

KEY

1. Provide electrical feed through 1/2″ or 3/4″ (12.7mm or 19.1mm) KOs in AL5210B2 End Cap. 2 Attach base section to mounting surface by drilling 9/32″ (7.1mm) holes in the base, and using #8 flathead screws.
2. Secure conductors in place with AL5200WC Wire Clip.
3. Join additional raceway sections with two AL5201 Couplings.
4. Close ends with AL5210B2 Blank End Fittings.
5. Snap cover into base to complete installation.

Dimensions

AL5200 Series Raceway Dimensions

Raceway may be configured in single or multiple channels in several versatile ways to accommodate power, data, or communications wiring.

NOTE: Cross sectional area of each compartment indicated.

Wire Fill Capacity Charts

AL5200 Series RACEWAY WIRE FILL CAPACITIES FOR POWER

WIRE SIZE THHN/THWN

| ****

O.D.

inches (mm)

| NUMBER OF CONDUCTORS (40% FILL) WITHOUT DEVICES
2.40 in. 2 (1550mm 2 )| 2.85 in. 2 (1840mm 2 )| 3.50 in. 2 (2260mm 2 )| 3.90 in. 2 (2520mm 2 )| 4.50 in. 2 (2900mm 2 )| 4.80 in. 2 (3100mm 2 )| 5.50 in. 2 (3550mm 2 )| 8.50 in. 2 (5480mm 2 )
14 AWG| 0.111          (2.8)| 98| 117| 144| 160| 185| 197| 226| 350
12 AWG| 0.130          (3.3)| 72| 85| 105| 117| 135| 144| 165| 255
10 AWG| 0.164          (4.2)| 45| 54| 66| 73| 85| 90| 104| 161
8 AWG| 0.216          (5.5)| 26| 31| 38| 42| 49| 52| 60| 92
6 AWG| 0.254          (6.5)| 18| 22| 27| 30| 35| 37| 43| 67

WIRE SIZE THHN/THWN

| ****

O.D.

inches (mm)

| WITH DUPLEX RECTANGULAR DEVICES 1.59 in. 2 (1025mm 2 )
 | 2.85 in. 2 (1840mm 2 )| 3.50 in. 2 (2260mm 2 )| 3.90 in. 2 (2520mm 2 )| 4.50 in. 2 (2900mm 2 )| 4.80 in. 2 (3100mm 2 )| 5.50 in. 2 (3550mm 2 )| 8.50 in. 2 (5480mm 2 )
14 AWG| 0.111          (2.8)|  | 54| 78| 95| 120| 132| 161| 284
12 AWG| 0.130          (3.3)| 39| 57| 69| 87| 96| 117| 207
10 AWG| 0.164          (4.2)| 24| 36| 43| 55| 60| 74| 130
8 AWG| 0.216          (5.5)| 14| 20| 25| 31| 35| 42| 75
6 AWG| 0.254          (6.5)| 10| 15| 18| 22| 25| 30| 54
AL5200 Series Raceway Wire Fill Capacities For Communications

 | ****

CABLE/WIRE SIZE

|  | 40% FILL CAPACITY CROSS SECTIONAL AREA
O.D. (Approx. Dia.) Inches (mm)| 2.40 in. 2 (1550mm 2 )| 2.85 in. 2 (1840mm 2 )| 3.50 in. 2 (2260mm 2 )| 3.90 in. 2 (2520mm 2 )| 4.50 in. 2 (2900mm 2 )| 4.80 in. 2 (3100mm 2 )| 5.50 in. 2 (3550mm 2 )| 8.50 in. 2 (5480mm 2 )
UNSHIELDED TWISTED PAIR| 4-pair, 24 AWG, Cat 3 4-pair, 24 AWG, Cat 5e 4-pair, 24 AWG, Cat 6

4-pair, 24 AWG, Cat 6a* 25-pair, 24 AWG

| 0.190           (4.8)

0.210           (5.3)

0.250           (6.3)

0.354           (9.0)

0.410         (10.4)

| 33

27

19

9

7

| 40

32

23

11

8

| 49

40

28

14

10

| 55

45

31

15

11

| 63

51

36

18

13

| 67

55

39

19

14

| 77

63

44

22

16

| 119

98

69

34

25

COAXIAL| RG6/U| 0.270           (6.9)| 16| 19| 24| 27| 31| 33| 38| 59
FIBER| ZipCord

Round 4-Strand Fiber Round 6-Strand Fiber

| 0.118 x 0.236 (3 x 6)

0.187           (4.8)

0.256           (6.5)

| 34

34

18

| 41

41

22

| 50

51

27

| 56

56

30

| 64

65

34

| 69

69

37

| 79

80

42

| 122

123

66

NOTE:
For additional information, refer to the Technical Section.

Category 6 augmented (6a) cable for 10 gigabit ethernet – max allowed cable diameter per addenda No. 11 ANSI TIA/EIA 568-B.2.

Ordering Information

AL5200 Series Raceway Ordering Information

Refer to the Communications Connectivity section of the current version of ED1560 (Legrand/Wiremold Catalog) for information on CM2 Series modules.

Electrical Wiring Systems

• 60 Woodlawn Street West Hartford, CT 06110
• Phone: 1.877.BY.LEGRAND (295-3472)
• www.legrand.us
• 570 Applewood Crescent Vaughan, Ontario L4K 4B4
• Phone: 905.738.9195
• www.legrand.ca.

ED541 R11 – Updated January 2016 – For latest specs visit www.legrand.us/wiremold.

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References

• Legrand CA | Delivering and Managing Power, Light, and Data
• Legrand US | Delivering and Managing Power, Light, and Data
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• Wiremold Wire and Cable Management Products from Legrand

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