Due to their exposure to the open air because of the cable trays, the wires contained within need a very durable outer covering. The regulations dictate that the cables must either be Type TC (also known as Tray Rated) or must be metal-armored (Type MC). The mechanical and electrical characteristics, tests, certifications, overall quality management, recommendations mentioned in this technical guide only apply to our own cable management ranges and cannot under any circumstances be transposed to si osure, overheating or. The primary rulebook used in the safe use of cable trays is NEC Article 392. This is a description of how to select, install, and support these metal or plastic frames, on which electrical wires are installed. You should consider it as a series of instructions that make the buildings resistant to. Improperly secured covers on outdoor cable trays can cause a serious hazard in harsh environment conditions such as wind, snow, and ice. Customers with experience with “raceways” tend to lean towards requiring. In case you want to choose these cable tray covering based on material, you should consider the following: However, it does not imply that the material classification is only limited to these four. Depending on the. The work covered under this section consists of the furnishing of all necessary labor, supervision, materials, equipment, tests and services to install complete cable tray systems as shown on the drawings.