July 22, 1994

Contract #TW0592

SPECIAL SPECIFICATION

SECTION 16525-S

[EXTERIOR LIGHTING UNITS]{.underline}

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[PART I - GENERAL]{.underline}

1.01 Description Of Work 2

1.02 References 2

1.03 Definitions 3

1.04 Submittals 4

1.05 Quality Assurance 4

1.06 Storage And Handling 5

1.07 Warranty 5

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 Luminaire Components, General 5

2.02 High-Intensity-Discharge (HID) Luminaires 6

2.03 Luminaire Support Components 7

2.04 Lamps 8

2.05 In-Line Fuseholder 8

2.06 Field Wiring 8

2.07 Finish 9

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 Installation 9

3.02 Concrete Foundations 9

3.03 Grounding 10

3.04 Ballast Installation 10

3.05 Field Quality Control 10

3.06 Adjusting And Cleaning 10

SPECIAL SPECIFICATION

SECTION 16525-S

[EXTERIOR LIGHTING UNITS]{.underline}

# PART I - GENERAL

## 1.01 [DESCRIPTION OF WORK]{.underline}

A. [This section includes]{.underline} furnishing and installing
exterior lighting units (metal poles and luminaires) as complete
assemblies. For specific requirements for lamps, ballasts and
accessories refer to the drawings. Pole foundation details including
reinforcing, anchor bolts, etc., are also shown on the drawings.

B. [This section]{.underline} is applicable to roadway and area
lighting. It is not applicable to high mast lighting 60 ft., (18.29 m.),
or greater in height, nor is it applicable to hazardous locations.

C. [Related Sections]{.underline}: Refer to the following sections for
related work:

.

1\. Division 16, Section \"Electrical Work\".

2\. Division 16, Section \"Electrical High Intensity Discharge (HID)
Luminaires and Lamps\" (Indoor Use).

## 1.02 [REFERENCES]{.underline}

A. Comply with the following applicable standards and codes:

1\. [American National Standards Institute (ANSI)]{.underline}

> ANSI/IEEE C62.41 Guide for Surge Voltages in Low-Voltage AC Power
> Circuits
>
> ANSI C78.1 to C78.1502 Standards for Various Types of Lamps
>
> ANSI C87.4 Ballasts for High-Intensity-Discharge and Low -Pressure
> Sodium Lamps (Multiple Supply Type)

2\. [National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)]{.underline}

> NFPA 70 National Electrical Code

3\. [National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) - U.S.
Department of Commerce]{.underline}

4\. [Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL)]{.underline}

> UL 1029 High-Intensity Discharge Lamp Ballasts
>
> UL 1572 High-Intensity Discharge Lighting Fixtures

B. The following professional association publications shall be
followed, as applicable:

> [Illuminating Engineering Society of North America
> (IESNA)]{.underline}:

1\. Lighting Handbook - Applications Volume

2\. Lighting Handbook - Reference Volume

3\. Recommended Practices Publications: .

a\. RP-16: Nomenclature and Definitions for Illumination Engineering.

.

## 1.03 [DEFINITIONS]{.underline}

> Luminaire: A complete lighting unit. Luminaires include a lamp or
> lamps and parts required to distribute the light, position and protect
> lamps, and connect lamps to the power supply.
>
> Lighting Unit: A luminaire, or an assembly of luminaires with a common
> support, including a pole or bracket plus mounting and support
> accessories.
>
> Fixture: A luminaire.

## 1.04 [SUBMITTALS]{.underline}

A. [General]{.underline}: Submit the following in accordance with the
conditions of the contract and Division 1, Section \"Descriptive
Submittals\".

B. [Product Data]{.underline}: Submit product data describing fixtures,
lamps, ballasts, poles, and accessories. Arrange product data for
fixtures in order of designation. (Note: Where substitute lighting
equipment and devices are proposed, the contractor shall be responsible
for submitting a complete lighting level study to satisfy Sandia
National Laboratories, SNL, that the substitute equipment is equivalent
to what was specified.) Include data on features, poles, accessories,
and the following:

1\. Outline drawings of fixtures and poles indicating dimensions and
principal features. Include cable support and grounding details.

2\. Effective Projected Area (EPA) of each luminaire including arm,
brackets, etc., and maximum allowable EPA of each pole.

.

3\. Electrical ratings and photometric data (isolux diagrams) with
certified results of independent laboratory tests.

4\. Product certifications signed by manufacturers of lighting units
certifying that their products comply with specified requirements.

5\. Submit details of in-line fuseholder/fuse(s) if an equal but
different type than specified in Section 2.05 is proposed.

6\. Maintenance data for products for inclusion in Operating and
Maintenance Manual.

7 Written report of site test data (see Section 3.05).

8\. All calculations showing compliance with AASHTO.

C. [Samples:]{.underline} Submit samples for verification purposes:

1\. A sample of each individual fixture type shall be furnished when
requested by the Sandia Designated Representative (SDR).

2\. Submit samples of finished materials when requested by the SDR.

## 1.05 [QUALITY ASSURANCE]{.underline}

A. [Manufacturer\'s Qualifications]{.underline}: The manufacturer(s)
shall be regularly engaged in the manufacture of exterior lighting units
of the types and sizes required, whose products have been in
satisfactory use in similar service for not less than ten (10) years.

B. [Installer\'s Qualifications]{.underline}: The installer shall have
at least three (3) years successful installation experience on projects
with similar external lighting units.

C. [Listing and Labeling]{.underline}: All luminaires and accessories
shall be listed and labeled for their indicated use and location by a
\"nationally recognized testing laboratory as defined in OSHA Regulation
1910.7. The terms \"listed\" and \"labeled\" are defined in the National
Electrical Code, Article 100.

## 1.06 [STORAGE AND HANDLING]{.underline}

> [Inspect poles and luminaires for visual damage]{.underline}. All
> damaged poles and luminaires must be repaired or replaced by the
> contractor prior to installation. Whether damaged poles and luminaires
> are repaired or replaced shall be at the discretion of the SDR.
> [Store]{.underline} luminaires in original containers and as directed
> by the manufacturer.
>
> Retain factory-applied pole [wrappings]{.underline} until just before
> pole installation. Handle poles with web fabric straps or special rope
> used for this purpose and approved by the SDR.

## 1.07 [WARRANTY]{.underline}

> Submit manufacturer\'s warranty stating that all lighting equipment
> furnished under this contract shall be guaranteed against defective
> design, materials, and workmanship for the full warranty time, which
> is standard with the manufacturer or supplier, but [in no case less
> than one year]{.underline} from the date of system acceptance. Pole
> finish of lighting units shall have a warranty period of ten years.
> The warranty shall be mutually executed by the manufacturer and the
> installer, agreeing to replace light poles and luminaires exhibiting
> metallic damage such as cracks and failure of finish. Finishes shall
> be warranted against perforation or erosion due to weathering. Color
> retention shall be warranted against fading, staining, and chalking
> due to effects of weather and solar radiation.

# PART 2 - PRODUCTS

## 2.01 [LUMINAIRE COMPONENTS, GENERAL]{.underline}

A. [Metal Parts]{.underline}: Free from burrs and sharp edges and
corners.

B. [Sheet Metal Components]{.underline}: Corrosion-resistant aluminum,
except noted otherwise on the drawings. Form and support to prevent
warping and sagging.

C. [Housings]{.underline}: One piece die cast aluminum with die cast
door frame. Provide filter/breather for enclosed fixtures. A metallic
barrier shall be provided between the optical chamber and electrical
compartment.

D. [Doors]{.underline}, Frames, and Other Internal Access Provisions:
Smooth operating, free from light leakage under operating conditions,
and arranged to permit relamping without use of tools. Arrange doors,
frames, lenses, diffusers, and other pieces to prevent accidental
falling during relamping and when secured in the operating position.
Provide for door removal for cleaning or replacing lens. Arrange for
door opening to disconnect ballast. Ballast assembly shall be removable
without need for tools.

E. [Exposed Hardware Material]{.underline}: Stainless steel.

F. [Reflecting Surfaces]{.underline}: Minimum reflectances as follows,
except as otherwise indicated:

> White Surfaces: 85 percent.
>
> Specular Surfaces: 83 percent.
>
> Diffusing Specular Surfaces: 75 percent.

G. [Plastic Parts]{.underline}: Resistant to yellowing and other changes
due to aging and exposure to heat and UV radiation.

H. [Lenses and Refractors]{.underline}: Materials are indicated on
drawings. Use heat- and aging-resistant, resilient gaskets to seal and
cushion lens and refractor mounting in fixture doors.

I. [Photoelectric Controls]{.underline}: Materials and control system(s)
are indicated on drawings.

J. [Effective Projected Area (EPA)]{.underline} of luminaire including
arm, brackets, etc., shall not exceed 2 square feet (0.186 m²).

K. [All electrical components shall]{.underline} be listed and mounted
on ballast tray for easy removal. Mogul base socket to be mounted in
optical chamber and be fully gasketed. Socket to be 4 KV pulse rated for
high pressure sodium and metal halide lamps. Ballast tray shall support
ballast and starter and shall be securely fastened to the housing for
maximum thermal contact. Tray shall have connectors to allow removal of
ballast assembly from housing without cutting wires.

## 2.02 [HIGH-INTENSITY-DISCHARGE (HID) LUMINAIRES]{.underline}

A. [Luminaires]{.underline}: Conform to UL 1572,
\"High-Intensity-Discharge Lighting Fixtures.\"

B. [Ballasts]{.underline}: Conform to UL 1029,
\"High-Intensity-Discharge Lamp Ballasts\" and ANSI C82.4, \"Ballasts
for High-Intensity-Discharge and Low-Pressure Sodium Lamps
(Multiple-Supply Type).\" Provide regulating high-power-factor type,
unless otherwise indicated. The ballast shall be designed to accommodate
+/- 10% variation in line voltage and have a power factor of 0.9 or
better.

1\. Operating voltage shall match system voltage.

2\. Single-Lamp Ballasts: Minimum starting temperature of minus 30 deg
C.

3\. Construct ballasts so open circuit operation will not reduce the
average life.

4\. High-Pressure Sodium (HPS) Ballasts: Equipped with a solid-state
ignitor/starter having an average life in the pulsing mode of 10,000
hours at an ignitor/starter case temperature of 90 deg C.

5\. When specified on the drawings provide auxiliary, instant-on quartz
system for luminaires. Arrange lamp, socket, and controls for automatic
switching of quartz lamp when the luminaire is initially energized and
momentary power outages occur. Turn quartz lamp off automatically when
lamp reaches approximately 60 percent light output. Mount components
internal to the ballast and independent of the incoming line voltage.

## 2.03 [LUMINAIRE SUPPORT COMPONENTS]{.underline}

.

A. [Wind-Load Strength]{.underline}: 100 mph (160.9 km/h) and 1.3 gust
factor for total support assembly, , base, and anchorage, where used, to
carry the fixtures, supports, and appurtenances at the indicated heights
above grade without deflection or whipping.

> Vibration dampers shall not be utilized.

B. [Arm, Bracket, and Tenon Mount Materials]{.underline}: Match
requirements of the poles.

C. [Mountings, Fastenings, and Appurtenances]{.underline}:
Corrosion-resistant components compatible with fixtures that will not
cause galvanic action at contact point. Provide mountings that will
correctly position the luminaire to provide the indicated light
distribution.

2.04 [LAMPS]{.underline}

> Conform to ANSI Standards, C78 series, applicable to each type of
> lamp. Provide luminaires with lamps indicated on the drawings.

## 2.05 [IN-LINE FUSEHOLDER]{.underline}

A. Install a listed in-line fuseholder and fuse in each light pole at
the handhole location for all ungrounded conductors. An
insulating/waterproofing boot shall be installed on both the line and
load sides with electrical tape installed at the interface of each
conductor and end of boot per manufacturer\'s instructions. A type CC
non-time-delay, rejection type fuse shall be installed in each
fuseholder. Size of fuse and size/type of line and load side conductors
are shown on the drawings. Provide adequate load and line side conductor
slack in the form of U-bends at each in-line fuseholder. Breakaway type
in-line fuseholders shall only be installed where indicated on the
drawings.

B. Fuseholders and fuse shall be manufactured by Littelfuse, type LEC or
SNL approved equal.

## 2.06 [FIELD WIRING]{.underline}

A. [Wiring between luminaire and connections]{.underline} at handhole
(including grounding conductor) shall be Type UF multiconductor cable,
#14 AWG (2.08 mm²) copper conductors (unless a larger ampacity cable is
required), with number of conductors as shown on the drawings. The Type
UF cable shall be supported at the top of the pole by means of a
suitable \"basket\" type cable grip as manufactured by Kellems or equal
approved by the SDR. The cable grip shall relieve the weight of the
cable at the terminal block connections to the luminaire and prevent
cable damage. A suitable hook or similar support shall be welded to the
inside top of the pole for attaching the cable grip. The cable support
shall be accessible from the top of the pole. Submit details of the
cable supporting method for approval.

B. Suitable insulated [terminal blocks]{.underline} for connection of
the above Type UF cable (including ground conductor), shall be provided
in the luminaire. The design of the luminaire shall be such that high
temperature fixture wire is not required between the luminaire and the
Type UF cable conductors.

## 2.07 [FINISH]{.underline}

A. [Metal Parts]{.underline}: All exterior surfaces shall be factory
thermoset polyester powder coated dark bronze, 2.5 mil (0.00635 cm)
nominal thickness, except noted otherwise on the drawings. (Interior of
poles, arms, brackets, etc. shall have a factory-applied rust-inhibiting
coating.) Finish applied over corrosion-resistant primer, free of
streaks, runs, holidays, stains, blisters, and similar defects. Remove
poles, luminaires, and accessories showing evidence of corrosion or
finish failure during Project warranty period and replace with new
items.

B. [Other Parts]{.underline}: Manufacturer\'s standard finish except as
otherwise indicated on the drawings.

C. All paints and finishes shall not contain lead.

# PART 3 - EXECUTION

## 3.01 [INSTALLATION]{.underline}

A. [Set units plumb, square, level]{.underline}, and secure according to
manufacturer\'s written instructions and shop drawings. Install wiring
and connections in accordance with the drawings. All scratches in pole
and fixture finish shall be touched up with manufacturer\'s furnished
matching paint to the satisfaction of the SDR.

.

B. [Luminaire Attachment]{.underline}: Fasten to indicated structural
supports per manufacturer\'s recommendation.

## 

## 3.03 [GROUNDING]{.underline}

> Ground fixtures and metal poles according to the NEC and as shown on
> the drawings. Unless otherwise noted on the drawings, install 3/4 inch
> (1.91 cm) diameter (minimum) copperclad ground rod at each pole, and
> connect to pole ground lug using #2 AWG (33.62 mm²) copper conductor.
> Length of ground rod shall be such that it is at least 10 feet (3.048
> m) vertically in soil below concrete foundation.

## 3.04 [BALLAST INSTALLATION]{.underline}

> Connect ballast transformer taps, if provided, to maintain ballast
> voltage within manufacturer\'s recommended tolerance.

## 3.05 [FIELD QUALITY CONTROL]{.underline}

A. [Inspection]{.underline}: Inspect installed units for damage or
malfunction and take corrective action as required. Ensure that lighting
units are in first class condition completely lamped, cleaned and finish
is in excellent condition.

B. [Tests]{.underline}: Provide appropriate instruments to make and
record the following test results: Verify normal operation of lighting
units after installing luminaires and energizing circuits with normal
power source. Measure light intensities at locations where specific
illumination performance is indicated and/or as directed by the SDR. Use
photometers with calibration referenced to NIST standards. Check for
excessively noisy ballasts and uniformity of illumination. Submit
written report of tests indicating actual illumination results. Replace
or repair damaged and malfunctioning units and retest.

C. [Identification]{.underline}: Each pole shall have a 1 inch (2.54 cm)
wide (nominal) identification tag. Identifying each pole per contract
drawings and/or as directed by the SDR. Tags shall be black numbers
and/or letters on yellow background as applicable, 1 1/2\" inches (3.81
cm) high, reflective pressure sensitive, Almetek brand or equal.

## 3.06 [ADJUSTING AND CLEANING]{.underline}

> Clean components on completion of installation. Use methods and
> materials recommended by manufacturer. Where applicable, adjust
> aimable fixtures to provide required light intensities.

END OF SECTION