Aluminum Surface Metal Raceways (Versa-Duct)

LabLink’s surface mounted raceway also offers added benefits because it is pre-wired raceway system and pre-cut in the factory as opposed to in the field by an Electrical Contractor. These benefits include:

• Less scrap metal and material waste
• No checkerboard effect
• Reduced on-site labor costs

• THNN solid or other wire types
• Isolated ground receptacles
• Many RAL powder coated colors available
• Cover engraving
• Mounting brackets to secure devices to raceway channel
• Couplings and/or elbows (as required)
• Replacement covers are available for maximum flexibility when adding or deleting any power or data outlets

The relief slots on either side of the LabLink raceway body are used during the removal of the covers. For removal, carefully insert a wide blade into the slot. Apply steady pressure to dislodge the side of the channel from the cover. Avoid twisting of the blade which may damage cover. (See installation diagram)

• Mount surface metal raceway to studs, or other structural members using #8 or larger screws
• Avoid leaving sharp edges that may damage the internal wiring
• Mount the surface raceway body (Be sure to provide a sufficient number of screws to ensure proper rigidity. Standard spacing is generally 16” on center, but may vary.)
• Mounting screws should not be placed within 4” of the end of the raceway to allow clearance for couplings to slide between raceway and fittings
• Mount elbow fittings, if applicable, to the corners first, making certain the proper spacing and alignment are maintained between the fittings
• When applicable, loosen and slide couplings inward to allow installation of successive lengths of raceway as well as any elbows or other fittings
  • Ensure there are no obstructions such as mounting brackets in the way of couplings
  • Slide the couplings across the joints and tighten the set, verifying that adjacent pieces fit together tightly 

• Conduit connections to the surface metal raceway may be made using any National Electrical Code (N.E.C.), or other applicable approved standard method
• After connecting the feed conduit to the raceway, check the circuit ground continuity (Should circuit ground continuity not be evident, insert a grounding bushing and secure it to the body of the raceway with a machine or self-tapping screw. Recheck for circuit ground continuity.)

Note: Compliance in accordance with the National Electrical Code (N.E.C) concerning final wiring is the sole responsibility of the installing contractor.

Color Code for 125V, 2 Pole, 3 Wire, Grounding Receptacles:

• Ground Conductor: Green
• Neutral Conductor: White
• Hot Conductor (Phase): Black (A), Red (B), or Blue (C)

Each row of three circuits shares a common neutral.    

• Front of Raceway: Each receptacle will have a label indicating panel and circuit numbers.
• All receptacles over 125V will have an additional label indicating voltage, phase, and amperage.
• Back of Raceway: Label indicating raceway number and room/area.

Versa-Duct Raceway is easily connected wall-to-wall using raceway fitting accessories. Each fitting is made from the same durable and corrosion resistant anodized aluminum as the Versa-Duct raceway and is cut to provide a uniform finish.