Assemble
Create cable suspended runs of busSTRUT track busway. Usually, these are running perpendicular to structural joists. Insert busSTRUT lengths through hangers/crossovers working from finished height.
Installation
STEP 1 Suspending Track Busway
How to suspend xLine Track Busway
To suspend xLine track busway, begin by attaching cable assembly to structure. Next, assemble hangers and attach cable glide. After assembling the hangers, feed the cables through glide to attach. Slide track busway through suspended hangers. Finally, level the track busway and trim cable. See video and illustrations for more detail on suspending xLine track busway.
Suspend Cables
Attach cable Assembly to structure. It is the contractor and/or engineer’s responsibility to determine correct connection to structure (beam clamp, etc).
Assemble Hangers
Assemble Hangers and attach cable glide.
Attach Hangers to Cables
Feed cables through glide to attach.
Level & Trim
Level busSTRUT track busway and trim cable leaving enough pass through cable for future leveling.
STEP 2 Joining Track Busway
How to use Joiners
Joiners are used to mechanically and electrically connect individual xLine track busway lengths. Attach joiners to each end of connecting xLine Track Busway. See video and illustrations for more detail on how to use plug-in track busway joiners.
Insert & Tighten Joiners
Attach joiners then tighten set screws on the bottom of the joiner. Joiners require 3/32 Hex key for tightening set screws.
Attach Insert
Line up center of insert with etched centerline on joiner sleeve. A joiner insert is a single piece unit that is installed with two knobs, one must be fully turned in each abutting length. As a result power can continue to flow from one length to the next.
STEP 3 Intersecting Track Busway
Installing Crossovers Dropping On
Crossovers can be dropped onto suspended xLine track busway to create intersections. See video and illustrations for more detail on how to use xLine track busway crossovers.
Add Crossover
Crossovers can be dropped onto suspended xLine track busway to create an intersection with a perpendicular run of track busway.
Perpendicular Runs
Slide perpendicular runs of xLine track busway through the crossover and tighten the set screws.
Create Desired Setup
Perpendicular runs can create a full grid or be short bridges which are easily moved into the desired position.
STEP 4 Electrifying Track Busway
Jumpers
Slimline Jumper (MD2020-UNIV-IJ-B-X) is a single piece unit allowing power to flow from one length of xLine track busway to the next. See the video and directions below to learn how to install slimline jumpers.
Slimline Jumper
A single piece unit that is installed with two knobs, one must be fully turned in each abutting length. As a result, power can continue to flow from one length to the next.
Proper Setup
Make sure that the slimline crossover is tightened before attaching the slimline jumper.
Clip to Crossover
First, clip the jumper to the crossover.
Seat the Jumper
Seat the jumper into the busSTRUT track busway by squeezing tightly on one side and turning the knob. Then, turn the other knob to complete the circuit.
Starter Feed
This 16” length supplies power to a configuration from the preassembled cord and to the abutting length via a joiner insert that must be installed.
Starter Feed
The Starter Feed is a 16” power supply and comes with a 1/4-20 Stud to create an additonal hang point and a 15’ 15/4 SOOW Cord to connect power to the system. Attach the cable glide to the stud and tighten. Connect the aircraft cable as shown in Step 1.
Connecting the Starter
Once the starter is properly suspended, connect the starter to the suspended grid using a Joiner and Insert as shown in step 2. Connect SO Cord to power the system.
