Only approved tray-rated cables should be installed. Grounding and bonding are mandatory for metallic trays. Tray fill limits must be calculated properly. NEC Article 392 governs cable tray installations, covering tray types, fill limits, cable types permitted, and ampacity adjustments. The fill rules differ significantly between single-conductor cables and multiconductor cables, and between ladder tray and solid-bottom tray. Here's what you need to know: Cable Types: Only use. ** FLEXTRAY fill capacity is based on NEC allowable fill of 50%. NEC section 300-8 does not permit any tube, pipe, or equal for water, air gas, drainage, steam, or any service other than electrical in raceways or cable trays containing. Properly sizing your cable tray is critical for safety and compliance.
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