What are the recommendations regarding conduit sizing and type of wire for the installation of a Hospital Isolated Power System?

Issue:
Recommendations regarding conduit sizing and type of wire for the installation of a Hospital Isolated Power System.

Product Line:
Medical Products

Environment:
Installation

Cause:
Recommendation

Resolution:
Square D recommends a minimum conduit diameter of 3/4``, one circuit per conduit, a maximum of 360 degrees of bend per conduit run, and absolutely no pulling compound of any type. The recommended wire is XHHW-2. Additional references are NFPA 99 and NEC Article 517.

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