Specifications

Technology Upgrade Labeling 28 7600-1
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SECTION 28 7600 – LABELING
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 WORK INCLUDED
A. This section provides direction on labeling of cables and devices.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.01 LABELING PRODUCTS INTERIOR
A. Laser printed, self-adhesive wrap around labels for CAT- 6 and audio / video cabling user
cables shall be Brady LAT-18-361 or equivalent.
1. Label shall be 1.00 inch width x 1.33 inch high.
2. Labels shall come on a sheet with 7 labels per row with a white and transparent matte
finish.
3. Sheet size shall be 8-1/2 inch x 11 inch.
4. Printable area shall be a minimum of 1.00 inch width x 0.50 inch high.
5. All labels shall be printed through a laser printer using labeling software.
6. The Contractor shall submit a proposal for the labeling scheme for all audio and video
wiring. The Engineer shall approve of the scheme prior to all labeling.
B. Each of the audio and video components in the cabinet or rack shall be labeled.
1. The labels shall have a white background with black, laser printed letters.
2. Each label shall be large enough for 2 lines of text and wide enough to detail what
each dial and component is for.
3. Each input and output control point on the amplifiers and other equipment shall be
labeled for the device to which it connects.
4. Mark each volume or level control for the optimum setting.
a. Put a mark at the nominal input and output level for each control. This shall be
useful for a new person to reset the system to work as designed if someone
else has changed the settings.
C. Interior exposed fiber cable shall be labeled every 100 feet, label shall be Panduit No. PST-
FO.
1. Label shall be covered with a clear laminate to protect the legend of the label.
2. Attachments for tie wraps shall be available on the label to attach it to the cable or
inner duct.
D. Laser printed, paper labels shall be used to label user faceplates and patch panels.
1. Individual paper labels shall be installed behind the clear plastic strips of all user
faceplates and surface mount housings.
2. The labels shall show the location identifier number and letter of each individual
cable. See Specification Section 17160 for details.
3. Paper insert with laser printed identifiers shall be provided for each outlet on a patch
panel.
4. Patch panel labels shall be printed in a strip and inserted into plastic designation
strips that are 17 inches long. Designation strips shall be self-adhesive, 3/8 inch high
and shall be Hol-Dex from Aigner Index.
5. Paper inserts shall fit inside the designation strips.
E. Engraved, lamacoid labels shall be supplied for locations where paper inserts are not
available.
1. All engraved labels shall be self-adhesive for attachment to various products.
2. Engraved labels shall be installed at locations including but not limited to:
a. Racks and cabinets.
b. User cable locations where paper inserts are not available.
c. Ground bars.