Specifications

Field Standards - Appendix C
Cable Pulls
Leave extra wire at the starting and termination points. With long term
profitability in mind, losing a few feet of wire is better than having to “extend” or
“stretch” a wire run. When the run is completed and there is extra at each end, tie
the wire to the structure or high on the ceiling support members every few feet.
Always pull in an extra string to facilitate easy addition of wires to the same
conduit.
When starting a wire pull with multiple runs, use Panduit Pan-Code wire marker
books. Part number PCMB-3 or a comparable product to label the wires. These
markers adhere well and usually don’t come off unless scraped against a sharp
object like ceiling grid or metal studs.
One number strip will break in half. One half (three numerals) goes 18” from the
end of the wire. The single numeral goes on the side of the wire reel. The other
half (three numerals) goes 18” from the end of the wire after the run is complete
and you are ready to cut the run from the reel. Do not use more than three
numerals on a wire as this makes a higher label that will catch on sharp objects as
you make the pull. Putting the wire number 18” from the end allows plenty of
room to connect pulling devices (i.e., tape, jet string, wire grips and fish tapes).
Run the wire in the most direct route to the destination.