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2. ELECTRICAL GUIDELINES FOR GRINDER SYSTEMS

   THE FOLLOWING LIST OF REQUIREMENTS MUST BE COMPLETED FOR ALL GRINDER SYSTEMS AND THIS DOCUMENT MUST BE SIGNED BY THE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR BEFORE A FINAL INSPECTION WILL BE PERFORMED BY THE CITY OF HORSESHOE BAY. 

   FAILURE TO PROPERLY INSTALL A GRINDER SYSTEM TO THESE STANDARDS WILL RESULT IN ADDITIONAL FEES. ALL GRINDER PANEL INSTALLATIONS MUST BE DONE BY A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN OR SOMEONE UNDER THE DIRECT SUPERVISION OR A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN. ALL ELECTRICIANS WORKING WITHIN THE CITY OF HORSESHOE BAY ARE REQUIRED TO REGISTER WITH THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND PROVIDE PROOF OF ELECTRICAL LICENSE.

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6. SERVICE INSTALLATION ADDRESS
8. INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS*

   The plumbing portion of the grinder system, line and tank, must pass inspection before a final inspection will be authorized and performed.

   1. ALL GRINDER PANELS ARE 240 VOLTS SINGLE PHASE SYSTEMS
10. PANEL INSTALLATION

    1. PANEL MUST BE INSTALLED TO A MINIMUM OF 4’ AND MAXIMUM OF 5’ ABOVE FINAL GRADE TO BOTTOM OF PANEL. ALL GRINDER PANELS MUST BE MOUNTED TO PROVIDE EASY AND REASONABLE ACCESS BY CITY PERSONNEL. THE PANEL SHALL NOT BE OBSTRUCTED BY A/C UNITS, POOL EQUIPMENT, FENCING, HALF WALLS, PROPANE TANKS, ETC. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR TO ASSURE EASY ACCESS TO THE PANEL FOR FINAL INSPECTION. THE CITY WILL NOT PASS A GRINDER SYSTEM.
12. APPROVED PANEL INSTALLATION LOCATION

    1. PANEL MUST BE INSTALLED ON OUTSIDE WALL OR APPROVED LOCATION AND NO FURTHER THAN 10’ FROM GRINDER BASIN. IF THIS CANNOT BE ACHIEVED, THE ELECTRICIAN IS TO CONTACT THE CITY FIELD OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR AT (830)598-9910 OR THE CITY FIELD OPERATIONS FOREMAN AT (830)598-8741, EXT.#3213.
14. VOLTAGE AMP REQUIREMENTS

    1. EACH PANEL SHALL HAVE A SEPARATE 240 VOLTS 30 AMP MINIMUM 4 WIRE CIRCUIT FOR SIMPLEX INSTALLATIONS AND 60 AMP FOR DUPLEX INSTALLATIONS. THIS CIRCUIT WILL BE TERMINATED INTO AN APPROVED RAINTIGHT 30 AMP MINIMUM DISCONNECT FOR SIMPLEX AND 60AMP FOR DUPLEX. BREAKERS SUPPLYING THE DISCONNECT MUST BE TWO POLES.
16. PANEL MOUNTING

    1. PANEL SHALL BE MOUNTED WITHIN A REASONABLE DISTANCE, WITH LINE OF SIGHT OF THE ELECTRICAL DISCONNECT, PER N.E.C. ARTICLE 430.102(A). THERE SHALL BE NO OTHER WIRING PASSING THROUGH, TERMINATING IN, OR LEAVING THE PANEL. MOUNTING EARS OR BRACKETS MUST BE USED. DO NOT DRILL THROUGH BACK OR BOTTOM OF PANEL.
18. LIQUID TIGHT FLEX CONDUIT OR SCHEDULE 80 ELECTRICAL PVC PIPE

    1. LIQUID TIGHT FLEX CONDUIT OR SCHEDULE 80 ELECTRICAL PVC PIPE IS ACCEPTABLE FOR USE ON BOTH THE DISCONNECT AND THE PATHWAY FROM THE PANEL TO THE BASIN. 2” CONDUIT IS REQUIRED FROM THE PANEL TO BASIN.
20. ELECTRICAL SWEEPS

    1. ELECTRICAL SWEEPS ON SCHEDULE 80 CONDUITS MUST BE USED, NO WATER OR SHORT SWEEP 90’S ALLOWED.
22. PUMP AND FLOAT WIRES

    1. THE ELECTRICIAN WILL PULL BOTH THE PUMP AND FLOAT WIRES INTO THE GRINDER PANEL AND NO WIRES ARE TO BE CUT. ALL EXCESS WIRES ARE TO BE LEFT IN THE GRINDER BASIN FOR CITY PERSONNEL TO HOOKUP TO THE PANEL.
24. DO NOT CUT WIRES

    1. IF ANY WIRES ARE CUT, THE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR WILL PAY FOR REPLACEMENT OF PUMP.
26. DO NOT FILL THE CONDUIT WITH SEALANT.

    1. A 2” VINYL HUB IS SUPPLIED TO THE ELECTRICIAN FOR THE CONNECTION OF THE CONDUIT FROM THE PANEL INTO THE BASIN AND IT MUST BE USED. THE INSTALLATION OF THIS HUB IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE ELECTRICIAN, NOT THE PLUMBER. ALL HUB BOLT HOLES DRILLED IN BASIN AND THE OUTER EDGE OF HUB MUST BE SEALED WITH SILICONE OR OTHER WATERPROOF MATERIAL. DO NOT FILL THE CONDUIT WITH SEALANT.
28. NO SIDE ENTRIES

    1. NO SIDE ENTRIES ALLOWED INTO THE GRINDER PANEL. BOTTOM ENTRIES ONLY.

30. IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT POWER BE SUPPLIED TO THE ELECTRICAL DISCONNECT BEFORE REQUESTING A FINAL INSPECTION. IF CITY PERSONNEL ARRIVE TO PERFORM THE FINAL INSPECTION AND POWER IS NOT PRESENT, THE CONTRACTOR WILL BE CHARGED A REINSPECTION FEE BY THE CITY AND FINAL WILL NOT BE GIVEN UNTIL SAID FEES ARE PAID.

32. Signed This Day By
34. Date
36. Company Name
38. Phone Number
40. Electronic Signature
42. Electrician's License Number
44. Electrician's Email Address
46. Contractor's Name
48. Contractor's Phone Number
50. Contractor's Email Address
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