Precautions for Installation of Rigid Aluminum Conduit

During the installation of rigid aluminum conduit, attention should be paid to the following aspects to ensure its safety, stability, and functionality:

1、 Choose the appropriate model and specifications

Select appropriate rigid aluminum conduit models and specifications based on actual needs, including diameter, wall thickness, and length, to meet the wiring requirements of the electrical system.

2、 Ensure the safety of the installation environment

Before installation, check if the installation environment is safe, ensure there are no flammable or explosive materials, and maintain good ventilation conditions.

For damp and highly corrosive environments, conduit with corresponding protective properties should be selected, and necessary moisture-proof and anti-corrosion measures should be taken.

3、 Follow wiring specifications

The wires inside the rigid aluminum conduit should follow certain wiring specifications, such as avoiding wire crossing and overlapping, and keeping the wires neat and orderly.

The same circuit wires should be threaded in the same conduit, and there should be a certain margin left for the wires to facilitate future maintenance and replacement.

4、 Correctly fix the conduit

During installation, suitable clamps or brackets should be used to secure rigid aluminum conduit to walls, floors, or ceilings, ensuring that the conduit is stable and does not sway.

The selection of fixed points should be reasonable, and each conduit should have at least two fixed points. For longer conduits, the number of fixed points should be increased to enhance stability.

According to the requirements of the "Water and Electricity Installation Code", a pipe clamp is used every certain distance (such as 80 cm) for straight pipes, and a pipe clamp is used every closer distance (such as 20 cm) at corners to ensure uniform distribution of fixing points.

5、 Pay attention to waterproofing and fire prevention

In humid environments, waterproof measures should be taken, such as using waterproof joints, waterproof tape, etc., to prevent moisture from seeping into the interior of the conduit.

For places that require fire prevention, rigid aluminum conduit with fire resistance should be selected, and fire safety should be taken into account during installation.

6、 Avoid damaging the conduit

During the installation process, it is necessary to avoid scratches, impacts, and other damages to the rigid aluminum conduit to avoid affecting its service life and performance.

When cutting conduit, appropriate tools and methods should be used to ensure a smooth and burr free cut.

7、 Make proper identification and records

After installation, each rigid aluminum conduit should be labeled with its purpose, number, and other information for future maintenance and management.

At the same time, installation records should be kept, including information such as installation location, model specifications, quantity, etc., for future reference.

In summary, the installation of rigid aluminum conduit requires adherence to certain specifications and precautions to ensure its safety, stability, and functionality. During the installation process, appropriate models and specifications should be selected, the installation environment should be ensured to be safe, wiring specifications should be followed, conduit should be correctly fixed, attention should be paid to waterproofing and fire prevention, damage to conduit should be avoided, and proper labeling and recording should be done.