f.

Dielectric Strength:

Insulation between

conductors capable of withstanding 700 volt instanta-

neous A.C. test potential for two seconds.
Insulation
between conductors and sheath capable of withstanding

1400 volt maximum instantaneous A.C. test potential.

.
Lt shall be equal and similar to Western
Electric Type D.S.A.

17-17.

It shall be spun to messenger with .091" 0O.D.

17-18.

Underground telephone pairs, unless otherwise

17-19.

Minimum cover for underground telephone pairs

lashing wire.

indicated, shall be #17 A.W.G. duplex,
equal to Whitney Blake #17TBPR.

similar and

shall be two feet zero inches unless otherwise approved.
Trench depths shall be increased as required at crossovers to provide a minimum separation between telephones
and power or coaxial cables of one foot zero inches.
Underground telephone pairs shall be installed in same

trench with underground control and signal cable where

closely adjacent parallel runs are indicated on the

plans.

Trenching, backfilling, etc.,

shall conform to

applicable provisions of "Earthwork for Utilities”
Section of these specifications.

17-20.

The location of all underground telephone cable

shall be adequately identified by posts marking the presence of these lines.

PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS:
17-21.

Outside voice paging systems shall be provided

in accordance with the following specifications and

installed as shown on the drawings.

17-22.

The equipment shall operate from 115 volt, 60

eycle power source.

It shall be designed to withstand

tropical weather and ruggedly constructed.
17-23.

Each Control Console shall be housed in an

aluminum turret (RCA type MI-14909 or equal) approxinately 22" wide, 11" high, and 16" deep. The panel shall
contain a volume indicator meter, a volume control
device,

and an on-and-off switch with a red bulls eye.

It shall have five lever action four pole switches; one
each to handle the switching of relay current
,

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