Access to cable trays can depend on the type of tray used.
Cable trays serve to protect and streamline the running of electrical and communications cabling throughout office and industrial buildings, offering an effective way to flexibly wire these buildings for potential future uses. Often suspended from the ceiling, cable trays can be made from a variety of materials, from metals to plastics, and can be of different types, including wire mesh and solid enclosures. Ease of access to the tray depends on its type and layout.
Instructions
1. Open the ladder adjacent to the cable tray and ascend it.
2. Identify the type of cable tray. If it is a tray, access can usually be gained through the mesh. If the cables are inaccessible due to the mesh being too tight or the tray being solid, locate the attachment points of the cable tray. These are often found along the wall, at a junction where the tray makes a turn.
3. Use the drill or a screwdriver to remove the screws that attach the section of the tray to the wall or adjacent sections. If the tray section is too long to effectively remove or access the cable at the desired location, use a pair of metal shears to carefully cut through the cable tray, providing direct access to the desired cables.
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