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Safety Statements
Do not install this equipment over combustible surfaces.
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Rules and Regulations - Follow all national and local rules and regulations when making field connections.
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Compression Connectors
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U. S. or Canada installations - use Listed/Certified compression connectors to terminate Listed/Certified field-wire
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conductors.
All installations - apply the appropriate connector to the correct size conductor as specified by the connector
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manufacturer, using only the connector manufacturer's recommended or approved tooling for that connector.
Electrical Connection Securing: Torque to the values specified on labels or in the product documentation.
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Cable Dress - dress to avoid damage to the conductors and undue stress on the connectors.
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Circuit Breakers and Fuses
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Use only those specified in the equipment ordering guide.
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Size as required by the National Electric Code (NEC) and/or local codes.
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Safety Tested Limits - Refer to the equipment ratings to assure current does not exceed:
Continuous Load (List 1) - 60% of protector rating
Maximum Load (List 2 - typically end of discharge) - 80% of protector rating.
GMT Style Fuses - Use only fuses provided with safety caps.
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Field-wired Conductors - Follow all National Electric Code (NEC) and local rules and regulations.
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Insulation rating: 90°C minimum; 105°C (minimum) if internal to enclosed equipment cabinets.
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Size AC field-wired conductors with 75°C ampacity (NEC) equal to or greater than their panel board circuit breaker
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rating.
AC and DC input disconnect/protection - Provide accessible devices to remove input power in an emergency.
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Alarm Signals - Provide external current limiting protection. Rating 60V, 0.5A unless otherwise noted.
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Grounding - Connect the equipment chassis directly to ground. In enclosed equipment cabinets connect to the cabinet
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AC service ground bus. In huts, vaults, and central offices connect to the system bonding network.
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