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Description / Abstract:
This standard establishes specifications for high voltage (above
1000 volts) distribution class current limiting type fuses and
associated accessories. All of these devices are intended for use
on alternating current systems. These specifications apply to the
following specific types of equipment:
a) Distribution class current limiting type fuses and fuse
units.
b) Distribution class current-limiting fuse disconnecting
switches.
c) Items (a) thru (b) used in fuse enclosure packages (FEP) (see
types listed in Clause 1.1 below)
d) Fuse supports, fuse units, refill units and fuse mountings of
the type used exclusively with distribution class current limiting
type fuses, and fuse disconnecting switches.
e) Removable switch blades of the type used exclusively with
distribution class current limiting type fuses, and fuse
disconnecting switches.
Note: Some of the distribution class current-limiting type fuses
listed above are similar to those now covered in IEC Standard
60282-1. This ANSI standard contains specific requirements for more
types of current-limiting fuses than IEC 60282-1. Use caution if
devices specified and tested per ANSI/IEEE standards are compared
to those specified and tested per IEC standards as they may or may
not be the same.
In the headings and the text of this document there will be some
areas where information is included in brackets []. The information
in the brackets is a term used in IEC standards that may be similar
to the term we are using, a term that is common in some parts of
the world, or is a term that has been used previously in ANSI and
IEEE standards. Caution is again advised when making
comparisons.
Description of Fuse Enclosure Packages Using
Current-Limiting Type Indoor Distribution Class Fuses
Type 1C A fuse mounted in an enclosure with relatively free air
circulation within the enclosure. (Examples - A current-limiting
type fuse mounted in a live front pad mounted transformer or in a
vault.)
Type 2C A fuse mounted in a container with restricted air flow
surrounding the fuse, but relatively free air circulation within
the enclosure on the outside surfaces of the container. (Example -
a current-limiting type fuse inside a canister in a vault.)
Type 3C A fuse mounted in a container with restricted air flow
surrounding the fuse, but relatively free liquid circulation within
the enclosure on the outside surfaces of the container. (Example -
a current-limiting type fuse inside a canister immersed in
transformer oil.)
Type 4C A combination of types 2 and 3, where the container is
partially in air and partially in liquid. (Example - a
current-limiting type fuse inside a transformer bushing.)
Type 5C A fuse mounted in an enclosure, directly immersed in
liquid, with relatively free liquid circulation around the fuse.
(Example - an oil immersible current-limiting type fuse in a
transformer or switchgear enclosure.)