Eaton Pow-R-Line SPX0361126 - Page 299

PB 1.1-2007
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CONTENTS
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Foreword ...................................................................................................................................iv
Section 1 SCOPE ......................................................................................................................................1
Section 2 REFERENCES.......................................................................................................................... 2
Section 3 GENERAL.................................................................................................................................3
3.1 Successful Operation of Panelboards....................................................................................... 3
3.2 Qualified Personnel ................................................................................................................... 3
3.3 Definition of Qualified Personnel...............................................................................................3
3.3.1 Requirements................................................................................................................ 3
3.3.2 Established Safety Practices.........................................................................................3
3.3.3 Protective Equipment.................................................................................................... 3
3.3.4 First Aid ......................................................................................................................... 3
3.4 Suitable Ratings ........................................................................................................................3
Section 4 INSTALLATION OF PANELBOARD CABINETS (BOXES).................................................... 4
4.1 Installation Instructions.............................................................................................................. 4
4.2 Location in Building ................................................................................................................... 4
4.3 Flammable Material................................................................................................................... 4
4.4 Unusual Service Conditions ...................................................................................................... 4
4.5 Indoor Damp Locations ............................................................................................................. 4
4.6 Wet Locations............................................................................................................................ 4
4.7 Clearance from Ceiling.............................................................................................................. 4
4.8 Space around the Cabinet......................................................................................................... 4
4.9 Mounting of Cabinet .................................................................................................................. 4
4.10 Flush Mounting in Wall .............................................................................................................. 5
4.11 Unused Openings in Cabinet ....................................................................................................5
4.12 Grounding of Panelboard Cabinets........................................................................................... 5
Section 5 INSTALLATION OF CONDUIT AND CONDUCTORS............................................................. 6
5.1 Conduits Installation .................................................................................................................. 6
5.2 Knockouts Removal................................................................................................................... 6
5.2.1 First Step—Remove Center Knockout.......................................................................... 6
5.2.2 Next Step—Remove Rings...........................................................................................6
5.3 National Electrical Code, Article 300......................................................................................... 6
5.4 Conductor Length...................................................................................................................... 6
5.5 Exercise Care............................................................................................................................ 6
5.6 National Electrical Code, Section 725.54..................................................................................7
Section 6 INSTALLATION OF PANELBOARD...................................................................................... 11
6.1 Proper Storage ........................................................................................................................ 11
6.2 Unpacking................................................................................................................................11
6.3 Inspection ................................................................................................................................11
6.4 Care.........................................................................................................................................11
6.4.1 Cleaning......................................................................................................................11
6.5 Manufacturer's Instructions ..................................................................................................... 11
6.6 Installation................................................................................................................................11
6.6.1 Alignment Devices ......................................................................................................11
6.6.2 Panelboard.................................................................................................................. 11
6.6.3 Flange of Deadfront Shield .........................................................................................11
6.7 Line And Branch Conductors ..................................................................................................12
6.7.1 Conductors..................................................................................................................12
6.8 Panelboard Grounding ............................................................................................................12
6.8.1 Equipment Grounding Conductors.............................................................................. 12
6.9 Proper Type Or Class And Rating........................................................................................... 12
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