12 FXMP25 User Guide
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The location and size of the bottom shall cover the area shown in Figure 3-1. Any part of
the side which is within the area traced out by the 5 ° angle is also considered to be part
of the bottom of the fire enclosure.
Figure 3-1 Fire enclosure bottom layout
The bottom, including the part of the side considered to be part of the bottom, must be
designed to prevent escape of burning material - either by having no openings or by
having a baffle construction. This means that openings for cables etc. must be sealed
with materials meeting the 5VB requirement, or else have a baffle above.
See Figure 3-2 for acceptable baffle construction. This does not apply for mounting in
an enclosed electrical operating area (restricted access) with concrete floor.
Figure 3-2 Fire enclosure baffle construction
Not less
th a n 2 X
Baffle p lates (m ay be
above or below bottom
of enclosure)
X
Bottom of fire
enclosure
Not less
than 2
times ‘X’
Baffle plates (may be above or
below bottom of enclosure)
Bottom of fire enclosure
X