Guide to Forms of Separation

Low Voltage Switchgear

and Controlgear Assemblies
to BS EN 61439-2
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Guide to Forms of Separation
Low Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear Assemblies to BS EN 61439-2

Contents

Preface 4

I ntroduction 5

Useful definitions 5

What are forms of separation 7

Fundamental objectives of separation 7

Legal obligations 8

Basics of separation 9

Main considerations 9

Detailed selection 10

Decision tree 13

Other considerations 14

I llustrations 16

Frequently asked questions 30

This guide was prepared with the involvement of BEAMA members.

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