IEEE STD C37.42-2016 (Fuse)

IEEE Standard Specifications for High-
Voltage (>1000 V) Fuses and Accessories
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IEEE Std C37.42™-2016
IEEE Standard Specifications

for High-Voltage (>1000 V)
Fuses and Accessories
Sponsor
Switchgear Committee
of the
IEEE Power and Energy Society
Approved 22 September 2016
IEEE-SA Standards Board
Abstract: Specifications for high voltage (above 1000 V) Class A and Class B expulsion and cur-
rent-limiting fuses are detailed in this standard. They include: expulsion type Class A [distribution
class] fuses, fuse cutouts, fuse disconnecting switches, their associated fuse links or refill units,
disconnecting cutouts, and accessories for these devices with rated voltages from 1 kV through
38 kV; expulsion type Class B [power class] fuses, fuse disconnecting switches, their associated
fuse links or refill units, disconnecting cutouts, and accessories for these devices with rated voltag-
es from 1 kV through 170 kV; class A and class B current-limiting fuses and accessories for these
devices with rated voltages 1 through 38 kV; distribution and power class expulsion, current-limit-
ing, and combination-type external capacitor fuses and accessories, with rated voltages from 1 kV
through 38 kV, for protecting shunt capacitors complying with IEEE Std 18 and NEMA CP 1; any of
the above devices used in fuse enclosure packages; all of these devices are intended for use on
alternating current distribution systems.
Keywords: Class A fuses, Class B fuses, current-limiting fuses, distribution and power class
current-limiting fuses, distribution class fuses, distribution fuse cutouts, expulsion fuses, fuse, fuse
applications, fuse disconnecting switches, fuse enclosure packages, fuses for the protection of
shunt capacitors, fuse hooks, fuse links, high-voltage fuses, IEEE C37.42™, power class fuses,
supports and mountings, tongs
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Participants
At the time this standard was completed, the Revision of Fuse Specifications Standards Working Group had
the following membership:
Mark W. Stavnes, Chair

Alan Yerges, Vice Chair
Chris Ambrose Gary W. Haynes R. Neville Parry

Glenn R. Borchardt Frank C. Lambert Timothy E. Royster
Sam Chang John G. Leach Jon Spencer
Sterlin Cochran Chris Lettow Tom Stefanski
Jonathan H. Deverick Bradley B. Lewis William Walter
Rodolfo Elizondo James R. Marek James Wenzel
David L. Frisch Sean W. Moody Charles Worthington
The following members of the individual balloting committee voted on this standard. Balloters may have
voted for approval, disapproval, or abstention.
Chris Ambrose John Harley Michael Roberts

Paul Barnhart Gary W. Haynes Timothy Robirds
Craig Befus Richard Jackson Charles Rogers
Robert Behl John Kay Timothy E. Royster
Jean-Marc Biasse Yuri Khersonsky Thomas Rozek
Glenn R. Borchardt Boris Kogan Bartien Sayogo
Christopher Borck Jim Kulchisky Nikunj Shah
Clarence Bradley Saumen Kundu Jerry Smith
Gustavo Brunello Frank C. Lambert Jon Spencer
William Byrd John G. Leach Tom Stefanski
Paul Cardinal Bradley B. Lewis James Van De Ligt
Gary Donner William McBride John Vergis
Edgar Dullni Sean W. Moody William Walter
Rodolfo Elizondo Daniel Mulkey John Wang
Marcel Fortin Michael Newman James Wenzel
David L. Frisch T. W. Olsen Kenneth White
Mietek Glinkowski Lorraine Padden Terry Woodyard
Edwin Goodwin Iulian Profir Charles Worthington
Randall Groves Alan Yerges
When the IEEE-SA Standards Board approved this standard on September 22, it had the following membership:
Jean-Philippe Faure, Chair

Ted Burse, Vice-chair
John D. Kulick, Past Chair
Konstantinos Karachalios, Secretary
Chuck Adams Ronald W. Hotchkiss Mehmet Ulema

Masayuki Ariyoshi Michael Janezic Yingli Wen
Stephen Dukes Joseph L. Koepfinger* Howard Wolfman
Jianbin Fan Hung Ling Don Wright
J. Travis Griffith Kevin Lu Yu Yuan
Gary Hoffman Annette D. Reilly Daidi Zhong
Gary Robinson
*Member Emeritus
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Introduction
This introduction is not part of IEEE Std C37.42–2016, IEEE Standard Specifications for High-Voltage (>1000 V) Fuses
and Accessories.
IEEE Std C37.42™-2016 is a new IEEE standard covering specifications for expulsion and current-limiting
type fuses. This standard is a consolidation of all previously published IEEE standards covering these devices.
These standards include IEEE Std C37.42, IEEE Std C37.43™, IEEE Std C37.46™, and IEEE Std C37.47™.
The consolidation was prepared by a working group of the IEEE Subcommittee on High-Voltage Fuses to im-
prove the alignment with the associated testing document, IEEE Std C37.41™, to eliminate redundancy, and
to bring the standard more in line with the related International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards
IEC-60282-1 and IEC-60282-2. Previous standards had ratings listed for historical purposes to attempt to
account for the ratings of all devices manufactured either to prior standards or before standards existed. With
this standard, these are eliminated as preferred values, and are included only for historical reference in an in-
formative annex. In addition, previous standards included devices that have restricted application in terms of
performance requirements or geographic applicability. With this standard, those devices have been separated
from those that have essentially universal applicability, and are included in a normative annex. This is to pre-
serve inclusion in the standard, but clearly indicate that they do not have a relation to IEC standard devices.
Liaison was maintained with the IEC during the development of the revisions in order to incorporate the latest
thinking up to the time of publication.
This standard is one of a series of complementary standards covering the various types of high-voltage
fuses and switches, and contains the specifications, while IEEE Std C37.41 covers testing requirements.
IEEE Std C37.45™ contains all of the specifications and testing requirements for high-voltage distribution
class enclosed single-pole air switches. IEEE Std C37.41 and IEEE Std C37.42 together, and IEEE Std C37.45,
provide all of the testing requirements for a device. In addition, IEEE Std C37.48™ provides application, op-
eration, and maintenance guidance for all the devices, and is supplemented by and IEEE Std C37.48.1™ [B8]
which is an application, operation, and coordination guide for current-limiting fuses.
At the time this standard was approved, this series was comprised of the following standards:
IEEE Std C37.41, IEEE Standard Design Tests for High-Voltage (>1000 V) Fuses and Accessories.
IEEE Std C37.42, IEEE Standard Specifications for High-Voltage (>1000 V) Fuses and Accessories.
IEEE Std C37.45, IEEE Standard Design Tests and Specifications for High-Voltage Distribution Class En-
closed Single-Pole Air Switches with Rated Voltages from 1 kV through 8.3 kV.
IEEE Std C37.48, IEEE Guide for Application, Operation, and Maintenance of High Voltage Fuses, Distribu-
tion Enclosed Single-Pole Air Switches, Fuse Disconnecting Switches, and Accessories.
IEEE Std C37.48.1, IEEE Guide for the Application, Operation, and Coordination of High-Voltage (>1000 V)
Current-Limiting Fuses.
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Contents
1. Overview�� 13
1.1 Scope�� 13
1.2 Purpose�� 13
1.3 Background�� 14
2. Normative references�� 14
3. Definitions�� 15
4. Normal and special service conditions�� 15
5. Classifications and ratings�� 15

5.1 Classifications�� 15
5.2 Rating validation�� 15
5.3 Preferred ratings�� 17
6. Design test requirements�� 21

6.1 Dielectric tests�� 21
6.2 Interrupting [breaking] tests�� 23
6.3 Load-break tests�� 25
6.4 Radio-influence tests�� 25
6.5 Temperature rise tests�� 26
6.6 Time-current tests�� 27
6.7 Manual operation, thermal cycle, and bolt torque tests�� 27
6.8 Liquid tightness tests for liquid immersed current-limiting type fuses and FEPs�� 27
6.9 Static relief pressure tests for fuses with expendable caps�� 27
6.10 Lightning surge impulse withstand fuse links�� 27
7. Time-current characteristic requirements�� 27

7.1 General�� 27
7.2 “K” and “T” type fuses�� 28
7.3 Fuses not assigned a specific letter designation�� 30
8. Conformance tests�� 30
9. Construction requirements�� 30

9.1 Cutout and capacitor unit fuses and associated fuse links�� 30
9.2 Class B [power class] fuses�� 33
10. Nameplate marking requirements�� 34

10.1 Fuse supports and fuse disconnecting switches�� 34
10.2 Fuse units or refill units�� 34
10.3 Fuseholders�� 35
10.4 Fuse links�� 35
10.5 Disconnecting blades�� 35
10.6 Capacitor fuses�� 35
10.7 Additional information�� 36
11. Application, operation and maintenance guidelines�� 36

11.1 General�� 36
11.2 Capacitor fuses�� 36
11.3 Class B [power class] fuses�� 36
11.4 Paralleling of fuses�� 38
11.5 Load-break ability�� 38
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Annex A (informative) Historical device rating information�� 39
Annex B (normative) Historical IEEE (non-IEC) devices�� 42
Annex C (normative) Mounting brackets�� 51
Annex D (normative) Switch sticks (switch hooks)�� 56
Annex E (informative) Bibliography�� 57
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List of Figures
Figure 1—Typical cutout fuse link construction�� 30
Figure 2—Preferred base mounting dimensions�� 33
Figure C.1—Type-A mounting bracket�� 52
Figure C.2—Type-B mounting bracket�� 53
Figure D.1—Switch sticks for use with distribution class devices�� 56
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List of Tables
Table 1—Preferred rated maximum voltage (V)�� 17
Table 2—Peak recovery voltages for capacitor fuses�� 18
Table 3—Preferred rated current for fuses, fuses units, fuse links, and refill units�� 18
Table 4—Preferred rated current for fuse supports�� 18
Table 5—Preferred rated lightning impulse withstand voltages�� 20
Table 6—Minimum dielectric withstand test voltages for Class A outdoor devices�� 21
Table 7—Minimum dielectric withstand test voltages for Class A indoor devices�� 21
Table 8—Minimum dielectric withstand test voltages for Class B outdoor devices�� 22
Table 9—Minimum dielectric withstand test voltages for Class B indoor devices�� 22
Table 10—Maximum permissible overvoltages for current-limiting type fuses�� 24
Table 11—Radio-influence voltage testing parameters for Class A fuses�� 25
Table 12—Radio-influence voltage testing parameters for Class B fuses�� 26
Table 13—Melting currents for type-K (fasta) fusesb�� 28
Table 14—Melting currents for type-T (slowa) fusesb�� 29
Table 15—Requirements for button head diameter�� 31
Table 16—Flexible conductor (fuse link leader) requirements�� 31
Table 17—Dimensional range of conductor sizes to be accommodated by terminals�� 32
Table 18—Inside diameter of fuseholder�� 32
Table 19—Requirements for expendable fuseholder capsa�� 32
Table 20—Preferred base mounting dimensions for power class expulsion and current-limiting type
fuse supports and fuse disconnecting switches�� 34
Table 21—Minimum pole-to-pole [phase-to-phase] centerline spacing for outdoor mounted Class B
fuses (except expulsion type)a�� 36
Table 22—Minimum pole-to-pole [phase-to-phase] centerline spacing for outdoor mounted Class B fusesa37
Table 23—Minimum clearance between live parts for indoor mounted Class B fuses�� 37
Table B.1—Preferred ratings for maximum voltage, lightning impulse withstand voltage, current,
and maximum interrupting current�� 42
Table B.2—Preferred minimum dielectric withstand test voltages�� 43
Table B.3—Radio-influence voltage testing parameters for open-link cutouts�� 43
Table B.4—Dimensional range of conductor sizes to be accommodated by terminals�� 43
Table B.5—Length of fuse link between contact buttons�� 44
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Table B.6—Flexible conductor thickness requirements�� 44
Table B.7—Preferred rated maximum voltage and rated maximum interrupting current�� 44
Table B.8—Preferred minimum dielectric withstand test voltages�� 45
Table B.9—Dimensional range of conductor sizes to be accommodated by terminals�� 45
Table B.10—Identifying color-coding and nomenclature�� 46
Table B.11—Minimum allowable continuous currents for R-rated fuses�� 46
Table B.12—Interrupting rating nomenclature�� 48
Table B.13—Preferred rated short-time withstand currents for disconnecting devices�� 49
Table B.14—Historical preferred rated lightning impulse withstand voltages and minimum dielectric
withstand test voltages�� 50
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IEEE Standard Specifications
for High-Voltage (>1000 V)
Fuses and Accessories
1. Overview
1.1 Scope
This standard establishes specifications for high-voltage (above 1000 V) fuses and accessories for use on ac
electrical distribution systems. Devices with rated maximum voltages to 170 kV are covered. The devices to
which this standard applies are as follows:
a) Expulsion fuses (including fuse cutouts)

b) Current-limiting fuses
c) Items a) and b) used in fuse enclosure packages
d) Fuse supports of the type intended for use with fuses and fuse disconnecting switches
e) Disconnecting devices (fuse disconnecting switches, disconnecting switches, and disconnecting cut-
outs) created by the use of a removable fuse unit or switch blade in a fuse support
f) Expulsion, current-limiting, and combination types of external capacitor fuses used with a capacitor
unit, a group of units, or capacitor banks
g) Backup current-limiting fuses (“motor-starter fuses”) used in conjunction with high-voltage motor
starters
h) Fuse links when used exclusively with expulsion fuses and fuse disconnecting switches
i) Items a) through f) having integral load-break means
j) Accessories including mounting brackets and switch sticks (switch hooks)
This standard may also be used for other devices that are similar to the devices listed in the scope.
1.2 Purpose
Standard specifications for the devices covered by this document are necessary to assure consistent develop-
ment and application of these devices by manufacturers and users of these devices.
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IEEE Std C37.42-2016
IEEE Standard Specifications for High-Voltage (>1000 V) Fuses and Accessories
1.3 Background
1.3.1 General
The specifications for devices in this standard generally follow the requirements found in IEC HV fuse stan-
dards. However, significant differences exist between the requirements of this document and those of IEC (see
1.3 of IEEE Std C37.41 for examples of significant differences).
Due to the wide variation in fuse types, interchangeability guidelines have little meaning. Standard ratings
such as “C,” “E,” or “R” defined in Annex B of this standard provide only a basic level of time-current char-
acteristic conformance, and do not provide enough information to ensure proper application and coordination
of fuses. This is particularly true when different fuse types or fuses from different manufacturers are being
applied together. Published information, such as current ratings and time-current characteristic curves should
be used to select fuses, following manufacturer’s recommendations. If there are specific questions, the manu-
facturer should be consulted.
1.3.2 Summary
As a result of differences between IEC and IEEE standards, the user is advised to exercise caution if devices
specified and tested per IEC standards are compared with those specified and tested per IEEE/ANSI standards.
The differences in test requirements may result in devices tested to IEC not being suitable for applications
where devices tested to IEEE/ANSI standards are required (or vice versa).
In the headings and the text of this document there are 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 used in this
document, a term that is common in some parts of the world, or a term that has been used previously in IEEE or
ANSI standards. Caution is again advised when making comparisons.
2. Normative references

The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document (i.e., they must
be understood and used, so each referenced document is cited in text and its relationship to this document is
explained). For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the
referenced document (including any amendments or corrigenda) applies.
ANSI/ASME B1.1, Unified In Screw Threads (UN and UNR Thread Form).1
ANSI/ASME B18.5, Round Head Bolts (In Series).
ANSI/ASME B18.2.2, Square and Hex Nuts (In series).
ASTM A153/A153M, Standard Specification for Zinc Coating (Hot-Dip) on Iron and Steel Hardware.2
ASTM A575, Standard Specification for Steel Bars, Carbon, Merchant Quality, M-Grades.
IEC 60282-1, High Voltage Fuse—Part 1, Current-Limiting Fuses.3
1
ANSI publications are available from the Sales Department, American National Standards Institute, 25 West 43rd Street, 4th Floor, New
York, NY 10036, USA (http://www.ansi.org/).
2
ASTM publications are available from the American Society for Testing and Materials, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA
19428-2959, USA (http://www.astm.org/).
3
IEC publications are available from the Sales Department of the International Electrotechnical Commission, Case Postale 131, 3, Rue
de Varembé, CH-1211, Genève 20, Switzerland/Suisse (http://www.iec.ch/). IEC publications are also available in the United States
from the Sales Department, American National Standards Institute, 25 West 43rd Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, USA (http://
www.ansi.org/).
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IEC 60282-2, High Voltage Fuse—Part 2, Expulsion Fuses.
IEEE Std 18™, IEEE Standard for Shunt Power Capacitors.4,5
IEEE Std C37.41™, IEEE Standard Design Tests for High-Voltage (>1000 V) Fuses and Accessories.
IEEE Std C37.48™, IEEE Guide for Application, Operation, and Maintenance of High Voltage Fuses, Distri-
bution Enclosed Single-Pole Air Switches, Fuse Disconnecting Switches, and Accessories.
IEEE Std C37.48.1™, IEEE Guide for the Application, Operation, and Coordination of High-Voltage
(>1000 V) Current-Limiting Fuses.
NEMA CP 1, Shunt Capacitors.6
3. Definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions in IEEE Std C37.41 apply. The IEEE Standards
Dictionary Online should be consulted for terms not defined in IEEE Std C37.41.7
4. Normal and special service conditions

The normal and special services conditions that apply are as listed in IEEE Std C37.41.
5. Classifications and ratings

5.1 Classifications
Specifications are listed for two classes of expulsion and current-limiting fuses. The class is defined according
to the ability of the fuse to comply with transient recovery voltage (TRV), X/R (power factor), and certain in-
terrupting test requirements. They are termed Class A [distribution class] and Class B [power class]. In some
cases, the two classes have separate tables (e.g., Table 6 gives preferred values for Class A fuses while Table 8
gives preferred values for Class B fuses) and in other cases a single table contains separate requirements for
each class (e.g., Table 5 gives preferred values for all fuses).
5.2 Rating validation

5.2.1 Devices rated for use at a maximum application temperature of 40 °C or less
The tests required for the devices covered by this standard are summarized in Table 3 of IEEE Std C37.41. The
ratings in this standard are validated as follows:
a) Rated maximum voltage(s), validated by the dielectric and current interrupting [breaking] design tests
specified in 6.1 and 6.2, respectively.
1) For fuses that use a replaceable fuse link, fuse unit, or fuse refill, the rated maximum voltage of
the device is validated by interrupting tests using the replaceable item.
4
IEEE publications are available from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, 445 Hoes Lane, Piscataway, NJ 08854, USA
(http://standards.ieee.org/).
5
The IEEE standards or products referred to in this clause are trademarks of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc.
6
NEMA publications are available from Global Engineering Documents, 15 Inverness Way East, Englewood, CO 80112, USA (http://
global.ihs.com/).
7
IEEE Standards Dictionary Online is available at: http://dictionary.ieee.org.
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2) The replaceable item and the fuse shall be from the same manufacturer or as recommended by the
manufacturer of the fuse. The rated maximum voltage is the highest voltage rating of the fuse
where the specified replaceable item is capable of properly interrupting the circuit or aiding in the
interruption process.
b) Rated current, validated by the temperature-rise design tests at the rated current specified in 6.5.
c) Rated maximum and minimum interrupting [breaking] currents, validated by the current interrupting
design tests specified in 6.2. Minimum interrupting ratings apply only to backup current-limiting fus-
es. For certain fuse devices, the following ratings apply:
1) For capacitor fuses, the rated capacitive interrupting current specified in 5.3.4.3 is validated by
the current interrupting design tests at rated maximum voltage as specified in 6.2.4.
2) For backup current-limiting fuses the rated minimum interrupting current specified in 5.3.6.2, is
validated by the current interrupting design tests specified in 6.2. For capacitor fuses of this type,
rated minimum capacitive interrupting currents are also specified and validated.
3) While general-purpose current-limiting fuses may have a current below which they have not
demonstrated an interruption capability, this potential application limitation is expressed in terms
of a melting time limitation rather than a current limitation (i.e., general-purpose fuses have a
demonstrated interrupting capability from their rated maximum interrupting current down to a
current that causes melting in one hour).
d) Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage [basic impulse insulation level (BIL)], validated by the
impulse withstand tests specified in 6.1. These ratings apply only to devices that have a fuse support.
e) Rated power frequency, as specified in 5.3.3 and validated by the design tests specified in
IEEE Std C37.41.
f) Rated load-break current (for devices equipped with load breaking provisions), validated by the de-
sign tests specified in 6.3.
Current-limiting fuses (Class A and B) have three different subclasses that depend on the low current interrupt-
ing capability of the fuse. The three subclasses are backup current-limiting fuses, general-purpose current-lim-
iting fuses, and full-range current-limiting fuses. Only backup current-limiting fuses have a rated minimum
interrupting current. The other two types have low current capabilities as described in their definitions. Refer
to IEEE Std C37.41 for the definitions of these devices.
5.2.2 Devices rated for use at a maximum application temperature greater than 40 °C
For these devices with service conditions with a maximum application temperature above 40 °C, additional
testing to validate the ratings of the device may be required and are subject to agreement between the user and
manufacturer.
5.2.3 Devices rated for other service conditions
For devices and application with service conditions other than those specified in Clause 4, additional test-
ing to validate the ratings of the device may be required and are subject to agreement between the user and
manufacturer.
5.2.4 Fuse link ratings
Requirements specified in this standard cover the testing of a specific combination of a fuse link together with
other components including a fuseholder, fuse support, and fuse disconnecting switch. The performance of
other combinations cannot be implied from these tests.
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5.3 Preferred ratings

5.3.1 Rated maximum voltage (V)
5.3.1.1 Fuse links
Fuse links do not have a voltage rating independent of a specific device. The fuse link may be voltage sensi-
tive, however, it is the combination of the fuse holder and fuse link that is required to operate properly from the
lowest current that melts its element to the maximum interrupting rating of the combination device. Fuse links
are tested with a specific voltage rated device and the combination is given a maximum voltage rating by the
manufacturer. When applying a fuse link in a device from a different manufacturer than was tested or different
rating, proper operation cannot be assumed.
5.3.1.2 Class A and Class B fuses
The preferred rated maximum voltage shall be as specified in Table 1.
Table 1—Preferred rated maximum voltage (V)

Rated maximum voltage (V) (kV)
Class A and B fuses Class B fuses
2.8 17.2 48.3
5.5 23.0 72.5
8.3 27.0 121.0
15.5 38.0 145.0
— — 169.0
5.3.1.3 Capacitor fuses
The preferred rated maximum voltages for capacitor fuses shall be as in Table 1. These ratings apply primarily
to line fuses, because unit fuses are often designed specifically for a particular capacitor bank. Additional in-
formation regarding rated maximum voltage for all capacitor fuses is specified as follows:
a) The rated voltage (V) of a fuse is its rated maximum voltage. That is, the maximum power frequency
voltage to which it may be subjected.
b) When a fuse is subjected to power-frequency capacitive currents, it shall be capable of operating con-
tinuously at a voltage of V and then withstand this voltage plus any dc voltage component that results
from any capacitive charge trapped on the capacitor or capacitor bank after the fuse melts and subse-
quently clears the circuit.
c) The fuse rated maximum voltage is based on proper fuse operation at the maximum continuous sys-
tem operating voltage. It does not include provision for operation during transient or short-time over-
voltage conditions associated with restriking circuit breakers, system faults, etc.
d) A fuse shall be capable of disconnecting a faulty capacitor unit at the maximum peak voltages speci-
fied in Table 2.
e) A fuse shall be capable of withstanding a peak recovery voltage, which is the fundamental frequency
voltage appearing across the blown fuse during the first cycle after interrupting, including any dc com-
ponent. This fuse peak recovery voltage capability shall be as specified in Table 2.
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Table 2—Peak recovery voltages for capacitor fuses

Type of fuse Maximum peak voltage (V) a Peak recovery voltage (V)
Non-current limiting 1.0V 2 2.0V 2

Current limiting 2.0V 2 2.0V 2
a
The values in column 2 are based on the voltages that normally can occur across the capacitor unit terminals. These values
are transients of short duration, with a steady-state value of V.
5.3.2 Rated current
5.3.2.1 Fuses, fuse units, fuse links, and refill units
The preferred values of rated current for distribution and power class fuses, fuse units, fuse links, and refill
units shall be as shown in Table 3.
Table 3—Preferred rated current for fuses, fuses units, fuse links, and refill units
Rated current (A)
0.5 3 7 12 20 40 80 140 250
1 5 8 15 25 50 100 150 300
2 6 10 18 30 65 125 200 400
5.3.2.2 Fuse supports
The preferred values of rated current for distribution and power class fuse supports shall be as shown in Table 4.
Table 4—Preferred rated current for fuse supports

Rated current (A)
10 200 600
25 300 700
50 400 720
100 450 —
5.3.3 Rated frequency
The preferred rated frequencies for devices covered by this standard are 50 Hz, 60 Hz, or both. It should be
noted that current-limiting fuses are normally tested at either 50 Hz or 60 Hz. However, experience has shown
that, while the same fuse design tested at both frequencies at a current that produces a current-limiting action
generally exhibits slightly higher peak currents at 60 Hz and slightly higher operating I2t values at 50 Hz, fuses
successfully passing all testing at one frequency are suitable for use at the other frequency.
NOTE—The equivalence of interrupting capability at 50 Hz and 60 Hz should not be assumed for expulsion fuses.8
5.3.4 Rated maximum interrupting [breaking] current
5.3.4.1 General
Rated maximum interrupting currents are designated by the manufacturer and the preferred values shall be
selected from the R10 series of preferred numbers. The R10 series is comprised of the numbers 1, 1.25, 1.60,
2.00, 2.50, 3.15, 4.00, 5.00, 6.30, 8.00, and their multiples of 10.
8
Notes to text, tables, and figures are for information only and do not contain requirements needed to implement the standard.
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5.3.4.2 Fuse links
Fuse links do not have a rated interrupting current because it is a characteristic of the combination of the fuse
link and the device that was tested.
Capacitor fuses have both an inductive and capacitive maximum interrupting current. The preferred rated
maximum inductive interrupting currents of capacitor fuses are as listed in 5.3.4.1. The preferred rated maxi-
mum capacitive interrupting currents for capacitor fuses are 1 kA rms, 2.5 kA rms, 3.15 kA rms, 4 kA rms, and
5 kA rms. Other values shall be the subject of an agreement between manufacturer and user.
5.3.5 Rated capacitor discharge energy (joules) for the capacitor discharge interrupting
tests
A rated capacitor discharge energy (joule rating) is assigned to a fuse based on the energy stored in a capacitor
test bank prior to the time it is discharged through the fuse in the capacitor discharge interrupting [breaking]
tests (see 9.5.5 of IEEE Std C37.41). Values should be selected from the R10 series with a minimum of 10 kJ.
The preferred value for current-limiting fuses is 40 kJ. To assign an “unlimited” rated capacitor discharge en-
ergy see 9.5.5.2 of IEEE Std C37.41.
The preferred frequency for the capacitor discharge interrupting tests is as follows:
f = 0.8V
where
f is in hertz
V is the rated voltage of the fuse, in volts
5.3.6 Rated minimum interrupting [breaking] current
The rated minimum capacitive interrupting current for all types of capacitor fuses and the rated mini-
mum inductive interrupting current for current-limiting backup capacitor fuses shall be designated by the
manufacturer.
5.3.6.2 Backup current-limiting fuses
The rated minimum interrupting current for backup current-limiting fuses shall be designated by the
manufacturer.
5.3.7 Rated maximum application temperature (RMAT)
The rated maximum application temperature (RMAT) is the maximum ambient temperature at which the de-
vice is suitable for use as designated by the manufacturer. The device shall be capable of withstanding this
temperature without any deterioration that would inhibit its ability to properly interrupt the circuit. The min-
imum rating allowable is 40 °C. The rated maximum application temperature of the device in °C should be
selected from the R20 series of preferred numbers. The R20 series is comprised of the numbers 1, 1.12, 1.25,
1.40, 1.60, 1.80, 2.00, 2.24, 2.50, 2.80, 3.15, 3.55, 4.00, 4.50, 5.00, 5.60, 6.3, 7.10, 8.00, 9.00, and their multi-
ples of 10. Preferred values are 40 °C, 71 °C, 112 °C, and 140 °C.
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5.3.8 Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage [basic impulse insulation level (BIL)]
The preferred values of rated lightning impulse withstand voltage are a function of the class of the device, the
rated maximum voltage, and whether the device is intended for application in an outdoor or indoor environ-
ment. Preferred values are given in Table 5.
Table 5—Preferred rated lightning impulse withstand voltages

Rated Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage (kV)
maximum
voltage Class A devices Class B outdoor devices Class B indoor devices
(V) (kV)a
45
2.8 — 45
60
60
5.5 — 60
75
75
8.3 95 75
95
15.5
95 110 110
17.2
23.0 125
150 150
27 150
150 150 150

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200 200 200
48.3 — 250 —
72.5 — 350 —
121.0 — 550 —
145.0 — 650 —
170.0 — 750 —
See 5.3.1.
a
5.3.9 Rated maximum load-break current
Devices covered by this standard are not inherently load-breaking devices unless fitted with a load-breaking
means. The rated load-break current for devices equipped with a load-break means shall be a minimum of
the rated current as specified for these devices in 5.3.2. Certain fuses equipped with a load-break means are
capable of operating in excess of the rated current during periods of overloading. In this case, the load-break
rating shall be the maximum current the specific device can carry without melting the fusible element of the
maximum fuse link that can be used in the device. For these devices, the manufacturer should be consulted
to assure the proper load-break rating is assigned. In addition to being assigned a rated maximum load-break
current (for an inductive current) a device may be assigned a rated maximum capacitive load-break current.
5.3.10 Ratings other than preferred
Special circuit or environmental conditions may require devices with ratings that are different from the pre-
ferred values specified in 5.3.1 through 5.3.9. For these devices the ratings shall be agreed upon by the user and
the manufacturer and additional testing may be required to validate that the device is suitable for the intended
application.
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6. Design test requirements

6.1 Dielectric tests
6.1.1 Class A [distribution class] outdoor devices
Outdoor devices shall be capable of withstanding the test voltages specified in Table 6 when tested as specified
in Clause 8 of IEEE Std C37.41.
Table 6—Minimum dielectric withstand test voltages for Class A outdoor devices
Minimum dielectric test voltages
Terminal-to-ground for all devices and pole-to-
Rated Terminal-to-terminal
pole (phase-to-phase) for multi-pole devices
lightning
impulse Lightning Power-
Power-frequency Power-frequency Lightning
withstand impulse frequency
dry-withstand wet-withstand impulse
voltage (kV) a withstand dry-withstand
voltage test voltage test withstand voltage
voltage test voltage test
(kV, rms) (kV, rms)b test (kV, peak)
(kV, peak) (kV, rms)
45 15 13 45 15 45
60 21 20 60 21 60
75 27 24 75 27 75
95 35 30 95 35 95
125 42 36 125 42 125
150 70 60 150 70 150
200 95 80 200 95 200
a
See 5.3.8.
b
Power-frequency wet withstand test voltages on the insulators that meet these values is satisfactory in lieu of this test,
provided the design of the complete device does not decrease the power-frequency withstand test voltages of the insulators.
6.1.2 Class A [distribution class] indoor devices
Indoor devices used in fuse enclosure packages (FEPs) shall be capable of withstanding the test voltages spec-
ified in Table 7 when tested as specified in Clause 8 of IEEE Std C37.41.
Table 7—Minimum dielectric withstand test voltages for Class A indoor devices
Terminal-to-terminal
Rated lightning pole (phase-to-phase) for multi-pole devices
impulse Power- Lightning Power-
withstand Power-frequency Lightning
frequency impulse frequency
voltage (kV) a dew-withstand impulse-
dry-withstand withstand dry-withstand
voltage test withstand voltage
voltage test voltage test voltage test
(kV, rms)b,c,d test (kV, peak)
(kV, rms) (kV, peak) (kV, rms)
45 15 10 45 15 45
60 19 15 60 19 60
75 26 24 75 26 75
95 35 26 95 35 95
125 42 28 125 42 125
150 60 40 150 60 150
200 95 80 200 95 200
a
See 5.3.8.
Table continues
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Table 7—Minimum dielectric withstand test voltages for Class A indoor devices (continued)
b
Power-frequency dew withstand voltages on the insulators that meet these values is satisfactory in lieu of this test, provid-
ed the design of the complete device does not decrease the power-frequency withstand test voltages of the insulators.
c
When fuse enclosure packages use a liquid or a gas other than air for its dielectric medium, the dew test is not required.
d
When fuse enclosure packages use air for the dielectric medium, multi-pole devices require dew tests pole-to-pole only
when there is a solid type insulation between the poles.
6.1.3 Class B [power class] outdoor devices
Outdoor devices shall be capable of withstanding the test voltages specified in Table 8 when tested as specified
in Clause 8 of IEEE Std C37.41.
Table 8—Minimum dielectric withstand test voltages for Class B outdoor devices
voltage (kV) a wet-withstand impulse
(kV, rms)b test (kV, peak) c
95 35 30 95 39 105
110 50 45 110 55 121
150 70 60 150 77 165
200 95 80 200 105 220
250 120 100 250 132 275
350 175 145 350 193 385
550 280 230 550 308 605
650 335 275 650 368 715
750 385 315 750 424 825
a
See 5.3.8.
b
Power-frequency wet withstand test voltages on the insulators that meet these values is satisfactory in lieu of this test,
c
See 9.2.1.
6.1.4 Class B [power class] indoor devices
Indoor devices used in fuse enclosure packages shall be capable of withstanding the test voltages specified in
Table 9 when tested as specified in Clause 8 of IEEE Std C37.41.
Table 9—Minimum dielectric withstand test voltages for Class B indoor devices
voltage (kV) a dew-withstand impulse
45 15 10 45 17 50
60 19 15 60 21 66
75 26 24 75 29 83
110 50 30 110 55 121
Table continues
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Table 9—Minimum dielectric withstand test voltages for Class B indoor devices (continued)
voltage (kV) a dew-withstand impulse
150e 60 40 150 66 165
150f
70 40 150 77 165
200 95 80 200 105 220
a
See 5.3.8.
b
Power-frequency dew withstand test voltages on the insulators that meet these values is satisfactory in lieu of this test,
c
d
e
These test voltages apply for fuses rated 23.0 kV to 27 kV.
f
These test voltages apply for fuses rated 38 kV.
6.1.5 Capacitor fuses
6.1.5.1 Line-type fuses
Line-type capacitor fuses shall be capable of withstanding the test voltages of the appropriate Class A or B
fuse device as specified in 6.1.1, 6.1.2, 6.1.3, or 6.1.4 when tested as specified in Clause 8 of IEEE Std C37.41.
6.1.5.2 Unit-type fuses
Dielectric tests for unit-type fuses are dependent on the capacitor bank configuration and design and cannot be
assigned to the fuse itself.
6.1.5.3 Capacitor fuses used in containers or FEPs
Line-type capacitor fuses used in containers or enclosures shall be capable of withstanding the test voltages
specified for the line-type fuse in 6.1.5.1.
6.2 Interrupting [breaking] tests

6.2.1 General test requirements and test circuit parameters
The tests required for devices covered by this standard are as listed in Table 3 of IEEE Std C37.41.
6.2.2 Expulsion-type fuses and fuse disconnecting switches
Expulsion-type fuses when tested as specified in Clause 9 of IEEE Std C37.41 shall be capable of interrupting
all currents from “low current” up to and including the rated maximum interrupting current of the device, with
any degree of asymmetry associated with the specified X/R ratio. For expulsion fuses the “low current” is the
current that melts the element in the long time range (300 s minimum).
For fuses that use replaceable fuse links, including cutout fuse links used mainly with Class A [distribution
class] open cutouts, the fuse shall be capable of interrupting these currents with any type and size of link rec-
ommended by the manufacturer and as specified below:
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a) For all fuses with a rated current of 100 A and below, any link size with a current rating of 1 A through
100 A.
b) For all fuses with a rated current greater than 100 A, any link size from greater than 100 A up through
the rated current of the device.
Interrupting requirements specified in this standard cover a specific combination of these components and
other combinations cannot be implied from these tests.
6.2.3 Current-limiting type fuses and fuse disconnecting switches
6.2.3.1 General
Current-limiting type fuses when tested as specified in Clause 9 of IEEE Std C37.41 shall be capable of inter-
rupting all currents from “low current” up to and including the rated maximum interrupting current of the de-
vice, with any degree of asymmetry associated with the specified X/R ratio. For current-limiting general-pur-
pose fuses, the “low current” is the current that causes the fuse to melt in not less than one hour. For full-range
current-limiting fuses it is the minimum test current determined for the series 3 tests, and for backup fuses it is
the rated minimum interrupting current [rated minimum breaking current] assigned by the manufacturer.
6.2.3.2 Peak overvoltage
Peak overvoltages for current-limiting type fuses, as determined in accordance with Clause 9 of
IEEE Std C37.41, shall not exceed the values specified in Table 10.
Table 10—Maximum permissible overvoltages for current-limiting type fuses

Maximum peak overvoltages (kV, peak)
Rated maximum voltage (V) (kV)a
0.5 A to 12 A Over 12 A
2.8 13 9
5.5 25 18
8.3 38 26
15.5
70 49
17.2
23.0 105 72
27.0 123 84
38.0 173 119
a
See 5.3.1
6.2.3.3 Peak let-through [cut-off] current
Peak let-through [cut-off] current for current-limiting type fuses shall be determined as specified in Clause 9
of IEEE Std C37.41.
Capacitor fuses shall be tested for inductive current, capacitive current, and, where applicable, discharge cur-
rent. These interrupting tests are specified in 9.5 of IEEE Std C37.41.
6.2.4.1 Inductive and capacitive interrupting currents
All capacitor fuses shall be capable of interrupting all capacitive currents from the rated minimum capacitive
interrupting current up to and including the rated maximum capacitive interrupting current assigned by the
manufacturer. Where capacitor fuses may be required to interrupt inductive currents, they shall be capable
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of interrupting such currents up to the rated maximum inductive interrupting current of the device. Refer to
IEEE Std C37.41 for testing details.
All capacitor fuses shall be capable of interrupting these power frequency currents with all degrees of fault
initiation making angle as related to voltage zero.
Capacitor fuses that use replaceable fuse links shall be capable of interrupting these currents with any type and
size of link recommended by the manufacturer.
6.2.4.2 Capacitor discharge current
For capacitor discharge current interrupting tests, the capacitor fuse shall be capable of interrupting all ca-
pacitor discharge energy up to the maximum joule rating assigned. Capacitor fuses that use replaceable fuse
links shall be capable of interrupting these currents with any size and type of link as recommended by the
manufacturer.
6.2.4.3 Peak overvoltages for distribution and power class current-limiting fuses
Peak overvoltages for current-limiting or combination capacitor fuses, as determined in accordance with
Clause 9 of IEEE Std C37.41 shall not exceed those specified in Table 10.
6.2.4.4 Peak let-through [cutoff] current
Peak let-through [cutoff] current for current-limiting or combination capacitor fuses shall be determined as
specified in Clause 9 of IEEE Std C37.41.
6.3 Load-break tests

Load-break tests (for devices equipped with load-break provisions), when tested as specified in A.5 of
IEEE Std C37.41, shall be capable of interrupting all load currents up to the specific device’s assigned rated
maximum load-break current. Devices that have a rating for breaking capacitive load current shall be capable
of interrupting all capacitive load currents up to its assigned rated maximum capacitive load-break current.
If the load breaking means involves breaking of the fuse link, the device shall be capable of interrupting all
currents that the fuse link can carry without melting and with any size or type of fuse link recommended by the
manufacturer of the load-breaking device.
6.4 Radio-influence tests

6.4.1 Class A [distribution class] fuses
Class A fuses, when new, clean, and tested as specified in Clause 10 of IEEE Std C37.41 shall be capable of
meeting the limits of radio-influence voltage at the test voltage specified in Table 11.
Table 11—Radio-influence voltage testing parameters for Class A fuses

Maximum allowable radio
Rated maximum voltage (V) (kV)a Minimum test voltage (kV, rms)b
influence voltage (µV at 1 MHz)
2.8 3.0 250
5.5 5.8 250
8.3 8.7 250
15.5
16.3 250
17.2
Table continues
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Table 11—Radio-influence voltage testing parameters for Class A fuses (continued)

Maximum allowable radio
23.0 24.2 250
27.0 23.0 250
38.0 23.0 250
a
See 5.3.1.
b
For rated maximum voltages of 2.8 kV through 23.0 kV, the test voltages are based on the possibility of line to ground
application at the device’s rated maximum voltage. For rated maximum voltages of 27.0 kV through 38.0 kV, the test volt-
ages are based on line-to-line applications with voltages equal to or less than the device’s rated maximum voltage. If these
devices are applied line-to-ground, the system voltage should be less than 23.0 kV. If the device is designed to be applied
in line-to-ground applications at its rated maximum voltage, the test voltage shall be 1.05 times the rated maximum voltage.
6.4.2 Class B [power class] fuses
Class B fuses, when new, clean, and tested as specified in Clause 10 of IEEE Std C37.41 shall be capable of
meeting the limits of radio-influence voltage at the test voltage specified in Table 12.
Table 12—Radio-influence voltage testing parameters for Class B fuses

Maximum allowable radio-
2.8 1.7 500
5.5 3.34 500
8.3 5.0 500
15.5 9.4 500
17.2 9.9 500
23.0 14.0 500
27.0 16.4 650
38.0 23.0 650
48.3 29.3 1250
72.5 44.0 1250
121.0 73.4 2500
145.0 88.0 2500
170.0 102.5 2500
a
See 5.3.1.
b
For power class fuses the minimum test voltage is based on line-to-line applications with voltages equal to or less than the
device’s rated maximum voltage. If the device is designed to be applied in line-to-ground applications at its rated maximum
voltage, the test voltage shall be 1.05 times the rated maximum voltage.
Line-type capacitor fuses, when tested as specified in Clause 10 of IEEE Std C37.41, shall be capable of meet-
ing the limits of RIV at the test voltages specified in Table 1. RIV for unit fuses is dependent on the capacitor
bank configuration and cannot be assigned to the fuse itself.
6.5 Temperature rise tests

All devices covered by this standard when tested as specified in Clause 11 of IEEE Std C37.41 shall not exceed
the temperature rise and total temperature values specified in Table 2 of IEEE Std C37.41 when the device is
carrying rated current and the ambient temperature of the test is within the allowable range specified. Fuse
devices being tested shall be fused with the maximum rated fuse unit, refill unit, or fuse link that is used in the
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device being tested. Disconnecting devices equipped with a switch blade shall be tested with a disconnecting
blade designed for the device or a blade recommended by the manufacturer. Fuse links, fuse units, or refill
units, after carrying their rated current in the devices they are designed to be used in, when tested as specified
in Clause 12 of IEEE Std C37.41, shall not cause the temperature rise of the device to exceed the limits speci-
fied above.
Clause 11 of IEEE Std C37.41 covers testing of devices used at ambient temperatures of 40 °C and below. If
the fuse application involves containers, enclosures, or an ambient temperature of greater than 40 °C, the fuse
manufacturer should be consulted.
6.6 Time-current tests

The minimum melting and total clearing time-current curves for fuse units, refill units, and fuse links covered
by this standard shall be determined by the tests specified in Clause 12 of IEEE Std C37.41. A sufficient num-
ber of tests shall be made to demonstrate that all devices meet the requirements as follows:
a) “K” and “T” type fuse link test results shall meet the requirements specified in 7.2.2.
b) Other fuses not specifically assigned a letter designation test results shall meet the requirements spec-
ified in 7.3.2.
c) Capacitor fuse units, refill units, and fuse links melting current shall not exceed the minimum melting
current by more than 20% for any given melting time.
6.7 Manual operation, thermal cycle, and bolt torque tests

Devices covered by this standard shall be capable of withstanding the appropriate manual operation, thermal
cycle, and bolt torque tests specified in Clause 13 of IEEE Std C37.41.
6.8 Liquid tightness tests for liquid immersed current-limiting type fuses and FEPs
Current-limiting fuses and FEPs immersed in a liquid in an enclosure shall be capable of withstanding the liq-
uid tightness tests specified in Clause 14 of IEEE Std C37.41.
6.9 Static relief pressure tests for fuses with expendable caps
Fuses with expendable caps, tested as specified in Clause 15 of IEEE Std C37.41, shall be capable of with-
standing an internal pressure without expelling the pressure-responsive section up to the minimum value of
static relief pressure specified in 9.1.3.3. The pressure-responsive section shall be expelled prior to the maxi-
mum static relief pressure specified in 9.1.3.3.
6.10 Lightning surge impulse withstand fuse links

Fuse links that meet the requirements of Clause 16 of IEEE Std C37.41, shall be classified as surge-resistant
fuse links.
7. Time-current characteristic requirements

7.1 General
To comply with this standard, fuse links, fuse units, or refill units are not required to meet any particular
time-current characteristic. Some fuse links, fuse units, or refill units have been designed to comply with the
specific melting characteristics that are designated as “K” or “T” by this standard in 7.2. These designations
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signify that a fuse will melt, at prescribed times, when carrying current that falls within specific ranges. The
assignment of rating of this type to a fuse does not necessarily make any particular fuse interchangeable with
any other particular fuse having this rating because the shape of the curves may still be significantly different.
The slope and shape of the melting curve is determined by the design of the current responsive element and is
a distinctive feature of each manufacturer.
7.2 “K” and “T” type fuses

7.2.1 Minimum melting and total clearing time-current characteristics
The melting-time-current characteristics for “K” and “T” type fuses shall meet the minimum and maximum
current values required to melt the fuse at the three time points designated in Table 13, Table 14, and as follows:
a) 300 s for fuses rated at 100 A and below, and 600 s for fuses rated above 100 A
b) 10 s
c) 0.1 s
Other than with respect to the above time-current characteristics, the assignment of a “K” or “T” rating to a
fuse does not make any particular “K” or “T” fuse interchangeable with any other particular fuse having this
rating, because its ability to aid in the interrupting process may or may not vary between various designs.
7.2.2 Tolerance
The minimum melting-current characteristics for any “K” or “T” fuse shall be not less than the minimum
values specified in Table 13 and Table 14. The minimum melting-current characteristics plus manufacturing
tolerances for any “K” or “T” fuse shall not be greater than the maximum values specified in Table 13 and
Table 14.
Table 13—Melting currents for type-K (fasta) fusesb

300 s or 600 s 10 s melting 0.1 s melting
Rated melting currentc current current Speed ratio
current
Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum
Preferred ratings
6 e
12.0 14.4 13.5 20.5 72 86 6.0
10 19.5 23.4 22.5 34 128 154 6.6
15 e
31.0 37.2 37.0 55 215 258 6.9
25 50 60 60 90 350 420 7.0
40 80 96 96 146 565 680 7.1
65 e
128 153 159 237 918 1100 7.2
100 200 240 258 388 1520 1820 7.6
140 e
310 372 430 650 2470 2970 8.0
200 480 576 760 1150 3880 4650 8.1
Intermediate ratings
8 15 18 18 27 97 116 6.5
12 e
25 30 29.5 44 166 199 6.6
20 39 47 48.0 71 273 328 7.0
30 e 63 76 77.5 115 447 546 7.1
50 101 121 126 188 719 862 7.1
80 160 192 205 307 1180 1420 7.4
Table continues
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Table 13—Melting currents for type-K (fasta) fusesb (continued)

current
Ratings below 6 A
1 2 2.4 ―d 10 ―d 58 ―
2 4 4.8 ― d
10 ― d
58 ―
3 6 7.2 ―d 10 ―d 58 ―
a
The terms “fast” and “slow” are used only to indicate the relative speeds for the type-K and type-T fuses.
b
All current values are in A.
c
300 s for fuses rated 100 A and less; 600 s for fuses rated over 100 A.
d
No minimum value is indicated because the requirement is that 1 A, 2 A, and 3 A ratings shall coordinate with the 6 A rating
but not necessarily with each other.
e
IEC 60282-2 has assigned a rated current for these type K fuses as 6.3, 16, 63, 160, 12.5, and 31.5 respectively. The melting
currents for these ratings are the same as those listed in this table.
Table 14—Melting currents for type-T (slowa) fusesb

current
Preferred ratings
6 e
12.0 14.4 15.3 23.0 120 144 10.0
10 19.5 23.4 26.5 40 224 269 11.5
15 e
31.0 37.2 44.5 67 388 466 12.5
25 50 60 73.5 109 635 762 12.7
40 80 96 120 178 1040 1240 13.0
65 e
128 153 195 291 1650 1975 12.9
100 200 240 319 475 2620 3150 13.1
140 e
310 372 520 775 4000 4800 12.9
200 480 576 850 1275 6250 7470 13.0
Intermediate ratings
8 15 18 20.5 31 166 199 11.1
12 e
25 30 34.5 52 296 355 11.8
20 39 47 57.0 85 496 595 12.7
30 e 63 76 93.0 138 812 975 12.9
50 101 121 152 226 1310 1570 13.0
80 160 192 248 370 2080 2500 13.0
Ratings below 6 A
1 2 2.4 ―d 11 ―d 100 ―
2 4 4.8 ― d
11 ― d
100 ―
3 6 7.2 ―d 11 ―d 100 ―
a
The terms “fast” and “slow” are used only to indicate the relative speeds for the type-K and type-T fuses.
b
All current values are in A.
c
300 s for fuses rated 100 A and less; 600 s for fuses rated over 100A.
d
No minimum value is indicated, because the requirement is that 1 A, 2 A, and 3 A ratings shall coordinate with the 6 A
rating but not necessarily with each other.
e
IEC 60282-2 has assigned a rated current for these type T fuses as 6.3, 16, 63, 160, 12.5, and 31.5 respectively. The melting
currents for these ratings are the same as those listed in this table.
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7.3 Fuses not assigned a specific letter designation

7.3.1 Minimum melting and total clearing time-current characteristics
Fuse links, fuse units, and refill units are available that meet and comply with this standard except that the
melting time-current-characteristics differ from the specific letter designation requirements listed in 7.2 or the
rated current differs from that specified in Table 3 or both. The ratings and/or the time-current-characteristics
for these devices provide desirable properties for many applications.
Because the current responsive element is a distinctive feature of each manufacturer, the minimum melting
times and the total clearing times for these fuses shall be shown on each manufacturer’s published time-cur-
rent-characteristic curves.
7.3.2 Tolerance
For all other types of fuse units, refill units, or fuse links the maximum melting current should not exceed the
minimum melting current by more than 20% for any given melting time.
8. Conformance tests

For all devices covered by this standard, except for unit-type capacitor fuses, the conformance tests, as defined
in IEEE Std C37.41, shall consist of a power-frequency dry-withstand voltage test on the fuse support. The test
shall be conducted as specified in Clause 8 of IEEE Std C37.41. Unit-type capacitor fuses do not have confor-
mance test requirements.
9. Construction requirements

9.1 Cutout and capacitor unit fuses and associated fuse links
These construction requirements provide a basic level of dimensional standardization for cutout fuse links
having an inner arc-quenching tube, the associated fuse holders, and fuse supports for the fuse cutouts, and
capacitor unit fuses with which they are used. Only some dimensions deemed critical are listed. Complete
mechanical interchangeability cannot be assured and would need to be determined by agreement between the
manufacturer and user. The typical construction of a cutout fuse link specified by this clause is shown in Fig-
ure 1. Links rated 50 A and below shall have a removable part of the button head to achieve the requirements
of Table 15.
Figure 1—Typical cutout fuse link construction
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9.1.1 Cutout fuse link requirements
9.1.1.1 Length dimensions
The minimum overall length of cutout fuse links rated from 1 A to 200 A shall be 510 mm (20 in) for use in
devices rated 15.5 kV and less. The length of cutout fuse links for devices rated 27.0 kV and 38.0 kV has not
been standardized.
9.1.1.2 Button head dimensions
The diameter of the button head on cutout fuse links shall be as in Table 15.
Table 15—Requirements for button head diameter

Rated current of cutout Diameter of button head
fuse link (A) mm in
1–50 12.7–19.1 a
0.5–0.75a
51–100b 19.1 0.75
101–200 25.4 1
a
Either 12.7 mm or 19.1 mm (0.5 in or 0.75 in) shall be readily obtainable.
b
Some special types of cutout fuse links, such as coordinating types, have ratings that are higher than the 100 A value listed
above that conform to the dimensional values for the 51 to 100 A cutout fuse links because they are designed to be used in
100 A rated fuses or fuse cutouts. When these links are used in 100 A rated fuses or fuse cutouts, they may not increase the
100 A rated current of these fuses or fuse cutouts.
9.1.1.3 Flexible conductor dimensions
The cutout fuse link flexible conductor should bend readily for installation but not interfere with the proper
functioning of the device. The maximum thickness of the flexible conductor shall not exceed the values in
Table 16.
Table 16—Flexible conductor (fuse link leader) requirements

Rated current of cutout Flexible conductor thicknessa
fuse link (A) mm in
1–50 4.0 0.156
51–100b 6.4 0.250
101–200 9.5 0.375
a
A flexible conductor that can be flattened easily to these dimensions complies with this standard.
b
above that conform to the dimensional values for the 51 A to 100 A cutout fuse links since they are designed to be used in
100 A rated fuses or fuse cutouts. When these links are used in 100 A rated fuses or fuse cutouts they may not increase the
100 A rated current of these fuses or fuse cutouts.
9.1.1.4 Arc-quenching tube dimensions
The cutout fuse link arc-quenching tube and any other terminal or cable dimension intended by the manufac-
turer to be normally inserted into the fuse holder (i.e., excluding the button head) shall be able to freely pass
through a fuse holder meeting the requirements of 9.1.3.1.
9.1.1.5 Mechanical requirements
Cutout fuse links shall be capable of withstanding a tension pull of 44.5 N (10 lbf) when tested cold (20 °C to
25 °C) without mechanical or electrical damage to any part of the fuse link.
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9.1.2 Fuse support requirements
9.1.2.1 Terminal requirements
The fuse support terminals shall be capable of accommodating the conductor sizes specified in Table 17.
Table 17—Dimensional range of conductor sizes to be accommodated by terminals

Rated current (A) Minimum–maximum diameter of conductor
mm (in)
100 4.11–11.35 (0.162–0.447)
200 6.53–14.61 (0.289–0.575)
9.1.3 Fuseholder requirements
9.1.3.1 Fuseholder dimensions
The size and shape of the fuseholder shall be as shown in Table 18.
Table 18—Inside diameter of fuseholder

Rated current (Ir) of fuse holder (A) Inside diameter of fuseholder
mm in
≤ 50 7.9 0.313
≤ 100a 11.1 0.438
100 < Ir ≤ 200 17.5 0.688
a
above that conform to the dimensional values for the 100 A cutout fuse links because they are designed to be used in 100 A
rated fuses or fuse cutouts. When these links are used in 100 A rated fuses or fuse cutouts they may not increase the 100 A
rated current of these fuses or fuse cutouts.
9.1.3.2 Fuseholder cap dimensions
The size and shape of the fuseholder cap shall be such that it can be properly fastened per the manufacturer’s
instructions for cutout fuse links constructed as listed in 9.1.1.2.
9.1.3.3 Expendable fuseholder cap requirements
For devices that require expendable fuseholder caps, in addition to the requirements of 9.1.3.2, the require-
ments in Table 19 shall be met.
Table 19—Requirements for expendable fuseholder capsa

Characteristic 100 A rated current 200 A rated current
Maximum outside diameter of cap 30.16 (1.188) 38.1 (1.5)
Depth of bore 12.7-14.3 (0.5–0.563) 12.7–14.3 (0.5–0.563)
Thread size 7/8–14 UNF-2B 1-1/8–12 UNF-2B
Static relief pressure 11 721–15 858 kPa (1700–2300 psi) 5516–8274 kPa (800–1200 psi)
Maximum inside diameter of 19.1 (0.75) 25.4 (1)
pressure-responsive sectionb
Depth of threadc 3.18 (0.125) 3.18 (0.125)
Minimum identification heightd 4.78 (0.188) 4.78 (0.188)
a
Dimensions are shown in mm with inches shown in parentheses, except for fasteners where only the in units are shown
since there is no direct metric equivalent available.
Table continues
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Table 19—Requirements for expendable fuseholder caps (continued)

b
The pressure-responsive section shall have a diameter that allows free passage of a cutout fuse link button head having this
diameter.
c
The bore shall be full threaded to within this depth of the bottom.
d
Expendable caps shall be identified by the letters “E,” “EC” of height specified, or by the words “expendable cap.”
9.1.3.4 Fuseholder to cutout fuse link electrical connection requirements
To enable proper clamping of the cutout fuse link conductor, the fuseholder shall be designed to accommodate
the conductor sizes specified in 9.1.1.3 while meeting the rated current requirements of 5.3.2.
9.1.3.5 Fuseholder to cutout fuse link mechanical connection requirements
The fuseholder shall be designed to control the mechanical stress put on the cutout fuse link during normal
mechanical (open/close) operation, limiting the tension on the fuse link to less than required in 9.1.1.5.
9.2 Class B [power class] fuses

9.2.1 Break distance
The break distance of outdoor and indoor power class fuse supports or fuse disconnecting switches, when
measured terminal-to-terminal in the full open position or with the fuse holder or fuse unit removed, shall be
at least 10% in excess of the flashover distance over the insulators (terminal-to-ground) and also shall be such
that the device in the full open position or with the fuse holder or fuse unit removed shall withstand the termi-
nal-to-terminal test voltages specified in 6.1.3.
9.2.2 Base mounting dimensions
Preferred dimensions for the base mounting holes for outdoor power class fuses are shown in Figure 2 for the
values in Table 20. Base mounting holes shall not be less than 1.43 cm (9/16 in) in diameter.
Figure 2—Preferred base mounting dimensions
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Table 20—Preferred base mounting dimensions for power class expulsion and current-
limiting type fuse supports and fuse disconnecting switches
Dimensions
Rated maximum
A B
voltage (V) (kV)a
cm in cm in
8.3 45.7 18 5 or 18 2 or 7
15.5
53.3 21 5 or 18 2 or 7
17.2
23.0
61 or 69 24 or 27 5 or 18 2 or 7
27.0
38.0 76 or 84 30 or 33 5, 8 or 18 2, 3 or 7
48.3 99 39 7.6 or 21 3 or 8 1/4
72.5 130 51 7.6 or 21 3 or 8 1/4
121.0 168 66 21 8 1/4
145.0 198 78 21 8 1/4
169.0 229 90 21 8 1/4
a
See 5.3.1.
10. Nameplate marking requirements

10.1 Fuse supports and fuse disconnecting switches
The following minimum information shall be placed on the fuse supports or fuse disconnecting switches:
a) Manufacturer’s name or identifying mark

b) Manufacturer’s type or other product identification
c) Rated current (maximum sizes of fuse units, refill units, or fuse links to be used)
d) Rated maximum voltage
e) Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage [basic impulse insulation level (BIL)]
f) Identifying date code (month and year)
10.2 Fuse units or refill units

The following minimum information shall be supplied with the product. All listed items shall be placed on the
shipping containers. Items marked with an asterisk (*) shall be the minimum information placed on the fuse
units or refill units:
a) Manufacturer’s name or identifying mark (*).

b) Manufacturer’s type or other product identification of the fuses, fuse supports, or disconnecting
switches for which the fuse units or refill units are designed.
c) Rated current (*).
d) Manufacturer’s type or identification letter for the fuse unit or refill unit. This identification shall fol-
low the rated current marking (“200E,” “6R,” “12K,” “50E,” or other identifications where applica-
ble) (*).
e) Rated maximum voltage (*).
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f) Rated maximum interrupting current (*).

g) Rated minimum interrupting current (for backup current-limiting type fuses only).
h) Rated frequency.
i) Identifying date code (month and year) (*).
10.3 Fuseholders
The following minimum information shall be placed on the fuseholders:

b) Manufacturer’s type or other product identification of the fuses, fuse supports, or disconnecting
switches for which the fuse holders are designed
c) Rated maximum current
e) Rated frequency
f) Identifying date code (month and year)
10.4 Fuse links

The following minimum information shall be placed on fuse links and their shipping containers:
a) Manufacturer’s name or identifying mark.

b) Rated current.
c) Manufacturer’s type or identification letter for the fuse link. This identification shall follow the rated
current marking (K, T, or other identifications where applicable).
d) Rated maximum voltage is not typically marked on fuse links. If voltage restrictions do exist, this in-
formation shall be published in the fuse link manufacturer’s literature and it is recommended that it be
included on the fuse link and shipping container if possible.
10.5 Disconnecting blades

The following minimum information shall be placed on all disconnecting cutout blades:

b) Rated current
c) Identifying date code (month and year)
10.6 Capacitor fuses

The following minimum information shall be placed on all fuses, fuse units, and fuseholders:

b) Rated current
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c) Manufacturer’s type or other product identification. For current-limiting fuses and fuse units, the ap-
plicable identification letters may follow the current rating (e.g., 25 C, 50 C, 80 C, etc.)
e) Rated maximum inductive interrupting current in rms symmetrical A
f) Rated maximum capacitive interrupting current in rms symmetrical A
g) For backup current-limiting-type capacitor fuses only, the minimum capacitive interrupting current
and/or, where applicable, rated minimum interrupting current rms symmetrical A
10.7 Additional information

Fuses may be designed for use at 50 Hz, 60 Hz, or both frequencies. Information on the suitability of fuses for
a particular frequency is typically contained in the manufacturer’s literature. If there is a difference in rated
performance between a system frequency of 50 Hz and 60 Hz, the rating information at each frequency, or the
only permissible frequency, shall be published in the manufacturer’s literature.
It is recommended that any packaging that may be used by the consumer for storage purposes be labeled so the
contents can be easily and properly identified.
11. Application, operation and maintenance guidelines

11.1 General
See IEEE Std C37.48 and IEEE Std C37.48.1 for general application guidelines.
11.2 Capacitor fuses

The rated capacitor discharge energy for unit fuses shall be presented as the kilojoules of parallel energy the
fuse is capable of interrupting. If the tests are made at a frequency and/or voltage different than that specified in
IEEE Std C37.41, this data shall also be presented.
11.3 Class B [power class] fuses

11.3.1 Outdoor mounted Class B fuses, except expulsion type
The minimum pole-to-pole [phase-to-phase] centerline spacing for outdoor mounted Class B fuses, except
those of the expulsion type, should be in accordance with Table 21 in the absence of specific manufacturer’s
recommendations.
Table 21—Minimum pole-to-pole [phase-to-phase] centerline spacing for outdoor mounted

Class B fuses (except expulsion type)a
Minimum pole-to-pole (phase-to-phase) centerline spacing
Rated maximum voltage (V) (kV)b
cm in
8.3 46 18
15.5
61 24
17.2
23.0
76 30
27.0
38.0 91 36
48.3 122 48
Table continues
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Table 21—Minimum pole-to-pole [phase-to-phase] centerline spacing for

outdoor mounted Class B fuses (except expulsion type)a (continued)
cm in
72.5 152 60
121.0 213 84
145.0 244 96
169.0 274 108
a
To be used in the absence of specific manufacturer’s recommendations.
b
See 5.3.1.
11.3.2 Outdoor mounted Class B [power class] expulsion fuses
The minimum pole-to-pole [phase-to-phase] centerline spacing for outdoor Class B fuses of the expulsion
type should be as specified in Table 22 in the absence of specific manufacturer’s recommendations.
Table 22—Minimum pole-to-pole [phase-to-phase] centerline spacing for outdoor mounted

Class B fusesa
cm in
8.3 91 36
15.5
91 36
17.2
23.0
122 48
27.0
38.0 152 60
48.3 183 72
72.5 213 84
121.0 305 120
145.0 366 144
169.0 427 168
a
b
See 5.3.1.
11.3.3 Indoor mounted Class B [power class] fuses
The minimum clearance between live parts pole-to-pole [phase-to-phase] for indoor mounted power class
fuses shall be as specified in Table 23 in the absence of specific manufacturer’s recommendations.
Table 23—Minimum clearance between live parts for indoor mounted Class B fuses
Minimum clearance between live parts pole-to-pole (phase-to-phase)b,c,d,e
cm in
2.8 9 3.5
5.5 11 4.5
8.3 15 6.0
15.0 19 7.5
Table continues
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Table 23—Minimum clearance between live parts for

indoor mounted Class B fuses (continued)
Minimum clearance between live parts pole-to-pole (phase-to-phase)b,c,d,e
cm in
15.5
23 9.0
17.2
23.0
33 13.0
27.0
38.0 46 18.0
a
See 5.3.1.
b
Fuses that eject expulsion products may require greater clearances.
c
Barriers may be used to facilitate insertion or removal of fuse units. Provision of adequate insulating barriers may result in
modification of these clearances.
d
When fuses are mounted in equipment covered by other standards, minimum electrical clearances may be modified in
accordance with those standards.
e
11.4 Paralleling of fuses

Fuses should not be paralleled unless they have been tested in parallel. Parallel fuses should be considered
a separate design and tested accordingly. Consult the fuse manufacturer for this application. See Clause 9 of
IEEE Std C37.41 and the subclause concerning parallel fuses in IEEE Std C37.48 for more information.
11.5 Load-break ability

Devices covered by this standard, unless incorporating load-breaking means, have no load-break rating and
are not intended to be used to interrupt load current.
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Annex A
(informative)
Historical device rating information

Previously, many of the devices covered by this standard were covered by product specific requirements in the
now superseded standards IEEE Std C37.42-2009 [B4], IEEE Std C37.42-2008 [B5], IEEE Std C37.46-2000
[B7], and IEEE Std C37.47-2011 [B2]. In order to preserve the historical context of these products, this infor-
mative annex is included.
Electrical distribution systems started out with voltages that were only in the range of a few thousands of volts.
At that time high-voltage fuses as we know them today did not exist. The first attempt at isolating a faulted part
of the system was with a couple of nails driven into the wooden crossarm with a small fusible wire wrapped
around the nails. This performed satisfactorily at that time because the voltages were very low and the wood of
the pole produced a gas similar to the gas produced in modern day fuse tubes that then provides a clean envi-
ronment at a voltage zero. It did not take long before this became insufficient and a true high-voltage fuse was
invented. It consisted of a tube with a metal cap on the top end and a metal fitting on the bottom. These metal
parts could be inserted into clips. These clips were mounted on small insulators that were mounted inside a
wooden box that had a wooden door on the front of it. A fusible wire of proper size was assembled into the tube
and attached to the cap and the lower metal fitting. Thus the beginning of modern day enclosed type fuse cut-
outs. As time progressed the open type fuses cutouts and the open link fuse cutouts were developed for specific
applications. Cutout was the name given to the types of fuses that were mainly used in distribution systems.
As these distribution devices were being developed, power class fuses were also developed for application in
substations, or other locations that required higher interrupting current capacities and the ability to be used in
locations with higher X/R ratios and transient voltage characteristics.
Because there were no standards at the time, the voltages of these early systems and the device ratings ranged
in values depending on the user’s requirements and the manufacturer of the device. These voltages were 2.6
kV or lower. As electrical distribution systems grew and there were multiple system voltages up to 2.6 kV,
the users contacted the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) and requested that a standard
voltage be developed for devices used on these systems. The standard voltage NEMA agreed upon was 2.6
kV. Interrupting capability for these various devices was 3000 A asymmetrical (approximately 2500 A sym-
metrical) or lower, so at that time the standard interrupting rating was set at 3000 A asymmetrical. As system
voltages and interrupting capacity requirements became higher, the users requested devices with these ever
higher ratings and these devices eventually became standard devices.
As use of these devices became more widespread it became obvious that if you used a large enough fuse link
that would not melt, or essentially a solid link, the fuse device could also be used as a switching device. This
then led to the development of solid material switch blades that would fit into the fuse support and serve as the
switching device. These devices became known as disconnecting cutouts.
Prior to the 1970s, fuses and fuse cutouts were tested and rated for their interrupting ability in rms asymmetri-
cal A. This was logical at that time since small links tested at full offset provided a first loop of current that was
a maximum and the I2t of this loop provided the heat that ablated the lining of the fuse tube to produce a gas.
This asymmetrical loop of current produced maximum gas production and this produced maximum mechani-
cal stress on the fuse support structure and the fuseholder parts. As such, this was then and still is of interest to
the fuse designer. In the latest standards, however, the asymmetrical ratings have been removed because they
are of interest only to fuse designers and they were rounded approximations for information only.
In the 1980s fuse interrupting ratings were changed again to be expressed in rms symmetrical A because most
other distribution devices used that rating terminology. It was not really a big change because when testing
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for the maximum asymmetrical first loop in the prior days, the circuit was set up for a particular symmetrical
current and with a circuit X/R high enough to achieve the required asymmetrical loop. If the tables in the older
standards are examined, it can be noted that the asymmetrical values are all round numbers because most of
these devices were designed for their asymmetrical interrupting capability. The symmetrical rating was de-
rived by using Figure D.1 in IEEE Std C37.41 Annex D. At that time most fuse engineers had an 8.5 × 11 in
copy of this curve with additional lines so that a reasonably accurate factor could be obtained. Using the factor
associated with a particular X/R, the symmetrical rating was obtained. To keep the symmetrical ratings some-
what uniform, the results were typically rounded out. As an example in the IEEE Std C37.42-1996 Table 2, the
first line device whose asymmetrical rating was 5 kA and the X/R was 8, the resulting calculated symmetrical
rating came out to be 3.57, which was rounded to 3.55 for the table. In all cases the number was rounded to a
smaller number that gave the user a value that could be used for applying the device on their system, and the
manufacturer the knowledge that it would function properly at that rating because it was tested at a slightly
higher value than that given in the table.
If you look at IEEE Std C37.42-1996, Table 1b, you will note a number of things associated with the momen-
tary ratings (now termed rated peak short-time withstand current) of the disconnecting cutouts. The first is that
the rated momentary is in rms asymmetrical A and it is the same as the rating for the cutouts interrupting ability
in many cases. Rating them in asymmetrical A was the way of communicating to users that wherever particular
fuse was used on a system, that the fuse cutouts support with a switchblade (i.e., disconnecting cutout) could
also be used in the same section of the system. As fuses with higher interrupting ratings were developed, the
associated disconnecting cutout was tested to see if it could be rated at this higher asymmetrical rating. If it did
pass, the lower rated device was given the same rating. As such, the first two lines in this table show a number
10 for the first two devices. It is possible that a new blade could have been developed that met only the rating
of the fuseholder, however, at that time it did not appear to be economically advantageous. When another fuse-
holder was designed for this support structure there were times that the device with a blade could not pass the
higher momentary value and as such changes to the blades shape and/or material had to be made. In the case of
the third device in this table the blade material had to be changed from a copper alloy to another alloy that had
more copper content to obtain the new rating. Because the new alloy or pure copper blade was considerably
more expensive, both devices were kept to provide users with economical devices that could be used on their
system. As higher voltage ratings were developed, because the contact structure for the new device was the
same as the lower voltage unit, these disconnects could be given the same rating as the lower voltage unit. Here
again, a design may have been possible that would only have a 15-cycle rating equal to the fuses symmetrical
interrupting rating, however, it did not seem economically advantageous at that time. The 8.3 kV units in the
old Table 1a is an example of the above.
The momentary rating has now been changed from an rms asymmetrical value to the peak value of the first ma-
jor loop of current. The words and the numbers may be different but in reality the test has not changed. If you
look at all the old standards it gave the option of doing the 15-cycle symmetrical current test and the momen-
tary test using the same circuit, or done as a combined test by using a circuit that provided the current for the
15-cycle test and using the X/R for the momentary and initiating the circuit for maximum offset. The test and
the current loop obtained is basically the same, except in one case we measured the rms asymmetrical current
of the current loop and now we measure the peak current of the loop and use that as the device’s rating. With
modern computers, users of these devices have the ability to determine what symmetrical current is available,
the system X/R values, and the peak current at particular points on their system, so changing to using peak
ratings was a logical step in rating these devices. Simply stated, for disconnecting cutouts if the symmetrical
current available and the X/R of the system is equal to or less than the 15 cycle current and the X/R specified
for short time currents in the specifications table, the device is usable at that point on the system.
The new standard is a consolidation of all previously published IEEE standards covering these devices. These
standards include IEEE Std C37.42, IEEE Std C37.43, IEEE Std C37.46, and IEEE Std C37.47. The consoli-
dation was prepared by the IEEE Subcommittee on High-Voltage Fuses in order to improve the alignment with
the associated testing document, IEEE Std C37.41, eliminate redundancy, and bring the standard more in line
with the related IEC standards IEC-60282-1 and IEC-60282-2. Previous standards were product oriented and
had numerous ratings listed for historical purposes to attempt to account for the ratings of all devices manufac-
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tured either to prior standards or before standards existed. With this new standard, references to these products
are eliminated and only the preferred values for devices are listed. In addition, previous standards included
ratings for devices currently being produced that are not related to devices in the IEC standards.
Table 1a and Table 1b from ANSI C37.42-1996 and Table 1 and Table 2 from IEEE Std C37.42-2009 both
show the products that were specified and how the standards changed over time. As stated above, the new stan-
dard is not product oriented. These old standards specified the rated current, the required interrupting ratings, a
nomenclature, the X/R ratio, the short time currents, terminal properties, and the BIL ratings for the particular
devices. While the main body of this standard has been re-organized, the historical non-IEC products and pre-
ferred ratings are included in Annex B of this standard.
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Annex B
(normative)
Historical IEEE (non-IEC) devices

B.1 Background
Previously, many of the devices covered by this annex were North American specific devices. While
these devices are still acceptable for use when adhering to the appropriate parts of IEEE Std C37.41 and
IEEE Std C37.42, in some manner they are more limited in application than devices specified in the main body
of this document, and the associated IEEE and IEC standards. They have been moved to an annex to retain
the requirements for existing products, but no further advancement of standards for these products is intended
by the Committee. This normative annex preserves the historical ratings of these products. The clauses in this
annex indicate the exceptions for these devices compared to standard Class A fuses and if not listed here the
requirements for Class A fuses have historically applied and continue to apply.
B.2 Open-link cutouts and associated fuse links

B.2.1 Preferred ratings
The preferred interrupting current ratings for open-link cutouts are a function of the rated maximum voltage of
the device as defined in Table B.1.
Table B.1—Preferred ratings for maximum voltage, lightning impulse withstand voltage,
current, and maximum interrupting current
Rated lightning Rated maximum
Rated maximum
impulse withstand Rated current (A) interrupting currents
voltage (V) (kV) a
voltage (kV) (kA rms symmetrical)b
Col 1 Col 1a Col 2 Col 3 Col 4
8.3 7.8 75 50 1.2
15.5 15.0 95 50 1.2
23.0 18.0 125 50 0.75
a
The preferred ratings are in column 1. Values in column 1a were the preferred ratings prior to the 1996 revision of this
standard.
b
IEEE Std C37.41 defines the X/R for the tests that determine whether a particular device can be rated per this standard. For
all ratings of open-link type fuse cutouts, the specified X/R ratio is 1.3.
B.2.2 Design tests

B.2.2.1 Dielectric tests
Open-link cutouts shall be capable of withstanding the test voltages specified in Table B.2 when tested as spec-
ified in Clause 8 of IEEE Std C37.41. The tests shall be made on three devices equipped with any size fuse link
or refill unit.
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Table B.2—Preferred minimum dielectric withstand test voltages

Withstand voltage
Terminal-to-ground Terminal-to-terminal
Rated maximum Power- Power- Lightning
Power-frequency Lightning
voltage (V) (kV)a frequency frequency impulse
dry-withstand impulse
dry-withstand wet-withstand withstand
(kV, rms) test (kV, peak)
(kV, rms) (kV, rms) (kV, peak)
Col 1 Col 1a Col 3 Col 4 Col 5 Col 6 Col 7
8.3 7.8 27 24 75 27 75
15.5 15.0 35 30 95 35 95
23.0 18.0 42 36 125 42 125
a
standard. See B.2.1.
B.2.3 Radio-influence tests

Open-link cutouts, when new, clean, and when tested as specified in Clause 10 of IEEE Std C37.41 shall be
capable of meeting the limits of radio-influence voltage at the test voltage specified in Table B.3.
Table B.3—Radio-influence voltage testing parameters for open-link cutouts

Rated maximum Minimum test voltage Maximum allowable radio influence
voltage (V) (kV)a (kV, rms)b voltage (µV at 1 MHz)
Col 1 Col 1a Col 3 Col 4
8.3 8.3 8.7 250
15.5 15.5 16.3 250
23.0 23.0 18.9 250
a
See B.2.1.
b
The test voltages are based on the possibility of line to ground application at the device’s rated maximum volt-
age.
Construction requirements
B.2.3.1 Open-link cutouts
B.2.3.1.1 Terminal requirements
The device terminals shall be capable of accommodating the conductor sizes specified in Table B.4.
Table B.4—Dimensional range of conductor sizes to be accommodated by terminals

Rated current (A) Minimum–maximum diameter
of conductor—mm (in)
50 3.25–6.38 (0.128–0.251)
B.2.3.2 Open-link fuse links
B.2.3.2.1 General
For open-link fuse links the construction requirements in previous documents were referred to as mechanical
interchangeability requirements. The sections below describe the construction requirements that are necessary
for mechanical interchangeability of the open-link fuse links covered by this standard. These fuse links are
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intended to be used outdoors, without any further protection from degradation caused by the weather, and
need to be designed accordingly. The fuse link shall be provided with flexible conductors at each end, each
conductor terminating in contact buttons that are at least 12.7 mm (0.5 in) in diameter and adapted with rings
for installing the fuse link and removing it from the fuse support.
B.2.3.2.2 Length
The length of the open-link fuse link between contact buttons shall be as specified in Table B.5.
Table B.5—Length of fuse link between contact buttons

Rated maximum voltage (V) Length between contact buttons
of open-link cutout (kV) mm in
8.3 7.8 178–216 7–8.5
15.5 15.0 178–216 7–8.5
23.0 18.0 330–356 13–14
B.2.3.2.3 Maximum thickness of flexible conductors
The maximum thickness of the flexible conductors shall be as shown in Table B.6.
Table B.6—Flexible conductor thickness requirements

Maximum flexible conductor thickness
Rated current of fuse link (A)
mm in
1–50 4.4 0.172
51–100 6.8 0.266
B.2.3.2.4 Tensile withstand strength
Open-link fuse links shall be capable of withstanding a tension pull of 44.5 N (10 lbf) when tested cold (20 °C
to 25 °C) without mechanical or electrical damage to any part of the fuse link.
B.3 Enclosed fuse cutouts and disconnecting switches

The preferred interrupting current ratings for enclosed types of fuse cutouts and fuse disconnecting switches
are a function of the rated maximum voltage of the device as defined in Table B.7.
Table B.7—Preferred rated maximum voltage and rated maximum interrupting current
Rated
maximum
voltage (V) Rated maximum interrupting current (kA rms symmetrical)b
(kV) a
Col 1 Col 1a
5.5 c
5.2 — 1.6 (2.5 b) 2.5 (4.0 b) — 4.0 (6.3 b) — 8.0 (11.2 b) 12.5 (16.0 b)
8.3 c 7.8 1.4 — — 2.8 — 5.6 — —
a
standard.
b
At 5.5 kV, the preferred interrupting current ratings are defined by two values, the rated interrupting current at maximum
voltage and a higher value at 50% of maximum voltage
Table continues
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Table B.7—Preferred rated maximum voltage and rated

maximum interrupting current (continued)
c
IEEE Std C37.41 defines the X/R for the tests that determine whether a particular device can be rated per this standard. For
5.5 kV rated devices the X/R is 5, and for 8.3 kV rated devices the X/R is 8.
B.3.2 Design tests

B.3.2.1 Dielectric tests
These devices shall be capable of withstanding the test voltages specified in Table B.8 when tested as specified
in Clause 8 of IEEE Std C37.41. The number of tests required is as follows:
a) The tests shall be made on three devices equipped with any size fuse link or refill unit.
b) For disconnecting cutouts the tests shall be made on three devices with the disconnecting blade recom-
mended for the device.
Table B.8—Preferred minimum dielectric withstand test voltages

Rated maximum Withstand voltage
voltage (V) (kV)a Terminal-to-ground Terminal-to-terminal
Lightning Power-fre- Lightning
Power-frequency Power-frequency
impulse with- quency impulse with-
dry-withstand wet-withstand
Single-voltage rated stand voltage dry-withstand stand voltage
test voltage test test
(kV, rms) (kV, rms)
(kV, peak) (kV, rms) (kV, peak)
Col 1 Col 1a Col 3 Col 4 Col 5 Col 6 Col 7
5.5 5.2 21 20 60 21 60
8.3 7.8 27 24 75 27 75
a
standard. See 5.3.1.
B.3.3 Construction requirements

B.3.3.1 Terminal requirements
The device terminals shall be capable of accommodating the conductor sizes specified in Table B.9.
Table B.9—Dimensional range of conductor sizes to be accommodated by terminals

Rated current (A) Minimum–maximum diameter of conductor
mm (in)
50 3.25–8.03 (0.128–0.316)
100 4.11–11.35 (0.162–0.447)
200 7.34–14.61 (0.289–0.575)
B.3.3.2 Color-coding and interrupting-rating nomenclature for enclosed fuse cutouts
Color-coding is not a requirement for compliance to this standard, however, when color-coding is applied to
distribution enclosed cutouts, the following shall apply:
a) The colors shall be as specified in Table B.10.
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b) The color-coding shall be a minimum of 1.61 cm2 (0.5 square in) in area, located so as to be readily
visible from the ground when in front of the enclosed cutout.
Table B.10—Identifying color-coding and nomenclature

Rated maximum
Rated Rated maximum
Interrupting interrupting current
Identifying maximum Rated interrupting current
rating at 50% of rated
color voltage current (A) at rated maximum
nomenclature maximum voltage
(V) (kV) voltage (kA rms sym)
(kA, rms sym)
50 2.5 1.6
5.5
ND 100 4.0 2.5
—
(normal duty) 50 — 1.4
8.3
100 — 2.8
50
6.3 4.0
HD 5.5 100
Yellow
(heavy duty) 200 11.2 8.0
8.3 50 — 2.8
100 11.2 8.0
EHD (extra White 5.5
200 16.0 12.5
heavy duty)
White (silver) 8.3 100 — 5.6
B.3.3.3 Color-coding for enclosed disconnecting switches
Color-coding is not a requirement for compliance to this standard, however, when color-coding is applied to
distribution enclosed disconnecting cutouts, the identifying color shall be red.
B.4 R-rated fuses

B.4.1 Rated short-time currents
R-rated fuses are designated by the use of an “R” number and are not assigned a rated current. These fuses
have a minimum allowable continuous current each fuse shall be capable of carrying. These are specified for
two different ambient temperature conditions as shown in Table B.11, and the device shall carry this current
continuously without exceeding the specified total temperatures in Table 2 of IEEE Std C37.41. The maximum
current each R-rated fuse is capable of carrying may be somewhat higher than this minimum value.
Table B.11—Minimum allowable continuous currents for R-rated fuses

Minimum allowable continuous current (A)
Fuse designationsa
At 55 °C ambient At 40 °C ambient
1.5R 36 40
2R 63 70
3R 90 100
4R 115 130
5R 135 150
6R 150 170
9R 180 200
12R 210 230
18R 350 390
Table continues
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Table B.11—Minimum allowable continuous currents for R-rated fuses (continued)

Minimum allowable continuous current (A)
Fuse designationsa
At 55 °C ambient At 40 °C ambient
24R 400 450
26R 430 480
30R 490 550
32R 540 600
36R 580 650
38R 630 700
a
Fuses above 38R are available. Because these are special designs, consult the manufacturer for continuous current values.
B.4.2 Time-current characteristic requirements

The melting-time-current characteristics of fuse units, refill units, and fuse links for power fuses designated as
R-rated shall be as follows:
a) The fuse shall melt in a range of 15 s to 35 s at a value of current equal to 100 times the “R” number.
b) The minimum melting-time-current characteristics of an R-rated fuse at any current higher than the
value of 100 times the “R” number (in A) specified in a) above shall be shown by each manufacturer’s
published time-current curves, because the current-responsive element is a distinctive feature of each
manufacturer.
c) Power class R-rated current-limiting type fuses are backup type current-limiting fuses that are used
with high-voltage motor starters to increase the maximum interrupting rating of the combined pack-
age. Time current curves shall be shown in the time range of 0.01 s to 100 s for power class, R-rated,
current-limiting fuses.
B.5 C-rated fuses

The melting-time-current-characteristics of fuse units and refill units for distribution fuses designated as
C-rated shall be as follows:
a) The current-responsive element shall melt in 1000 s at an rms current within the range of 170% to
240% of the rated current of the device.
b) The minimum melting-time-current characteristics of a C-rated current limiting distribution fuse
at any current higher than the current specified in a) above shall be shown by each manufacturer’s
published time-current curves, since the current-responsive element is a distinctive feature of each
manufacturer.
B.6 E-rated fuses

The melting-time-current-characteristics of fuse units, refill units, and fuse links for power fuses designated as
E-rated shall be as follows:
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a) The current-responsive element for fuses with a rated current of 100 A or below shall melt in 300 s at
an rms current within the range of 200% to 240% of the rated current of the device.
b) The current-responsive element for fuses with a rated current above 100 A shall melt in 600 s at an rms
current within the range of 220% to 264% of the rated current of the device.
c) The minimum melting-time-current characteristics of a power fuse at any current higher than the cur-
rent specified in a) or b) above shall be shown by each manufacturer’s published time-current curves,
because the current-responsive element is a distinctive feature of each manufacturer.
B.7 Open cutouts

B.7.1 Interrupting-rating nomenclature
Interrupting-rating nomenclature is not a requirement for compliance to this standard, however, when it is
applied to open cutouts, the requirements in Table B.12 shall apply.
Table B.12—Interrupting rating nomenclature

Interrupting rating Rated maximum Rated interrupting
Rated current (A)
nomenclature voltage (V) (kV) current (kA, rms sym)
8.3
ND 200 2.8
15.5
(normal duty)
38.0 100 1.3
100 3.55
8.3
200 8.6
HD 100 2.8
15.5
(heavy duty) 200 7.1
27.0 100 2.5
38.0 100 5.0
100 7.1
8.3
200 13.2
EHD
100 5.6
(extra heavy duty) 15.5
200 10.6
27.0 100 4.0
100 13.2
8.3
200 15.0
UHD 100 10.3
15.5
(ultra heavy duty) 200 13.2
100 8.0
27.0
200 7.1
B.8 Disconnecting devices

B.8.1 General
Disconnecting devices are created by the use of a removable switch blade or solid fuse link in a fuse support. In
addition to the requirements of this standard for the fuse support, additional requirements are included in this
annex section.
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B.8.2.1 General
The disconnecting devices covered by this standard have preferred values for rated maximum voltages, rated
current, rated frequency, rated maximum application temperature, rated lightning impulse withstand voltage,
and rated load-break current as defined by the fuse support that is used as specified in this standard.
B.8.2.2 Rated short-time current
The preferred rated short-time withstand currents of disconnecting devices shall be as specified in Table B.13.
If a value for the peak and 15-cycle withstand currents of a disconnecting device to be tested does not appear
in the preferred values given in Table B.13, the 15-cycle withstand current, and the X/R value for the peak
short-time withstand current may be determined by the circuit parameters used to establish the rated maximum
interrupting current for the expulsion fuse device from which the disconnecting switch was created by the sub-
stitution of a solid blade for the fuseholder or fuse unit.
Table B.13—Preferred rated short-time withstand currents for disconnecting devices

Rated short-time withstand current
Rated current of Rated 15 cycle Minimum X/R
switch blade or Rated peak short- Rated 3 s short-
short-time to obtain rated
solid link (A) time withstand time withstand
withstand current peak short-time
current (kA) current (kA rms)
(kA rms) withstand current
100 13.7 6.3 5 1.6
9.46 4.0 8 1.6
9.97 4.0 12 1.6
12.74 5.0 15 1.6
16.7 7.1 8 1.6
200
21.4 8 12 1.6
24.4 11.2 5 3.2
26.4 10.6 12 1.6
32.8 13.2 12 1.6
21.4 8 12 1.6
20.3 8.6 8 3.2
300 32.8 13.2 12 3.2
34.8 16.0 5 5.0
37.3 15.0 12 3.2
B.8.3 Rating validation

The rated short-time withstand currents (peak, 15-cycle, and 3 s) are validated by the design tests specified in
B.8.4.1. These ratings apply only to devices where the fuse support is fitted with a removable switch blade or
fuse holder with a solid link installed. The specified currents each provide validation of a different requirement
for the device as follows:
a) The rated peak short-time withstand current is the peak value of current that occurs in the first maxi-
mum offset current loop of the specified design tests. This rating provides an index of the ability of the
device to withstand the electromagnetic forces that occur under maximum short-circuit conditions.
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b) The rated 15-cycle short-time withstand current provides an index of the device's ability to withstand
the electromagnetic forces and the heat that may be generated under these short-circuit conditions.
c) The rated 3 s short-time withstand current provides an index of the device’s ability to withstand the
heat that may be generated under long-time short-circuit conditions.
B.8.4 Design test requirements

B.8.4.1 Short-time withstand current tests
Disconnecting devices equipped with a blade designed for the disconnecting device or a blade recommended
by the manufacturer shall carry the rated short-time withstand currents as specified in Table B.13, when tested
as specified in IEEE Std C37.41, Annex A.4. Other devices that can accept a blade designed for it, a blade
recommended by the manufacturer, or a switch link designed for it or recommended by the manufacturer shall
also be tested per this requirement.
B.9 Class B indoor devices

B.9.1 Historical ratings and minimum dielectric withstand test voltages
Historical values that while no longer preferred but that have been applicable to devices that have been in use
for more than 40 years are shown in Table B.14.
Table B.14—Historical preferred rated lightning impulse withstand voltages and minimum
dielectric withstand test voltages
Rated pole (phase-to-phase) for multi-pole devices
Rated
lightning Power- Power-
maximum Power- Lightning Lightning
impulse frequency frequency
voltage frequency impulse impulse
withstand dew- dry-
(V) (kV)a dry-withstand withstand withstand
voltage (kV) withstand withstand
(kV, rms) (kV, peak) (kV, peak)
(kV, rms)b,c,d (kV, rms)
15.5 95 36 26 95 40 105
23 and 27 125 42 28 125 47 138
a
See 5.3.1.
b
Power-frequency dew withstand test voltages on the insulators that meet these values is satisfactory in lieu of this test,
c
d
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Annex C
(normative)
Mounting brackets
C.1 General information
Requirements for dimensions, materials, finish, testing, and application of mounting brackets for use with cut-
outs were developed by NEMA in the 1970s. In time, these brackets began to be used for numerous products
covered by this standard as well as other standard products such as distribution enclosed switches and distribu-
tion surge arrestors. The requirements for these brackets are presented here.
C.2 Construction requirements

The arrangements and dimensions of brackets for crossarm, pole, or wall mounting shall be as follows:
—— Type-A brackets shall be in accordance with Figure C.1.

—— Type-B brackets shall be in accordance with Figure C.2.
C.3 Material requirements

The material requirements for the brackets shall be as follows:
a) Part 1 and part 2—Part 1 and part 2 in Figure C.1 and Figure C.2 shall be made from steel bar with
physical characteristics at least equal to those of grade 1020, specified in ASTM A575.
b) The strength of the part 1 member of the mounting bracket shall be determined by clamping the long
leg of the member to a rigid support by 3/8-in carriage bolts with the short leg at the top. A downward
force shall be applied along the axis of the 1/2 × 1–1/2 in carriage bolt parallel to the longer leg and in
the direction of the longer leg of the member under test. A load of 0.45 kN (100 lbs) shall be applied
and then removed to take up any slack in the mounting arrangement before the measurement of posi-
tion is taken. The permanent set measured at the axis of the 1/2 × 1–1/2 in carriage bolt shall not ex-
ceed 1.6 mm (1/16 in) when the following load is applied and removed: type-A bracket, 2.34 kN (525
lbs); type-B bracket, 4.18 kN (940 lbs).
c) Bolts—Bolts shall be made from open-hearth carbon steel of a quality to meet the requirements
herein listed. If hot-headed, bolts shall be made from hot-rolled carbon steel bars in accordance with
grades 1020 to 1025, inclusive, of ASTM A575. Bolts, if cold-headed, shall be made from carbon steel
cold-heading wire, AISI (American Iron and Steel Institute) grade 1010 to 1020, inclusive.
d) Nuts—Nuts shall be made from hot-rolled, open-hearth carbon steel bars, AISI grades 1108 to 1120,
inclusive, of a quality suitable to meet the requirements herein listed.
e) Strength of bolts and nuts—The heads, threads, and nuts shall develop the body strength of the bolts.
The strength of the 3/8-in bolts shall in no case be less than 18.68 kN (4200 lbs), and the strength of
the 1/2-in bolts no less than 3.43 kN (7700 lbs). The unthreaded portion shall be capable of being bent
cold at any point through an angle of 180° about a diameter equal to the diameter of the bolt without
cracking the steel on the outside of the bent portion.
f) Round washers—Round washers shall be made of a commercial grade of open-hearth steel or wrought
iron.
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g) External-tooth lockwashers—External-tooth lockwashers shall be made of steel lockwasher stock.

h) Split lockwashers—Split lockwashers shall be made of steel or silicon bronze.
NOTE 1—Dimensions do not cover galvanizing, but parts should fit together after galvanizing.
NOTE 2—Dimensions are shown in mm with inches shown in parentheses, except for fasteners where only the inch units
are shown since there is no direct metric equivalent available.
NOTE 3—Dimensions are shown in mm with inches shown in parentheses, except for fasteners where only the in units are
shown because there is no direct metric equivalent available.
Figure C.1—Type-A mounting bracket
C.4 Dimensional requirements

The dimensional requirements for the brackets shall be as follows:
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NOTE 1—Dimensions do not cover galvanizing, but parts should fit together after galvanizing.
NOTE 2—Dimensions are shown in mm with inches shown in parentheses, except for fasteners where only the inch units
are shown since there is no direct metric equivalent available.
NOTE 3—Dimensions are shown in mm with inches shown in parentheses, except for fasteners where only the in units are
Figure C.2—Type-B mounting bracket
a) Part 1 and part 2—Part 1 and part 2 of the type-A bracket shall be in accordance with Figure C.1. Part
1 and part 2 for the type-B bracket shall be in accordance with Figure C.2. Dimensions do not cover
galvanizing, but parts shall fit together after galvanizing.
b) Bolts—The bolt length shall be measured from the underside of the head to the end of the bolt.
c) For part 3 on Figure C.1 and Figure C.2, the bolts shall be 3/8 × 5-in carriage bolts. The minimum
diameter of the unthreaded portion before galvanizing shall be 8.2 mm (0.322 in). The head shall be in
accordance with Table 1 of ANSI/ASME B18.5. The threaded portion shall be 44.5 mm (1-3/4 in) long
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and shall be machine rolled or cut. Threads, before galvanizing, shall be in accordance with class 2A,
external and class 2B, internal, threads of ANSI/ASME B1.1.
d) For part 4 on Figure C.1 and Figure C.2, the carriage bolt to be held captive in part 1 shall be 1/2 ×
1-1/2 in and have at least a 28.6 mm (1-1/8 in) full thread with 13 threads per in. Other specifications
for threads and the head shall be the same as in the preceding paragraph.
e) Nuts—Nuts for the two 3/8 × 5 in carriage bolts shall be square, and for the 1/2 × 1-1/2 in captive bolts,
hexagon. They shall be in accordance with the tables for regular square nuts and regular hexagon and
hexagon-jam nuts of ANSI/ASME B18.2.2.
f) Nuts shall be tapped oversize to a proper fit for the bolt so that after galvanizing the nut can be run
the entire length of the thread with the fingers, without undue forcing. There shall be no unnecessary
looseness between the nut and bolt.
g) Round washers—Round washers for 3/8-in carriage bolts shall have the following minimum dimen-
sion: 25.4 mm (1 in) outside diameters, 10.3 mm (13/32 in) hole diameter, 1.6 mm (1/16 in) thickness.
h) External-tooth lockwashers—External-tooth lockwashers, part 5, shall have the following dimen-
sions: commercial thickness, 16 gauge [minimum 1.4 mm (0.055 in)]; nominal inside diameter, 13.5
mm (17/32 in); nominal outside diameter, 34.9 mm (1-3/8 in).
C.5 Finishing requirements

The finishing requirements for the brackets shall be as follows:
a) Part 1 and part 2—Bolts, nuts, and washers of part 3 and part 4, and the external-tooth lockwasher of
part 5 shall be hot galvanized in accordance with ASTM A153/A153M.
b) Part 1 and part 2—Part 1 and part 2 shall be correctly formed and not cracked or otherwise defective.
c) Bolts and nuts—Bolts of part 3 and part 4 shall be free from badly formed, mitred, cracked, or other-
wise defective heads. The threaded end shall preferably be chamfered or rounded. Nuts shall be sym-
metrically formed with the holes centrally located and the bearing surface at right angles (tolerance,
3°) to the axis of the hole.
C.6 Test requirements

The test requirements for the brackets shall be as follows:
a) Design tests—The manufacturer shall make such design tests on mounting brackets that demonstrates
conformity with the specifications for strength and ability to meet the requirement relative to perma-
nent set of part 1.
b) Routine tests—The manufacturer shall make such routine tests on mounting brackets as deemed nec-
essary to demonstrate uniformity of the product.
c) Conformance tests—Conformance tests on mounting brackets shall be the manufacturer’s routine
tests on mounting brackets unless otherwise specified and arranged for between the manufacturer and
the purchaser. When conformance tests are to be made in the presence of a purchaser’s representative,
they shall be arranged for between the manufacturer and the purchaser.
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C.7 Application requirements

The application requirements for the brackets shall be as follows:
a) Type-A brackets—Type-A brackets shall be used with 5.2 kV to 5.5 kV and 7.8 kV to 8.3 kV open and
enclosed distribution class fuses and fuse cutouts, open and enclosed disconnecting cutouts and open
and enclosed disconnecting switches for crossarm and pole mounting. They should also be used with
7.8 kV to 8.3 kV, 15.0 kV to 15.5 kV, and 18.0 kV to 23.0 kV open-link distribution class fuses and
cutouts for crossarm and pole applications.
b) Type-B brackets—Type-B brackets shall be used with 15.0 kV to 15.5 kV, 27.0 kV, and 38.0 kV open
distribution class fuses and cutouts for crossarm and pole application.
c) Other distribution devices also use these brackets. Their use will be covered by other standards or by
the manufacturer’s literature.
C.8 Mounting strap dimensions and configuration

The mounting strap for the devices listed in a) and b) below shall be of dimensions suitable to provide for
mounting the device on the mounting bracket. The strap shall be configured so that the centerline through the
top and bottom of the insulator will be as follows:
a) For open and enclosed fuses and fuse cutouts, open and enclosed disconnecting cutouts, and open and
enclosed fuse disconnecting switches at an angle of 15° to 20° from the vertical.
b) For open-link fuses and cutouts, vertical or at an angle of 15° to 20°, or both.
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Annex D
(normative)
Switch sticks (switch hooks)

D.1 Construction requirements
Switch sticks for use with distribution class devices covered by this standard shall be constructed to meet the
dimensions of the head or hook shown in Figure D.1. The stick shall be 1.22, 1.83, 2.44, 3.05, or 3.66 m (4, 6,
8, 10, or 12 feet) in length. The material used in the head or hook shall provide a minimum yield strength of 138
MPa (20 000 psi). This device can also be used for equipment other than the devices covered by this standard.
NOTE—Dimensions are shown in mm with inches shown in parentheses, except for fasteners where only the in units are
Figure D.1—Switch sticks for use with distribution class devices
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Annex E
(informative)
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11. Application, operation and maintenance guidelines�������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 36

Annex B (normative) Historical IEEE (non-IEC) devices������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 42

Figure D.1—Switch sticks for use with distribution class devices����������������������������������������������������������������� 56

Table 5—Preferred rated lightning impulse withstand voltages��������������������������������������������������������������������� 20

Table 10—Maximum permissible overvoltages for current-limiting type fuses�������������������������������������������� 24

Table 11—Radio-influence voltage testing parameters for Class A fuses������������������������������������������������������� 25

Table 12—Radio-influence voltage testing parameters for Class B fuses������������������������������������������������������� 26

Table 16—Flexible conductor (fuse link leader) requirements����������������������������������������������������������������������� 31

Table 17—Dimensional range of conductor sizes to be accommodated by terminals������������������������������������ 32

Table 19—Requirements for expendable fuseholder capsa����������������������������������������������������������������������������� 32

Table B.2—Preferred minimum dielectric withstand test voltages���������������������������������������������������������������� 43

Table B.3—Radio-influence voltage testing parameters for open-link cutouts���������������������������������������������� 43

Table B.4—Dimensional range of conductor sizes to be accommodated by terminals����������������������������������� 43

Table B.5—Length of fuse link between contact buttons������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 44

Table B.8—Preferred minimum dielectric withstand test voltages���������������������������������������������������������������� 45

Table B.9—Dimensional range of conductor sizes to be accommodated by terminals����������������������������������� 45

Table B.10—Identifying color-coding and nomenclature������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 46

Table B.11—Minimum allowable continuous currents for R-rated fuses������������������������������������������������������� 46

Table B.13—Preferred rated short-time withstand currents for disconnecting devices���������������������������������� 49

a) Expulsion fuses (including fuse cutouts)

2. Normative references

ANSI/ASME B18.5, Round Head Bolts (In Series).

ANSI/ASME B18.2.2, Square and Hex Nuts (In series).

IEC 60282-1, High Voltage Fuse—Part 1, Current-Limiting Fuses.3

IEC 60282-2, High Voltage Fuse—Part 2, Expulsion Fuses.

IEEE Std 18™, IEEE Standard for Shunt Power Capacitors.4,5

NEMA CP 1, Shunt Capacitors.6

4. Normal and special service conditions

5. Classifications and ratings

5.2 Rating validation

5.2.3 Devices rated for other service conditions

5.2.4 Fuse link ratings

5.3 Preferred ratings

5.3.1.1 Fuse links

5.3.1.2 Class A and Class B fuses

The preferred rated maximum voltage shall be as specified in Table 1.

Table 1—Preferred rated maximum voltage (V)

5.3.1.3 Capacitor fuses

Table 2—Peak recovery voltages for capacitor fuses

Non-current limiting 1.0V 2 2.0V 2

5.3.2 Rated current

5.3.2.1 Fuses, fuse units, fuse links, and refill units

5.3.2.2 Fuse supports

11. Application, operation and maintenance guidelines�� 36

Annex B (normative) Historical IEEE (non-IEC) devices�� 42

Figure D.1—Switch sticks for use with distribution class devices�� 56

Table 5—Preferred rated lightning impulse withstand voltages�� 20

Table 10—Maximum permissible overvoltages for current-limiting type fuses�� 24

Table 11—Radio-influence voltage testing parameters for Class A fuses�� 25

Table 12—Radio-influence voltage testing parameters for Class B fuses�� 26

Table 16—Flexible conductor (fuse link leader) requirements�� 31

Table 17—Dimensional range of conductor sizes to be accommodated by terminals�� 32

Table 19—Requirements for expendable fuseholder capsa�� 32

Table B.2—Preferred minimum dielectric withstand test voltages�� 43

Table B.3—Radio-influence voltage testing parameters for open-link cutouts�� 43

Table B.4—Dimensional range of conductor sizes to be accommodated by terminals�� 43

Table B.5—Length of fuse link between contact buttons�� 44

Table B.8—Preferred minimum dielectric withstand test voltages�� 45

Table B.9—Dimensional range of conductor sizes to be accommodated by terminals�� 45

Table B.10—Identifying color-coding and nomenclature�� 46

Table B.11—Minimum allowable continuous currents for R-rated fuses�� 46

Table B.13—Preferred rated short-time withstand currents for disconnecting devices�� 49