Specs

Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC
PROJECT MANUAL
Version: January 2012
SECTION 16412
ENCLOSED SWITCHES
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Fusible switches.
B. Nonfusible switches.
1.02 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Conform to requirements of NFPA 70.
B. Products: Listed and classified by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. as suitable for the purpose
specified and indicated.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.01 MANUFACTURERS
A. Square D
B. General Electric
C. Siemens
D. Cutler Hammer
2.02 COMPONENTS
A. All safety switches shall have provision for padlocking in either "ON" or "OFF" positions, shall be
quick make and break, load break, with Type "A" mechanisms with spring reinforced fuse clips and
switch contacts, shall be totally enclosed, externally operated, dual rated, shall conform in all
respects to Panelboards Specifications above insofar as they apply, shall be fusible except as
noted, and shall be “Square D” General Duty Type or equal.
B. Safety switches manufacturer shall match manufacturer of switchgear, motor starters, lighting and
appliance panelboard, and distribution panelboards.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01 INSTALLATION
A. Install in accordance with NECA Standard of Installation.
B. Install fuses in fusible disconnect switches.
C. Apply adhesive tag on inside door of each fused switch indicating NEMA fuse class and size
installed.
3.02 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A. Inspect and test in accordance with NETA STD ATS, except Section 4.
B. Perform inspections and tests listed in NETA STD ATS, Section 7.5.
END OF SECTION
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