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Part 2 - Switchboards and Associated Equipment<br />

• Disconnection of all live parts that can be unintentionally touched after<br />

the door has been opened. (Meet clause 7.4.2.2.3 b) of AS/NZS<br />

3439.1:2002.)<br />

• Shielding all live parts in such a manner that they cannot be<br />

unintentionally touched when the door is opened or the cover is removed.<br />

(Meet clause 7.4.2.2.3 c) of AS/NZS 3439.1:2002.)<br />

For Common Control Compartments:<br />

• Requirement of a key or tool to gain entry into the switchboard. (Meet<br />

clause 7.4.2.2.3 a) of AS/NZS 3439.1:2002.)<br />

• Shielding all live parts in such a manner that they cannot be<br />

unintentionally touched when the door is opened or the cover is removed.<br />

(Meet clause 7.4.2.2.3 c) of AS/NZS 3439.1:2002.)<br />

For Distribution Compartments with one main protective device plus a<br />

number of subcircuit protective devices:<br />

• Requirement of a key or tool to gain entry into the switchboard. (Meet<br />

clause 7.4.2.2.3 a) of AS/NZS 3439.1:2002.) for the compartment door<br />

and for the escutcheon.<br />

202.1.7 Custom-built Assembly Type “DTPLUS”<br />

The following details shall apply to Custom-built Assemblies Type “DTPLUS”:<br />

(a) A Type “DTPLUS” assembly shall be a stationary “cubicle-type assembly” or ‘multicubicle-type<br />

assembly” as defined in AS/NZS 3439.1:2002.<br />

(b) A Type “DTPLUS” assembly shall comply with AS/NZS 3439.1:2002 as defined by<br />

the following <strong>requirement</strong>s:<br />

(i) Form of separation shall be Form 4b.<br />

(ii) The degree of protection after installation in accordance with the<br />

manufacturer’s instructions shall be IP51 for indoor installation and IP56 for<br />

outdoor installation.<br />

(iii) Assemblies shall be front access with top and/or bottom cable entry.<br />

(iv) Assemblies shall be floor mounted.<br />

(v) For outdoor switchboards containing busbars, pollution degree 3 shall apply<br />

at locations further than 1km in a direct line from the coast or at altitudes<br />

below 1000 metres. Otherwise, pollution degree 4 shall apply.<br />

For indoor switchboards, pollution degree 3 shall apply.<br />

(vi) The following safety measures against direct contact shall apply:<br />

For Main Incoming Supply Compartments, Motor Starter Compartments and<br />

Distribution Feeder Compartments with one feeder in the Distribution Feeder<br />

Compartment:<br />

• Requirement of a key or tool to gain entry into the switchboard. (Meet<br />

clause 7.4.2.2.3 a) of AS/NZS 3439.1:2002.)<br />

• Disconnection of all live parts that can be unintentionally touched after<br />

the door has been opened. (Meet clause 7.4.2.2.3 b) of AS/NZS<br />

3439.1:2002.)<br />

• Shielding all live parts in such a manner that they cannot be<br />

unintentionally touched when the door is opened or the cover is removed.<br />

(Meet clause 7.4.2.2.3 c) of AS/NZS 3439.1:2002.)<br />

Page 32 MEW E101

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