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3.4 Protection Classes <strong>for</strong> Switchgear InstallationThe protection classes are identified by a compound symbol made up of the two code letters'EP, which always remain the same two digits denoting the degree of protection and, if]required, the supplementary code letter B. The supplementary code letter must be stated if inthe case of switchgear and distribution equipment the protection class is attained onlythrough taking certain measures when the apparatus is installed. The term 'Production class*denotes the complete compound symbol (code letters, code digits and the supplementarycode letter if applicable)Protection ClassIP 4 3 BCodeFirst DigitSecond DigitSupplementaryDegree of protection against contactAnd ingress of <strong>for</strong>eign bodiesDegree of protection against ingressOf waterSealing material between code letterfloor, ceiling or wallIf in addition to the code letters IP only one code digit <strong>for</strong> the degree of protection is used, the missingdigits a to be replaced by a dash.eg. IP - 4 (Protectionclass : Splash proof)Degree of protection againstContact and <strong>for</strong>eign bodies:Degree of protection against waterFirst Description SecondDescriptionDigitDigit0 No Protection 0 No Protection1 Protection against large<strong>for</strong>eign bodies1 Protection against vertically gallingwater droplet2 Protection againstmedium sized <strong>for</strong>eign2 Protection against obliquely fallingwater dropletbodies3 Protection against <strong>small</strong><strong>for</strong>eign bodies3 Protection against sprayed water(spray proof)4 Protection againstgranular <strong>for</strong>eign bodies4 Protection against splashing (splashproof)5 Protection against dust 5 Protection against water jet (Hotdeposit6 Protection against ingressof dustproof)6 Protection against inundation7 Protection against immersion in4-6

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