Part Number
Definition:
AN ELECTRICAL SAFETY DEVICE DESIGNED FOR INSERTION IN A POWER DISTRIBUTION CIRCUIT TO PROVIDE PROTECTION AGAINST SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH CAUSED BY CONTACT WITH DAMAGED OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT. IT DISCONNECTS THE UNGROUNDED CONDUCTOR(S) WHEN ITS INTEGRAL CIRCUITRY SENSES AN UNDESIRABLE CURRENT FLOW TO EARTH (GROUND). IT INCLUDES A RESET FEATURE AND MAY HAVE A TEST FACILITY. IT MAY BE DESIGNED FOR INSTALLATION IN AN ELECTRICAL PANEL OR BOX, OR MAY BE A PORTABLE UNIT WITH ITS OWN ENCLOSURE. MAY INCLUDE SWITCHES, CIRCUIT BREAKERS, FUSES, AND THE LIKE; PORTABLE UNITS MAY HAVE CONNECTING CABLES. EXCLUDES OVERCURRENT PROTECTIVE DEVICES WHICH ALSO PROVIDE A GROUND FAULT SENSING AND INTERRUPTING CAPABILITY. SEE ALSO CIRCUIT BREAKER.
CAGE Information
Code | Company |
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74545 | HUBBELL INC WIRING DEVICE DIV |
Federal Supply Class
Title
CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Inclusions:
INCLUDES CIRCUIT BREAKERS AND CUTOUTS.
Exclusions:
EXCLUDES RELAYS.
Characteristics (Decoded)
MRC | Requirements Statement | Clear Text Reply |
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TEXT | GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS ITEM DESCRIPTION | THE SWITCHED LOAD RATING IS 20 AMP 120 VAC 2 POLES 3 WIRES; ITEM IS 4.100 IN. LONG; 1.820 IN. WIDE |