I.S. EN 61229:1999
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RIGID PROTECTIVE COVERS FOR LIVE WORKING ON A.C. INSTALLATIONS
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English
01-01-1999
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FOREWORD
1 Scope
1.1 Classes
1.2 Categories
1.3 Types
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
3.1 Terms defined in accordance with IEC 60050(121),
IEC 60050(151) and IEC 60050(601)
3.2 Terms defined in accordance with IEC 61318
3.3 Terms defined in accordance with IEC 60743
3.4 Definitions of special terms used in this
standard
4 Classification
5 Physical requirements
5.1 Shape and dimensions
5.2 Material
5.3 Workmanship and finish
5.4 Marking
6 Tests
6.1 General
6.2 Visual inspection
6.3 Mechanical tests
6.4 Dielectric tests
6.5 Ozone resistance
7 Tests on covers with special properties
7.1 General
7.2 Category C, extreme low temperature
7.3 Category W, extreme high temperature
7.4 Category A, acid resistance
7.5 Category H, oil resistance
7.6 Category P, humid conditions
8 Quality assurance plan and acceptance test
8.1 General
8.2 Records
9 Acceptance tests
10 Recommendations for in-service care
11 Quality assurance plan
Annex A (normative) Marking
Annex B (normative) List and classification of tests
Annex C (normative) Test circuit and drawing for
guard electrodes and supports
Annex D (normative) Mechanical shock test
Annex E (normative) Potential electrodes for covers
protecting live parts and mechanical
positioning of covers
Annex F (normative) Sampling procedure
Annex G (normative) Electrical limits for the use of
rigid protective covers
Annex H (informative) Recommendations for in-service
care
Annex J (informative) Example of handling adapter
Annex K (informative) Acceptance tests
Annex ZA (normative) Normative references to international
publications with their corresponding
European publications
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