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NEMA Standards Publication

NEMA AB 1-2002

Molded-Case
Circuit Breakers,
Molded Case
Switches, and
Circuit-Breaker
Enclosures

National Electrical Manufacturers Association


NEMA Standards Publication AB 1-2002

Molded-Case Circuit Breakers, Molded Case


Switches, and Circuit-Breaker Enclosures

Published by

National Electrical Manufacturers Association


1300 North 17th Street
Rosslyn, Virginia 22209

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NEMA (National Electrical Manufacturers Association) has adopted UL 489 Standard for Safety for Molded-Case
Circuit Breakers, Molded Case Switches, and Circuit-Breaker Enclosures on October 18, 2002 as NEMA Standard
Number AB 1-2002. The publications of revised pages or a new edition of this UL Standard will not invalidate
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UL Standard for Safety for Molded-Case Circuit Breakers, Molded-Case Switches and Circuit-Breaker
Enclosures, UL 489

Tenth Edition, Dated April 25, 2002

Revisions: This Standard contains revisions through and including July 19, 2002.

The following table lists the future effective dates with the corresponding item.

Future Effective Dates References


Entire Standard
April 25, 2004

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The revisions dated July 19, 2002 were issued to correct editorial errors contained in 6.14, 7.1.4.3.1,
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Association of Canadian Standards Underwriters Laboratories
Standardization and Association Inc.
Certification
CSA C22.2 No. 5-02 UL 489
NMX-J-266-ANCE-2002 First Edition Tenth Edition
Second Edition

Molded-Case Circuit Breakers, Molded-Case


Switches, and Circuit-Breaker Enclosures

April 25, 2002

(Title Page Reprinted: July 19, 2002)


Commitment for Amendments

This Standard is issued jointly by the Association of Standardization and


Certification (ANCE), the Canadian Standards Association (CSA), and
Underwriters Laboratories Incorporated (UL). Amendments to this Standard will
be made only after processing according to the Standards writing procedures by
ANCE, CSA, and UL.

Revisions of this Standard will be made by issuing revised or additional pages


bearing their date of issue. A UL Standard is current only if it incorporates the
most recently adopted revisions, all of which are itemized on the transmittal notice
that accompanies the latest set of revised requirements.

NEMA (National Electrical Manufacturers Association) has adopted UL 489 (US


Requirements) on August 11, 1999 as NEMA Standard AB1. The publication of
revised pages or a new edition of this Standard will not invalidate the NEMA
adoption.

The Department of Defense (DoD)


has adopted UL 489 on January 18,
1985. The publication of revised
pages or a new edition of this
Standard will not invalidate the DoD
adoption.

Copyright © 1999, ISBN 1-55324-578-4 ISBN 0-7629-0677-4


2002 ANCE
Rights reserved in favor Copyright © 2002 Copyright © 1974,
of ANCE Canadian Standards 2002
Association Underwriters
All rights reserved. No Laboratories Inc.
part of this publication
may be reproduced in
any form whatsoever
without the prior
permission of the
publisher.
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CONTENTS

PREFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Foreword (ANCE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Foreword (CSA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Foreword (UL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

INTRODUCTION

1 Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
2 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
3 Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
4 Units of Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
5 Reference Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

MOLDED CASE CIRCUIT BREAKERS

6 Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
6.1 All types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
6.2 Current-limiting circuit breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
6.3 Instantaneous-trip circuit breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
6.4 Circuit breaker and ground-fault circuit-interrupters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
6.5 Integrally fused circuit breakers and high fault protectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
6.6 Adjustable circuit breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
6.7 Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HACR) circuit breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
6.8 Remotely-operated circuit breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
6.9 Switching duty (SWD) rated circuit breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
6.10 400 Hz rated circuit breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
6.11 Draw-out circuit breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
6.12 Series-connected circuit breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
6.13 Interchangeable-trip circuit breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
6.14 High intensity-discharge (HID) type circuit breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
7 Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
7.1 Standard circuit breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
7.2 Current-limiting circuit breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
7.3 Instantaneous-trip circuit breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
7.4 Circuit breaker and ground-fault circuit-interrupters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
7.5 Integrally fused circuit breakers and high fault protectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
7.6 Adjustable circuit breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
7.7 Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HACR) circuit breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
7.8 Remotely-operated circuit breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
7.9 Switching duty (SWD) rated circuit breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
7.10 400 Hz rated circuit breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
7.11 Draw-out circuit breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
7.12 Series-connected circuit breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
7.13 Interchangeable-trip circuit breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
7.14 High intensity discharge (HID) type circuit breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
8 Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
9 Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
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9.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117


9.2 Current-limiting circuit breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
9.3 Instantaneous-trip circuit breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
9.4 Circuit breaker and ground-fault circuit-interrupters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
9.5 Integrally fused circuit breakers and high fault protectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125
9.6 Adjustable circuit breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
9.7 Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HACR) circuit breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
9.8 Remotely-operated circuit breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
9.9 Switching duty (SWD) rated circuit breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
9.10 400 Hz rated circuit breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
9.11 Draw-out circuit breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
9.12 Series-connected circuit breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
9.13 Interchangeable-trip circuit breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
9.14 High intensity discharge (HID) type circuit breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
9.15 Rating plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128

MOLDED CASE SWITCHES

10 Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
10.1 All types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
10.2 Draw-out switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130
11 Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130
11.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130
11.2 Draw-out switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140
12 Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140
13 Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141

ACCESSORIES

14 Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144
14.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144
14.2 Shunt trip release devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
14.3 Undervoltage-trip release devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
14.4 Overvoltage-trip release devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
14.5 Electrical operators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
14.6 Alarm and auxiliary switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149
14.7 Mechanical interlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149
14.8 Lock-off device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149
15 Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150
15.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150
15.2 Shunt-trip release devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152
15.3 Undervoltage-trip release devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153
15.4 Overvoltage-trip release devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155
15.5 Electrical operators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156
15.6 Alarm and auxiliary switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157
15.7 Mechanical interlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159
15.8 Lock-off device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160
16 Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160
17 Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160
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ENCLOSURES

18 Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162
18.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162
18.2 Provision for locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164
18.3 Connections to wiring systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164
18.4 Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165
18.5 External operating mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166
18.6 Cases – insulating material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167
18.7 Current-carrying parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167
18.8 Spacings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168
18.9 Equipment grounding terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173
18.10 Enclosures suitable for use as service equipment (not for use in Canada) . . . . . . . .173
18.11 Enclosures suitable for use as service equipment (for use in Canada) . . . . . . . . . . . .180
19 Performance (Short-Circuit Current Ratings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183
19.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183
19.2 Sample selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183
19.3 Sample preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183
19.4 Line connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .184
19.5 Load connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .184
19.6 Meter-mounting equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .184
19.7 Short-circuit procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185
19.8 Short-circuit tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186
19.9 Interpretation of results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186
19.10 Dielectric voltage-withstand test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187
20 Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187
21 Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187
21.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187
21.2 Position indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189
21.3 Short-circuit current rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190
21.4 Terminations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190
21.5 Environmental-type designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .192
21.6 Neutral assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .192
21.7 Back-fed hold-down kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193
21.8 Service equipment use (not for use in Canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193
21.9 Service equipment use (for use in Canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .194
21.10 Ground-fault protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .195
21.11 Permanence of marking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .196
21.12 Installation instructions for the testing of ground-fault protection of equipment . . . . .196

APPENDIX A

Standards for Components

A1 Component Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A1

APPENDIX B

Referenced Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B1


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APPENDIX C

Circuit Calibration and Instrumentation Test Circuits

C1 Instrumentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C1
C2 Calibration of Galvanometers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C1
C3 Alternating Current Circuits 10,000 A and Less . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C2
C4 Alternating Current Circuits Greater than 10,000 A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C4
C5 Recovery Voltage – AC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C6
C6 Direct Current Circuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C6

APPENDIX D

French and Spanish Translations and Markings

D1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D1

APPENDIX E (For Canada Only)

Guidelines for Ground Fault Protection Equipment

E1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E1

SUPPLEMENT SA - MOLDED-CASE CIRCUIT BREAKERS AND CIRCUIT-BREAKER ENCLOSURES


(MARINE USE) FOR USE UNDER USCG ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS REGULATIONS SUBCHAPTER
S (33 CFR, PART 183) AND USCG ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING REGULATIONS SUBCHAPTER J
(46 CFR, PARTS 110 – 113)

INTRODUCTION

SA1 Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SA1


SA2 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SA1

CONSTRUCTION

SA3 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SA1

PERFORMANCE

SA4 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SA2


SA5 Vibration Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SA2
SA6 Shock Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SA4
SA7 Short-Circuit Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SA4
SA8 Ignition-Protected Devices Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SA5

MARKINGS

SA9 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SA6


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SUPPLEMENT SB - MOLDED-CASE CIRCUIT BREAKERS AND CIRCUIT-BREAKER ENCLOSURES


(NAVAL USE)

INTRODUCTION

SB1 Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SB1

PERFORMANCE

SB2 Vibration Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SB1


SB2.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SB1
SB2.2 Resonance frequency test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SB2
SB2.3 Variable frequency test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SB2
SB3 Calibration Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SB3

MARKINGS

SB4 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SB3

SUPPLEMENT SC - MOLDED-CASE CIRCUIT BREAKERS AND CIRCUIT-BREAKER ENCLOSURES


FOR USE WITH UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLIES

INTRODUCTION

SC1 Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SC1


SC2 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SC1

PERFORMANCE

SC3 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SC1


SC4 Calibration Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SC1
SC5 Overload Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SC2
SC6 Endurance Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SC2
SC7 Interrupting Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SC2
SC8 Dielectric Voltage-Withstand Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SC3
SC9 High-Available-Fault-Current Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SC3

RATINGS

SC10 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SC3

MARKINGS

SC11 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SC3


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SUPPLEMENT SD - CLASSIFIED CIRCUIT BREAKERS FOR USE WITH SPECIFIED PANELBOARDS


AS AN ALTERNATE FOR SPECIFIED CIRCUIT BREAKERS

INTRODUCTION

SD1 Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SD1


SD2 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SD1

CONSTRUCTION

SD3 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SD1

PERFORMANCE

SD4 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SD2


SD5 Interrupting Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SD2

MARKINGS

SD6 Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SD2


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PREFACE

This is the common ANCE, CSA, and UL Standard for molded-case circuit breakers, molded-case
switches, and circuit-breaker enclosures. It is the first edition of CSA C22.2 No. 5 (supersedes C22.2 No.
5.1-M91, Moulded Case Circuit Breakers and C22.2 No. 5.2-M90, Moulded Case Switches), the tenth
edition of UL 489, and the second edition of NMX-J-266-ANCE-2002.

This common standard was prepared by the Association of Standardization and Certification (ANCE), the
Canadian Standards Association (CSA), and Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL). The efforts and support
of the CANENA Technical Harmonization Committee are gratefully acknowledged.

This standard was reviewed by the CSA Subcommittee on Moulded Case Circuit Breakers under the
jurisdiction of the Technical Committee on Industrial Products and the Strategic Resource Group, and has
been formally approved by the Technical Committee.

This standard will be submitted to the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) for publication as an
American National Standard.

Note: Although the intended primary application of this standard is stated in its Scope, it is
important to note that it remains the responsibility of the users of the standard to judge its
suitability for their particular purpose.

Level of harmonization

This standard is published as an equivalent standard. An equivalent standard is a standard that is


substantially the same in technical content, except as follows. Technical deviations are allowed for Codes
and Governmental Regulations and those recognized as being in accordance with NAFTA Article 905, for
example because of fundamental, climatic, geographical, technological or infrastructural factors, scientific
justification or the level of protection that the country considers appropriate. Presentation shall be word for
word except for editorial changes.

Interpretations

The interpretation by the SDO of an identical or equivalent standard shall be based on the literal text to
determine compliance with the standard in accordance with the procedural rules of the SDO. If more than
one interpretation of the literal text has been identified, a revision shall be proposed as soon as possible
to each of the SDOs to more accurately reflect the intent.

UL Effective Date

As of April 25, 2004 all products Listed, Recognized, or Classified by UL must comply with the
requirements in this standard.

Between April 25, 2002 and April 25, 2004 new product submittals to UL may be evaluated under all
requirements in this standard or, if requested in writing evaluated under presently effective requirements
only. The presently effective requirements are contained in the Ninth edition of UL 489.

CSA Effective Date

The effective date for CSA will be announced through CSA Informs or CSA Certification Notice.
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ANCE Effective Date

The effective date for ANCE will be announced through the Diaro Oficial de la Federacion (Official
Gazette) and is indicated on the cover page.
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Foreword (ANCE)

The present Mexican Standard was developed by the Industrial Distribution and Control Committee from
the Comite de Normalizacion de la Asociacion de Normalizacion y Certificacion A.C., CONANCE, with the
collaboration of the circuit breakers manufacturers and users.

ANCE is a National Organization for Standardization (ONN) registered by the DGN (Dirección General de
Normas) in the electrical sector and household appliances which developes Mexican Standards (NMX)
and collaborates in the development of the Mexican Official Standards (NOM), voluntary and mandatory
standards, respectively.

The conformity assessment in accordance with ANCE Mexican Standards is responsibility of ANCE
Certification Products Division.

The ANCE Certification Products Division is accredited by the EMA (Entidad Mexicana de Acreditación)
in order to certificate a variety of products. The certification is carry out following the corresponding
procedures established and developed by the Technical Committee of Certification in connection with the
test reports performed in test labs accredited by the EMA.

The conformity assessment activities developed by ANCE cover quality systems, test lab and verification
products.
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Foreword (CSA)

The Canadian Standards Association (CSA) develops standards under the name Canadian Standards
Association, and provides certification and testing under the name CSA International. CSA International
provides certification services for manufacturers who, under license from CSA, wish to use the appropriate
registered CSA Marks on certain products of their manufacture to indicate conformity with CSA Standards.

CSA Certification for a number of products is provided in the interest of maintaining agreed-upon
standards of quality, performance, interchangeability and/or safety, as appropriate. Where applicable,
certification may form the basis for acceptance by inspection authorities responsible for enforcement of
regulations. Where feasible, programs will be developed for additional products for which certification is
desired by producers, consumers, or other interests. In performing its functions in accordance with its
objectives, CSA does not assume or undertake to discharge any responsibility of the manufacturer or any
other party. The opinions and findings of the Association represent its professional judgement given with
due consideration to the necessary limitations of practical operation and state of the art at the time the
Standard is processed.

Products in substantial accord with this Standard but which exhibit a minor difference or a new feature
may be deemed to meet the Standard providing the feature or difference is found acceptable utilizing
appropriate CSA International Operating Procedures. Products that comply with this Standard shall not be
certified if they are found to have additional features which are inconsistent with the intent of this
Standard. Products shall not be certifiable if they are discovered to contravene applicable laws or
regulations.

Testing techniques, test procedures, and instrumentation frequently must be prescribed by CSA
International in addition to the technical requirements contained in Standards of CSA. In addition to
markings specified in the Standard, CSA International may require special cautions, markings, and
instructions that are not specified by the Standard.

Some tests required by CSA Standards may be inherently hazardous. The Association neither assumes
nor accepts any responsibility for any injury or damage that may occur during or as the result of tests,
wherever performed, whether performed in whole or in part by the manufacturer or the Association, and
whether or not any equipment, facility, or personnel for or in connection with the test is furnished by the
manufacturer or the Association.

Manufacturers should note that, in the event of the failure of CSA International to resolve an issue arising
from the interpretation of requirements, there is an appeal procedure: the complainant should submit the
matter, in writing, to the Secretary of the Canadian Standards Association.

If this Standard is to be used in obtaining CSA Certification please remember, when making application
for certification, to request all current Amendments, Bulletins, Notices, and Technical Information Letters
that may be applicable and for which there may be a nominal charge. For such information or for further
information concerning CSA Certification, please address your inquiry to Applications and Customer
Service, CSA International, 178 Rexdale Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M9W 1R3.
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Foreword (UL)

A. This Standard contains basic requirements for products covered by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL)
under its Follow-Up Service for this category within the limitations given below and in the Scope section
of this Standard. These requirements are based upon sound engineering principles, research, records of
tests and field experience, and an appreciation of the problems of manufacture, installation, and use
derived from consultation with and information obtained from manufacturers, users, inspection authorities,
and others having specialized experience. They are subject to revision as further experience and
investigation may show is necessary or desirable.

B. The observance of the requirements of this Standard by a manufacturer is one of the conditions of the
continued coverage of the manufacturer’s product.

C. A product which complies with the text of this Standard will not necessarily be judged to comply with
the Standard if, when examined and tested, it is found to have other features which impair the level of
safety contemplated by these requirements.

D. A product that contains features, characteristics, components, materials, or systems new or different
from those covered by the requirements in this standard, and that involves a risk of fire or of electric shock
or injury to persons shall be evaluated using appropriate additional component and end-product
requirements to maintain the level of safety as originally anticipated by the intent of this standard. A
product whose features, characteristics, components, materials, or systems conflict with specific
requirements or provisions of this standard does not comply with this standard. Revision of requirements
shall be proposed and adopted in conformance with the methods employed for development, revision, and
implementation of this standard.

E. UL, in performing its functions in accordance with its objectives, does not assume or undertake to
discharge any responsibility of the manufacturer or any other party. The opinions and findings of UL
represent its professional judgment given with due consideration to the necessary limitations of practical
operation and state of the art at the time the Standard is processed. UL shall not be responsible to anyone
for the use of or reliance upon this Standard by anyone. UL shall not incur any obligation or liability for
damages, including consequential damages, arising out of or in connection with the use, interpretation of,
or reliance upon this Standard.

F. Many tests required by the Standards of UL are inherently hazardous and adequate safeguards for
personnel and property shall be employed in conducting such tests.
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INTRODUCTION

1 Scope

1.1 The requirements of this standard cover molded-case circuit breakers, circuit breaker and
ground-fault circuit-interrupters, fused circuit breakers, and accessory high-fault protectors. These circuit
breakers are specifically intended to provide service entrance, feeder, and branch circuit protection in
accordance with the National Installation Codes in Appendix B, Ref. No.1. This standard also covers
instantaneous-trip circuit breakers (circuit interrupters) specifically intended for use as part of a
combination motor controller in accordance with the National Installation Codes in Appendix B, Ref. No.
1.

1.2 This standard covers molded-case switches and fused molded-case switches.

1.3 This standard covers devices rated at 600 volts or less and 6000 amperes or less.

1.4 The devices referenced in 1.1 and 1.2 are intended for installation in an overall enclosure or as parts
of other devices such as panelboards. The acceptability of the combination will be determined when the
complete product is investigated.

1.5 This standard covers circuit-breaker enclosures and accessory devices intended for use with the
devices described in 1.1 and 1.2.

1.6 This standard does not cover low-voltage power circuit breakers covered in Appendix B, Ref. No. 2
and Ref. No. 3 or supplementary protectors covered in Appendix B, Ref. No. 4.

1.7 This standard contains supplements covering the requirements for molded-case circuit breakers for:

a) Marine Use

b) Naval Use

c) Uninterruptible Power Supply Use

d) Classified Circuit Breakers

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