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PD 6590:1996

Superseded

Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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Recommendations for dimensional co-ordination between enclosures and built-in devices for rail fixing for household and similar installations

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

29-06-2007

Language(s)

English

Published date

15-06-1996

Committees responsible
National foreword
Foreword
Recommendations
1 Scope
2 Definitions
3 Mounting rails
4 Dimensions of devices relevant to mounting
5 Distance Y between parallel mounting rails
6 Clearances and creepage distances
7 Relevant mounting dimensions
Annex
A Extension to devices fixed on two rails for mounting
    in the same distribution board
Table
1 Depth dimensions
Figures
1 Principal overall and related mounting dimensions
    of built-in devices
A1 Dimensions for devices without operating means to
    be mounted on two rails. Preferred range current In
    up to 125 A
A2 Dimensions for devices to be mounted on two rails,
    including adapter if any. Preferred range of rated
    current In up to 125 A

Applies to such devices as mcbs, rcds, switches, fuse systems, indicating lamps, relays, socket outlets and timing switches.

Committee
PEL/23/1
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes 91/27451 DC. Also numbered as R023-001. (08/2005)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
16
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

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