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    ENCLOSURES FOR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT (1000 VOLTS MAXIMUM)

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    Superseded date:  17-02-2020

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    Published date:  06-12-2012

    Publisher:  National Electrical Manufacturers Association

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    1 GENERAL
    2 ENCLOSURE TYPES, FEATURES, AND APPLICATIONS
    3 CONSTRUCTION
    4 MARKING 15
    5 DESIGN TESTS
    Annex A - Comparison Between NEMA Enclosure
              Type Numbers and ANSI/IEC Enclosure
              Classification Designations
    Annex B - Descriptions, Applications, Features, and
              Test Criteria of Enclosures for Hazardous
              (Classified) Locations

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    Describes the requirements to provide protection to the enclosed equipment against specific environmental conditions.

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    Document Type Standard
    Publisher National Electrical Manufacturers Association
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By

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