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Electrical
Systems
General
FEDERAL
LAW
183.402 - Definitions
As used in this subpart -
(b) Electrical component means electrical equipment
such as but
not limited to, conductors, solenoids, motors, generators,
alternators, distributors, resistors, appliances and
electrical
control devices. |
In general, any item related to the electrical
system is an electrical component. A panel box is NOT itself
an electrical component, but it contains a number of electrical
components. Support clamps and straps and their fastenings
are NOT electrical components.
It must be noted that the regulation’s
requirements apply to the installation of electrical components,
and their external connection into the electrical circuit.
The regulation does not apply to internal wiring or terminations
within a component. For example, the windings of a motor,
generator or alternator are not regulated; however, the external
wiring used to connect them to a boat’s electrical system
is required to comply with the regulation. The construction
details of electrical components are only regulated insofar
as whether the electrical component is or is not ignition
protected.
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