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Electrical
Systems
Manufacturer Requirements
FEDERAL LAW
183.445 - Conductors: Protection
(a) Each conductor or group of conductors
that passes through a bulkhead, structural member, junction
box, or other rigid surface must be protected from abrasion. |
A conductor or bundle of conductors must have
abrasion protection, in addition to its own insulation, where
it goes through a hole. This applies to holes in any rigid
surface such as a bulkhead, junction box, electric panel,
etc. Any means such as clamping, grommets, caulking, hose,
bushings, taping, special devices or others may be used. Note
the requirements for isolation bulkhead openings in section
183.410(c), if applicable.
TO COMPLY WITH
THE LAW
- Is each conductor or bundle of conductors
protected from chafe where it passes through a bulkhead,
structural member, junction box or other rigid surface?
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FIGURE
21 - Abrasion Protection
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