SECTION 262813 - FUSES
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1
RELATED DOCUMENTS
A.
1.2
Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary
Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.
SUMMARY
A.
Section Includes:
1.
2.
1.3
Cartridge fuses rated 600 volt AC and less for use in control circuits, disconnect switches,
bus plugs, enclosed switches, panelboards, switchboards, enclosed controllers, motor
starters, motor starter panels and motor control centers.
Spare-fuse cabinets.
RELATED WORK SPECIFIED ELSEWHERE
A.
1.4
Comply with applicable requirements of Section 260573, “System Coordination /Short Circuit
Study /Arc Flash Hazard Calculations & Labels”.
ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS
A.
NEC: National Electrical Code.
B.
NEMA: National Electrical Manufacturers Association.
1.5
SUBMITTALS
A.
Product Data: For each type of product indicated. Include construction details, material,
dimensions, descriptions of individual components, and finishes for spare-fuse cabinets.
Include the following:
1.
2.
Fuses.
Spare-fuse cabinet(s).
3.
None Required.
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1.6
QUALITY ASSURANCE
A.
Source Limitations: Obtain fuses, for use within a specific product or circuit, from single
source from single manufacturer.
B.
Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NEC, by a
qualified testing agency, and marked for intended location and application.
C.
Comply with NEMA FU 1 for cartridge fuses.
D.
Comply with NEC.
1.7
PROJECT CONDITIONS
A.
1.8
Where ambient temperature to which fuses are directly exposed is less than 40 deg F (5 deg C)
or more than 100 deg F (38 deg C), apply manufacturer’s ambient temperature adjustment
factors to fuse ratings.
COORDINATION
A.
1.9
Coordinate fuse ratings based on manufacturer’s coordination charts utilizing the equipment
nameplate limitations of maximum fuse size and with system short-circuit current levels.
EXTRA MATERIALS
A.
Furnish extra materials that match products installed and that are packaged with protective
covering for storage and identified with labels describing contents.
1.
1.10
Provide one spare set of three of each size and type of fuses rated at 600 amperes or
greater, and 10% of each size and type of fuses rated less than 600 amperes, but in no
case less than one set of three.
WARRANTY
A.
Manufacturer shall warranty equipment to be free from defects in material and workmanship for
one (1) year from date of Owner’s acceptance.
B.
Installation contractor shall warranty installation to be free from defects in material and
workmanship for one (1) year from date of Owner’s acceptance.
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PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1
MANUFACTURERS
A.
Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the
following:
1.
2.
3.
4.
2.2
Cooper Bussmann, Inc (www.bussmann.com).
Ferraz Shawmut, Inc (www.ferrazshawmut.com).
Littelfuse, Inc (www.littelfuse.com).
Edison Fusegear (www.bussmann.com).
FUSES (600V OR LESS)
A.
Fuses and Fuse Holders in General: Fuses shall be non-renewable 200,000 ampere interrupting
rating, dual element type, current-limiting fuses. Equip the fuse holder with Class R rejection
type fuse clips.
B.
Fuses for Power Feeders and/or Branch Circuits Rated 600 Ampere or Lower: UL Class RK1,
dual element, time delay, current-limiting type with replacement fuse indicator (where
available) and 200,000 ampere interrupting rating.
1.
2.
3.
C.
Bussmann Hi-Cap KRP-C_SP (www.bussmann.com).
Ferraz Shawmut A4BQ (www.ferrazshawmut.com).
Fuses for Lighting Feeders and/or Lighting Panelboards: UL Class RK-1, current-limiting, time
delay type with replacement fuse indicator (where available) and 200,000 ampere interrupting
rating.
1.
2.
3.
E.
Bussmann
Low-Peak
LPN-RK_SP
(250V)
and
LPS-RK_SP
(www.bussmann.com).
Ferraz Shawmut A2K-R and A6K-R (www.ferrazshawmut.com).
Bussmann Low-Peak LPJ (only where so noted) (www.bussmann.com).
(600V)
Fuses for Motors: UL Class RK1, dual element, time-delay, current limiting with replacement
fuse indicator (where available) and 200,000 ampere interrupting rating.
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(600V)
Fuses for Power Feeders Rated 601 Ampere or Greater: UL Class L, current-limiting type, time
delay with 200,000 ampere interrupting rating.
1.
2.
D.
Bussmann
Low-Peak
LPN-RK_SP
(250V)
and
LPS-RK_SP
(www.bussmann.com).
Ferraz Shawmut A2D-R and A6D-R (www.ferrazshawmut.com).
Bussmann Low-Peak LPJ (only where so noted) (www.bussmann.com).
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1.
2.
2.3
Bussmann
Low-Peak
LPN-RK_SP
(250V)
and
LPS-RK_SP
(www.bussmann.com).
Bussmann Low-Peak LPJ (only where so noted) (www.bussmann.com).
(600V)
SPARE-FUSE CABINET
A.
Provide spare fuse cabinet(s) fabricated from 0.08 inch (2.0 mm) gauge aluminum. The
cabinets shall be 30 inch (762 mm) high x 24 inch (610 mm) wide x 12 inch (305 mm) deep.
The cabinet door shall be equipped with locking handle and cylinder type lock. The cabinet
shall be painted baked grey enamel. Provide inventory card on door with entry column for
reorder data. The cabinet shall be Bussman #SFC (www.bussmann.com).
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1
EXAMINATION
A.
Examine fuses before installation.
damaged.
B.
Examine holders to receive fuses for compliance with installation tolerances and other
conditions affecting performance, such as rejection features.
C.
Examine utilization equipment nameplates and installation instructions. Install fuses of correct
sizes and with characteristics appropriate for each piece of equipment.
D.
Evaluate ambient temperatures to determine if fuse rating adjustment factors must be applied to
fuse ratings.
E.
Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.
3.2
Reject fuses that are moisture damaged or physically
INSTALLATION
A.
Install fuses in fusible devices. Arrange fuses so replacement fuse indicator and rating
information is readable without removing fuse.
B.
All fuses shall be of the same manufacturer, including spares.
C.
Install spare-fuse cabinet(s).
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3.3
IDENTIFICATION
A.
Install labels complying with requirements for identification specified in Section 260553,
“Identification for Electrical Systems” and indicating fuse replacement information on inside
door of each fused switch and adjacent to each fuse block and holder.
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