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Medium-Voltage Distribution Equipment Power and Distribution Class Fuses

General Description form to ANSI specifications. Some motor starter fuses are UR recognized and both current limiting and expulsion fuses have been approved in UL rated switchgear. Current limiting and expulsion fuses can be used to meet any overcurrent protection need. At any point along the electrical distribution system, Cutler-Hammer has a fuse to satisfy your overcurrent protection needs. Cutler-Hammer Medium-Voltage Fuse Family
Current Limiting Expulsion

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Medium-Voltage Fuses
Cutler-Hammer is the only North American manufacturer of both current limiting and expulsion mediumvoltage power fuses. A full range of general purpose, backup and boric acid fuses is available for distribution and power applications. All Cutler-Hammer medium-voltage fuses are thoroughly tested and con-

HLE: Helical Configuration RBA: Refillable, Current Limiting, E-rated Boric Acid CLE: Current Limiting, E-rated RDB: Refillable, Acid Dropout, Boric Acid CLS: Current Limiting Starter (motor starter) DBU: Drop-out, Boric Acid, UasinS&Cs SMU DBA: Drop-out, Boric Acid BA: Boric Acid

CLT: Current Limiting Transformer CX: Current Limiting, X as in McGraw Edisons NX

Application Guide
Type Fuse Voltage Range Fuse Ampere Rating Fuse Max Interrupting Rating (kA Sym) Class Use Indoor/Outdoor Applied in:

Current Limiting CLE/ HLE CLPT/ NCLPT CLS LCLS CX/ CXN CLT 2.4 kV 15.5 kV 2.4 kV 38 kV 2.4 kV 8.3 kV 10E 1350A 0.25E 10E 2R 44R 85 kA 80 kA 50 kA General Purpose Power Indoor/Outdoor General Purpose Indoor Backup Distribution Indoor General Purpose Distribution Indoor General Purpose Distribution Indoor Boric Acid Power Indoor Boric Acid Power Outdoor Boric Acid Power Indoor/Outdoor Fused switches, feeder circuit sectionalizing, power transformers, dip poles, substation capacitor banks. Potential transformers. BAL-1 mountings and clips are no longer available. AMPGARD and non-AMPGARD Motor starters. HCLS version is the same as the CLS except hermetically sealed for hazardous locations. Padmounted distribution transformers, Substation service transformers, and fused switches. Direct substitution for McGraws NX fuse. Padmounted distribution transformers.

4.3 kV 15.5 kV

3.5C 300C

50 kA

2.4 kV 15.5 kV

4A 150A

25 kA

Expulsion Fuses RBA RDB 2.4 kV 38 kV 2.4 kV 38 kV 0.5E 720E 0.5E 720E 37.5 kA 37.5 kA Fused switches, feeder circuit sectionalizing, and power transformers Feeder circuit sectionalizing, power transformers, substation service transformers, dip poles, potential transformers, and substation capacitor banks. Outdoor version of the RBA. Feeder circuit sectionalizing, fused switches, power transformers, substation service transformers, dip poles, and potential transformers. Direct substitute for S&Cs SMU-20 refills. Only DBA-1 and DBA-2 fuse units are available. DBA-5 fuses superseded by DBA-2. DBA hardware no longer available. Replaced by the RBA/RDB fuse line. Only refills, filters and condensers are available.

DBU

4.4 kV 38 kV

15E 200E

50 kA

DBA BA

7.2 kV 138 kV 4.8 kV 15.5 kV

0.5A 200E 0.5A 720E

12.5 kA

Boric Acid Power Outdoor Boric Acid Power Indoor/Outdoor

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General Description The following fuse terminology will assist in understanding and selecting the correct fuse. The following is a brief overview of those terms. Power vs. Distribution The differentiation is intended to indicate the test conditions and where fuses are normally applied in a power system, based on specific requirements for generating sources, substations and distribution lines. Each class has its own unique set of voltage, current and construction requirements (see ANSI C37.42, .44, .46 and .47). Low- vs. Medium- vs. High-Voltage While fuses are defined in the ANSI standards as either low or high voltage, Cutler-Hammer has elected to name their fuses to correspond with the equipment in which they are installed. Therefore, per ANSI C84, fuses are named as follows: Low-Voltage 1000V and below Expulsion vs. Current Limiting Definitions per ANSI C47.40 Expulsion Fuses: An expulsion fuse is a vented fuse in which the expulsion effect of the gases produced by internal arcing, either alone or aided by other mechanisms, results in current interruption. An expulsion fuse is not current limiting and as a result limits the duration of a fault on the electrical system, not the magnitude. Current-Limiting Fuse: A current limiting fuse is a fuse that, when its current responsive element is melted by a current within the fuses specified current limiting range, abruptly introduces a high resistance to reduce current magnitude and duration, resulting in subsequent current interruption. Feature Comparison (Figure 1) Fuse Types There are three current-limiting fuse types: Backup, General Purpose and Full Range. It is important that the user have an understanding of these definitions to insure proper application of the fuse. (Figure 2)

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Backup Fuse: A fuse capable of interrupting all currents from the maximum rated interrupting current down to the rated minimum interrupting current. Backup fuses are normally used for protection of motor starters and are always used in series with another interrupting device capable of interrupting currents below the fuses minimum interrupting current. General Purpose Fuses: A fuse capable of interrupting all currents from the rated interrupting current down to the current that causes melting of the fusible element in no less than one hour. General Purpose fuses are typically used to protect feeders and components such as transformers. Full Range Fuses: A fuse capable of interrupting all currents from the rated interrupting rating down to the minimum continuous current that causes melting of the fusible element, with the fuse applied at the maximum ambient temperature specified by the manufacturer.

Medium-Voltage Greater than 1000V to 69,000 High-Voltage Greater than 69,000V

Figure 1. General Fuse Comparison

Expulsion Current Limiting

Figure 2. Current Limiting Types Protection Range

Vented Electromechanical Interrupts at Current Zero Generally Higher Voltage and Current Application Capabilities Different Time/Current Characteristics

Sealed Static Limits Fault Current Generally Higher Interrupting Ratings

Current Limiting Type

Different Time/ Current Characteristics

i max. maximum rated interrupting current i min. minimum rated interrupting current i hr. current causing element melting in 1 hour i any current melting element with no time limit

Backup

General Purpose Full Range

i i hr. Interrupting Current i min. i max.

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General Description

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Current Limiting Fuses

HLE/CLE Current Limiting E-Rated

CLPT/NCLPT Current Limiting E-Rated for Potential Transformer Protection

CLS Current Limiting for Motor Starter Protection

CX Current Limiting Cross References with Cooper Power Systems NX Type

CLT Current Limiting for Transformer Protection

End Fittings

Current limiting fuses are constructed with pure silver fuse elements, high purity silica sand filler, and a glass resin outer casing. A high fault current melts the silver element almost instantly and loses energy to the surrounding sand. The sand melts and forms fulgurite, a glass-like substance.The arc voltage rapidly increases to nearly three times the fuse voltage rating and forces the current to zero. Low fault current melts a solder drop on the silver fuse element which, in turn, melts the silver. The element burns back until there is a sufficient internal gap to interrupt the current. This is known as the M-effect.

Cutler-Hammer offers current limiting fuses in two basic types: backup and general purpose. Backup fuses are applied in series with an expulsion fuse to interrupt high fault currents beyond the expulsion fuses range. General purpose fuses are designed to interrupt low fault currents that cause it to melt in one (1) hour or less.

Accessories A wide assortment of mountings, live parts and end fittings are available to facilitate power fuse installation. Mountings include a base, porcelain or glass polyester insulators, and live parts. They help enable the fuse to be safely attached to the gear. Mountings can be either disconnect or nondisconnect. Live Parts attach the fuse to the mountings and are considered part of the mounting. All parts above the insulators are live parts. End Fittings are metal parts that attach to each end of the fuse at the ferrules. They are used only on disconnect fuses or when converting a nondisconnect to a disconnect fuse.

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General Description

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Expulsion Fuses

RBA E-Rated Refillable Boric Acid

RDB E-Rated Refillable Dropout Boric Acid

DBU Dropout Boric Acid Cross References with/S & Cs SMU 20

Cutler-Hammer expulsion fuses use boric acid as the interrupting medium. Under a fault condition, arc heat decomposes the boric acid into water vapor. The water vapor blast deionizes the arc path preventing arc reignition after a natural current zero. Type RBA indoor expulsion fuses can be fitted with a discharge filter (muffler) or condenser, that moderates the discharge exhaust. The discharge filter limits the exhaust to a small and relatively inert amount of gas and lowers the noise level without affecting the fuse interrupting rating. Steam discharge, that can effect the interrupting, is fully restricted by the condenser.

Type RDB outdoor dropout fuses include an ejector spring which forces the arcing rod through the top of the fuse. The arcing rod strikes a latch on the mounting which forces the fuse to swing outward through a 180 arc into the dropout position. Refill units can be field installed into RBA and RDB expulsion fuses. Once the old unit has been removed, the separately purchased unit can be easily installed into the fuse holder.

Type DBU fuse units are designed to directly replace S&C type SMU-20 fuse refills in the aftermarket. Hardware is not available. (S&C end fittings shown here.) Accessories The following accessories are available for expulsion fuses: Mountings include a base, porcelain or glass polyester insulators, and live parts. They help enable the fuse to be safely attached to the gear. Mountings can be either disconnect, nondisconnect or dropout. Fuses may be vertical or underhung. Live Parts attach the fuse to the mountings and are considered part of the mounting. All parts above the insulators are live parts. Filters and Condensers are for indoor applications of RBA expulsion fuses. They confine the arc within the fuse and substantially reduce the noise and exhaust when the fuse interrupts.

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Technical Ratings

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Table 1: Transformer Primary Fuse Application

System Voltage Fuse Type Maximum Transformer kVA Self-Cooled Forced Air Fuse Family/Characteristics Type Current Range Maximum kV Amp Sym. Int. Rating

2400

Current Limiting

371 742 1336 2228 4010 742 890 600 1190 2140 643 1287 2317 3862 6952 1286 1545 1030 2055 3700 742 1483 2671 4451 8013 1483 1780 1190 2375 4280 213 853 1536 2987 2134 2560 1705 3415 6150 222 890 1603 3117 2226 2672 1785 3565 6420

433 866 1560 2600 4676 866 1039 695 1385 2500 751 1502 2703 4506 8111 1501 1802 1200 2400 4320 865 1731 3116 5193 9348 1731 2077 1385 2775 5000 248 995 1792 3485 2490 2987 2000 3985 7170 259 1039 1870 3637 2598 3117 2080 4160 7500

CLE CLE CLE CLE-750 CLE-750 CXN CXN RBA-200 RBA-400 RBA-800 CLE CLE CLE CLE-750 CLE-750 CXN CXN RBA-200 RBA-400 RBA-800 CLE CLE CLE CLE-750 CLE-750 CXN CXN RBA-200 RBA-400 RBA-800 CLE CLE CLE CLE CXN CXN RBA-200 RBA-400 RBA-800 CLE CLE CLE CLE CXN CXN RBA-200 RBA-400 RBA-800

10-125 150-250 300-450 600-750 1000-1350 60-250 300 10-200 5-400 9-720 10-125 150-250 300-450 600-750 1000-1350 60-250 300 10-200 5-400 9-720 10-125 150-250 300-450 600-750 1000-1350 60-250 300 10-200 5-400 9-720 10-25 30-100 125-180 200-350 60-250 300 10-200 5-400 9-720 10-25 30-100 125-180 200-350 60-250 300 10-200 5-400 9-720

5.5

8.3 8.3

50,000 63,000 63,000 40,000 40,000 50,000 50,000 19,000 37,500 37,500 50,000 63,000 63,000 40,000 31,500 50,000 50,000 19,000 37,500 37,500 50,000 63,000 63,000 40,000 31,500 50,000 50,000 19,000 37,500 37,500 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 19,000 37,500 37,500 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 19,000 37,500 37,500

Expulsion

4160

Current Limiting

5.5

8.3 8.3

Expulsion

4800

Current Limiting

5.5

8.3 8.3

Expulsion

6900

Current Limiting

8.3

Expulsion

8.3

7200

Current Limiting

8.3

Expulsion

8.3

These applications are subject to modification when specific factors such as transformer characterictics, other protective devices, coordination requirements and load variations may indicate a different IF/IT ratio.
Maximum transformer kVA ratings are
based on ratios of maximum fuse current rating to transformer full load current (IF/IT) as listed. For a 55C rise liquid-filled transformer, use the kVA rating for 65C rise (55C rating x 1.12). For suggested minimum fuse applications, see tables, page C4-7.

Caution: Primary fuses must not be relied upon for clearing secondary ground faults.

The type RBA interrupting ratings shown are

those of the discharge filter type, in which the noise is minimized and deionization of expulsion gases is assured.

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Technical Ratings Table 1: Transformer Primary Fuse Application, Continued
System Voltage Fuse Type Maximum Transformer kVA Self-Cooled Forced Air Fuse Family/Characteristics Type Current Range Maximum kV

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Amp Sym. Int. Rating

12,000

Current Limiting

371 1484 2226 4452 1484 2597 2970 5945 408 1632 2449 4898 1632 2857 3265 6530 426 1707 2560 5121 1707 5855 3415 6830 5690 8535 8535 12800

432 1731 2597 5195 1731 3030 3465 6930 476 1905 2857 5715 1905 3333 3810 7620 497 1991 2987 5975 1991 3485 3985 7970 6635 9950 9950 14925

CLE CLE CLE CLE CXN CXN RBA-200 RBA-400 CLE CLE CLE CLE CXN CXN RBA-200 RBA-400 CLE CLE CLE CLE CXN CXN RBA-200 RBA-400 RBA-200 RBA-400 RBA-200 RBA-400

10-25 30-100 125-180 200-350 45-100 120-175 10-200 5-400 10-25 30-100 125-180 200-350 45-100 120-175 10-200 5-400 10-25 30-100 125-180 200-350 45-100 120-175 10-200 5-400 10-200 5-300 10-200 5-300

15.5

31,500 85,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 14,400 29,400 31,500 85,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 14,400 29,400 31,500 85,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 14,400 29,400 10,500 21,000 6,900 16,800

Expulsion 13,200 Current Limiting

15.5 15.5

Expulsion 13,800 Current Limiting

15.5 15.5

Expulsion 23,000 34,500 Expulsion Expulsion

15.5 25.5 38

These applications are subject to modification when specific factors such as transformer characterictics, other protective devices, coordination requirements and load variations may indicate a different IF/IT ratio. Caution: Primary fuses must not be relied upon for clearing secondary ground faults.

Selection of Minimum Primary Fuse for Transformer Protection

Instructions: Multiply the transformer primary full load current (FLA) times the multiplier shown in the table to determine Suggested Minimum Size Fuse. Use fan-cooled Primary FLA with Forced air transformer multiplier. See Tables 3, 4, and 5 for suggested minimum fuse size. Type CLE, CLE1, CLE2 Current Limiting Fuses Type RBA Expulsion Type Non-Current Limiting Fuses All Ratings For Self-Cooled Transformers For Forced Air Transformers

1.4 x FLA of XFMR

1.2 x FLA of XFMR

Maximum transformer kVA ratings are

based on ratios of maximum fuse current rating to transformer full load current (IF/IT) as listed at right. For a 55C rise liquid-filled transformer, use the kVA rating for 65C rise (55C rating x 1.12). For suggested minimum fuse applications, see tables, page C4-7.

The type RBA interrupting ratings shown are

those of the discharge filter type, in which the noise is minimized and deionization of expulsion gases is assured.

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Technical Ratings Step 4 Same as above except using resistances (omit if a symmetrically rated fuse is to be selected). Step 5 Calculate the E/XI value, where E is the prefault value of the voltage at the point of fault normally assumed 1.0 in pu. For three-phase faults E/XI is the fault current to be used in determining the required interrupting capability of the fuse. Note: It is not necessary to calculate a single phase-to-phase fault current. This current is very nearly 3 /2 x three-phase fault. The line-toground fault may exceed the threephase fault for fuses located in generating stations with solidly grounded neutral generators, or in delta-wye transformers with the wye solidly grounded, where the sum of the positive and negative sequence impedances on the high-voltage side (delta) is smaller than the impedance of the transformer. For single line-to-ground fault;
XI = XI(+) + XI(-) + XI(0) E XI

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Interrupting Ratings of Fuses Modern fuses are rated in amperes rms symmetrical. They also have a listed asymmetrical rms rating which is 1.6 x the symmetrical rating. Refer to ANSI/IEEE C37.48 for fuse interrupting duty guidelines. Calculation of the fuse required interrupting rating: Step 1 Convert the fault from the utility to percent or per unit on a convenient voltage and kVA base. Step 2 Collect the X and R data of all the other circuit elements and convert to a percent or per unit on a convenient kVA and voltage base same as that used in Step 1. Use the substransient X and R for all generators and motors. Step 3 Construct the sequence networks using reactances and connect properly for the type of fault under consideration and reduce to a single equivalent reactance.

-3 I f = ---Step 6 Select a fuse whose published interrupting rating exceeds the calculated fault current. Table F8 should be used where older fuses asymmetrically rated are involved. The voltage rating of power fuses used on three-phase systems should equal or exceed the maximum lineto-line voltage rating of the system. Current limiting fuses for threephase systems should be so applied that the fuse voltage rating is equal to or less than 1.41 x nominal system voltage.

Table 2: Suggested Minimum Current Limiting Fuse Current Ratings for Self-Cooled 2.4-15.5 kV Power Transformer Applications
System Nom. kV Fuses Max. kV Trans%Z former kVA Rating SelfCooled 2.4 2.75 Full Load Current Amperes CLE Fuse Rating Amperes 4.16 5.5 Full Load Current Amperes CLE Fuse Rating Amperes 4.8 5.5 Full Load Current Amperes CLE Fuse Rating Amperes 7.2 8.3 Full Load Current Amperes CLE Fuse Rating Amperes 12.0 15.5 Full Load Current Amperes CLE Fuse Rating Amperes 13.2 15.5 Full Load Current Amperes CLE Fuse Rating Amperes 13.8 15.5 Full Load Current Amperes CLE Fuse Rating Amperes 14.4 15.5 Full Load Current Amperes CLE Fuse Rating Amperes

Three-Phase Transformers 112.5 150 225 300 500 750 1000 1500 2000 2500 2.25 3.0 3.0 5.0 5.0 5.75 5.75 5.75 5.75 5.75 27 36 54 72 120 180 241 361 481 601 40 50 75 100 200 250 350 600 750 16 21 31 42 69 104 139 208 278 347 25 30 50 65 100 150 250 300 400 600 14 18 27 36 60 90 120 180 241 301 25 25 50 50 100 125 200 250 350 450 9 12 18 24 40 60 80 120 160 200

30 40 65 100 125 200

5 7 11 14 24 36 48 72 96 120

30 40 50 65 100 150 200

5 7 10 13 22 33 44 66 87 109

30 30 50 65 100 150 175

5 6 9 13 21 31 42 63 84 105

30 50 65 100 125 175

5 6 9 12 20 30 40 60 80 100

30 50 66 100 125 150

Fuse ratings represent the smallest fuse possible that will withstand transformer inrush (12XFLA for 0.1 sec. and 25XFLA for .01 sec.) and be able to handle temporary overloads (133% of FLA). While CLE Type fuses are not available at ratings low enough to protect these transformers, there are other current limiting style fuses available.

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Table 3: Suggested Minimum RBA Expulsion Fuse Current Ratings for Self-Cooled 2.4-15.5 kV Power Transformer Applications
System Nom. kV Fuse Max. kV Transformer kVA Rating SelfCooled 2.4 8.3 Full Load Current Amperes Fuse E-Ampere Rating 4.16 8.3 Full Load Current Amperes 4.8 8.3 Fuse Full Load E-Ampere Current Rating Amperes 7.2 8.3 Fuse Full Load E-Ampere Current Rating Amperes 12.0 15.5 Fuse Full Load E-Ampere Current Rating Amperes Fuse E-Ampere Rating 13.2 15.5 Full Load Current Amperes 13.8 15.5 Fuse Full Load E-Ampere Current Rating Amperes 14.4 15.5 Fuse Full Load E-Ampere Current Rating Amperes Fuse E-Ampere Rating

Three-Phase Transformers 112.5 150 225 300 500 750 1000 1500 2000 2500 3750 27 36 54 72 120 180 241 361 481 601 40E 50E 80E 100E 200E 250E 400E 540E 720E 16 21 31 42 69 104 139 208 278 347 25E 30E 50E 65E 100E 150E 200E 300E 400E 540E 14 18 27 36 60 90 120 180 241 301 20E 25E 40E 50E 100E 125E 200E 250E 400E 450E 9 12 18 24 40 60 80 120 160 200 15E 20E 25E 40E 65E 100E 125E 200E 250E 300E 5 7 11 14 24 36 48 72 96 120 180 10E 10E 15E 20E 40E 50E 80E 100E 150E 200E 250E 5 7 10 13 22 33 44 66 87 109 164 7E 10E 15E 20E 30E 50E 65E 100E 125E 150E 250E 5 6 9 13 21 31 42 63 84 105 157 7E 10E 15E 20E 30E 50E 65E 100E 125E 150E 250E 5 6 9 12 20 30 40 60 80 100 150 7E 10E 15E 20E 30E 50E 65E 65E 125E 150E 250E

Table 4: Suggested Minimum RBA Expulsion Fuse Current Ratings for Self-Cooled 25.8 to 38.0 kV Power Transformer Applications
System Nom. kV Fuse Max. kV Transformer kVA Rating Self-Cooled 22.9 25.8 Full Load Current Amperes Fuse E-Ampere Rating 23.9 25.8 Full Load Current Amperes Fuse E-Ampere Rating 24.9 25.8 Full Load Current Amperes Fuse E-Ampere Rating 34.5 38.0 Full Load Current Amperes Fuse E-Ampere Rating

Three-Phase Transformers 750 1000 1500 2000 2500 3750 19 25 38 50 63 95 30E 40E 65E 80E 100E 150E 18 24 36 48 60 91 25E 40E 50E 80E 100E 150E 17 23 34 46 58 87 25E 40E 50E 65E 80E 125E 13 17 25 33 42 63 20E 25E 40E 50E 65E 100E

Fuse ratings represent the smallest fuse possible that will withstand transformer inrush (12XFLA for 0.1 sec. and 25XFLA for .01 sec.) and be able to handle temporary overloads (133% of FLA). Two (2) 300 E-Ampere fuse refills used in parallel with 10% derating factor.

Two (2) 400 E-Ampere fuse refills used in

parallel with 10% derating factor.

Two (2) 250 E-Ampere fuse refills used in

parallel with 10% derating factor.

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Typical Specifications

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Typical Specifications
The medium-voltage fuses shall be [general purpose type current limiting] [backup type current limiting] [boric acid type expulsion] fuses. The fuses shall be designed to operate with the [load interrupter switchgear] [medium voltage motor starter] and shall be tested and rated in accordance with the latest ANSI standards. References The medium-voltage fuses shall meet the requirements of ANSI standards C37.40 to C37.47 and NEMA SG2. Qualifications For the equipment specified herein, the manufacturer shall be ISO 9001 certified. The manufacturer of this equipment shall have produced similar electrical equipment for a minimum period of five (5) years. When requested by the Engineer, an acceptable list of installations with similar equipment shall be provided demonstrating compliance with this requirement. Products Manufacturers Cutler-Hammer or equal. Ratings Fuse ANSI Fuse Type _____ [C] [E] [R] _____ [CLE] [HLE] [RBA][CLS] [CX/CXN] [CLPT] _____ kV _____ kV _____ Amperes _____ kA RMS Sym

B. The following features shall be included on every boric acid expulsion fuse: 1. Fuse refill shall be hermetically sealed to prevent water ingress. 2. Fuse casing shall be glassepoxy. Fuse Features A. CLE Type Fuses 1. The CLE current limiting fuse shall be general purpose. 2. 5 kV and 8.3 kV fuses, through 450E shall be 3 inches in diameter and shall be 17-7/8 inches in length. 3. 15.5 kV fuses shall be 3 inches in diameter and 23-7/8 inches in length. 4. The CLE shall have a blown fuse indicator. B. HLE Type Fuses 1. The HLE current limiting fuse shall be general purpose. 2. The HLE type fuse shall be 3 inches in diameter and have 12-inch clip centers, up to 8.3 kV, and 15-inch clip at 15 kV. 3. The HLE type fuse shall have a striker pin that delivers approximately 3 Joules of energy over a 5/8-inch travel upon fuse operation. 4. The 5.5 maximum kV HLE fuses can be applied to lower kV systems. 5. The HLE type fuse ferrules shall be hermetically sealed. C. RBA Type Fuses 1. The RBA expulsion type fuse shall be E-rated. 2. The RBA type fuse shall have a blown fuse indicator as part of the shunt and spring assembly. The blown fuse indicator shall operate in both disconnect and non-disconnect fuse mountings.

3. The 8.3 maximum kV RBA fuse shall also be applicable to systems lower than 8.3 kV. D. CLS Type Fuses 1. The CLS current limiting type fuses shall be R-rated. 2. The CLS type fuse shall have a blown fuse indicator. E. CX/CXN Type Fuses 1. The CX/CXN current limiting type fuse shall be C-rated. 2. The CX/CXN type fuse shall have 5/8-inch fuse ferrules. F. CLPT Type Fuses 1. The CLPT/NCLPT current limiting fuse shall be general purpose. 2. The CLPT fuse shall have blown fuse indicator.

Nominal System Voltage Maximum Design Voltage Current Rating Interrupting Rating

Construction A. The following features shall be included on every current limiting fuse: 1. High purity, graded silica-sand filler with pure silver (.999 fine) elements encased in a glassepoxy casing.

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