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Guide to Forms of Separation
Low Voltage Switchgearand Controlgear Assembliesto BS EN 61439-2
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Contents
Preface 4
I ntroduction 5
Useful definitions 5
What are forms of separation 7
Fundamental objectives of separation 7
Legal obligations 8
Basics of separation 9
Main considerations 9
Detailed selection 10
Decision tree 13
Other considerations 14
I llustrations 16
Frequently asked questions 30
This guide was prepared with the involvement of BEAMA members.
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