CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 297-18

Solid dielectric switchgear
1 Scope 1.1 This Standard applies to switchgear insulated with solid dielectric material including devices such as a) switches; b) interrupting devices, including reclosers; c) circuit breakers; and d) control, metering, protective, and regulating equipment with associated interconnections and supporting structures. 1.2 This Standard applies to equipment with a nominal voltage greater than 750 V and up to 46 kV that is intended to be used a) in accordance with CSA C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Part I; b) in non-hazardous locations for indoor or outdoor use; c) for controlling and protecting the power from generators or other sources; and d) for supplying electrical energy to power and lighting circuits. 1.3 This Standard does not apply to air insulated switchgear or gas-insulated switchgear that is covered by CSA C22.2 No. 31. 1.4 Except for the requirements applicable to overhead fault interrupters as specified in Clause 9, fault interrupters are not within the scope of this Standard. 1.5 In this Standard, “shall” is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to satisfy in order to comply with the standard; “should” is used to express a recommendation or that which is advised but not required; and “may” is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the Standard. Notes accompanying clauses do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is to separate from the text explanatory or informative material. Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements. Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (non-mandatory) to define their application.
SDO:
CSA
Language:
English
ICS Codes:
29.130
Status:
Standard
Publish date:
2018-09-30
Standard Number:
CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 297-18