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Ignition-Protection Test for Marine Products
UL 1500
This test procedure covers the basic test methods for determining ignition-protection and is not to be considered as a test standard that will determine theacceptability of a product or component for use in marine service. The acceptability of a product or component in the intended application is judged i n accordancewith applicable requirements and tests for that component or product.
This test procedure does not cover explosion-proof or intrinsically safe equipment as required by the U. S. Coast Guard and a pplied to U. S. Coast Guardinspected vessels or as defined in the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70.
Products and components classified as ignition-protected are intended to be installed and used i n accordance with the applicable requirements to the U. S. CoastGuard, the Fire Protection Standard fo r Pleasure and Commercial Motor Craft, ANSI/NFPA No. 302, and the American Boat and Yacht Council, Inc.
This test procedure does not cover ignition-protection procedures for products or components that may operate in hydrogen and air mixtures.
This test procedure does not cover:
- Mechanisms of ignition from external source s, such as static electricity, lightning, or other factors not related to the apparatus under test;
- Apparatus based on the use of high-voltage electrostatic principles;
- The deterioration of external wiring; or
- Connections installed in accordance with applicable installation standards.
A product that contains features, characteristics, components, materials, or systems new or different from those in use when the Standard was developed, and thatinvolves a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, shall be evaluated using the appropriate additional component and end-product requirements as determinednecessary to maintain the level of safety for the user of the product as originally anticipated by the intent of this Standard.
Product Details
- Edition:
- 3rd
- Published:
- 09/05/1997
- Number of Pages:
- 30
