Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education PUBLIC TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL

HIGH SCHOOLS

Unit of Competency: INSTALL ELECTRICAL PROTECTION SYSTEM FOR

LIGHTING AND GROUNDING

Module No. 3 Module Title: INSTALLING ELECTRICAL PROTECTION

Program/Course: BUILDING WIRING INSTALLATION NC II
INSTALL ELECTRICAL PROTECTION SYSTEM FOR
Unit of Competency:
LIGHTING AND GROUNDING
Module Title: Installing Electrical Protection

INTRODUCTION:

This module contains the ―know‖ and ―do‖ units in installing electrical
protection.

It covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required in installing

electrical protection system needed before starting work. Tools are inspected
and prepared. Proper checking must also be done before commencing work
so that lubrications and auxiliary parts are per enterprise specifications.
Proper storing must also be practiced.

This module consist of two (2) Learning Outcomes (LO’s) that

contains learning activities for both knowledge and skills supported with
information sheets, job/operation sheets and self-check. Before attempting
to perform the manual exercises, see to it that you have already read and
understood the information/operation sheet and answered correctly the
self-check provided in every Learning Activities.

SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon completion of the module, you should be able to:

LO1. lay out and install fuse panel; and

LO2. lay out and install panel board.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Refer to the assessment criteria of learning outcomes 1-3 of this module.

PREREQUISITES

Basic and Common Competency

2
 TECHNICAL TERMS

Amperage rating is a maximum current-carrying capacity of a device.

Blade-type cartridge fuse is a fuse with flat contact blades on a cylindrical

case.

Cabinet is an enclosure designed either for surface or flush mounting

and provided with a frame, mat, or trim in which a swinging door of
doors may be hung.

Circuit breaker is an automatic over-current device that trips on

overloads, shorts and resettable.

Concentric knockout is a several removable metal ring that allows the

entrance of various standard sizes of connectors into a cabinet.

Disconnecting is a method by which the conductor of a circuit can be

disconnected from their source of supply.

Dustproof is constructed that dust will not interface with its

successful operation.

Dust-tight is constructed that dust will not enter the enclosing case.

Eccentric knockout is a knockout that is removed from the box in sections

to form larger holes.

Edison-base plug fuse is a fuse with base that fits the same socket as a
regular based incandescent bulb.

Fault current is a current that flows from one conductor to ground or

another conductor because of an abnormal connection or arc between the
two.

Oil circuit breaker is a load interrupter in which the interrupting contacts

operate submerged in a transformer oil.
Overcurrent protection is a weak link in the circuit that limits the
amperage to a specified amount.

Overload is larger than normal current flowing within the normal

current path.

Rainproof is constructed, protected, or treated as to prevent the rain from

interfering with successful operation of the apparatus.

Rain tight is a constructed or protected exposure to a beating rain

which will not result to the entrance of the water.

Short circuit is larger than the normal current flowing outside the normal
current path.

Type “S” plug fuse is a fuse with special size-limiting characteristics for
each amperage range.

Voltage rating is the maximum voltage at which a device is designed to

operate.

ACRONYMS

NEC - National Electrical Code

NEMA – National Electrical Manufacturers’ Association

OHSA – Occupational Health Safety Act.

PEC – Philippine Electrical Code

Program/Course: BUILDING WIRING INSTALLATION NC II

Unit of Competency: INSTALL ELECTRICAL PROTECTION SYSTEM FOR

LIGHTING AND GROUNDING

Module Title: Installing Electrical Protection

Learning Outcome 1: Layout and install fuse panel

Assessment Criteria

1. Tools and materials for installing fuse panel are selected in line with the job
requirements
2. Fuse panel is installed according to the job requirement.
3. Safety procedures are strictly followed according to the Occcupation Health
Safety Act (OHSA) standards.
4. Electrical conductors on fuse panel are properly harnessed in line with the
established standards.
5. Work place is cleaned upon the completion of the job.

References:

1. Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers of the Philippines

Incorporated. Philippine Electrical Code of 1992.
2. Max B. Fajardo Jr. & Leo R. Fajardo. Electrical Layout and Estimate, 2nd
Edition.
3. Azares, Efren F. and Recana, Cirilo B. Practical Electricity III; Adriana
Publishing: 1999.
4. www.epa.gov/rtp/new-bldg/environmental/0910updf
5. www.omnicontrols.com/
6. www.wikihow.com/
7. www.acmehowto.com/howto/maintenance/electrical/
LEARNING EXPERIENCES/ACTIVITIES

Learning Outcome 1: Layout and Install Fuse Panel

Learning Activities Special Instructions

1. Read the attached Information  You can ask the assistance of

Sheet 1.1 about fuse panel. your teacher to explain topics you
cannot understand.

2. Read the attached Information  You can ask the assistance of

Sheet 1.2 about planning and your teacher to explain topics you
preparing for installing of fuse cannot understand.
panel.

3. Perform Operation Sheet 1.1 on

installing safety switch.

4. Answer Self-Check 1.1

 INFORMATION SHEET 1.1

FUSE PANEL

Philippine Electrical Code (PEC) provision for circuit protection

Conductors-Maximum ampacity and size

a. General –Branch circuit conductors shall have an ampacity of not

less than the rating of the branch circuit and not less than the
maximum load to be served. Cable assemblies with neutral
conductors smaller than the ungrounded conductors shall be marked.

b. Household ranges and cooking appliances .Branch circuit

conductors supplying household ranges, wall-mounted ovens, counter
cooking units and other household cooking appliances shall have an
ampacity not less than the rating of the branch circuit and not less
than the maximum load to be served. For ranges of 8 ¾ Kw or more
rating, the minimum branch circuit rating shall be 40 amperes.

c. Other loads .Branch circuit conductors supplying loads other than

cooking appliances as covered shall have an ampacity sufficient for
the loads served and shall not be smaller than 2.0 mm2.

Fuses
A fuse is the simplest circuit protection device. Its name is derived
from the Latin word "fusus," meaning "to melt." Fuses have been used
almost from the beginning of the use of electricity. The earliest type of
fuse was simply a bare wire between two connections. The wire was
smaller than the conductor it was protecting. Therefore, it would melt
before the conductor it was protecting was harmed.

Some "copper fuse link" types are still in use but most fuses don’t
longer use copper as its element (the part of the fuse that melts). After
changing from copper to other metals, tubes or enclosures were developed to
hold the melting metal. The enclosed fuse made possible the addition of filler
material which helps to contain the arc that occurs when the element melts.
For many low power uses, the finer material is not required. A simple glass
tube is used. The use of a glass tube gives the added advantage of being able
to see when a fuse is open. Fuses of this type are commonly found in
automobile lighting circuits. Figure 2-1 shows several fuses and the symbols
used on schematics.
 Figure 1-1.—Typical fuses and schematic symbols.

Principles and Operation of Fuses

A fuse is basically a short length of metal ribbon made of alloy with a

low melting point of a size that will carry a specified current indefinitely, but
which will melt when a larger current flow due to either overload or short
circuit. When the ribbon inside the fuse melts, the fuse may blow. When it
blows, the circuit is open just as if a wire had been cut or a switch opened at
the fuse location.

Types of Fuses According to Construction:

1. Plug type
2. Ferrule type
3. Knife blade type
4. Screw type

According to the National Electrical Code (NEC), all cartridge fuses

must be marked to show:

1. Ampere rating
2. Voltage rating
3. Interrupting rating when over 10,000 amperes
4. Current-limiting type
5. Trade name or name of manufacturer
Important Ratings when Choosing Replacement fuses:

1. Voltage rating. The rating must match or exceed the voltage rating
of the circuit.
2. Ampere rating. The rating of fuse should match the full load current
rating of the equipment or ampacity of conductor as closely as
possible.
3. Interrupting capacity. The total current in which the fuse can
interrupt without being damaged.

NEC requirements to be observed by an electrician when installing plug

fuses, fuse holder, and adapters:

1. They shall not be used in circuits exceeding 125 volts between

conductors, except on systems having grounded neutral with no
conductors having more than 150 volts to ground. This situation in
the 120/208-volt system in the commercial building covered in this
text, or in the case of 120/240-volt, single-phase system.

2. They shall have ampere ratings of 0 to 30 amperes.

3. They shall have a hexagonal configuration for ratings of 15 amperes

and below.

4. The screw shell must be connected to the load side of the circuit.

5. Edison-base plug fuses may be used only as replacements in existing

installations where there is no evidence of over fusing or tampering.

6. All new installations shall use fuse holders requiring Type S plug
fuses or fuse holders with a type s adapter inserted to accept Type S
fuses only.

7. Type S plug fuses are classified as 0 to 15 amperes; 16 to 20

amperes; and 21 to 30 amperes.
Types “S” Fuses and Adapter

Types of Fuses According to the manner of operation

1. Dual-element, Time-delay Fuse

The dual-element, time-delay fuse, provides a time delay in the low-

overload range to eliminate unnecessary opening of the circuit because of
harmless overloads. However, this type of fuse is extremely responsive in
opening in short circuits. This fuse has two fusible elements connected in
series. Depending upon the magnitude of the current flow, one element is
designed to open when the current reaches a value of approximately 500%
of the fuse rating. The short-circuit element opens when a short circuit or
heavy overload occurs. That is, the element opens at current values of
approximately 500% or more of the fuse rating.
 Fig. 1 Cutaway view of dual-element, time-delay fuse. On overloads, the
spring-loaded trigger assembly opens. On short circuits or heavy ground
faults, the fuse elements in the short-circuit section open. The fuse
elements are generally made of copper.

The thermal element is also designed to open at approximately 140

degrees Celsius, as well as on damaging overloads. In addition, the thermal
element will open whenever a loose connection or a poor contact in the
fuseholder causes heat to develop. As a result, a true dual-element fuse also
offers thermal protection to the equipment in which it is installed.

Dual-element fuses are suitable for use on motor circuits and other
circuits having high-inrush characteristics. This type of fuse can be used as
well for mains, feeders, subfeeders, and branch circuits. Dual-element
fuses may be used to provide back-up protection for circuit breakers, bus
duct, and other circuit components that lack an adequate interrupting
rating, bracing, or withstand rating. (Dual-element time-delay fuse will
hold five times it’s rating for 10 seconds)

2. Dual-element, time-delay, current-limiting fuse

The dual-element, time-delay, current limiting fuse, operates in the

same manner as the standard dual-element, time-delay fuse. The only
difference between the fuses is that, this fuse has a faster response to the
short-circuit range and thus more current limiting. The short-circuit
element in the current-limiting fuse can be silver or copper surrounded by
quartz sand arc- quenching filler. Silver-link fuses are more current-
limiting than copper-link fuses.
 Fig. 2 Cutaway view of a dual-element, time-delay, current limiting fuse. On
overloads, the spring-loaded trigger assembly opens. On short circuits or heavy
ground faults, the fuse elements in the short-circuit section open. The fuse
elements are generally made of silver.

3. Current-limiting fuse (Non-time delay)

The straight current-limiting fuse, has an extremely fast

response in both the low-overload and short-circuit ranges. When
compared to other type of fuses, this type of fuse has the lowest
energy let-through values. Current limiting fuses are use to provide
better protection to mains, feeders, and subfeeders, circuit breakers,
bus duct, switchboards, and other circuit components that lack an
adequate interrupting rating, bracing, or withstand rating. Current-
limiting fuse elements can be made of silver or copper surrounded
by quartz sand arc-quenching filler. Silver-link fuses are more
current limiting than copper-link fuses.

Fig. 3 Cutaway view of a current-limiting, fastacting, single-element fuse.

A standard current-limiting fuse does not have spring-load or ―loaded

link‖ overload assembly found in dual-element fuses.

To be classified as ―current limiting‖, the code states that when a fuse

or breaker is subjected to heavy (high magnitude) fault currents, the fuse or
breaker must reduce the fault current flowing into the circuit to a value less
than the fault current that could have flowed into the circuit had there been
no fuse or breaker in the circuit.

When used in motor circuits, or other circuits having high current-

inrush characteristics, the current-limiting non-time delay fuses must be
sized at a much higher rating than actual load. That is, for motor with a
full- load current rating of 10 amperes, a 30- or 40 ampere current-limiting
fuse
may be required to start the motor. In this case, the fuse is considered to be
the motor branch-circuit short-circuit protection. (Non-time delay fuse will
hold five times its rating for1/4 to 2 seconds; not ideal to loads which
requires more than 2 seconds to accelerate)

Characteristics of the Overload Currents:

 They are greater than the normal current flow.

 They are placed within the normal conducting current path.
 If allowed to continue, they will cause overheating of the equipment,
conductors, and the insulation of the conductors.

Characteristics of Short-circuit and Ground – Fault

1. They flow ―outside‖ of the normal current path.

2. They may be greater than the normal current flow.
3. They may be less than the normal current flow.

CLASSIFICATION OF FUSES

Class H

Class H fuses were also called NEC or code fuses. Most low cost,
common, standard nonrenewable one-time fuses are Class H fuses.
Renewable- type fuses are also classified under the Class H classification.
Neither the interrupting rating nor the notation Class H appears on the label
of Class H fuse. This type of fuse is tested by the Underwriters Laboratories
on circuits that deliver 10,000 amperes AC. Class H fuses are available with
ratings ranging from 1 ampere to 600 amperes in both 250-volt AC and 600-
volt AC types. Class H fuses are not current limiting.

A higher quality nonrenewable one-time fuse such as the class K5

fuse, which has 50, 000- ampere interrupting rating. It is easy to identify
this high grade fuse for the Class K5 and its interrupting rating are marked
in the label.

Fig. 4 Class H cartridge fuse. Illustration shows renewable-type

fuse in which the blown link may be replaced.
Class K

Class K fuses have grouped into three categories: K1, K5, and K9, A
through D. These fuses may be UL listed with interrupting ratings in RMS
symmetrical amperes in values of 50,000, 100,000, or 200,000 amperes.
For each K rating UL has assigned a maximum level of peak let-through
current (Ip) and energy as given by I2t.

Class K fuses have varying degrees of current-limiting ability,

depending upon the K rating. Class K1 fuses have the greatest current-
limiting ability and Class K9 fuses the least current-limiting ability. Checks
of various fuse manufacturers’ literatures reveal that Class K9 fuses are no
longer being manufactured.

Class K fuses may be classified as time delay fuses as well. In this

case, UL requires that the fuses have a minimum time of delay of 10
seconds at 500% of the rated current. Class K fuses are available in ratings
ranging from 1/10 ampere to 600 amperes at 250- or 600-volts AC. Class
K fuses has the same dimensions as Class H fuses.
 Fig. 5 Class H, K5, K1, and RK5 Fuses
Class
J

Class J fuses are current limiting and marked as A and B. They are
listed by UL with an interrupting rating of 200,000 RMS symmetrical
amperes. Some have especial listing identified by the letters ―SP,‖ and have
an interrupting rating of 300,000 RMS symmetrical amperes. Certain Class
J fuses are also considered to be dual-element, time delay, and are marked
―time-delay‖. Class J fuses are physically smaller than Class H fuses.
Therefore, when a fuse holder is installed to accept a Class J fuse, it will
be impossible to install a Class H fuse in the fuse holder. The Underwriters
Laboratories has assigned maximum values of I2t and Ip that are slightly
less than those for Class K1 fuses. Both fastacting, current-limiting Class J
fuses are available in ratings ranging from 1ampere to 600 volts AC.
 Fig. 6 Class J current limiting fuses.
Class L
Class L fuses A, B, and C, are listed by UL in sizes ranging from 601
amperes to 6000 amperes at 600 volts ac. These fuses have specified
maximum values of I2t and Ip. They are current-limiting fuses and have an
interrupting rating of 200,000 RMS symmetrical amperes. These bolt-type
fuses are used in bolted pressure contact switches. Class L fuses are
available in fast acting, current-limiting time and a time-delay, current-
limiting type. Both types of Class L meet UL requirements. Some Class L
fuses have a special interrupting rating of 300,000 symmetrical amperes.
The fuse’s label will indicate the part number followed by the letters ―SP‖.
 Fig. 7 Class L fuses. All Class L fuses are rated 600 volts. Listed is 601 to 6000
ampere rating. The smallest switch for Class L fuses is 800 amperes. Class L
fuses that have fuse elements rated at 600 amperes and less are available.
These special ampere-rated fuses are physically the same size as the 800
ampere size

Class T

Class T fuses are current-limiting fuses. These fuses are UL listed

with an interrupting capacity of 200,000 RMS symmetrical amperes. Class
T fuses are physically smaller than Class H or Class J fuses. The
configuration of this type of fuse limits its use to fuse holders and switches
that will reject all other types of fuses.

Class T fuses rated 600 volts have electrical characteristics similar to

those of Class J fuses and are tested in similar manner by Underwriters
Laboratories. Class T fuses rated at 300 volts have lower peak let-through
currents and I2t values than comparable Class J fuses. Many series rated
panel boards are listed by Underwriters Laboratories with Class T mains.
Because Class T fuses do not have lot of time delay, they are sized
according to the non-time delay fuse.

UL presently lists the 600-volts Class T fuses in sizes from 1ampere to

800 amperes. UL lists the 300-volts Class T fuses in sizes from 1 ampere to
1,200 amperes. Common applications for Class T fuses for mains, feeders
and branch circuits.

Class t 300-volt fuses may be used on 120/240-volt single-phase,

208/120-volt three-phase four-wire wye, and 240-volt three phase three
wire delta systems. The NEC permits 300-volts Class T fuses to be installed
in single-phase line-to-neutral circuits supplied from three-phase four-wire
solidly grounded neutral systems where the line-to neutral voltage does not
exceed 300 volts. The NEC does not permit the use of 300-volt Class T fuses
for line-to-line or line-to-line-to-line applications on 480/277-volt three-
phase four wire wye, 480-volt three-phase three-wire, and any of the
systems where Class T 300-volt fuses are permitted.
 Fig. 8 Class T current-limiting, fast acting fuse; 200,000-ampere interrupting
rating. Links are made if silver. Has very little time delay. Good for the protection
of circuit breakers and on circuits that do not have high inrush loads (such as
motors, transformers). Size at 300% for motors and other high inrush loads.

Class G

Class G fuses are cartridge fuses with small physical dimensions.

They are used in circuits of 300-volts or less to the ground. Class G fuses
are available in sizes ranging from 0 ampere to 60 amperes and are UL listed
at an interrupting capacity of 100,000 RMS symmetrical amperes. To
prevent overfusing, Class G fuses are size limiting within the four categories
assigned to their ampere ratings. Therefore, a fuse holder designed to
accept a 15-ampere Type SC will not accept a 20-ampere Type SC fuse; and
a fuse holder designed to accept 20-ampere Type SC fuse will no accept a 30-
ampere Type SC fuse; and so on for the four categories.
Class G fuses are current limiting. They may be used for the
protection of ballasts, electric heat, and similar loads. They are UL listed for
branch circuit protection.

Fig. 9 Class G fuses

Class R

Class R fuse is another recent development in the UL standards listing

of fuses. This fuse is nonrenewable cartridge type and has an interrupting
rating of 200,000 RMS symmetrical amperes. The peak let-through current
(Ip) and the total clearing energy (It) values are specified for the individual
case sizes. The values of I2t and Ip are specified by UL based on short-
circuit tests at 50,000, 100,000, and 200,000 amperes.

Class R fuses are divided into two subclasses: Class RK1 and
ClassRK5. The Class RK1 Fuse has characteristics similar to those of the
Class K5 fuse. These fuses must be marked either Class RK1 or RK5. In
addition, they are marked to be current-limiting.

Some Class RK1 fuses have a special interrupting rating of 300,000

RMS symmetrical amperes. The fuse’s label will indicate the part number
followed by the letters ―SP‖.

The ferrule-type Class R fuse has a rating range of 1/10 ampere to 60

amperes and can be distinguished by the annular ring on one end of the
case. The knife-blade type Class R fuse has a rating range of 61amperes to
600 amperes and has a slot in the blade on one end. When a fuse holder is
designed to accept a Class R fuse, it will be impossible to install standard
Class H or Class K fuse. The requirements for non interchangeable
cartridge fuses and fuse holders are covered in NEC. However, the Class R
fuse can be installed in older style fuse clips on existing installations. As a
result, the Class R may be called a one-way rejection fuse.

Electrical equipment manufacturers will provide the necessary

rejection-type fuse holders in their equipment, which then tested with a
Class R fuse at short- circuit current values such as 50,000, 100,000, or
200,000 amperes. Each piece of equipment will be marked accordingly.

Fig. 10 Class R cartridge fuses (may be RK1 or RK5).

Class CC

Class CC fuses are primarily used for control circuit protection of

motor control circuits, ballasts, small transformers, and so on. They are UL
listed as branch circuit fuses. Class CC fuses are rated at 600-volts or less
and have 200,000-ampere interrupting rating in sizes from 1/10 ampere
through 30 amperes. These fuses measure 11/2‖ x 13/32‖ and can be
recognized by a ―button‖ on one end of the fuse. This ―button‖ is unique
to Class CC fuses. When a fuseblock or fuseholder that has the matching
Class CC rejection feature is installed, it is impossible to insert any other 1
½‖ x 13/32‖ fuses. Only a class fuse will fit into these special fuseblocks
and fuseholders. A Class CC fuse can be installed in a standard
fuseholder.

Fig. 11 Class CC fuse with rejection feature

Parts of Fusible Load Center
Types of Safety switch enclosures

a. NEMA 1 (indoor)

Note: NEMA 1 safety switch enclosures may be easily identified

because of the presence of concentric knockouts on the top of the
enclosures.

b. NEMA 3R (rainproof)

Note: NEMA 3R safety switch enclosures may be easily identified by

the presence of a hub plate on the top of the safety switch.
 c. NEMA 4X (watertight, corrosion resistant)

Note: NEMA 4X enclosures are generally constructed of stainless steel.

Testing Fuses

As mentioned at the beginning of this module, the Occupational Safety

and Health Act (OSHA) clearly states that electrical equipment must not be
worked on when it is energized. There have been too many injuries to those
intentionally working on the equipment ―hot‖ or thinking the power is off,
only to find out that it is still energized. If the equipment is to be worked on
―hot‖ then proper training and protective gear (rubber blankets, insulated
tools, goggles, rubber gloves, etc.) need to be used. A second person should
be present when working electrical equipment ―hot‖ OSHA has specific ―lock-
out‖ and ―tag-out‖ rules for working on energized electrical equipment.

When power is turned on. On ―live‖ circuits, extreme caution must

be exercised when checking fuses. There are many different voltage
readings that can be taken, such as line-to-line, line-to-ground, line-to-
neutral, etc.

Using a voltmeter, the first step is to make sure that the scale is set
highest voltage settings, then change to a lower scale after assuring that it is
within the range of the voltmeter. For example, when testing what you
believe to be a 120V circuit, it is wise to first use the 600V scale, then try
the 300V scale, and then use the 150V scale, just to be sure.

Taking a voltage reading across the bottom (load side) of fuses either
fuse-to-fuse, fuse-to-neutral, or fuse-to-ground can show voltage reading
because even though a fuse is open, there can be ―feed back‖ through the
load. You might come to a wrong conclusion. Taking a voltage reading from
the line side of the fuse to the load side of a fuse will show ―open-circuit
voltage‖ which way cause the fuse to blow while load is still connected. This
may also be the result of a wrong conclusion.

Reading from line-to load side of a good fuse shows zero voltage or
else an extremely small voltage across the fuse.

Always read carefully the instructions furnished with electrical test

equipment such as voltmeters, ohmmeters, etc.

When the power is turned off. This is the safest way to test fuses.
Remove the fuse from the switch, and then take a resistance reading across
the fuse using an ohmmeter. A good fuse will show zero to very minimal
resistance. An open (blown) fuse will generally show a very high resistance
reading.

Advantages of Fuse over a circuit breaker:

1. It is reliable (It can stay in position for a long period and can act when
needed.)
2. The cost is cheaper
3. It does not require periodic maintenance

Ratings Available for Fuse switches in both 250 and 600 volts

15 20 30 60 100 200 400 600

800 1200 1600 2000 2500 3000 5000 6000

Standard ampere Rating for Fuses and Nonadjustable circuit Breakers

15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 60 70 80 90
100 110 125 150 175 200 225 250 300 350 400 450
500 600 700 800 1000 1200 1600 2000 2500 3000 4000 5000
6000
 INFORMATION SHEET 1.2

Planning and preparing for installing of Fuse Panel

Procedure:

1. Obtain the technical working drawing (electrical plan) from the teacher
then examine the nature of the work. (See sample below.)

2. After taking the plan, list down the needed materials, PPE’s, tools
and equipment needed in performing the task.

3. Upon listing, use the requisition form for the materials and the
borrowers slip to secure your materials, tools, equipment and PPE’s
from the supply and tool room. (see sample below)

4. After securing the needed materials, tools, equipment and PPE’s, ask
your teacher where to execute the working plan.

5. Place your materials, tools, equipment, and PPE’s in the most

convenient location to make the installation easy. Ask your teacher if
you could start the installation.

6. Start your installation once it is approved by your teacher.

Note: NEC Requirements are to be observed by an electrician when

installing plug fuses, fuse holder, and adapters:

1. They shall not be used in circuits exceeding 125 volts between

conductors, except on systems having grounded neutral with no
conductors having more than 150 volts to ground. This situation in
the 120/208-volt system in the commercial building covered in this
module, or in the case of 120/240-volt, single-phase system.

2. They shall have ampere ratings of 0 to 30 amperes.

3. They shall have a hexagonal configuration for ratings of 15 amperes

and below.

4. The screw shell must be connected to the load side of the circuit.

5. Edison-base plug fuses may be used only as replacements in existing

installations where there is no evidence of overusing or tampering.

6. All new installations shall use fuse holders requiring Type S plug
fuses or fuse holders with a type s adapter inserted to accept Type S
fuses only.
7. Type S plug fuses are classified 0 to 15 amperes; 16 to 20 amperes; 21
to 30 amperes.

B1 B2

300mm

300mm

S S

400mm 300mm

Line diagram of two (2) bulbs controlled by two (2) SPST switch
with one (1) convenience outlet in different location.
 OPERATION SHEET 1.1

Install Safety Switch

PEC Provision refer to information sheet 3.1

Requirement for fuses of less than 600 volts

Note: Refer to NEC Article 240

a. Plug fuses shall not be used in circuit exceeding 125 volts between
conductors.

b. Fuses shall be marked with amperage rating.

c. Plug fuses shall be classified 0 to 30 amperes.

d. Edison-base plug fuses shall only be used for replacement in existing

installation where there is no evidence of over fusing or tampering.

e. Type ―S‖ fuses (fustats) shall be classified at not over 125 volts.
Note: Refer to NEC article 240.

f. Type ―S‖ fuses shall be classified as 0 to 15, 16 to 20, and 21 to 30

amperes.

g. Different ampere classes of type ―S‖ fuses are not interchangeable.

h. Cartridge fuses shall be marked with their ampere rating, voltage

rating, and the name or trademark of the manufacturer.

Procedure in Installing Safety Switch

1. Determine exact installation location based on the plan provided.

2. Install a mounting screw for the top mounting hole.

3. Hang switch box/panel board. (Note: The hole in the upper middle
back of the housing should slip over the screw head.)

4. Check the horizontal and vertical alignment of the switch box using
the bar level.

5. Locate holes for the remaining two mounting screws.

6. Install the lower two mounting screws. (Note: Be sure that the box is
leveled horizontally and vertically).
7. Open the desired knockout holes in top and bottom of switch
housing.

8. Install conduit connector/adapter in each knockout hole.

9. Cut wire entries at about 10‖ – 12" termination length of the wires.

10. Strip back one end of each piece of wire about 5/8 inch.

11. Install the feeder wire through the conduit connector in the top of
the switch housing and connect to terminals on the line side.

12. Firmly tighten terminals to manufacturer’s torque specifications.

(Caution: Loose connection is a chief cause of electrical problems.)

13. Install wires through the conduit connector at the bottom of the
switch housing, and connect to load side terminals. (Note: Install
the wire neatly, taking care to prevent the wires from rubbing
against any metal edge.)

14. Firmly tighten terminals according to the manufacturer’s torque

specifications.

15. Determine length of ground wire by measuring from top of box to

ground terminal.

16. Cut a piece of wire to the measured length.

17. Strip backs the lower end of the ground wire, then install in the
ground terminal and tighten.

18. Install ground wire through bottom hole in switch housing.

19. Form the ground wire neatly so that it will not touch any moving
part of the switch.

20. Strip back upper end of ground wire; install ground wire in switch
terminal and tighten.

21. Insert the fuses into the fuse clip. (Note: Fuse clips must fit tightly
on each fuse.

22. If finished, clean your work area, and return equipment, tools and
materials to proper storage.
 SELF-CHECK 1.1

Direction: Answer the following questions by writing your answers in a

sheet of paper.

TEST I: Identify the following.

1. Its name was derived from the Latin word "fusus," meaning
"to melt."

2. The Electrical equipment that carries or transfers current

but does not use it.
3. The Current that flows from one conductor to ground or
another conductor because of an abnormal connection or arc
between the two.
4. The Weak link in the circuit that limits the amperage to a
specified amount.
5. Larger than normal current flowing within the normal
current paths
6. Larger than normal current flowing outside the normal
current path.

7. Maximum voltages at which a device is designed to operate.

8. Maximum available short-circuits current that an over-
current device can safely interrupt without damage to itself.
9. Several removable metal rings that allow for the entrance of
various standard sizes of connectors into a cabinet.
10. A method by which the conductors of a circuit can be
disconnected from their source of supply.

TEST II: Enumeration.

1 – 3 The classifications/types of breakers according to mounting

method.

4 - 6 The different kinds of fuses according to manner of operation.

7 – 9 The important ratings when replacing fuses.

TEST – III Label the parts of the fuse load center illustrated below