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IEEE Std C37.42TM-2009
(Revision of
ANSI C37.42-1996)
IEEE Standard Specifications for

High-Voltage (> 1000 V) Expulsion-
Type Distribution-Class Fuses,
Fuse and Disconnecting Cutouts,
Fuse Disconnecting Switches, and
Fuse Links, and Accessories Used
with These Devices
Sponsor
Switchgear Committee
of the
IEEE Power & Energy Society
Approved 9 December 2009

IEEE-SA Standards Board
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Abstract: Specifications for high-voltage (above 1000 V) expulsion-type distribution-class fuses,
fuse cutouts, fuse disconnecting switches, their associated fuse links, disconnecting cutouts, and
accessories for these devices are covered. All of these devices are intended for use on
alternating current distribution systems. These include open and enclosed types of fuses and fuse
cutouts and fuse disconnecting switches, as well as the fuse links of the type used exclusively
with these devices; also open-link types of fuses, cutouts and their associated fuse links, open
and enclosed types of disconnecting cutouts, fuse supports, fuse mountings and fuse hooks of
the type used exclusively with distribution-class fuses, fuse cutouts, fuse disconnecting switches
and disconnecting cutouts, fuseholders and removable switch blades of the type used exclusively
with distribution-class fuse supports and mounting brackets used for distribution-class equipment
and other accessories.
Keywords: distribution-class fuses, distribution fuse cutouts, expulsion fuses, fuse, fuse
applications, fuse disconnecting switches, fuse links, high-voltage fuses
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Introduction
This introduction is not part of IEEE Std C37.42-2009, IEEE Standard Specifications for High-Voltage (> 1000 V)
Expulsion-Type Distribution-Class Fuses, Fuse and Disconnecting Cutouts, Fuse Disconnecting Switches, and Fuse
Links, and Accessories Used with These Devices.
This standard is a revision of ANSI C37.42-1996, to bring it up to date and in line with present day
requirements for high-voltage fuses, fuse links and fuse disconnecting switches. This standard was
previously developed by the NEMA High Voltage Fuse Technical Committee. As of 2003 the
responsibility for this standard has been transferred to the IEEE High-Voltage Fuse Subcommittee. Liaison
was maintained with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) during the development of the
revisions in order to incorporate the latest thinking up to the time of publication.
The Switchgear Committee of the IEEE Power & Energy Society has recently sponsored the published
standard IEEE Std C37.100.1™-2007 [B6] 1 . Although IEEE Std C37.100.1 is not specifically referenced in
this document, any information that may apply to fuse devices has been incorporated.
This standard is one of a series of complementary standards covering various types of high-voltage fuses
and switches, arranged so that certain standards apply to all devices while other standards provide
additional specifications for a particular device. For any device, IEEE Std C37.40™, IEEE Std C37.41™,
plus an additional specification standard covering that device, constitute a complete set of standards for the
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device. In addition, IEEE Std C37.48™ is an application, operation, and maintenance guide for all the
devices and IEEE Std C37.48.1™ provides additional guidelines for current-limiting fuses.
The following standards make up this series:
ANSI C37.46, American National Standard for High Voltage Expulsion and Current-Limiting Type Power
Class Fuses and Fuse Disconnecting Switches.
ANSI C37.47, American National Standard for High Voltage Current-Limiting Type Distribution Class
Fuses and Fuse Disconnecting Switches.
IEEE Std C37.40™, IEEE Standard Service Conditions and Definitions for High-Voltage Fuses,
Distribution Enclosed Single-Pole Air Switches, Fuse Disconnecting Switches, and Accessories.
IEEE Std C37.41™, IEEE Standard Design Tests for High-Voltage (>1000 V) Fuses, Fuse and
Disconnecting Cutouts, Distribution Enclosed Single-Pole Air Switches, Fuse Disconnecting Switches, and
Fuse Links and Accessories Used with These Devices.
IEEE Std C37.42™, IEEE Standard Specifications for High-Voltage (> 1000 V) Expulsion-Type
Distribution-Class Fuses, Fuse and Disconnecting Cutouts, Fuse Disconnecting Switches, and Fuse Links
and Accessories Used with These Devices.
IEEE Std C37.43™, IEEE Standard Specifications for High-Voltage Expulsion, Current-Limiting, and
Combination-Type Distribution and Power Class External Fuses, with Rated Voltages from 1 kV through
38 kV, Used for the Protection of Shunt Capacitors.
IEEE Std C37.45™, IEEE Standard Specifications for High-Voltage Distribution Class Enclosed Single-
Pole Air Switches with Rated Voltages from 1 through 8.3 kV.
1
The numbers in brackets correspond to those of the bibliography in Annex A.
iv
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IEEE Std C37.48™, IEEE Guide for Application, Operation, and Maintenance of High-Voltage Fuses,
IEEE Std C37.48.1™, IEEE Guide for the Operation, Classification, Application and Coordination of
Current-Limiting Fuses with Rated Voltages from 1–38 kV.
NOTE—Fuse standards listed as “ANSI C37.xx,” were formerly developed by NEMA. The responsibility for
maintaining them has passed to the IEEE and will, at their next revision, carry the designation “IEEE Std C37.xx.”
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Participants
At the time this standard was submitted to the IEEE-SA Standards Board for approval, the Revision of Fuse
Specification Standards Working Group had the following membership:
Mark W. Stavnes, Chair

Frank J. Muench, Secretary
Chris Ambrose Frank Ladonne Donald Parker

Glenn R. Borchardt John G. Leach R. Neville Parry
Sam Chang James R. Marek Timothy E. Royster
Dan Gardner Sean Moody John S. Schaffer
Gary W. Haynes Janusz A. Zawadzki
The following members of the individual balloting committee voted on this standard. Balloters may have
voted for approval, disapproval, or abstention.
William J. Ackerman Randall Groves R. Parry

Stan Arnot Ajit Gwal Bansi Patel
Robert Barnett Gary Heuston Allan St. Peter
Paul Barnhart R. Jackson Iulian Profir
Glenn Borchardt Andrew Jones Michael Roberts
Harvey Bowles Tanuj Khandelwal Charles Rogers
Chris Brooks Ethan Kim Timothy Royster
Yunxiang Chen J. Koepfinger Bartien Sayogo
F. Denbrock Jim Kulchisky Gil Shultz
Randall Dotson Saumen Kundu James E. Smith
Donald Dunn Stephen Lambert Jerry Smith
Gary Engmann John Leach Mark Stavnes
Marcel Fortin Georges Montillet Raymond Strittmatter
Fredric Friend Daniel Mulkey John Vergis
Daniel Gardner Jerry Murphy Waldemar Von Miller
Edwin Goodwin Michael S. Newman Janusz A. Zawadzki
T. Olsen
When the IEEE-SA Standards Board approved this standard on 9 December 2009, it had the following
membership:
Robert M. Grow, Chair

Thomas Prevost, Vice Chair
Steve M. Mills, Past Chair
Judith Gorman, Secretary
John Barr Alexander Gelman David J. Law

Karen Bartleson Jim Hughes Ted Olsen
Victor Berman Richard H. Hulett Glenn Parsons
Ted Burse Young Kyun Kim Ronald C. Petersen
Richard DeBlasio Joseph L. Koepfinger* Narayanan Ramachandran
Andy Drozd John Kulick Jon Walter Rosdahl
Mark Epstein Sam Sciacca
*Member Emeritus
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Also included are the following nonvoting IEEE-SA Standards Board liaisons:
Howard L. Wolfman, TAB Representative

Michael Janezic, NIST Representative
Satish K. Aggarwal, NRC Representative
Lorraine Patsco
IEEE Standards Program Manager, Document Development
Matthew J. Ceglia
IEEE Standards Program Manager, Technical Program Development
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Contents
1. Overview .................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Scope ................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Purpose ................................................................................................................................................ 2
1.3 Background.......................................................................................................................................... 2
1.4 Other devices covered by this standard ............................................................................................... 2
2. Normative references.................................................................................................................................. 2
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3. Specifications for distribution-class open and enclosed fuses and fuse cutouts, open and enclosed
disconnecting cutouts, open and enclosed fuse disconnecting switches, and open-link fuses and cutouts .... 3
3.1 General rating information .................................................................................................................. 3
3.2 Preferred ratings and performance requirements ................................................................................. 4
3.3 Design test requirements...................................................................................................................... 8
3.4 Conformance test requirements ......................................................................................................... 11
3.5 Construction requirements................................................................................................................. 11
3.6 Nameplate marking requirements...................................................................................................... 18
3.7 Application, operation, and maintenance guidelines ......................................................................... 19
4. Specifications for universal fuse links for distribution-class open and enclosed fuses and fuse cutouts,
open and enclosed fuse disconnecting switches, and open-link fuses and cutouts ....................................... 20
4.1 General rating information ................................................................................................................ 20
4.2 Preferred ratings and performance requirements ............................................................................... 20
4.3 Design test requirements.................................................................................................................... 22
4.4 Time-current-characteristic requirements.......................................................................................... 22
4.5 Mechanical interchangeability requirements ..................................................................................... 26
4.6 Nameplate marking requirements...................................................................................................... 28
4.7 Application, operation, and maintenance guidelines ......................................................................... 29
Annex A (informative) Bibliography ........................................................................................................... 30
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IEEE Standard Specifications for
High-Voltage (> 1000 V) Expulsion-
Type Distribution-Class Fuses,
Fuse and Disconnecting Cutouts,
Fuse Disconnecting Switches, and
Fuse Links, and Accessories Used
with These Devices
IMPORTANT NOTICE: This standard is not intended to ensure safety, security, health, or
environmental protection in all circumstances. Implementers of the standard are responsible for
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determining appropriate safety, security, environmental, and health practices or regulatory
requirements.
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1. Overview
1.1 Scope
This standard establishes specifications for high-voltage (above 1000 V) expulsion-type distribution-class
fuses, fuse cutouts, fuse disconnecting switches, their associated fuse links and disconnecting cutouts, and
accessories for these devices. All of these devices are intended for use on alternating current distribution
systems. These specifications apply to the following specific types of equipment:
a) Open and enclosed types of fuses and fuse cutouts

b) Open and enclosed fuse disconnecting switches
c) Fuse links of the type used exclusively with distribution-class fuses, fuse cutouts, and fuse
disconnecting switches
1
IEEE Std C37.42-2009
IEEE Standard Specifications for High-Voltage (> 1000 V) Expulsion-Type Distribution-Class Fuses, Fuse and
Disconnecting Cutouts, Fuse Disconnecting Switches, and Fuse Links, and Accessories Used with These Devices
d) Open-link types of fuses, cutouts, and their associated fuse links

e) Open and enclosed types of disconnecting cutouts
f) Fuse supports, fuse mountings and fuse hooks of the type used exclusively with distribution-class
fuses, fuse cutouts, fuse disconnecting switches, and disconnecting cutouts
g) Fuseholders and removable switch blades of the type used exclusively with distribution-class fuse
supports
h) Mounting brackets used for distribution-class equipment and other accessories
1.2 Purpose
Standard specifications for the devices covered by this document are necessary to ensure consistent
development and application of these devices by manufacturers and users of these devices.
1.3 Background
The fuses and fuse cutouts listed in 1.1 are the same as those covered in IEC 60282-2 1 . The open and
enclosed types of “distribution” class fuses and fuse cutouts are the same as the class “A” fuses and fuse
cutouts covered in that document. However, several minor differences exist in the testing requirements of
IEC and IEEE/ANSI. IEEE fuse standards reflect, primarily, applications common in North America and in
countries that use electrical systems designed using principles similar to those used in North America. IEC
standards tend to rely heavily on practices common in Europe. The differences in test requirements may
result in devices tested to IEC that do not meet the requirements of the IEEE/ANSI standards, or vice versa.
In the headings and the text of this document there will be some areas where information is included in
brackets [ ]. The information in the brackets is a term used in IEC standards that may be similar to the term
we are using, a term that is common in some parts of the world, or is a term that has been used previously
in ANSI and IEEE standards. Caution is again advised when making comparisons.
1.4 Other devices covered by this standard
This standard may also be used for distribution-class devices, which are not of expulsion type or current-
limiting type, wherein the circuit current stops flowing at the circuits’ natural current zero, and the
environment within the device prevents the restart of current after the current zero. The manufacturer and
the user should agree on any specifications or tests performed for these devices.
2. Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document (i.e., they must
be understood and used, so each referenced document is cited in text and its relationship to this document is
explained). For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of
the referenced document (including any amendments or corrigenda) applies.
ANSI/ASME B1.1, Unified Inch Screw Threads (UN and UNR Thread Form). 2
1
Information on references can be found in Clause 2.
2
ANSI publications are available from the Sales Department, American National Standards Institute, 25 West 43rd Street, 4th Floor,
New York, NY 10036, USA (http://www.ansi.org/).
2
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ANSI/ASME B18.2.2, Square and Hex Nuts (Inch Series).
ASME B18.5, Round Head Bolts (Inch Series). 3
ASTM A153-82, Specifications for Zinc Coating (Hot-Dip) on Iron and Steel Hardware. 4
ASTM A575-89, Specifications for Steel Bars, Carbon, Merchant Quality, M-Grades.
IEC 60282-2, High Voltage Fuse—Part 2, Expulsion Fuses. 5
IEEE Std C37.40™-2003 (R2009), IEEE Standard Service Conditions and Definitions for High-Voltage
Fuses, Distribution Enclosed Single-Pole Air Switches, Fuse Disconnecting Switches, and Accessories. 6, 7
IEEE Std C37.41™-2008, IEEE Standard Design Tests for High-Voltage (>1000 V) Fuses, Fuse and
Disconnecting Cutouts, Distribution Enclosed Single-Pole Air Switches, Fuse Disconnecting Switches, and
Fuse Links and Accessories Used with These Devices
IEEE Std C37.48™, IEEE Guide for Application, Operation, and Maintenance of High-Voltage Fuses,
NOTE—Fuse standards listed as “ANSI C37.xx,” were formerly developed by NEMA. The responsibility for
maintaining them has passed to the IEEE and will, at their next revision, carry the designation “IEEE Std C37.xx.”
3. Specifications for distribution-class open and enclosed fuses and fuse

cutouts, open and enclosed disconnecting cutouts, open and enclosed
fuse disconnecting switches, and open-link fuses and cutouts
3.1 General rating information
3.1.1 Rating information for devices rated for use at a maximum application temperature of
40° C or less
The ratings of these devices shall be applicable for the usual service conditions specified in IEEE Std
C37.40-2003 (R2009). The ratings are validated as follows:
a) Rated maximum voltage(s), validated by the dielectric and current interrupting design tests
specified in 3.3.1 and 3.3.2, respectively.
b) Rated continuous current, validated by the temperature-rise design tests at the rated continuous
current specified in 3.3.6.
3
ASME publications are available from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 3 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016-5990,
USA (http://www.asme.org/).
4
ASTM publications are available from ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA, 19428-2959 USA
(http://www.astm.org/).
5
IEC publications are available from IEC Sales Department, Case Postale 131, 3, rue de Varembé, CH-1211, Genève 20,
Switzerland/Suisse. IEC publications are also available in the United States from the Sales Department, American National Standards
Institute, 25 West 43rd Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, USA (http://www.ansi.org/).
6
IEEE publications are available from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, 445 Hoes Lane, Piscataway, NJ 08854,
USA (http://standards.ieee.org/).
7
The IEEE standards or products referred to in this clause are trademarks of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc.
3
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c) Rated symmetrical interrupting [breaking] current, validated by the current interrupting design tests
specified in 3.3.2.
d) Rated short-time withstand currents (momentary, 15-cycle, and 3-second), validated by the design
test specified in 3.3.5. These ratings apply only to disconnecting cutouts or other devices where the
fuse support is fitted with a removable switch blade or fuseholder with a solid link installed.
1) The rated momentary withstand current is the peak value of current that occurs in the first
maximum offset current loop of the specified design tests. This rating provides an index of the
ability of the device to withstand the electromagnetic forces that occur under maximum short-
circuit conditions.
2) The rated 15-cycle withstand current provides an index of the device’s ability to withstand the
electromagnetic forces and the heat that may be generated under these short-circuit conditions.
3) The rated 3-second withstand current provides an index of the device’s ability to withstand the
heat that may be generated under long-time short circuit conditions.
e) Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage [basic impulse insulation level (BIL)], validated by the
impulse withstand tests specified in 3.3.1.
f) Rated power frequency, as specified in 3.2.2 and validated by the design tests specified in C37.41-
2008.
g) Rated load-break current (for devices equipped with load-breaking provisions), validated by the
design tests specified in 3.3.3.
3.1.2 Rating information for devices rated for use at a maximum application temperature
above 40 °C, or with other than usual service conditions
For service conditions with a maximum application temperature above 40 °C or other conditions that do not
meet “usual service conditions” as defined in IEEE C37.40, additional testing to validate the ratings of the
device may be required and are subject to agreement between the user and manufacturer.
3.2 Preferred ratings and performance requirements
3.2.1 Rated maximum voltage, rated continuous current, rated symmetrical interrupting
current, rated short-time withstand currents, X/R ratio, and rated lightning impulse voltage
withstand [basic impulse insulation level (BIL)]
The preferred rated maximum voltage, rated continuous current, rated symmetrical interrupting current,
rated short-time withstand currents, X/R ratio, and rated lightning impulse voltage withstand for these
devices shall be as specified in Table 1, Table 2, and Table 3. Column 1 in Table 1 and Table 3 and
columns 1 and 2 in Table 2 list the preferred maximum voltage ratings that were specified starting with the
1996 revision of this standard. Column 1a in Table 1 and Table 3 and column 1a and 2a in Table 2 list the
preferred maximum voltage ratings that were specified prior to the 1996 revision of this standard.
Distribution-class open type fuses and fuse cutouts may have a single-voltage rating or a slant-voltage
rating (multiple-voltage rating). It may be noted that Table 4 and Table 5 also list the present preferred, and
older preferred, voltage ratings in a similar manner to those listed in Table 1, Table 2, and Table 3. The
voltages specified starting with the 1996 revision are slightly higher than those specified previously and
were changed to standardize them with other fuse products. However, while the preferred ratings changed,
the devices are normally applied on the same systems as the equivalent devices prior to the 1996 revision.
Application information and selection guidance for these devices is presented in IEEE Std C37.48.
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Table 1 —Preferred maximum voltage, continuous current, interrupting current, short-time current, X/R ratio, lightning impulse
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Rated
minimum–maximum interrupting withstand currente
interrupting
diameterb current at 50%
current at rated
of rated
maximum 15-
maximum Mom. 3-s
X/R ratio
voltage (kA, rms
current (A)
voltage (kA, rms cycle
Millimeters Inches (kA (kA
nomenclatured
current (amps)
Rated lightning
sym)
Rated maximum
(kA
Identifying colorc
Identifying colore
Rated continuous
Rated continuous
voltagea (kV, rms)

sym) Interrupting rating
peak) rms)
impulse voltage (kV)

rms)
Col Col Col
Col 1 Col 1a Col 4 Col 5 Col 6 Col 7 Col 8 Col 9 Col 10 Col 12 Col 13 Col 14 Col 15
2 3 11
5.5 5.2 60 5 3.25–8.03 0.128–0.316 50 2.5 1.6 ― ND 100 13.7 6.3 1.6 Red
5.5 5.2 60 5 3.25–8.03 0.128–0.316 50 6.3 4.0 Yellow HD 100 13.7 6.3 1.6 Red
5.5 5.2 60 5 4.11–11.35 0.162–0.447 100 4.0 2.5 ― ND 200 24.4 11.2 3.2 Red
5.5 5.2 60 5 4.11–11.35 0.162–0.447 100 6.3 4.0 Yellow HD 200 24.4 11.2 3.2 Red
5.5 5.2 60 5 4.11–11.35 0.162–0.447 100 11.2 8.0 White EHD 200 24.4 11.2 3.2 Red
5.5 5.2 60 5 7.34–14.61 0.289–0.575 200 11.2 8.0 Yellow HD 300 34.8 16.0 5.0 Red
5.5 5.2 60 5 7.34–14.61 0.289–0.575 200 16.0 12.5 White EHD 300 34.8 16.0 5.0 Red
8.3 7.8 75 8 3.25–8.03 0.128–0.316 50 ― 1.4 ― ND 100 13.7f 6.3 1.6 Red
8.3 7.8 75 8 3.25–8.03 0.128–0.316 50 ― 2.8 Yellow HD 100 13.7f 6.3 1.6 Red
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8.3 7.8 75 8 4.11–11.35 0.162–0.447 100 ― 2.8 ― ND 200 24.4f 11.2 3.2 Red
White
8.3 7.8 75 8 4.11–11.35 0.162–0.447 100 ― 5.6 EHD 200 24.4f 11.2 3.2 Red
(Silver)
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a
The preferred ratings are in column 1. Column 1a were the preferred ratings prior to the 1996 revision of this standard. See 3.2.1.
b
Terminal sizes are construction requirements and are not ratings.
c
Color coding is not a requirement for compliance with this standard. See 3.5.1.
d
Interrupting rating nomenclature: ND, normal duty; HD, heavy duty; EHD, extra heavy duty.
e
These tests are only required on fuse disconnecting switches if they can be used with a solid switch link. See 3.1.1.d).
f
The X/R for momentary testing of these devices shall be X/R = 5.
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Table 2 —Preferred maximum voltage, continuous current, interrupting current, short-time current, and lightning impulse withstand

voltage [basic impulse level (BIL)] ratings for open types of fuse cutouts, fuse disconnecting switches, and disconnecting cutouts
Fuses, fuse cutouts, and fuse
Fuses, fuse cutouts, fuse disconnecting switches, and disconnecting cutouts Disconnecting cutouts
Conductor sizes to be
Rated Rated short-time
Rated maximum voltagea (kV, rms) accommodated by terminals,

interrup withstand currentd
min.–max. diameter b
ting
15-
(kV)
current Mom. 3-s
Single- Cycle
X/R ratio
(kA, rms
current (A)
Continuous
Slant-voltage rated Millimeters Inches Continuous (kA (kA
nomenclaturec
voltagerated (kA
current (amps)
Rated lightning
impulse voltage
sym) peak) rms)
Interrupting rating
rms)
Col 1 Col 1a Col 2 Col 2a Col 3 Col 4 Col 5 Col 6 Col 7 Col 8 Col 9 Col 10 Col 11 Col 12 Col 13
8.3 7.8 ― ― 75 8 4.11–11.35 0.162–0.447 100 3.55 HD 200 16.7 7.1 1.6
8.3 7.8 ― ― 75 8 4.11–11.35 0.162–0.447 100 7.1 EHD 200 16.7 7.1 1.6
8.3 7.8 ― ― 75 12 4.11–11.35 0.162–0.447 100 13.2 UHD 200 32.8 13.2 1.6
8.3 7.8 ― ― 75 8 6.53–14.61 0.257–0.575 200 2.8 ND 300 20.3 8.6 3.2
8.3 7.8 ― ― 75 8 6.53–14.61 0.257–0.575 200 8.6 HD 300 20.3 8.6 3.2
8.3 7.8 ― ― 75 12 6.53–14.61 0.257–0.575 200 13.2 EHD 300 32.8 13.2 3.2
8.3 7.8 ― ― 75 12 6.53–14.61 0.257–0.575 200 15.0 UHD 300 37.3 15.0 3.2
15.5 15.0 8.3/15.5 7.8/15.0 95 8 4.11–11.35 0.162–0.447 100 2.8 HD 200 16.7 7.1 1.6
15.5 15.0 8.3/15.5 7.8/15.0 95 8 4.11–11.35 0.162–0.447 100 5.6 EHD 200 16.7 7.1 1.6
15.5 15.0 8.3/15.5 7.8/15.0 95 12 4.11–11.35 0.162–0.447 100 10.6 UHD 200 26.4 10.6 1.6
15.5 15.0 8.3/15.5 7.8/15.0 95 8 6.53–14.61 0.257–0.575 200 2.8 ND 300 20.3 8.6 3.2
15.5 15.0 8.3/15.5 7.8/15.0 95 8 6.53–14.61 0.257–0.575 200 7.1 HD 300 20.3 8.6 3.2
15.5 15.0 8.3/15.5 7.8/15.0 95 12 6.53–14.61 0.257–0.575 200 10.6 EHD 300 32.8 13.2 3.2

15.5 15.0 8.3/15.5 7.8/15.0 95 12 6.53–14.61 0.257–0.575 200 13.2 UHD 300 32.8 13.2 3.2
27.0 27.0 15.5/27.0 15.0/27.0 125 8 4.11–11.35 0.162–0.447 100 2.5 HD 200 9.46 4.0 1.6
27.0 27.0 15.5/27.0 15.0/27.0 125 12 4.11–11.35 0.162–0.447 100 4.0 EHD 200 9.97 4.0 1.6

27.0 27.0 15.5/27.0 15.0/27.0 125 12 4.11–11.35 0.162–0.447 100 8.0 UHD 200 19.9 8.6 1.6
27.0 27.0 15.5/27.0 15.0/27.0 125 12 6.53–14.61 0.257–0.575 200 7.1 UHD 300 19.9 8.6 3.2
38.0 38.0 27.0/38.0 27.0/38.0 150 15 4.11–11.35 0.162–0.447 100 1.3 ND 200 12.74 5.0 1.6
38.0 38.0 27.0/38.0 27.0/38.0 150 15 4.11–11.35 0.162–0.447 100 5.0 HD 200 12.74 5.0 1.6
a
The preferred ratings are in columns 1 and 2. Columns 1a and 2a were the preferred ratings prior to the 1996 revision of this standard. See 3.2.1.
b
c
Interrupting rating nomenclature: ND, normal duty; HD, heavy duty; EHD, extra heavy duty; UHD, ultra heavy duty.
d
These tests are only required on fuse disconnecting switches if they can be used with a solid switch link. See 3.1.1 d).
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Table 3 —Preferred rated maximum voltage, rated continuous current, rated interrupting
current, X/R ratio, rated lightning impulse withstand voltage [basic impulse level (BIL)],
and construction requirements for open-link type fuse cutouts
Dimensional range of
Rated conductor sizes to be Rated
Rated maximum lightning accommodated by terminals, Rated
X/R interrupting
voltagea (kV, impulse minimum–maximum continuous
ratio current (kA, rms
rms) voltage diameterb current (A)
sym)
(kV)
Millimeters Inches
Col 1 Col 1a Col 2 Col 3 Col 4 Col 5 Col 6 Col 7
8.3 7.8 75 1.3 3.25–6.38 0.128–0.251 50 1.2
15.5 15.0 95 1.3 3.25–6.38 0.128–0.251 50 1.2
23.0 18.0 125 1.3 3.25–6.38 0.128–0.251 50 0.75
a
The preferred ratings are in column 1. Column 1a were the preferred ratings prior to the 1996 revision of this standard. See 3.2.1.
b
The X/R values listed in Table 1, Table 2, and Table 3 are the values used for the high current interrupting
tests. See the tables in Clause 6 of IEEE Std C37.41 for the X/R values used for the tests performed at
lower currents.
The identifying color (color coding) specified in 3.5.1 and the terminal sizes specified in 3.5.6 listed in
Table 1, Table 2, and Table 3 are construction requirements and are not ratings.
3.2.2 Rated power frequency
The preferred rated frequencies for devices covered by this standard are 50 Hz, 60 Hz, and 50/60 Hz.
3.2.3 Rated load-break current for distribution-class load-break fuses, open fuse cutouts,
fuse disconnecting switches and open disconnecting cutouts
Rated load-break current for open type disconnecting cutouts equipped with load break means: The rated
load-break current for open disconnecting cutouts equipped with a load break means shall be a minimum of
the rated continuous current as specified in column 10 of Table 2.
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Rated load-break current for open type fuses, open type fuse cutouts, and fuse disconnecting switches
equipped with a load break means: The rated load-break current for these devices shall be a minimum of
the rated continuous current as specified in column 7 of Table 2.
The rated load-break currents for open fuses, open fuse cutouts, and open fuse disconnecting switches may
need to be higher than those listed in column 7 of Table 2 since some fuses are used at higher currents than
their assigned continuous current rating during periods of overloading. In this case, the load-break rating
shall be the maximum current the specific fuse or fuse cutout can carry without melting the fusible element
of the maximum fuse link that can be used in the device.
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3.2.4 Rated Maximum Application Temperature [Rated Maximum Reference Ambient

Temperature]
The rated maximum application temperature (rated maximum reference ambient temperature) for devices
covered by this standard is the maximum ambient temperature at which the device is suitable for use. The
device must be capable of withstanding this temperature without any deterioration that would inhibit its
ability to properly interrupt the circuit. The minimum rating allowable is 40 °C. The rated maximum
application temperature of the device in degrees C shall be preferably selected from the R20 series of
preferred numbers (typically 40, 45, 50, 56, 63, 71, etc.). The R20 series comprises the numbers 1, 1.12,
1.25, 1.40, 1.60, 1.80, 2.00, 2.24, 2.50, 2.80, 3.15, 3.55, 4.00, 4.50, 5.00, 5.60, 6.3, 7.10, 8.00, 9.00, and
their multiples of 10.
3.2.5 Performance requirements
The preferred performance requirements of open and enclosed distribution-class fuses and fuse cutouts,
open and enclosed disconnecting cutouts, open and enclosed fuse disconnecting switches, and open-link
type fuses and cutouts shall include:
a) Power-frequency dry-withstand voltages as specified in 3.3.1

b) Lightning impulse withstand voltages as specified in 3.3.1
c) Power-frequency wet-withstand voltages as specified in 3.3.1
d) Temperature-rise limitations as specified in 3.3.6
e) Radio-influence levels as specified in 3.3.4
3.2.6 Ratings and performance requirements other than preferred
The ratings and performance requirements specified in 3.2.5 represent the preferred values and
requirements. Special circuit or environmental conditions may require devices with ratings or performance
requirements that are different from the preferred values and requirements specified above. For these
devices the ratings and the performance requirements shall be agreed upon by the user and the
manufacturer and additional testing may be required to validate that the device is suitable for the intended
application.
3.3 Design test requirements
3.3.1 Dielectric tests
All devices covered by this standard shall be capable of withstanding the test voltages specified in Table 4
when tested as specified in Clause 5 of IEEE Std C37.41-2008. The number of tests required is as follows:
a) For all types of fuses, fuse cutouts, and fuse disconnecting switches the tests shall be made on three
devices equipped with any size fuse link or refill unit
b) For all disconnecting cutouts or other devices equipped with a switch blade or switch link the tests
shall be made on three devices with the disconnecting blade or switch link recommended for the
device
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Table 4 —Preferred minimum dielectric withstand test voltages
Withstand voltages
Rated maximum voltage (kV, rms)a
Terminal-to-ground Terminal-to-terminal
Lightning impulse
Lightning impulse
Power-frequency
Power-frequency
Power-frequency
1 min (kV, rms)
1 min (kV, rms)

test, 1.2 × 50 µs
test, 1.2 × 50 µs
10 s (kV, rms)
(kV, peak)
(kV, peak)
dry test,
wet test,
dry test,
Single-voltage
Slant-voltage rated
rated
Col 1 Col 1a Col 2 Col 2a Col 3 Col 4 Col 5 Col 6 Col 7

5.5 5.2 ― ― 21 20 60 21 60
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8.3 7.8 ― ― 27 24 75 27 75
15.5 15.0 8.3/15.5 7.8/15.0 35 30 95 35 95
23.0 18.0b ― ― 42 36 125 42 125
27.0 27.0 15.5/27.0 15.0/27.0 42 36 125 42 125
38.0 38.0 27.0/38.0 27.0/38.0 70 60 150 70 150
a
The preferred ratings are in columns 1 and 2. Columns 1a and 2a were the preferred ratings prior to the 1996 revision of this
standard. See 3.2.1.
b
Applicable to open-link cutouts only.
3.3.2 Interrupting [breaking] tests
Distribution-class open and enclosed fuses and fuse cutouts, open and enclosed disconnecting switches,
open-links used in open-link cutouts, and open and enclosed fuse disconnecting switches when tested as
specified in Clause 6 of IEEE Std C37.41-2008 shall be capable of interrupting all currents from low
current up to and including the rated interrupting current of the device, with any degree of asymmetry
associated with the specified X/R ratio. Low current is the current that will melt the fusible element of the
device in the long-time range (300 seconds minimum).
Devices that use the replaceable universal fuse links specified in Clause 4, or similar fuse links, shall be
capable of interrupting these currents with any type and size fuse link recommended by the manufacturer.
Universal fuse links are mainly used in combination with distribution-class open, enclosed, and open-link
fuses, fuse cutouts, and fuse disconnecting switches. Interrupting requirements specified in this standard
cover a specific combination of these components and other combinations cannot be implied from these
tests.
3.3.3 Load-break tests for load-break fuses and cutouts
Load-break tests (for devices equipped with load-break provisions), when tested as specified in Clause 7 of
IEEE Std C37.41-2008, shall be capable of interrupting all load currents up to the specific device’s
assigned rated load-break current. Devices that have a rating for breaking capacitive load current shall be
capable of interrupting all capacitive load currents up to its assigned rated capacitive load-break current.
If the load breaking means involves breaking of the fuse link, the device shall be capable of interrupting all
currents that the fuse link can carry without melting and with any size or type of fuse link recommended by
the manufacturer of the load-breaking device.
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3.3.4 Radio-influence voltage tests
All devices covered by this standard, when new and clean and when tested at the point of manufacture as
specified in Clause 8 of IEEE Std C37.41-2008, shall be capable of meeting the limits of radio-influence
voltage at the test voltage specified in Table 5.
Typically, distribution-class devices are designed and tested so that they may be applied either to service
loads that are connected phase-to-ground or in the line for three-phase applications. This is reflected in the
interrupting test procedures and generally in the radio-influence test procedures. Presently there are no
known distribution systems where the 27 kV or the 38 kV devices can be applied for the servicing of line-
to-ground loads at their rated maximum voltage. This is reflected in the radio-influence test voltage for
these devices. Should higher voltage distribution systems become available in the future, the radio test
voltages should then be in accordance with the last sentence in Table 5 note c).
Table 5 —Preferred radio-influence voltage
Rated maximum voltage (kV, rms)a Minimum test Maximum allowable radio-
voltage influence voltage
Single-voltage rated Slant-voltage rated (kV, rms)c (µV at 1 MHz)
Col 1 Col 1a Col 2 Col 2a Col 3 Col 4
5.5 5.2 ― ― 5.8 250
8.3 7.8 ― ― 8.7 250
15.5 15.0 8.3/15.5 7.8/15.0 16.3 250
23.0 18.0b ― ― 24.2 (18.9) 250
27.0 27.0 15.5/27.0 15.0/27.0 23.0 250
38.0 38.0 27.0/38.0 27.0/38.0 23.0 250
a
The preferred ratings are in columns 1 and 2. Columns 1a and 2a were the preferred ratings prior to the 1996 revision of this
standard. See 3.2.1 for appropriate column to be used.
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b
Applicable to open-link cutouts only.
c
For rated maximum voltages of 2.6 kV through 23.0 kV, the test voltages are based on the possibility of the fuse being used to
protect loads that are connected line to ground at the devices rated maximum voltage. For rated maximum voltages of 27.0 kV
through 38.0 kV, the test voltages are based on line-to-line applications with voltages equal to or less than the devices rated
maximum voltage. If these devices are applied to protect line-to-ground loads, the system voltage should be less than 23.0 kV. If the
device is designed to be applied to protect line-to-ground applications at its rated maximum voltage, the test voltage shall be 1.05
times the rated maximum voltage.
3.3.5 Short-time current tests for disconnecting cutouts
Distribution-class disconnecting cutouts equipped with a blade designed for the disconnecting cutout or a
blade recommended by the manufacturer shall carry the rated short-time currents as specified in columns
12, 13, and 14 of Table 1 and columns 11, 12, and 13 of Table 2, when tested as specified in IEEE Std
C37.41-2008. Other distribution-class devices that can accept a blade designed for it, a blade recommended
by the manufacturer, or a switch link designed for it or recommended by the manufacturer shall also be
tested per this requirement.
3.3.6 Temperature-rise tests
All devices covered by this standard when tested as specified in Clause 11 of IEEE Std 37.41, shall not
exceed the temperature rise and total temperature values specified in Table 2 of IEEE Std 37.40 when the
device is carrying rated continuous current and the test’s ambient temperature is within the allowable range
specified. Fuse devices being tested shall be fused with the maximum rated fuse unit, refill unit, or fuse link
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that is used in the device being tested. Disconnecting cutouts or other devices equipped with a switch blade
shall be tested with a disconnecting blade designed for the device or a blade recommended by the
manufacturer.
3.3.7 Expendable cap, static relief pressure tests
Expendable caps, when tested as specified in Clause 14 of IEEE Std C37.41-2008, shall be capable of
withstanding an internal pressure without expelling the pressure-responsive section up to the minimum
value of static relief pressure specified in 3.5.2. The section shall be expelled prior to the maximum static
relief pressure specified in 3.5.2.
3.3.8 Manual-operation, thermal-cycle, and bolt-torque tests
All devices covered by this standard shall be capable of withstanding the appropriate manual-operation,
thermal-cycle, and bolt-torque tests specified in Clause 12 of IEEE Std C37.41-2008.
3.4 Conformance test requirements
Conformance tests, as defined in 3.3 of IEEE Std C37.40-2003 (R2009), shall consist of a power-frequency
dry-withstand voltage test. The test shall be conducted as specified in Clause 5 of IEEE Std C37.41-2008.
3.5 Construction requirements
3.5.1 Color-coding for enclosed cutouts
Color-coding is not a requirement for compliance to this standard, however, when color-coding is applied
to distribution enclosed cutouts, the following shall apply:
a) The colors shall be as specified in columns 9 and 15 of Table 1

b) The color-coding shall be a minimum of 1.61 square cm (½ square inch) in area, located so as to be
readily visible from the ground when in front of the enclosed cutout
3.5.2 Expendable caps for 100 A and 200 A open cutouts
Expendable caps for 100 A and 200 A expendable cap open cutouts shall meet the requirements in Table 6.
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Table 6 —Requirements for expendable caps
Characteristic 100 A open cutouts 200 A open cutouts

Maximum outside diameter of cap 30.16 (1.188)a 38.1 (1.5)
Depth of bore 12.7–14.3 (0.5–0.563) 12.7–14.3 (0.5–0.563)
Thread size 7 "–14 UNF-2B
8 11 "–12 UNF-2B
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Static relief pressure 11 721–15 858 kPa (1700–2300 psi) 5516–8274 kPa (800–1200 psi)
Maximum inside diameter of 19.1 (0.75) 25.4 (1)
pressure-responsive sectionb
Depth of threadc 3.18 (0.125) 3.18 (0.125)
Minimum identification heightd 4.78 (0.188) 4.78 (0.188)
a
Dimensions are shown in mm with inches shown in parentheses, except for fasteners where only the inch units are shown since there
is no direct metric equivalent available.
b
The pressure-responsive section shall have a diameter that allows free passage of a fuse link button head having this diameter.
c
The bore shall be full threaded to within this depth of the bottom.
d
Expendable caps shall be identified by the letter “E” of height specified, or by the words “expendable cap” or by abbreviation
thereof.
3.5.3 Fuseholder dimensions
The dimensions of a fuseholder for distribution open or enclosed fuses, fuse cutouts, or fuse disconnecting
switches shall be such that a fuse link of the corresponding rating, having the dimensions specified in 4.4,
will be accommodated.
3.5.4 Mounting bracket
The arrangements and dimensions of brackets for crossarm, pole, or wall mounting shall be as follows:
a) Type-A brackets shall be in accordance with Figure 1 (see 3.5.4.6 for application)
b) Type-B brackets shall be in accordance with Figure 2 (see 3.5.4.6 for application)
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Figure 1 —Type-A mounting bracket
NOTE 1—Dimensions do not cover galvanizing, but parts should fit together after galvanizing.
NOTE 2—Dimensions are shown in millimeters with inches shown in parentheses, except for fasteners where only the
inch units are shown since there is no direct metric equivalent available.
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Figure 2 —Type-B mounting bracket
NOTE 1—Dimensions do not cover galvanizing, but parts should fit together after galvanizing.
NOTE 2—Dimensions are shown in millimeters with inches shown in parentheses, except for fasteners where only the
inch units are shown since there is no direct metric equivalent available.
The brackets furnished under these specifications shall conform in all respects to the requirements
hereinafter stated.
3.5.4.1 Material
a) Parts 1 and 2—Parts 1 and 2 in Figure 1 and Figure 2 shall be made from steel bar with physical
characteristics at least equal to those of grade 1020, specified in ASTM A575-89.
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The strength of part 1 of the mounting bracket shall be determined by clamping the long leg of the
member to a rigid support by 38 -inch carriage bolts with the short leg at the top. A downward force
shall be applied along the axis of the ½ × 1½ inch carriage bolt parallel to the longer leg and in the
direction of the longer leg of the member under test. A load of 4.5 kN (100 pounds) shall be
applied and then removed to take up any slack in the mounting arrangement before the
measurement of position is taken. The permanent set measured at the axis of the ½ × 1½-inch
carriage bolt shall not exceed 1.6 mm ( 116 inch) when the following load is applied and removed:
type-A bracket, 23.4 kN (525 pounds); type-B bracket, 41.8 kN (940 pounds).
b) Bolts—Bolts shall be made from open-hearth carbon steel of a quality to meet the requirements
herein listed. If hot-headed, bolts shall be made from hot-rolled carbon steel bars in accordance
with grades 1020 to 1025, inclusive, of ASTM A575-89. Bolts, if cold-headed, shall be made from
carbon steel cold-heading wire, AISI (American Iron and Steel Institute) grade 1010 to 1020,
inclusive.
c) Nuts—Nuts shall be made from hot-rolled, open-hearth carbon steel bars, AISI grades 1108 to
1120, inclusive, of a quality suitable to meet the requirements herein listed.
d) Strength of bolts and nuts—The heads, threads, and nuts shall develop the body strength of the
bolts. The strength of the 38 -inch bolts shall in no case be less than 4200 pounds, and the strength
of the ½-inch bolts no less than 342.5 kN (7700 pounds). The unthreaded portion shall be capable
of being bent cold at any point through an angle of 180 degree about a diameter equal to the
diameter of the bolt without cracking the steel on the outside of the bent portion.
e) Round washers—Round washers shall be made of a commercial grade of open-hearth steel or
wrought iron.
f) External-tooth lockwashers—External-tooth lockwashers shall be made of steel lockwasher stock.
g) Split lockwashers—Split lockwashers shall be made of steel or silicon bronze.
3.5.4.2 Dimensions
a) Parts 1 and 2—Parts 1 and 2 of the type-A bracket shall be in accordance with Figure 1. Parts 1 and
2 for the type-B bracket shall be in accordance with Figure 2. Dimensions do not cover galvanizing,
but parts shall fit together after galvanizing.
b) Bolts—The bolt length shall be measured from the underside of the head to the end of the bolt.
For part 3 on Figure 1 and Figure 2, the bolts shall be 3 8 × 5-inch carriage bolts. The minimum
diameter of the unthreaded portion before galvanizing shall be 8.2 mm (0.322 inch). The head shall
be in accordance with Table 1 of ANSI/ASME B18.5. The threaded portion shall be 44.5 mm
( 1 3 4 inch) long and shall be machine rolled or cut. Threads, before galvanizing, shall be in
accordance with class 2A, external, and class 2B, internal, threads of ANSI/ASME B1.1.
For part 4 on Figure 1 and Figure 2, the carriage bolt to be held captive in part 1 shall be ½ × 1½
inch and have at least a 28.6 mm ( 1 18 inch) full thread with 13 threads per inch. Other
specifications for threads and the head shall be the same as in the preceding paragraph.
c) Nuts—Nuts for the two 3 8 × 5 inch carriage bolts shall be square, and for the ½ × 1½-inch captive
bolts, hexagon. They shall be in accordance with the tables for regular square nuts and regular
hexagon and hexagon-jam nuts of ANSI/ASME B18.2.2.
Nuts shall be tapped oversize to a proper fit for the bolt so that after galvanizing the nut can be run
the entire length of the thread with the fingers, without undue forcing. There shall be no
unnecessary looseness between the nut and bolt.
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d) Round washers—Round washers for 3 8 -inch carriage bolts shall have the following minimum
dimension: 25.4 mm (1 inch) outside diameters, 10.3 mm ( 13 32 inch) hole diameter, 1.6 mm ( 116
inch) thickness.
e) External-tooth lockwashers—External-tooth lockwashers, part 5, shall have the following
dimensions: commercial thickness, 16 gauge (minimum 1.4 mm (0.055 inch)); nominal inside
diameter, 13.5 mm ( 17 32 inch); nominal outside diameter, 34.9 mm ( 1 3 8 inch).
3.5.4.3 Galvanizing
Parts 1 and 2—bolts, nuts, and washers of parts 3 and 4; and the external-tooth lockwasher of part 5 shall
be hot galvanized in accordance with ASTM A153-82.
3.5.4.4 Finish
a) Parts 1 and 2—Parts 1 and 2 shall be correctly formed and not cracked or otherwise defective.
b) Bolts and Nuts—Bolts of parts 3 and 4 shall be free from badly formed, mitred, cracked, or
otherwise defective heads. The threaded end shall preferably be chamfered or rounded. Nuts shall
be symmetrically formed with the holes centrally located and the bearing surface at right angles
(tolerance, 3°) to the axis of the hole.
3.5.4.5 Tests for mounting brackets
a) Design tests—The manufacturer shall make such design tests on mounting brackets as will ensure
conformity with the specifications for strength and ability to meet the requirement relative to
permanent set of part 1.
b) Routine tests—The manufacturer shall make such routine tests on mounting brackets as deemed
necessary to ensure uniformity of the product.
c) Conformance tests—Conformance tests on mounting brackets shall be the manufacturer’s routine
tests on mounting brackets unless otherwise specified and arranged for between the manufacturer
and the purchaser. When conformance tests are to be made in the presence of a purchaser’s
representative, they shall be arranged for between the manufacturer and the purchaser.
3.5.4.6 Application of mounting brackets
a) Type-A brackets—Type-A brackets shall be used with 5.2 kV to 5.5 kV and 7.8 kV to 8.3 kV open
and enclosed distribution-class fuses and fuse cutouts, open and enclosed disconnecting cutouts,
and open and enclosed disconnecting switches for crossarm and pole mounting. They should also
be used with 7.8 kV to 8.3 kV, 15.0 kV to 15.5 kV, and 18.0 kV to 23.0 kV open-link distribution-
class fuses and cutouts for crossarm and pole applications.
b) Type-B brackets—Type-B brackets shall be used with 15.0 kV to 15.5 kV, 27.0 kV, and 38.0 kV
open distribution-class fuses and cutouts for crossarm and pole application.
c) Other distribution devices also use these brackets. Their use will be covered by other standards or
by the manufacturer’s literature.
3.5.5 Mounting strap [mounting hardware]

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The mounting strap for the devices listed in a) and b) shall be of dimensions suitable to provide for
mounting the device on the mounting bracket described in 3.5.4. The strap shall be configured so that the
centerline through the top and bottom of the insulator will be as follows:
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a) For open and enclosed fuses and fuse cutouts, open and enclosed disconnecting cutouts, and open
and enclosed fuse disconnecting switches: at an angle of 15° to 20° from the vertical
b) For open-link fuses and cutouts: vertical or at an angle of 15° to 20°, or both
3.5.6 Terminal dimensions
The dimensions of the terminals for devices covered by this standard shall be such as to accommodate the
range of conductor sizes specified in Table 7.
Table 7 —Range of conductor sizes
Rated continuous current of fuses, fuse and Range of conductor sizes to be accommodated,
disconnecting cutouts (A) minimum–maximum diameter
Fuse or fuse cutout Disconnecting cutout Millimeters Inches
Enclosed fuses and cutouts
50 100 3.25–8.03 0.128–0.316
100 200 4.11–11.35 0.162–0.447
200 300 7.34–14.61 0.289–0.575
Open fuses and cutouts
100 200 4.11–11.35 0.162–0.447
200 300 6.53–14.61 0.257–0.575
Open-link fuses and cutouts
50 ― 3.25–6.38 0.128–0.251
3.5.7 Switch stick (switch hook) for use with distribution-class fuses and cutouts
Switch sticks for use with distribution-class devices covered by this standard shall be constructed to meet
the dimensions of the head or hook shown in Figure 3. The stick shall be 1.22, 1.83, 2.44, 3.05, or 3.66
meters (4, 6, 8, 10, or 12 feet) in length. The material used in the head or hook shall provide a minimum
yield strength of 138 MPa (20 000 psi). This device can also be used for other equipment besides the
devices covered by this standard.
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Figure 3 —Switch sticks for use with fuse and disconnecting cutouts
3.6 Nameplate marking requirements
3.6.1 Fuses, fuse units, and fuseholders
The following minimum information shall be placed on all fuses, fuse units, and fuseholders.
a) Manufacturer’s name or trademark (logo or monogram)

b) Rated continuous current
c) Manufacturer’s type or other product identification. For fuse units and refill units, the applicable
identification letters may follow the continuous current rating (e.g., 12K and 25T).
d) Rated maximum voltage
e) Rated maximum inductive interrupting current in rms symmetrical amperes.
f) Identifying date code (month and year)
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3.6.2 Refill units
The following minimum information shall be placed on all refill units.

c) Manufacturer’s type or other product identification. The applicable identification letters may follow
the continuous current rating (e.g., 12K, 25T, 50D, 25E)
e) Identifying date code (month and year)
3.6.3 Disconnecting blades
The following minimum information shall be placed on all disconnecting cutout blades.

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c) Identifying date code (month and year)
3.6.4 Fuse supports
The following minimum information shall be placed on all fuse supports.

c) Manufacturer’s type or other product identification
e) Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage [basic impulse insulation level (BIL)].
f) Identifying date code (month and year)
3.6.5 Additional Information
Fuses may be designed for use at 50 Hz, 60 Hz, or both frequencies. Information on the suitability of fuses
for a particular frequency is typically contained in the manufacturer’s literature. If there is a difference in
rated performance between a system frequency of 50 Hz and 60 Hz, the rating information at each
frequency, or the only permissible frequency, shall be published in the manufacturer’s literature.
It is recommended that any packaging that may be used by the consumer for storage purposes be labeled so
the contents can be easily and properly identified.
3.7 Application, operation, and maintenance guidelines
See ANSI/IEEE Std C37.48.
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4. Specifications for universal fuse links for distribution-class open and

enclosed fuses and fuse cutouts, open and enclosed fuse disconnecting
switches, and open-link fuses and cutouts
Universal fuse links are defined in IEEE Std C37.40-2003 (R2009) as fuse links that provide for
mechanical interchangeability and, for some types, limited time-current-characteristic interchangeability.
Universal fuse links are applied in combination with distribution-class open and enclosed fuses and fuse
cutouts, open and enclosed fuse disconnecting switches, and open-link fuses and cutouts as specified in
Clause 3. Requirements specified in this standard cover a specific combination of a fuse, fuse cutout or fuse
disconnecting switch and a specific type of fuse link that was used for the testing of this combination. The
performance of other combinations cannot be implied from these tests.
4.1 General rating information
4.1.1 Rating information for devices rated for use at a maximum application temperature of
40 °C or less
The ratings of universal fuse links shall be applicable for service conditions specified in 3.1.1 of IEEE Std
C37.40-2003 (R2009). The ratings are validated as follows:
a) Rated continuous current, validated by the temperature-rise design tests specified in 4.3.1 and the
time-current-characteristic requirements specified in 4.4.
b) Rated maximum voltage, when applicable, is validated by interrupting tests in a fuse, fuse cutout,
or fuse disconnecting switch of the same manufacturer as the fuse links or a fuse link recommended
by the manufacturer of the fuse, fuse cutout or fuse disconnecting switch, performed to determine
the highest voltage rating of fuse or fuse cutout where the fuse link is capable of properly
interrupting or aiding in the interruption. Interrupting tests for devices that use replaceable fuse
links are specified in 3.3.2. Mechanical interchangeability requirements for these voltage ratings
are specified in 4.5.1 for open and enclosed fuses and fuse cutouts and open and enclosed fuse
disconnecting switches and in 4.5.2 for open-link fuses and fuse cutouts.
c) Rated symmetrical interrupting [breaking] current, only for open-link fuse links, is validated by
design tests in an open-link fuse or cutout of the same manufacturer as the fuse links or as
recommended by the manufacturer of the fuse links. The tests shall be carried out as specified in
Clause 6 of IEEE Std C37.41-2008.
4.1.2 Rating information for devices rated for use at a maximum application temperatures
above 40 °C
For service conditions specified in 3.1.2 or 3.2 of IEEE Std C37.40-2003 (R2009), additional testing to
validate the ratings of the device may be required and are subject to agreement between the user and
manufacturer.
4.2 Preferred ratings and performance requirements
4.2.1 Rated continuous current
The preferred values of rated continuous current for fuse links covered by this standard shall be:
a) Preferred rated currents of 6 A, 10 A, 15 A, 25 A, 40 A, 65 A, 100 A, 140 A, and 200 A
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b) Intermediate rated currents of 8 A, 12 A, 20 A, 30 A, 50 A, and 80 A

c) Rated currents below 6 A of 1 A, 2 A, and 3 A
4.2.2 Rated voltage
4.2.2.1 Universal fuse links for open and enclosed type fuses, fuse cutouts, and fuse
Universal fuse links for open and enclosed type fuses, fuse cutouts, and fuse disconnecting switches do not
have a voltage rating independent of a specific device. The fuse link may be voltage sensitive; however it is
the combination that is required to operate properly from the lowest interrupting current to the maximum
interrupting rating of the device. As a result, universal fuse links do not typically have a voltage rating.
When applying any fuse link in a fuse, fuse cutout or fuse disconnecting switch from a different
manufacturer or with a different voltage rating, proper operation cannot be assumed. Universal fuse links
have been tested with a specific voltage rated device and given a maximum voltage rating by the fuse, fuse
cutout, or fuse disconnecting switch manufacturer. When applying a fuse link in a device from a different
manufacturer or different rating, proper operation cannot be assumed.
4.2.2.2 Open-link universal fuse links
The preferred values of rated voltage for open-link universal fuse links are the same as those for the open-
link type fuses and cutouts as shown in Table 3.
4.2.3 Rated interrupting current
The preferred values of rated symmetrical interrupting current for open-link fuse links are specified in
Table 3. Fuse links that are used in distribution-class open and enclosed type fuses, fuse cutouts, and fuse
disconnecting switches do not have a rated interrupting current since it is a characteristic of the
combination of the fuse link and the fuse, fuse cutout, or fuse disconnecting switch that was tested.
4.2.4 Performance requirements
The preferred performance requirements of distribution-class fuse links for use in distribution-class open,
enclosed, and open-link fuses, and fuse cutouts shall include:
a) Minimum melting [pre-arcing] time-current characteristics specified in 4.3 and determined as

specified in 4.3.2.
b) Total clearing-time-current characteristics, determined as specified in 4.3.2.
NOTE—These time-current characteristics shall be presented as curves as specified in Clause 11 of ANSI/IEEE
C37.41-2008.
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4.3 Design test requirements
4.3.1 Temperature-rise tests
Universal fuse links, after carrying their rated continuous current in the devices they are designed to be
used in, when tested as specified in Clause 10 of ANSI/IEEE Std C37.41-2008, shall not cause the
temperature rise of the device to exceed the limits specified in 3.3.6.
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4.3.2 Time-current tests
The minimum melting and total clearing time-current curves for universal fuse links shall be determined by
the tests specified in Clause 11 of IEEE Std C37.41-2008. Test results shall meet the accuracy requirements
specified in 4.4.3.
4.4 Time-current-characteristic requirements
4.4.1 Melting time-current characteristics for universal fuse links
To comply with this standard, universal fuse links are not required to meet any particular time-current
characteristic. These fuse links shall comply with all the requirements of Clause 4 of this standard except
those specific to K and T fuse links and as specified in Table 8 and Table 9. The ratings and/or time-current
characteristics for fuse links other than the K and T types often provide desirable properties for specific
applications.
4.4.2 Melting time-current characteristics for K and T type universal fuse links
Some fuse links have been designed to comply with the melting characteristics that have been designated as
“K” or “T” in this standard. The melting-time-current characteristics for K and T type fuse links shall meet
the minimum and maximum current values required to melt the fuse link at the three time points designated
in Table 8 and Table 9 and as follows:
a) 300 seconds for fuse links rated at 100 A and below and 600 seconds for fuse links rated above 100
A
b) 10 seconds
c) 0.1 second
Other than with respect to the above time-current characteristics, the assignment of a “K” or “T” rating to a
fuse link does not make any particular “K” or “T” link interchangeable with any other particular fuse link
having this rating, since its ability to aid in the interrupting process may or may not vary between various
designs.
4.4.3 Accuracy
The minimum melting-current characteristics for any K or T fuse link shall be not less than the minimum
values specified in Table 8 and Table 9. The minimum melting-current characteristics plus manufacturing
tolerances for any K or T fuse link shall not be greater than the maximum values specified in Table 8 and
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Table 9. For all other types of fuse links for any given melting time the maximum melting current should
not exceed the specified minimum melting current by more than 20 percent.
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Table 8 —Melting currents for K type (fasta) fuse linksb
300- or 600-second 10-second melting 0.1-second melting

Rated continuous melting currentc current current Speed ratio
current

Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum

Preferred ratings
e
6 12.0 14.4 13.5 20.5 72 86 6.0
10 19.5 23.4 22.5 34 128 154 6.6
15e 31.0 37.2 37.0 55 215 258 6.9
25 50 60 60 90 350 420 7.0
40 80 96 96 146 565 680 7.1
65e 128 153 159 237 918 1100 7.2
100 200 240 258 388 1520 1820 7.6
140e 310 372 430 650 2470 2970 8.0
200 480 576 760 1150 3880 4650 8.1
Intermediate ratings
8 15 18 18 27 97 116 6.5
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12e 25 30 29.5 44 166 199 6.6
20 39 47 48.0 71 273 328 7.0
30e 63 76 77.5 115 447 546 7.1
50 101 121 126 188 719 862 7.1
80 160 192 205 307 1180 1420 7.4
Ratings below 6 A

1 2 2.4 ―d 10 ―d 58 ―
2 4 4.8 ―d 10 ―d 58 ―
3 6 7.2 ―d 10 ―d 58 ―

a
The terms “fast” and “slow” are used only to indicate the relative speeds for the K type and T type fuse links.
b
All current values are in amperes.
c
300 seconds for fuse links rated 100 A and less; 600 seconds for fuse links rated 140 A and 200 A.
d
No minimum value is indicated, since the requirement is that 1 A, 2 A, and 3 A ratings shall coordinate with the 6 A rating but not necessarily with each other.
e
IEC 60282-2 has assigned a rated continuous current for these K type fuse links as 6.3, 16, 63, 160, 12.5 and 31.5 respectively. The melting currents for these ratings are the same as those listed in this
table.
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Table 9 —Melting currents for T type (slowa) fuse linksb

300- or 600-second 10-second melting 0.1-second melting
Rated continuous melting currentc current current Speed ratio
current
Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum

Preferred ratings
e
6 12.0 14.4 15.3 23.0 120 144 10.0
10 19.5 23.4 26.5 40 224 269 11.5
15e 31.0 37.2 44.5 67 388 466 12.5
25 50 60 73.5 109 635 762 12.7
40 80 96 120 178 1040 1240 13.0
65e 128 153 195 291 1650 1975 12.9
100 200 240 319 475 2620 3150 13.1
140e 310 372 520 775 4000 4800 12.9
200 480 576 850 1275 6250 7470 13.0
Intermediate ratings
8 15 18 20.5 31 166 199 11.1
12e 25 30 34.5 52 296 355 11.8
20 39 47 57.0 85 496 595 12.7
30e 63 76 93.0 138 812 975 12.9
50 101 121 152 226 1310 1570 13.0
80 160 192 248 370 2080 2500 13.0
Ratings below 6 A
1 2 2.4 ―d 11 ―d 100 ―

2 4 4.8 ―d 11 ―d 100 ―
3 6 7.2 ―d 11 ―d 100 ―
a
The terms “fast” and “slow” are used only to indicate the relative speeds for the K type and T type fuse links.

b
All current values are in amperes.
c
300 seconds for fuse links rated 100 A and less; 600 seconds for fuse links rated 140 and 200 A.
d
No minimum value is indicated, since the requirement is that 1 A, 2 A, and 3 A ratings shall coordinate with the 6 A rating but not necessarily with each other.
e
IEC 60282-2 has assigned a rated continuous current for these T type fuse links as 6.3, 16, 63, 160, 12.5 and 31.5 respectively. The melting currents for these ratings are the same as those listed in this
Table.
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4.5 Mechanical interchangeability requirements
4.5.1 Universal fuse links for open and enclosed type fuses and fuse cutouts
4.5.1.1 Diameter of button head
The diameter of the button head on fuse links shall be as in Table 10.
Table 10 —Requirements for button head diameter
Rated continuous current of fuse Diameter of button head

link (A) Millimeters Inches
1–50 12.7–19.1a 0.5–0.75a
51–100b 19.1 0.75
101–200 25.4 1
a
Either 12.7 mm or 19.1 mm (0.5 inch or 0.75 inch) shall be readily obtainable.
b
Some special types of fuse links, such as coordinating types, have ratings that are higher than the 100 A value listed above that
conform to the dimensional values for the 51 A to 100 A fuse links since they are designed to be used in 100 A rated fuses or fuse
cutouts. When these links are used in 100 A rated fuses or fuse cutouts they may not increase the 100 A rated continuous current of
these fuses or fuse cutouts.
4.5.1.2 Fuse link size and shape
The size and shape of fuse links (excluding the button head) shall be such that they will freely enter a
fuseholder having the inside diameters as shown in Table 11.
Table 11 —Inside diameter of fuseholder
Rated continuous current of fuse Inside diameter of fuseholder

1–50 7.9 0.313
51–100a 11.1 0.438
101–200 17.5 0.688
a
conform to the dimensional values for the 51 to 100 A fuse links since they are designed to be used in 100 A rated fuses or fuse
4.5.1.3 Length
The minimum overall length of fuse links rated from 1 A to 200 A shall be 51 cm (20 inches) for use in
devices rated 15.5 kV and less. The length of fuse links for use in open cutouts or fuse disconnecting
switches rated 27.0 kV and 38.0 kV has not been standardized.
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4.5.1.4 Bending requirements of flexible conductor (fuse link leader)
The fuse link flexible conductor should bend readily when installed and during operation so as not to
interfere with the proper functioning of the device. It should be cautioned however that if the conductor is
too flexible, it may also interfere with the proper operation of the device.
4.5.1.5 Maximum thickness of flexible conductor (fuse link leader)
To ensure proper clamping of the fuse links, the maximum thickness of the flexible conductor shall not
exceed the values in Table 12.
Table 12 —Flexible conductor (fuse link leader) thickness requirements
Rated continuous current of fuse Flexible conductor thicknessa

1–50 4.0 0.156
51–100b 6.4 0.250
101–200 9.5 0.375
a
A flexible conductor that can be flattened easily to these dimensions will comply with this standard.
b
conform to the dimensional values for the 51 A to 100 A fuse links since they are designed to be used in 100 A rated fuses or fuse
4.5.1.6 Tensile withstand strength
Universal fuse links shall be capable of withstanding a tension pull of 44.5 N (10 lbf) when tested cold
(20 °C to 25 °C) without mechanical or electrical damage to any part of the fuse link.
4.5.2 Open-link fuse links
4.5.2.1 Construction
These fuse links are intended to be used outdoors, without any further protection from degradation caused
by the weather, and need to be designed accordingly. The fuse link shall be provided with flexible
conductors at each end, each conductor terminating in contact buttons that are at least 12.7 mm (0.5 inch) in
diameter and adapted with rings for installing the fuse link and removing it from the fuse support.
4.5.2.2 Length
The length of the fuse link between contact buttons shall be as specified in Table 13.
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Table 13 —Length of fuse link between contact buttons
Rated maximum voltage of open-link cutout Length between contact buttons

(kV, rms) Millimeters Inches
8.3 7.8 178–216 7–8.5
15.5 15.0 178–216 7–8.5
23.0 18.0 330–356 13–14
4.5.2.3 Maximum thickness of flexible conductors
The maximum thickness of the flexible conductors shall be as shown in Table 14.
Table 14 —Flexible conductor thickness requirements
Rated continuous current of fuse Maximum flexible conductor thickness

1–50 4.4 0.172
51–100 6.8 0.266
4.5.2.4 Tensile withstand strength
Universal open-link fuse links shall be capable of withstanding a tension pull of 44.5 N (10 lbf) when tested
cold (20 °C to 25 °C) without mechanical or electrical damage to any part of the fuse link.
4.6 Nameplate marking requirements
4.6.1 Fuse links
The following minimum information shall be placed on all fuse links for use in open, enclosed, or open-
link fuses and fuse cutouts.
a) Manufacturer’s name or trademark (logo or monogram).

b) Rated continuous current.
c) Manufacturer’s type or other product identification. The applicable identification letters may follow
the continuous current rating (e.g., 12K, 25T, 50D)
d) Rated maximum voltage is not typically marked on fuse links. If voltage restrictions do exist, this
information shall be published in the fuse link manufacturer’s literature.
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4.6.2 Additional Information
Fuses may be designed for use at 50 Hz, 60 Hz, or both frequencies. Information on the suitability of fuses
for a particular frequency is typically contained in the manufacturer’s literature. If there is a difference in
rated performance between a system frequency of 50 Hz and 60 Hz, the rating information at each
frequency, or the only permissible frequency, shall be published in the manufacturer’s literature.
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It is recommended that any packaging that may be used by the consumer for storage purposes be labeled so
the contents can be easily and properly identified.
4.7 Application, operation, and maintenance guidelines
See IEEE Std C37.48.
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Annex A
(informative)
Bibliography
[B1] ANSI C37.46-2000, Standard for High Voltage Expulsion and Current-Limiting Type Power Class
Fuses and Fuse Disconnecting Switches.
[B2] ANSI C37.47-2000, Standard for High Voltage Current-Limiting Type Distribution Class Fuses and
Fuse Disconnecting Switches.
[B3] IEEE Std C37.43™-2006, IEEE Standard Specifications for High-Voltage Expulsion, Current-
Limiting and Combination Type Distribution and Power Class External Fuses, with Rated Voltages from 1
through 38 Kv, Used for the Protection of Shunt Capacitors.
[B4] IEEE Std C37.45™-2006, IEEE Standard Specifications for High-Voltage Distribution Class
Enclosed Single-Pole Air Switches with Rated Voltages from 1 through 8.3 kV.
[B5] IEEE Std C37.48.1™-2002, IEEE Guide for the Operation, Classification, Application, and
Coordination of Current-Limiting Fuses with Rated Voltages from 1–38 kV.
[B6] IEEE Std C37.100.1™-2007, IEEE Standard of Common Requirements for High Voltage Power
Switchgear Rated Above 1000 V.
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d) Open-link types of fuses, cutouts, and their associated fuse links

1.4 Other devices covered by this standard

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3.2.4 Rated Maximum Application Temperature [Rated Maximum Reference Ambient

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