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oo. When drawings are required (see 3.27 and Appendix A).
pp. Arc fault detectors required (see 3.29).
rr. Fans allowable (see 3.5.9.2).
ss. Whether a maintainability demonstration is required (see 4.4.3.2).
tt. The following items are not a part of any individual standard unit. They will be supplied by the contractor
only when complete switchgear sections are ordered. Otherwise they will be supplied by the Command or agency
assembling the standard units into switchgear sections:
(1) Foundation channels.
(2) Top sheet and drip shield.
(3) Main bus bars.
(4) Main bus supports, main bus spreaders and bus opening cover on end units.
(5) Cable and wiring between units.
(6) End trims.
uu. Switchboard section shipboard mounting location, mounting plane, and mounting orientation (see 4.4.3.3).
vv. Vibration extension requirements (see 4.4.3.4.2).
ww. Test reports (see 4.4.4).
xx. Packaging requirements (see 5.1).
6.3 Definitions.
6.3.1 Branch bus taps. Branch bus taps are bus bars connected to the main bus taps.
6.3.2 Compartment. An internal switchboard section or unit subdivision formed by barriers of sheet metal,
nonconductive material, or a combination of both.
6.3.3 Desk type EPCP. A desk type EPCP is a switchgear section consisting of switchgear type units and a
control desk combined in a single structure with the top of the control desk, either horizontal or inclined, attached to
the front switchgear section panels. It is provided with the necessary instruments and controls for centralized
operation, monitoring, and control of the electric plant including control of generator, bus tie, and feeder circuits
(including battery on submarines) of one or more switchgear groups.
6.3.4 EPCC. A desk type EPCC is a console consisting of control desks provided with the necessary
instruments and controls for centralized operation, monitoring, and control of the electric plant including control of
generator prime movers, generators, bus ties, and feeder circuits of one or more switchboard groups.
6.3.5 Load center. A load center distribution section is a section consisting of one or more distribution units. It
serves as a power distribution center in locations requiring power supplies exceeding the capacity of distribution
panels.
6.3.6 Low voltage. Low voltage refers to voltages up to and including 1 kilovolt.
6.3.7 Main bus taps. Main bus taps are bus bars connected to the main bus.
6.3.8 Nonstandard switchgear. Nonstandard switchgear is switchgear consisting of units, sections, and groups,
6.3.9 Section. A switchgear section is a self-contained assembly of switchgear units consisting of a complete
framework with all required enclosures and with a common base mounting.
6.3.10 Standardized unit. A standardized switchgear unit is a vertical subdivision of a section complete with
separate front panels and all required devices designed to be mechanically and electrically interchangeable between
switchboard manufacturers. It should be constructed in accordance with the basic dimensions shown on figure 7,
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