EN 60898:1991

Name: EN 60898:1991
Brand: CENELEC
SKU: EN 60898:1991
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Circuit-breakers for overcurrent protection for household and similar installations EN 60898:1991

Publication date: Jul 6, 2002

General information

Current stage: 99.60 Withdrawal effective Oct 1, 2008

Originator: CENELEC

Owner: CLC/TC 23E Circuit breakers and similar devices for household and similar applications

Type: European Norm

ICS: 29.120.40 Switches | 29.130.20 Low voltage switchgear and controlgear

Buying

Status: Withdrawn

Scope

Applies to a.c. air-break circuit-breakers for operation at 50 Hz or 60 Hz, having a rated voltage not exceeding 440 V (between phases), a rated current not exceeding 125 A and a rated short-circuit capacity not exceeding 25 000 A. These circuit-breakers are intended for the protection against overcurrents of wiring installations of buildings and similar applications; they are designed for use by uninstructed people and for not being maintained. Also applies to circuit-breakers having more than one rated current, provided that the means for changing from one discrete rating to another is not accessible in normal service and that the rating cannot be changed without the use of a tool.

Related legislation

Legislation related to this standard

2006/95/EC

Directive 2006/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006 on the harmonisation of the laws of Member States relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits (codified version)

Harmonized/Supporting

Legislation 2006/95/EC