Battery master switch Clause Samples
Battery master switch. 5.1.1.3.1. A switch for breaking the electrical circuits shall be placed as close to the battery as practicable. If a single pole switch is used it shall be placed in the supply lead and not in the earth lead.
5.1.1.3.2. A control device to facilitate the disconnecting and the reconnecting functions of the switch shall be installed in the driver’s cab. It shall be readily accessible to the driver and distinctively marked. It shall be protected against inadvertent operation by either adding a protective cover, by using a dual movement control device, or by other suitable means. Additional control devices may be installed provided they are distinctively marked and protected against inadvertent operation. If the control device(s) are electrically operated, the circuits of the control device(s) are subject to the requirements of paragraph 5.1.1.5.
5.1.1.3.3. The switch shall have a casing with protection degree IP65 in accordance with IEC Standard 529.
5.1.1.3.4. The cable connections on the battery master switch shall have a protection degree IP54. However, this does not apply if these connections are contained in a housing which may be the battery box. In this case it is sufficient to insulate the connections against short circuits, for example with a rubber cap.
Battery master switch. 5.1.1.3.1. A switch for breaking the electrical circuits shall be placed as close to the battery as possible.
5.1.1.3.2. Direct or indirect control devices shall be installed, one in the driver's cab and a second on the outside of the vehicle. They shall be readily accessible and distinctively marked. The control device located in the driver's cab shall be within immediate reach of the driver seated in the driver's seat. It shall be protected against inadvertent operation by either adding a protective cover, or by using a dual movement control device or by other suitable means.
5.1.1.3.3. It shall be possible to open the switch while the engine is running, without causing any dangerous excess voltage. Operation of the switch shall not constitute a fire hazard in an explosive atmosphere; this can be ensured by using a switch having a casing with protection degree IP65 in accordance with IEC Standard 529.
5.1.1.3.4. The cable connections on the battery master switch shall have a protection degree IP54. However, this does not apply if these connections are contained in a housing which may be the battery box. In this case it is sufficient to insulate the connections against short circuits, for example with a rubber cap.