Reconditioning Standard
The ANSI/PEARL Electrical Equipment Reconditioning Standard pertains to the reconditioning of electrical distribution equipment and accessories. The term ‘reconditioning’ is defined as “the process of returning electrical equipment to a safe operating condition as recommended by the original equipment manufacturer’s instructions or industry standards and tested by recognized industrial testing standards.”
This standard has been developed based on manufacturer’s literature; industrial standards; NETA, NFPA, CSA, IEEE and NEMA, and PEARL member recommendations. It is focused on the most common types of industrial and commercial electrical equipment, including circuit breakers, transformers, motor controls, and switchgear, among other equipment categories.
It also includes additional detail regarding suggested technician qualifications and the importance of manufacturer specifications for equipment performance, as well as expanded use of electrical industry terminology used by other electrical industry organizations, including IEEE and NETA.
How To Use The Standard
Electrical devices that pass the PEARL Reconditioning Standard are then ready for installation and service and will benefit from extended service life and reliability.
PEARL member companies affix the blue PEARL Reconditioned Seal to electrical equipment that has passed the PEARL Reconditioning Standard.
The ANSI/PEARL Standard is made up of 16 sections, each focused on various types of electrical equipment ranging from switches and circuit breakers to panel boards, transformers, motor controls, protection relays and more. The standard provides in detail the procedures that are recommended to recondition electrical equipment so that it is ready for reuse.
ANSI/PEARL Standard Table of Contents
SECTION
1000 — General Information
1100 — Disconnect Switches 600 Volts & Below
1200 — Circuit Breakers 600 Volts & Below
1300 — Panelboards, Switchboards & Switchgears 600 Volts & Below
1400 — Transformers 600 Volts & Below
1500 — Motor Control 600 Volts & Below
1700 — Protection Relays
1800 — Contactors and Relays 600 Volts & Below
1900 — Apparatus Accessories
2000 — Busway and Bus Duct 600 Volts & Below
2100 — Disconnect Switches 2.4-38k Volts
2200 — Circuit Breakers 2.4-38k Volts
2300 — Switchgear 2.4-38k Volts
2400 — Transformer 2.4-38k Volts
2500 — Motor Control 2.4-38k Volts
3100 — Fuses 2.4-38k Volts
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