ANSI/PEARL 2018 Standard

Reconditioning Standard for Electrical Equipment, Components and Apparatus for Reuse in Commercial and Industrial Applications

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.

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.

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