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
1000 Standard Terms & Warranties
1010 Scope of the Standard
1020 Labeling
1030 Reconditioning Test Label
1040 Test Reporting
1050 Qualified Technician Statement
1060 References
1070 PEARL Test Equipment and Calibration Standard
1080 Counterfeit Product Statement
1100 Disconnect Switches 1,000 Volts & Below
1110 Disconnect Switch Manually Operated – Open 1,000 Volts & Below
1120 High Pressure Contact Switch 1,000 Volts & Below
1130 Air Frame Switch 1,000 Volts & Below
1140 Bolted Pressure Switch 1,000 Volts & Below
1150 Safety Switch Single Throw 1,000 Volts & Below
1155 Safety Switch Double Throw 1,000 Volts & Below
1160 Panelmount Switch 1,000 Volts & Below
1170 Molded Case Switch (Non-Automatic Circuit Interrupter) 1,000 Volts & Below
1200 Circuit Breakers 1,000 Volts & Below
1210 Molded Case Circuit Breaker with Thermal Magnetic Trip Unit 1,000 Volts & Below
1215 Molded Case Circuit Breaker with Solid State Trip Unit 1,000 Volts & Below
1218 Molded Case Motor Circuit Protector 1,000 Volts & Below
1220 Insulated Case Circuit Breaker with Series Trip Unit 1,000 Volts & Below
1225 Insulated Case Circuit Breaker with Solid State Trip Unit 1,000 Volts & Below
1230 Power Circuit Breaker with Series Trip Unit 1,000 Volts & Below
1235 Power Circuit Breaker with Solid State Trip Unit 1,000 Volts & Below
1300 Panelboards, Switchboards & Switchgear 1,000 Volts & Below
1310 Panelboard 1,000 Volts & Below
1320 Deadfront Switchboard 1,000 Volts & Below
1330 Metal Enclosed Switchgear Assembly 1,000 Volts & Below
1400 Transformers 1,000 Volts & Below
1410 Transformer Dry-Type Distribution 1,000 Volts & Below
1420 Transformer Control Power and Instrumentation 1,000 Volts & Below
1430 Current Transformer 1,000 Volts & Below
1435 Ground Fault Sensor 1,000 Volts & Below
1440 Transformers Liquid Filled 1,000 Volts & Below
1500 Motor Control 1,000 Volts & Below
1510 Motor Control Center 1,000 Volts & Below
1520 Motor Control Center Bucket 1,000 Volts & Below
1530 Magnetic Starter (FVNR, FVR, 2-SPEED) 1,000 Volts & Below
1540 Magnetic Starter Combination (FVNR, FVR, 2-SPEED) 1,000 Volts & Below
1700 Protection Relays
1710 Thermal Overload Relay 1,000 Volts & Below
1720 Solid State Overload Relay 1,000 Volts & Below
1730 Electro-Mechanical Protective Relay
1740 Solid State Protective Relay
1750 Microprocessor Based Protective Relay
1760 Ground Fault Protection Relay
1800 Contactors and Relays 1,000 Volts & Below
1810 AC Contactor 1,000 Volts & Below
1820 AC Control Relay 1,000 Volts & Below
1900 Apparatus Accessories
1910 Microprocessor-Based Panel Meter
1920 Analog and Solid-State Panel Meter
1930 Surge Arrestor 1,000 Volts & Below
1940 Lightning Arrestor 2.4 - 38kV
2000 Busway and Bus Duct 1,000 Volts & Below
2010 Busway 1,000 Volts & Below
2015 Busway End Tap 1,000 Volts & Below
2020 Busway Plug-in Tap Box 1,000 Volts & Below
2030 Busway Disconnect 1,000 Volts & Below
2040 Bus Duct Segregated and Non-Segregated
2100 Disconnect Switches 2.4 - 38kV
2110 Air Disconnect Switch 2.4 - 38kV
2120 Vacuum Disconnect Switch 2.4 - 38kV
2200 Circuit Breakers 2.4 - 38kV
2210 Circuit Breaker Air 2.4 - 38kV
2220 Circuit Breaker Vacuum 2.4 - 38kV
2300 Switchgear 2.4 - 38kV
2310 Switchgear 2.4 - 38kV
2400 Transformers 2.4 - 38kV
2410 Transformer Dry Type 2.4 - 38kV
2420 Transformer Pad Mount Oil-Filled 2.4 - 38kV
2440 Transformer Power Oil-Filled 2.4 - 38kV
2445 Load Tap Changer 2.4 - 38kV
2450 Transformer Control Power & Instrumentation 2.4 - 38kV
2500 Motor Control 2.4 - 38kV
2510 Motor Control Center 2.4 - 38kV
2520 Contactor Air 2.4 - 38kV
2530 Contactor Vacuum 2.4 - 38kV
3100 Fuses 2.4 - 38kV
3120 Fuse – Refill Style 2.4 - 38kV
The Standard Is Available For Purchase
The standard is now available to order. Members and non-members have the option to purchase the standard in either a downloadable PDF version or in booklet form. Both formats are now available for shipment/email delivery (PDF).
Members can purchase the electronic version for $199.
Non-members can purchase the electronic version for $299.