I.S. EN 61229:1999

FOREWORD
1 Scope
   1.1 Classes
   1.2 Categories
   1.3 Types
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
   3.1 Terms defined in accordance with IEC 60050(121),
       IEC 60050(151) and IEC 60050(601)
   3.2 Terms defined in accordance with IEC 61318
   3.3 Terms defined in accordance with IEC 60743
   3.4 Definitions of special terms used in this
       standard
4 Classification
5 Physical requirements
   5.1 Shape and dimensions
   5.2 Material
   5.3 Workmanship and finish
   5.4 Marking
6 Tests
   6.1 General
   6.2 Visual inspection
   6.3 Mechanical tests
   6.4 Dielectric tests
   6.5 Ozone resistance
7 Tests on covers with special properties
   7.1 General
   7.2 Category C, extreme low temperature
   7.3 Category W, extreme high temperature
   7.4 Category A, acid resistance
   7.5 Category H, oil resistance
   7.6 Category P, humid conditions
8 Quality assurance plan and acceptance test
   8.1 General
   8.2 Records
9 Acceptance tests
10 Recommendations for in-service care
11 Quality assurance plan
Annex A (normative) Marking
Annex B (normative) List and classification of tests
Annex C (normative) Test circuit and drawing for
                       guard electrodes and supports
Annex D (normative) Mechanical shock test
Annex E (normative) Potential electrodes for covers
                       protecting live parts and mechanical
                       positioning of covers
Annex F (normative) Sampling procedure
Annex G (normative) Electrical limits for the use of
                       rigid protective covers
Annex H (informative) Recommendations for in-service
                       care
Annex J (informative) Example of handling adapter
Annex K (informative) Acceptance tests
Annex ZA (normative) Normative references to international
                       publications with their corresponding
                       European publications
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Applies to rigid insulating covers for live working on a.c. installations, including those described in IEC 60743.