RESISTORS AND REACTORS

For Rheostats, see Section 430-82. A. 600 Volts, Nominal, and Under 470-1. Scope. This article covers the installation of separate resistors and reactors on electric circuits. Exception: Resistors and reactors that are component parts of other apparatus. This article also covers the installation of resistors and reactors in hazardous (classified) locations as modified by Articles 501 through 504. 470-2. Location. Resistors and reactors shall not be placed where exposed to physical damage. 470-3. Space Separation. A thermal barrier shall be required if the space between the resistors and reactors and any combustible material is less than 12 inches (305 mm). 470-4. Conductor Insulation. Insulated conductors used for connections between resistance elements and controllers shall be suitable for an operating temperature of not less than 90°C (194°F). Exception: Other conductor insulations shall be permitted for motor starting service. B. Over 600 Volts, Nominal 470-18. General. (a) Protected Against Physical Damage. Resistors and reactors shall be protected against physical damage. (b) Isolated by Enclosure or Elevation. Resistors and reactors shall be isolated by enclosure or elevation to protect personnel from accidental contact with energized parts. (c) Combustible Materials. Resistors and reactors shall not be installed in close enough proximity to combustible materials to constitute a fire hazard and shall have a clearance of not less than 1 foot (305 mm) from combustible materials. (d) Clearances. Clearances from resistors and reactors to grounded surfaces shall be adequate for the voltage involved. (FPN): See Article 710. (e) Temperature Rise from Induced Circulating Currents. Metallic enclosures of reactors and adjacent metal parts shall be installed so that the temperature rise from induced circulating currents will not be hazardous to personnel or constitute a fire hazard. 470-19. Grounding. Resistor and reactor cases or enclosures shall be grounded in accordance with Article 250.