Issue:
Are the 8903 lighting contactors fully rated?
Product Line:
Digest 177 Section 16 : Nema and Definite Purpose and Starters
Environment:
North American Products
Cause:
Are the 8903 lighting contactors fully rated?
Resolution:
Yes. All Class 8903 Type ``S`` lighting contactors are fully rated for tungsten, ballast and resistive applications. Therefore the contactor may be used to control a load up to its full nameplate rating. Derating of the contactor is not necessary as is standard practice with circuit breakers and fuses.
Are the 8903 lighting contactors fully rated?
Product Line:
Digest 177 Section 16 : Nema and Definite Purpose and Starters
Environment:
North American Products
Cause:
Are the 8903 lighting contactors fully rated?
Resolution:
Yes. All Class 8903 Type ``S`` lighting contactors are fully rated for tungsten, ballast and resistive applications. Therefore the contactor may be used to control a load up to its full nameplate rating. Derating of the contactor is not necessary as is standard practice with circuit breakers and fuses.
Released for:Schneider Electric Canada
