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FIIG:  A17600

Entry Date:  Apr-01-1974

Concept:  

Status:  A

Applicability:  C

Type:  0

Definition:  An enclosure which includes, mounts, and protects one or more FUSEHOLDER. It is designed for and may include a cover. May also include electrical fuses, mounting hardware, lock(s), conduit fittings, and terminal board(s) used specifically for terminating the fuses or fuseholders. For boxes containing combinations of different electrical devices, such as switches, jacks, fuseholders, connectors, circuit breakers, terminal boards, and the like, see DISTRIBUTION BOX. For boxes designed to mount but which do not include fuseholders, see JUNCTION BOX. Excludes: CHAMBER, CABLE TERMINAL; FUSEHOLDER; and TERMINAL BOX.

Basic INC:  70081

Basic Name:  FUSE

Description:  1. (Electrical) An item designed for protection against the flow of current in a circuit exceeding specified values by utilizing the low melting point of a fusible element to open the circuit. Use a design modifier, such as cartridge. Excludes: Fuze (1) and FUZE (2). 2. (Munitions) A tube of fabric or metal that contains pyrotechnic material to transmit fire to a detonator, but only after a specified time delay. Excludes: FUZE(1) and FUZE(2).