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FIIG:  A23800

Entry Date:  Feb-20-1998

Concept:  2

Status:  A

Applicability:  A

Type:  0

Definition:  An adapter kit containing conductors for mounting on a breaker, plug-in mounting blocks, rear studs and mounting hardware. Used for rear connected applications such as switchboards. It facilitates ease of installation and front removal of a CIRCUIT BREAKER.

Basic INC:  70695

Basic Name:  ADAPTER KIT

Description:  1. (Mechanical) A collection of items, not all having the same basic name, which are designed to facilitate connection, provide accommodation, enable application, and/or to broaden or permit the use of a given item with an unlike item of mechanical equipment when the two items are not designed for direct mating to each other. For items including adapters only (with possible inclusion of a display rack or container for ease in selecting and storing the adapters) see ADAPTER SET (as modified. 2. (Electrical) A collection of items, not all having the same basic name, which provides the necessary accommodations to electrically connect two or more items whose design or function will not normally permit their connection. It may also provide mechanical connection. For items including adapters only (with possible inclusion of a display rack or container for ease in selecting and storing the adapters) see ADAPTER SET (as modified).