A-A-55474 Adapter, Fuse, Type SThis commercial item description \(CID\) covers the general requirements for a type S fuse adapter. Type S fuse adapters covered by this CID are intended for commercial/industrial applications.

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[INCH-POUND]

A-A-55474D

9 May 2012

SUPERSEDING

A-A-55474C

3 May 2007

COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION

ADAPTER, FUSE, TYPE S

The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this

commercial item description for all federal agencies.

1. SCOPE. This commercial item description (CID) covers the general requirements for a type S fuse

adapter. Type S fuse adapters covered by this CID are intended for commercial/industrial applications.

2. CLASSIFICATION/PART OR IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (PIN). This CID uses a classification

system which is included in the PIN as shown in the following example (see 7.1).

AA55474

CID PIN

Dash number

(see table I)

3. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS.

3.1 Interface and physical dimensions. Fuse adapters supplied to this CID shall be as specified herein

and shall meet the requirements of UL 512 for fuseholders and type S fuse adapters (see figure 1).

3.2. Ampere rating. The ampere rating shall be as specified in table I.

3.3 Interrupt rating. The interrupt rating shall be 10,000 amperes rms at 125 volts.

3.4 Plug fuse accommodation. This fuse adapter shall accommodate plug fuses supplied to CID

3.5 Marking. Fuse adapters supplied to this CID shall be marked with the manufacturer's (MFR's)

standard commercial PIN and the UL 512 listing mark. (NOTE: The part number marked on the unit pack

shall be the CID PIN.)

3.6 Recycled, recovered, or environmentally preferable materials. Recycled, recovered, or

environmentally preferable materials should be used to the maximum extent possible provided that the

material meets or exceeds the operational and maintenance requirements, and promotes economically

advantageous life cycle costs.

3.7 Workmanship. Fuse adapters shall be processed in such a manner as to be uniform in quality and

shall be free from other defects that will affect life, serviceability, or appearance.

Beneficial comments, recommendations, additions, deletions, clarifications, etc., and any data that may

improve this document should be sent to: DLA Land and Maritime, ATTN: VAT, P.O. Box 3990,

Columbus, OH 43218-3990, or email m ai l t o: Ci r cu i t Pr ot ect @d l a. m i l . Si n ce con t act i n f or m at i on

can ch an g e y ou m ay w an t t o v er i f y t h e cu r r en cy of t h e ad d r ess i n f or m at i on u si n g t h e

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