Issue:
NEMA 3 vs NEMA 3R enclosures
Product Line:
Enclosed products
See Also
Category 3 vehicle Definition | Law InsiderHAZARDOUS LOCATION CLASSIFICATIONNEMA Ratings Buying Guide for Type 1, 3R, 4, 4X, 12 Differences | NEMA Enclosures7 Types of Workplace Safety HazardsEnvironment:
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Cause:
Clarification of enclosure types' characteristics
Resolution:
NEMA 3 enclosures are intended for outdoor use primarily to provide a degree of protection against rain, sleet, wind-blown dust, and damage from external ice formation.
NEMA 3R enclosures are intended for outdoor use primarily to provide a degree of protection against rain, sleet, and damage from external ice formation.
Note: A NEMA 3R enclosure does not replace the need for a reinforced structure(such as an e-house) against high winds, heavy rain, dust, snow, or other inclement weather or ambient conditions.
Released for:Schneider Electric USA
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