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Overview
- Various size knockouts on each side
- Hinged covers
- Mounting holes in back
- Includes single-point ground lug
- Ground Splitter (ground bar) accessory available
- 16 or 14 gauge steel
Specifications
Application | Power Distribution |
Branch Lug Amps CU | 55 A |
Branch Lug Quantity | 6 |
Branch Lug Wire Size | 14 - 6 AWG |
Branch Lug Wire Size | 14-6 |
Color | Gray |
Color Code | ANSI 61 |
Connection Type | Terminal blocks |
Current Rating | 85 A |
Depth | 4.5 |
Depth | 114 |
Depth | 13 IN |
Finish | Powder Coated |
Finish | Powder Coated;Steel/Gray |
Height | 48 in |
Height | 1,219 mm |
Main Lug Amps CU | 85 A |
Main Lug Quantity | 1 |
Main Lug Wire Size | 14-1 kcmil |
Material | Steel |
Material | Mild Steel;Steel |
Material | Mild Steel |
Modification Services | Yes |
NEMA Rating | 1 Indoor, electrical protection |
NEMA Rating | Type 1 |
Number Of Wires | 3 |
Poles | 3-wire |
Protection Rating | NEMA Type 1 |
Series | AST |
Size | 48" Section in |
Size | 48x6x5 |
Size | 48x6x5 inches |
Thickness | 14 ga |
Thickness | 51.40mm (2.024") |
Thickness | 1.9 mm |
Type | Utility Cabinets |
Type | Utility / Canadian Cabinets and Splitters |
Type Number | Type 1 |
Weight | 25.3 lb |
Width | 23 IN |
Width | 6 |
Width | 152 |
Wire Quantity | 3 |
Package Dimensions (L x W x H) | 49 IN x 7 IN x 5 IN |
Package Dimensions (L x W x H) | 124.46 cm x 17.78 cm x 12.7 cm |
Package Weight (Imperial) | 25.300 L |
Package Weight (Metric) | 11.476 kg |
How to Install the AST483R Splitter Trough
This guide provides step-by-step instructions for installing and wiring the AST483R Splitter Trough on a DIN rail.
Estimated time: 45m
Tools needed:
Screwdriver, Wire strippers, Multimeter
Supplies needed:
Mounting screws, Terminal connectors
- Mount the splitter trough
Secure the AST483R Splitter Trough to the DIN rail using the integrated clips. Ensure it is level and firmly attached.
- Connect the main wire feed
Route the main wire feed through the appropriate knockout on the right side of the splitter trough. Ensure that the right terminal block aligns with the main wire feed.
- Verify electrical clearances
Before energizing any circuits, check all internal and external electrical and mechanical clearances to ensure that the assembled equipment functions safely and properly.
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What is nVent's warranty policy?
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