§ 7.305 - Critical characteristics.  


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  • § 7.305 Critical characteristics.

    The following critical characteristics shall be inspected on each motor assembly to which an approval marking is affixed:

    (a) Finish, width, and planarity of surfaces that form any part of a flame-arresting path.

    (b) Clearances between mating parts that form flame-arresting paths.

    (c) Thickness of walls, flanges, and covers that are essential in maintaining the explosion-proof integrity of the enclosure.

    (d) Spacing of fastenings.

    (e) Length of thread engagement on fastenings and threaded parts that assure the explosion-proof integrity of the enclosure.

    (f) Use of lockwasher or equivalent with all fastenings.

    (g) Dimensions which affect compliance with the requirements for packing gland parts in § 7.304 of this part.