Arc-Fault Circuit-Interrupters(doc41)

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UL Standard for Safety for Arc-Fault Circuit-Interrupters, UL 1699
First Edition, Dated February 26, 1999
Revisions: This Standard contains revisions through and including May 15, 2003.
SUMMARY OF TOPICS:
This revision of UL 1699 is being issued to add Test Method to requirements for Surge Testing,
clarify requirements for Installation Instructions, include miscellaneous requirements, and revise
requirements for Peak Inrush Current.
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