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Electrical Service and Equipment for Irrigation

Published by the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, St. Joseph, Michigan www.asabe.org

ASAE  ANSI/ASAE S397.4   November  2013
1 Purpose and Scope

1.1 The purpose of this Standard is to provide a common document for use by all those involved in electrical irrigation systems; such as electricians, power suppliers, well drillers, irrigation dealers and manufacturers, extension specialists and irrigators.

1.2 This Standard applies to three-phase, 240 V, or 480 V service, the most commonly used irrigation service voltages for irrigation pump motors, irrigation machines, and auxiliary equipment. This Standard is in accordance with ANSI/NFPA 70, and the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, where applicable (see C22.1). All materials shall conform to Article 100 of ANSI/NFPA 70, and in Canada shall conform to Section 2-024 of Canadian Electrical Code.

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