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EV.7.1 Covers

EV.7.1.1 Nonconductive material or covers must prevent inadvertent human contact with any Tractive System voltage.

Covers must be secure and sufficiently rigid.

Removable Bodywork is not suitable to enclose Tractive System connections.

EV.7.1.2 Contact with any Tractive System connections with a 100 mm long, 6 mm diameter insulated test probe must not be possible when the Tractive System enclosures are in place.

EV.7.1.3 Tractive System components and Accumulator Containers must be protected from moisture, rain or puddles.

A rating of IP65 is recommended