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This information is intended for the correct installation of this product. Siemens has no control over the condi- tion of the network, which can be greatly affected by the installation of a product. It is the responsibility of the user to chose the appropriate method of installation.
The 3EL2 surge arrester serves to protect the insulation of a system (or of one of its components) from undue stresses resulting from overvoltages. Technical data The standard model is suitable for an installation altitude of up to 1000 m above sea-level and for a rated frequency between 48 Hz and 62 Hz.
The following materials have been used to make up the device: Steel, aluminium, glass-fibre- reinforced plastics, electronic components and silicon rubber (VMQ), ceramics (metal oxide). According to current waste disposal techniques, arresters type 3EL2 cannot be used for neither mate- rial nor thermal purposes..