Panel openings

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Distribution Panels – Electrical Electric Distribution Panels

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any exposed panel openings (that would allow access to the inside of the panel) should be fitted with secure covers
panel support
openings requiring covers

Generated explanation

The illustration shows an electrical distribution panel mounted on a support board, with a main breaker and two columns of branch circuit breakers. Electrical cables enter the metal enclosure through fittings on its sides. Dashed outlines identify uncovered circular openings in the enclosure side and unused breaker openings in the panel front. The annotation specifies that exposed openings allowing access to the panel interior should be fitted with secure covers.

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