The provisions of this Recommended Practice apply to all electric equipment and wiring connected to machinery and equipment commonly used in the manufacturing areas of textile mills@ starting at the place of connection of the power supply to the machine electric equipment. They are intended as minimum requirements whether the electric equipment is a part of the machine or is supplied and installed by the user. This Recommended Practice shall apply to electric equipment having a supply voltage of 600 volts or less Purpose. The purpose of this Recommended Practice is to define and recommend specifications for electric apparatus and devices@ and installation practices to be followed in the application of such apparatus to textile machinery to promote: a. Safety to personnel and equipment@ including the reduction of fire and accident hazards. b. Uninterrupted production. c. Reduced maintenance@ and increased life of equipment. d. Over-all economy in textile mill operation. This publication is intended to bring to the attention of engineers@ management and mill owners in the textile industry@ and to equipment suppliers the important features of well-designed electric apparatus and installations to meet the specific requirements of textile machinery.