This standard applies to three-pole units for public and industrial distribution systems which are functional assemblies of switches including switch-disconnectors and current-limiting fuses and thus able to interrupt:- any load current up to the rated breaking current of the switch;- any over-current up to the rated short-circuit breaking current of the combination by which automatic interruption is initiated.NOTE 1 - Besides by the fuse and its striker operation@ automatic interruption may be caused by an over-current release and by self-protecting devices.It does not apply to fuse-circuit-breakers@ fuse-contactors@ combinations for motor-circuits or to combinations incorporating single capacitor bank switches.NOTE - 2 In this standard@ the word "combination" is used in the following sense: a combination in which the components constitute a functional assembly.The fuses are incorporated in order to extend the short-circuit rating of the combination beyond that of the switch alone. They are fitted with strikers in order both to open automa- tically all three poles of the switch on the operation of a fuse and to achieve a correct operation at values of fault current below the minimum breaking current of the fuses. In addition to the fuse strikers@ the combination may be fitted with either an. over-current release or a shunt release.NOTE 3 - In this standard the term "fuse" is used to designate either the fuse or the fuse-link where the general meaning of the text does not result in ambiguity.This standard applies to combinations designed with rated voltages above 1 kV and below 52 kV for use on three-phase alternating current systems of either 50 Hz or 60 Hz.The individual components of the combinations shall comply@ in all relevant respects@ with IEC 265-1@ 282-1 and 787 quoted below.NOTE 4 - Switches shall be in accordance with IEC 265-1 except for the short-time current and short-circuit making requirements where the current limiting effecfs of the fuses are taken into account.NOTE 5 - Earthing switches forming an integral part of a combination are covered by IEC 129. If the earthing switch has a rated short-circuit making current@ the making tests should be made in accordance with the requirements of IEC 265-1.NOTE 6 - This standard also applies to switch-fuse combinations when included in ring main unit format.