Avoid drilling holes on the sides of the box to prevent incoming/outgoing wires from contacting grounding or neutral wires, which poses a significant safety hazard. Accessibility: For wall-mounted distribution boxes, ensure the door can open to at least 180° for full access to. Custom Drilling and tapping in Nema 7/9 explosion proof enclosures is not a task that should be left up to just any machine shop or done in the field with hand tools. Always check to see if the shop has a hazardous location UL NNY certificate and is familiar with the specific UL code for drilling. Regardless of the method, specialized cutting tools must be used to maintain the overall.
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