1 Scope

1.1 These requirements cover the construction and security of equipment intended to automatically dispense currency when operated as intended by an authorized customer, and to provide a limited degree of protection against unauthorized removal of currency.

1.2 If the product also receives deposits, the same degree of protection shall also be provided for the deposits.

1.3 Records shall be made in order that the authorized customer may be debited for the currency dispensed. A limited degree of protection against unauthorized manipulation or removal of the records that will prevent proper debit shall be provided.

1.4 A teller's cash dispenser is not required to make records.

1.5 These requirements cover products intended for permanent connection to 600-volts or lower-potential branch circuits, and products intended for cord connection to 300-volt or lower-potential branch circuits. The branch circuits and the means of supplying the units from them are intended to comply with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.

Summary of Topics

This revision to ANSI/UL 291 is being issued to reflect the reaffirmation of the ANSI approval of the Standard. No technical changes have been made to the document.