Originally Posted by
David Banks
Large letters say. " Suitable for use as Service Equipment when main breaker is installed. I take this as meaning can be used for both Service Equipment and downstream panel if done properly.
Sounds like it can be, but ...
In the second photo you posted, of the panel with the cover off, the metal bus (bar) which goes from the equipment grounds on the left to the neutrals on the right, is there a bond screw through the neutral terminal bar into that metal bar?
If not, than it might be okay (look closely to make sure the neutral terminal bar is isolated from ground).
If yes, then look closely, it is likely that if that bond screw was removed that the neutral would be isolated from ground.
I can't tell from the photo.
When used as "Suitable for use as Service Equipment when main breaker is installed.", I'm guessing there will be an additional requirement to install a bonding jumper (typically a screw into that bar) to bond the neutral terminal bar to ground. Without that bonding screw, you are probably okay - look closely to make sure.