312.6 deflection of conductors

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i get the same values as my nec book for wire defection for 312.6 A but not 312.6 B in regard to the books illustration
 

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312.6A values ok
 

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312.6 B2 values
This table shall apply to conductors DOES ENTER OR LEAVE THE ENCLOSURE OPPOSITE ITS TERMINAL

Some of these nec value examples appear WRONG
 

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Table 312.6A used where conductor does NOT enter or leave the enclosure through the eall opposite its terminal
 

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Table 312.7B2B

Used where conductors DO leave or enter the enclosure through the opposite wall of the terminal
 

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312.6 B2 values
This table shall apply to conductors DOES ENTER OR LEAVE THE ENCLOSURE OPPOSITE ITS TERMINAL

Some of these nec value examples appear WRONG
According to the nec illustration the 4/O Neutral at the bottom of the illustration enters the wall of the enclosure OPPOSITE its termination and CORRECTLY says 7 inch space is needed


1) However, it incorectly says that the top 4/0 M paralled conductors T1 should have a space of 7 and 1/2 inches.

However the table for this is 312.6A and should say 6 inches for these parall feeders marked as M?

2) The book again incorrectly says T3 at right side for BC3 at 1 AWG must be 4 and 1/2 inches instead of 3 inches?
 
What is the correct answer here?

In case you cannot see the pic clearly for value 1 dispute, a parallel set of 4/0 feeders enter the top cabinet and terminate on lugs on the same side of the enclosure wall (top of enclosure shown)

Therefore we use table 312.6 A

A 4/0 parallel conductor if 2 wires per terminal (for parallel?) Shows 6 inches os space needed but not 7 abd 1/2 inches on the second values shown by nec unless they meant terminating the wires at the bottom as opposed to what the picture shows?
 
ON T1, the fact that the conduit enters above the side gutter you can use the exception allowing 6A

On T-3 the conductors enter the opposite wall so 6B is correct
 
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