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Panel-Mount Compact Disconnect Switches
Install these switches in a panel cutout. Small enough to fit in tight spaces, they handle comparable electrical loads to standard sized switches. They cut power and keep it isolated to prevent equipment from starting up during inspection and maintenance. All have a lockout so you can secure them in the off position with a padlock (not included). They’re rated IP65 for protection from washdowns.
| Switching Current @ Voltage | Industry Designation | Electrical Phase (hp) | Ht. | Wd. | Dp. Behind Panel | Specifications Met | Each | |
Gray Plastic Housing with Black Actuator | ||||||||
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Stays Switched (Maintained)  | ||||||||
3 Circuits with Lockout—For 3/8" Panel Cutout Dia. | ||||||||
| 12 A @ 600 V AC, 16 A @ 24 V DC | 3PST | Single (1/2 hp @ 120 V AC) Three (1 hp @ 120 V AC) Three (3 hp @ 240 V AC) | 3 1/4" | 2 1/2" | 1 13/16" | UL Recognized Component, UL 508 | 000000000 | 000000 |
| 16 A @ 600 V AC, 20 A @ 24 V DC | 3PST | Single (1 hp @ 120 V AC) Three (2 hp @ 120 V AC) Three (5 hp @ 240 V AC) | 3 1/4" | 2 1/2" | 1 13/16" | UL Recognized Component, UL 508 | 000000000 | 00000 |
4 Circuits with Lockout—For 3/8" Panel Cutout Dia. | ||||||||
| 12 A @ 600 V AC, 16 A @ 24 V DC | 4PST | Single (1/2 hp @ 120 V AC) Three (1 hp @ 120 V AC) Three (3 hp @ 240 V AC) | 3 1/4" | 2 1/2" | 1 13/16" | UL Recognized Component, UL 508 | 000000000 | 00000 |
| 16 A @ 600 V AC, 20 A @ 24 V DC | 4PST | Single (1 hp @ 120 V AC) Three (2 hp @ 120 V AC) Three (5 hp @ 240 V AC) | 3 1/4" | 2 1/2" | 1 13/16" | UL Recognized Component, UL 508 | 000000000 | 00000 |
Yellow Plastic Housing with Red Actuator | ||||||||
Stays Switched (Maintained) | ||||||||
3 Circuits with Lockout—For 3/8" Panel Cutout Dia. | ||||||||
| 12 A @ 600 V AC, 16 A @ 24 V DC | 3PST | Single (1/2 hp @ 120 V AC) Three (1 hp @ 120 V AC) Three (3 hp @ 240 V AC) | 3 1/4" | 2 1/2" | 1 13/16" | UL Recognized Component, UL 508 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 16 A @ 600 V AC, 20 A @ 24 V DC | 3PST | Single (1 hp @ 120 V AC) Three (2 hp @ 120 V AC) Three (5 hp @ 240 V AC) | 3 1/4" | 2 1/2" | 1 13/16" | UL Recognized Component, UL 508 | 00000000 | 00000 |
4 Circuits with Lockout—For 3/8" Panel Cutout Dia. | ||||||||
| 12 A @ 600 V AC, 16 A @ 24 V DC | 4PST | Single (1/2 hp @ 120 V AC) Three (1 hp @ 120 V AC) Three (3 hp @ 240 V AC) | 3 1/4" | 2 1/2" | 1 13/16" | UL Recognized Component, UL 508 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 16 A @ 600 V AC, 20 A @ 24 V DC | 4PST | Single (1 hp @ 120 V AC) Three (2 hp @ 120 V AC) Three (5 hp @ 240 V AC) | 3 1/4" | 2 1/2" | 1 13/16" | UL Recognized Component, UL 508 | 00000000 | 00000 |
Enclosed Compact Disconnect Switches
Small yet mighty, these switches are about as tall and wide as an index card yet durable enough to mount directly to a wall. Their polycarbonate housing protects the switch and resists denting, chipping, and cracking. Rated IP65, the housing also seals out water even in frequently washed down areas. Don’t be fooled by their size—these switches can handle electrical loads comparable to a standard sized switch.
These switches cut power and keep it isolated to prevent equipment from starting up during inspection and maintenance. All have a lockout, so you can secure them in the off position with a padlock (not included).
Yellow Plastic Housing with Red Actuator | ||||||||
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| Switching Current @ Voltage | Industry Designation | Electrical Phase (hp) | Ht. | Wd. | Environmental Rating | Specifications Met | Each | |
Stays Switched (Maintained) | ||||||||
3 Circuits with Lockout | ||||||||
| 12 A @ 600 V AC, 16 A @ 24 V DC | 3PST | Single (1/2 hp @ 120 V AC) Three (1 hp @ 120 V AC) Three (3 hp @ 240 V AC) | 4 3/4" | 3 13/16" | IP65 | UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified, UL 508 | 00000000 | 0000000 |
| 16 A @ 600 V AC, 20 A @ 24 V DC | 3PST | Single (1 hp @ 120 V AC) Three (2 hp @ 120 V AC) Three (5 hp @ 240 V AC) | 4 3/4" | 3 13/16" | IP65 | UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified, UL 508 | 00000000 | 000000 |
4 Circuits with Lockout | ||||||||
| 12 A @ 600 V AC, 16 A @ 24 V DC | 4PST | Single (1/2 hp @ 120 V AC) Three (1 hp @ 120 V AC) Three (3 hp @ 240 V AC) | 4 3/4" | 3 13/16" | IP65 | UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 16 A @ 600 V AC, 20 A @ 24 V DC | 4PST | Single (1 hp @ 120 V AC) Three (2 hp @ 120 V AC) Three (5 hp @ 240 V AC) | 4 3/4" | 3 13/16" | IP65 | UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified | 00000000 | 000000 |
Automatic Transfer Switches for Facility Lights
Restore lighting immediately during power outages. These switches detect when your main power source goes out and shift your lights to a backup, such as a secondary utility source or generator. To comply with UL 924 and help you meet NFPA standards, they turn your lights on at full brightness even if the lights were turned off or dimmed. You can also wire these switches to your fire alarm. Pull the alarm to activate lights to full brightness during emergencies, even without an outage. All have passed testing to meet UL 1008, a safety standard for transfer switches.
An LED indicator tells you whether lights are running on a primary or backup power source. The indicator also tells you when these switches require maintenance. Add a remote testing button to check if switches behind the wall or ceiling are working properly.
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Switching | Housing | Mounting Holes | Remote Testing Buttons | |||||||||||||||
| Current | Voltage | Industry Designation | Electrical Phase | For No. of Wires | Housing Material | Ht. | Wd. | Dp. | Mounting Fasteners Included | No. of | Dia. | Features | Environmental Rating | Specifications Met | Each | Each | ||
| 16A | 120-277V AC | DPDT | Single | 4 | Powder-Coated Steel | 8 5/16" | 7 11/16" | 3 15/16" | No | 4 | 1/4" | LED Indicator | NEMA 1 | UL 924, UL 1008, ETL Listed, CE Marked | 0000000 | 0000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |