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Toggle Light Switches

Your standard light switches—these switches stick out of your mounting surface and flip on and off. They also work with AC motor loads up to 80% of the current rating. All fit standard wall plates (not included).

Switches with spring clamp terminals install quicker than those with screw terminals. To install, push stripped wire into the clamp for a secure connection.

Wall switch lockouts (sold separately) mount over switches to secure them in the on or off position.

Switches

With Spring-Clamp Terminals

Not Illuminated
No. of Circuits Controlled	No. of Terminals	Switch Action	Switching Current @ Voltage	Wire Connection Type	Terminal Location	Choose a Color		Each
1	2	Stays Switched (Maintained)	15 A @ 120 V AC/277 V AC	Spring-Clamp Terminals	Back	Brown, Ivory, White	00000000	000000
1	2	Stays Switched (Maintained)	20 A @ 120 V AC/277 V AC	Spring-Clamp Terminals	Back	Brown, Ivory, White	00000000	00000

Wall Switch Lockouts

		Overall
For Max. No. of Padlocks	For Max. Padlock Shackle Dia.	Lg.	Wd.	Dp.	Color	Language	Message	Specifications Met		Each
1	9/32"	4 3/4"	1 3/4"	1"	Red	English/Spanish, English/French	Danger—Locked Out Do Not Remove, Peligro—Cerrado No Lo Quite, Danger—Locked Out Do Not Remove, Danger—Verrouille Ne Pas Enlever	OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.147	00000000	000000

Multi-Way Toggle Light Switches

Often used in large, open workspaces, these switches can be wired on opposite ends of the room to control lights on the same circuit. With a protruding switch, they’re easily flipped on and off. These switches fit standard wall plates (not included).

Three-way switches work in pairs to control lights from two different locations.

Switches with spring clamp terminals install quicker than those with screw terminals. To install, push stripped wire into the clamp for a secure connection.

Wall switch lockouts (sold separately) mount over switches to secure them in the on or off position.

Switches

With Spring-Clamp Terminals

3 Way with Spring-Clamp Terminals
No. of Circuits Controlled	No. of Terminals	Switch Action	Switching Current @ Voltage	Terminal Location	Choose a Color		Each
1	3	Stays Switched (Maintained)	15 A @ 120 V AC/277 V AC	Back	Brown, Ivory, White	00000000	000000
1	3	Stays Switched (Maintained)	20 A @ 120 V AC/277 V AC	Back	Brown, Ivory, White	00000000	00000

Wall Switch Lockouts

		Overall
For Max. No. of Padlocks	For Max. Padlock Shackle Dia.	Lg.	Wd.	Dp.	Color	Language	Message	Specifications Met		Each
1	9/32"	4 3/4"	1 3/4"	1"	Red	English/Spanish, English/French	Danger—Locked Out Do Not Remove, Peligro—Cerrado No Lo Quite, Danger—Locked Out Do Not Remove, Danger—Verrouille Ne Pas Enlever	OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.147	00000000	000000

Rocker Light Switches

Similar to a seesaw, these switches have an actuator that pivots when pressed to turn them on or off. They’re often used to control lighting, but they also work with AC motor loads up to 80% of the current rating. All fit standard wall plates (not included) and won’t stick out from your wall as much as toggle light switches.

Switches with spring-clamp terminals are quicker to install than those with screw terminals. Just push your bare wires into the connectors.

Illuminated switches glow when turned off, making them easy to spot in the dark.

Wall switch lockouts (sold separately) mount over switches to secure them in the on or off position.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Switches

With Spring-Clamp Terminals

With Spring-Clamp Terminals
No. of Circuits Controlled	No. of Terminals	Switch Action	Switching Current @ Voltage	Terminal Location	Specifications Met	Choose a Color		Each
Not Illuminated
1	2	Stays Switched (Maintained)	15 A @ 120 V AC/277 V AC	Back	UL Listed, C-UL Listed, CSA Certified	Ivory, White	0000000	000000
1	2	Stays Switched (Maintained)	20 A @ 120 V AC/277 V AC	Back	UL Listed, C-UL Listed, CSA Certified	Ivory, White	0000000	00000
Illuminated
1	2	Stays Switched (Maintained)	20 A @ 120 V AC/277 V AC	Back	UL Listed, C-UL Listed, CSA Certified	Ivory, White	0000000	00000

Wall Switch Lockouts

		Overall
For Max. No. of Padlocks	For Max. Padlock Shackle Dia.	Lg.	Wd.	Dp.	Color	Language	Message	Specifications Met		Each
1	9/32"	4 3/4"	1 3/4"	1"	Red	English/Spanish, English/French	Danger—Locked Out Do Not Remove, Peligro—Cerrado No Lo Quite, Danger—Locked Out Do Not Remove, Danger—Verrouille Ne Pas Enlever	OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.147	00000000	000000

Outdoor Rocker Light Switches

Switch lights on and off no matter the forecast. NEMA 3R rated, these switches have a gasket that blocks out weather. They are rocker switches, so they protrude less off your wall than other switches.

No. of Circuits Controlled	No. of Terminals	Switch Action	Switching Current @ Voltage	Wire Connection Type	Terminal Location	Environmental Rating	Specifications Met	Choose a Color		Each
1	2	Stays Switched (Maintained)	20 A @ 120 V AC/277 V AC	Screw Terminals	Back, Side	NEMA 3R	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	Gray, Ivory, White	0000000	000000

Multi-Way Rocker Light Switches

Also known as three-way switches, these are often used in large, open workspaces and can be wired on opposite ends of the room to control lights on the same circuit. They work in pairs to control lights from two different locations. Actuate the switch by pressing on the wide, flat area. With a slim, low-profile design, they protrude less than toggle switches. All fit standard wall plates (not included).

Switches with spring-clamp terminals install quickly to create a secure connection. Just push a stripped wire into the clamp—no need to bend wire and screw it down.

Wall switch lockouts (sold separately) mount over switches to secure them in the on or off position.

Switches

With Spring-Clamp Terminals

3 Way with Spring-Clamp Terminals
No. of Circuits Controlled	No. of Terminals	Switch Action	Switching Current @ Voltage	Terminal Location	Choose a Color		Each
Not Illuminated
1	3	Stays Switched (Maintained)	15 A @ 120 V AC/277 V AC	Back	Ivory, White	0000000	000000
1	3	Stays Switched (Maintained)	20 A @ 120 V AC/277 V AC	Back	Ivory, White	0000000	00000
Illuminated
1	3	Stays Switched (Maintained)	20 A @ 120 V AC/277 V AC	Back	Ivory, White	0000000	00000

Wall Switch Lockouts

		Overall
For Max. No. of Padlocks	For Max. Padlock Shackle Dia.	Lg.	Wd.	Dp.	Color	Language	Message	Specifications Met		Each
1	9/32"	4 3/4"	1 3/4"	1"	Red	English/Spanish, English/French	Danger—Locked Out Do Not Remove, Peligro—Cerrado No Lo Quite, Danger—Locked Out Do Not Remove, Danger—Verrouille Ne Pas Enlever	OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.147	00000000	000000