Safety Switches

Safety switches are designed for residential or light commercial application where duty is not severe, 65C and 75C conductor rating.Direct-drive, quick-make, quick-break mechanism ensures long life and positive ON/OFF indication.

List  Details  [1]   Double Throw Safety Switch Double Throw Safety Switches are supplied for switching one load between two power sources. These switches are UL Listed and suitable for use in accordance with Article 702 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70. 30100 A Types DT, DTU (Series F) Feature: •Fusible (DT) and non-fusible (DTU) switches available •Standards: UL 98, NEMA KS1, CSA, and NOM •Modular design: switch handle, lock-plate, switch mechanism, line and load bases are available for field replacement •UL Listed SCCR up to 200,000 A (using Class R, J, or T fuses) •Load make/break rated •Meet NEMA hp ratings •Dual cover interlock •May be padlocked ON or OFF •Lock-off accepts up to three padlocks •Side-opening door •Quick-make, quick-break mechanism •Meets NEMA requirements as heavy duty switch •Electrical interlock kits available for field installation •Neutral assembly kits available for field installation (2- and 3-pole switches) •UL Listed, suitable for use as service equipment •Supplied as standard for switching one load between two power sources, and may be field converted to switch one power source between two loads 30 A (Series T), 200600 A Types 82,000 and 200 A DTU (Series E, A) •Non-fusible •The 82,000 and DTU (Series E, A) switches are load make/break rated •All 82,000 and DTU double throw switches are continuous duty rated for their nameplate ampere rating •UL Listed, suitable for use as service equipment General Duty Safety Switches General duty safety switches are designed for residential and commercial applications where durability and economy are prime considerations. Typical loads are lighting, air conditioning and appliances. When equipped with fuses, over-current and short circuit protection is also available. The switches are also suitable as service equipment when equipped with a factory-installed neutral assembly or a field-installed equipment grounding kit. feature: • Fusible and Non-Fusible • 30800 A rated for application loads upto 240 V • Up to 100 kA SCCR, utilizing appropriately rated Class R Class J or Class T fuses or fuse kits • Horsepower rated for motor applications • NEMA Type 1 and 3R enclosures • UL Listed, File E2875 • Meets or exceeds NEMA KS1-1990 • Tangential combination knockouts 30200 A • Spring reinforced plated copper fuse clips • Insulated, bonded solid neutral assemblies (standard in fusible switches) • Visible blades • Quick-make, quick-break operating mechanism • Cover padlock hasp and handle lock "OFF" Heavy Duty Safety Switches Square D heavy duty safety switches are designed for commercial and industrial applications where maximum performance and continuity of service is vital. Like our general duty switches, they too can provide over-current and short circuit protection when equipped with fuses. When equipped with either a factory-installed solid neutral assembly or a field-installed equipment grounding kit (some exceptions apply), the switches are also suitable for use as service equipment. feature: • Fusible and Non-Fusible • 240 Vac or 600 Vac maximum • 301200 A • Up to 200 kA SCCR, utilizing appropriately rated Class R fuses and Class R fuse kits or Class L and Class J fuses • Horsepower rated for motor applications • Enclosures available: stainless steel NEMA Types 3, 3R, 4, 4X, 5 or 12; NEMA Type 4X fiberglass, cast aluminum, or KRYD NEMA Types 7 and 9 • UL Listed, File E2875 • Meets or exceeds NEMA KS1 • Visible blade switches for positive "OFF" indication • Quick-make, quick-break operating mechanisms • Dual cover interlock • Color coded "ON" - "OFF" indicator handle • Cover padlock hasp and handle lock-off provision for multiple padlocks • Spring reinforced plated copper fuse clips • Tangential combination knockouts • Insulated, bonded solid neutral assemblies • Wire terminations suitable for aluminum or copper conductors Light Duty Safety Switches The light duty safety switch is ideal for home applications in disconnecting power to well pumps, workshops, hobby room, furnaces and garages. feature: • Visible blades 10,000 A short circuit current rating • 30 A fusible and non-fusible • Available in three single-phase styles for 120 Vac and 120/240 Vac application with a 30 A maximum rating • Switch has a padlocking feature which allows the switch to be locked in the "OFF" position to prevent operation • UL Listed, CSA certified Solar Disconnect Switch Schneider Electric provides a Solar Disconnect Switch solution encompassing all of the quality, durability and ease of use for Photovoltaic applications. The product offering spans 30100 A, 2- and 3-pole fusible and non-fusible Heavy Duty Safety Switches. All Square D brand heavy duty safety switches with dc ratings (2- and 3-pole fusible and non-fusible) are Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Listed for use on dc applications when properly wired. Feature: • Heavy duty safety switches are rated for 600 Vdc maximum open circuit voltage • Non-fusible safety switches may carry 100% of the nameplate current rating • Fusible safety switches may carry 80% of nameplate current rating (continuous use) • Heavy duty switches are dc horsepower rated as indicated on the safety switch wiring diagram • Heavy duty switches have a 10,000 amperage dc short-circuit rating unless otherwise stated on the switch wiring diagram