Issue:
Are the GS1 disconnect switches rated for 100% load?

Product Line:
IEC disconnects - GIC Product

Environment:
US Product

Cause:
Product Characteristics

Resolution:
UL & CSA require 80% but the following are the actual maximum FLA allowable values based on application voltage:

GS1DDU3, GS1DU3, GS1EEU3, GS1EU3GS1EU3
240 VAC 480VAC 600 VAC 125 VDC 250 VDC
22 amps 21 amps 22 amps 25 amps 20 amps


GS1GU3
240 VAC 480VAC 600 VAC 125 VDC 250 VDC
42 amps 40 amps 52 amps 25 amps 38 amps


GS1JU3
240 VAC 480VAC 600 VAC 125 VDC 250 VDC
80 amps 77 amps 77 amps 58 amps 38 amps


GS1MU3
240 VAC 480VAC 600 VAC 125 VDC 250 VDC
154 amps 156 amps 144 amps 112 amps 140 amps *
* 3-poles wired in series


GS1QU3
240 VAC 480VAC 600 VAC 125 VDC 250 VDC
312 amps 302 amps 336 amps 148 amps 173 amps *
* 3-poles wired in series


GS1SU3
240 VAC 480VAC 600 VAC
602 amps 590 amps 472 amps

GS1TU3
240 VAC 480VAC 600 VAC
602 amps 590 amps 472 amps

Released for:Schneider Electric Canada