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Will the vario disconnect switches accept aluminum cable?

Issue;
Will the lugs of the vario disconnects accept aluminum wiring?

Product Line;
Vario Disconnect Switches

Environment;
Disconnect Switch

Cause;
Finger safe

Resolution;
No, per the UL listing these devices are for use as a Manual Motor Controller, per NEC this use requires the use of copper and aluminum is not permitted in motor branch circuits. As such aluminum is outside of the device spec.

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