Can the front cover of general duty, heavy duty, and double throw safety switches be padlocked closed?
Issue:
Product Design Feature
Product Line:
General Duty Safety Switches
Resolution:
Yes, the cover (or door) of all NEMA type (except NEMA 7/9) general duty, heavy duty, or double throw safety switch, can be padlocked closed to prevent access to the interior. This is a standard feature on all the switches.
EXCEPTION: The NEMA 7/9 enclosures are cast aluminum and the front cover is bolted to the box with 8 bolts.
Product Design Feature
Product Line:
General Duty Safety Switches
Resolution:
Yes, the cover (or door) of all NEMA type (except NEMA 7/9) general duty, heavy duty, or double throw safety switch, can be padlocked closed to prevent access to the interior. This is a standard feature on all the switches.
EXCEPTION: The NEMA 7/9 enclosures are cast aluminum and the front cover is bolted to the box with 8 bolts.
Released for: Schneider Electric USA


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