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Cable-Operated Disconnect Switches

Introduction

Standards Compliance and Certifications

Catalog Number Explanation

Product Selection

Accessories

Specifications

Approximate Dimensions

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Fusible and Non-Fusible Disconnect Switch Kits

Non-fusible disconnect switch kit includes: switch and non-metallic handle (cable mechanism code must be added to complete the kit).
Fusible disconnect switch kit includes: switch, non-metallic handle, trailer fuse block, and fuse clips (cable mechanism code must be added to complete the kit).
Optional kit accessories listed on the following pages can be added to the disconnect switch kits to create (1) cat. no.
Example: Cat. No. 1494C-DR633-A3-F.

Complete Disconnect Switch Kits for Type 1, 3R, 4, and 12 Metal Enclosures
Cont. Current Rating [A] 600V AC 250V DC	UL and CSA Applications Maximum HP					AC 1-Phase		DC‡		IEC Applications Maximum kW (AC23)			Fuse Clip Rating [A]		Fuse Class	Switch with Right-Hand Mechanism	Switch with Left-Hand Mechanism
	3-Phase, 60 Hz									3-Phase, 50 Hz
	115V	200… 208V	230V	460V	575V	115V	230V	125V	250V	220… 240V	380… 440V	500… 600V	250V	600V		Cat. No.★	Cat. No.★
30	3	7.5	7.5	15	20	2	3	3	5	5.5	11	15	—	—	—	1494C-DN30	1494C-DNX30
													30	—	H	1494C-DH233	1494C-DHX233
													30	—	R	1494C-DR233	1494C-DRX233
													—	30	H/J	1494C-DH633	1494C-DHX633
													—	30	R	1494C-DR633	1494C-DRX633
60	7.5	15	15	30	50	3	10	5	10	11	22	37	—	—	—	1494C-DN60	1494C-DNX60
													—	60	H/J	1494C-DH666	1494C-DHX666
													—	60	R	1494C-DR666	1494C-DRX666
100	—	25	30	60	75	—	—	—	20	22	45	55	—	—	—	1494C-DN100	1494C-DNX100
													100	100	H/J	1494C-DH611	1494C-DHX611
													100	100	R	1494C-DR611	1494C-DRX611
200	—	50…60	60	125	150	—	—	—	40	48	90	110	—	—	—	1494C-DN200	1494C-DNX200
													200	200	H/J	1494C-DH622	1494C-DHX622
													200	200	R	1494C-DR622	1494C-DRX622
400	—	75	125	250	300	—	—	—	50	90	185	259	—	200	—	1494C-DN400	1494C-DNX400
													400	400	H/J	1494C-DH644	1494C-DHX644
													400	400	R	1494C-DR644	1494C-DRX644
600	—	150	200	400	500	—	—	—	50	150	295	375	—	—	—	1494C-DN600	1494C-DNX600
													600	600	J	1494C-DJ606	1494C-DJX606

★ The catalog number is incomplete until you select the cable mechanism code from the table below.
‡ Ratings based on utilizing two poles in series to break one line of the DC supply voltage and the remaining pole breaking the second DC line.

Cable Mechanism Code

Select the desired cable length to complete the catalog number.
Example: Cat. No. 1494C-DH633 with a 4 ft cable becomes Cat. No. 1494C‑DH633‑A4.

Bulletin 1494C Cable Mechanism Code
Description	Suffix Code
3 ft cable	♣	A3
4 ft cable	A4
5 ft cable	A5
6 ft cable	∆	A6
10 ft cable	A10

♣ Only available with 30…100 A switches.
∆ Only available with 200…600 A switches.

Kit Accessories

Example: Cat. No. 1494C-DH233-A4-D-E is a 30 A fusible disconnect switch with 4 ft cable, non-metallic handle, line and load lugs, and fuse cover.

Bulletin 1494V Kit Accessories — Field Installed
Description		Suffix Code		Switch Size
Description		Suffix Code		30 A	60 A	100 A	200 A	400 A	600 A
Disconnect handle — Stainless steel		◆	B	A	A	A	A	A	A
Disconnect handle — Metal		◆	B1	A	A	A	A	—	—
Standard size wire connecting lugs — Line and load side		D		Included	A	A	A	A	A
Oversize wire connecting lugs — Line and load side		D1		—	—	—	A	A	—
Protective fuse cover with door		E		A	A	A	A	A	A
Auxiliary contact	1 N.O.	F		A	A	A	A	A	A
	2 N.O.	FF		A	A	A	A	A	A
	1 N.C.	G		A	A	A	A	A	A
	2 N.C.	GG		A	A	A	A	A	A
Electrical interlock (Early break)	1 N.O. & 1 N.C.	H		A	A	A	A	A	A
Electrical interlock (Early break)	2 N.O. & 2 N.C.	HH		A	A	A	A	A	A

◆ Non-metallic handle provided as standard on the 30…200 A switches. The painted metal handle is provided as standard on the 400…600 A switches; no non-metallic handle is available for these sizes. For stainless steel handle, select suffix code B. For metal handle, select suffix code B1.

Disconnect Switches

Cont. Current Rating★ [A] 600V AC 250V DC	NEMA, UL, CSA Maximum Rating Hp				AC 1-Phase		DC‡	IEC Utilization Category AC-23 Maximum Rating kW			Switch for Right-Hand Mechanism	Switch for Left-Hand Mechanism
	3-Phase, 60 Hz				AC 1-Phase		DC‡	3-Phase, 50 Hz			Switch for Right-Hand Mechanism	Switch for Left-Hand Mechanism
	200…208V	230V	460V	575V	115	230	250	220…240V	380…440V	500…600V	Cat. No. Switch Only	Cat. No. Switch Only
30	7.5	7.5	15	20	2	3	5	5.5	11	15	1494F-D30	1494F-DX30
60	15	15	30	50	3	10	10	11	22	37	1494F-D60	1494F-DX60
100	25	30	60	75	—	—	20	22	45	55	1494F-D100	1494F-DX100
200	50…60	60	125	150	—	—	40	48	90	110	1494F-D200	1494F-DX200
400	75	125	250	350	—	—	50	90	185	257	1494F-D400	1494F-DX400
600	150	200	400	500	—	—	50	150	295	375	1494V-DS600	§	1494V-DS600

★ Also rated operational current for utilization categories AC-20 and AC-21 (IEC 408).
‡ Ratings based on utilizing two poles in series to break one line of the DC supply voltage and the remaining pole breaking the second DC supply line.
§ Switch can be converted in the field for left-hand operation.

Cable Mechanisms

Disconnect Switch Size [A]	Cable Length [ft]	Right-Hand Cable Mechanisms	Left-Hand Cable Mechanisms
Disconnect Switch Size [A]	Cable Length [ft]	Cat. No.	Cat. No.
30, 60, 100	3	1494C-CM1	1494C-CMX1
	4	1494C-CM2	1494C-CMX2
	5	1494C-CM3	1494C-CMX3
	10	1494C-CM4	1494C-CMX4
200	4	1494C-CM5	1494C-CMX5
	5	1494C-CM6	1494C-CMX6
	6	1494C-CM7	1494C-CMX7
	10	1494C-CM8	1494C-CMX8
400	4	1494C-CM9	1494C-CMX9
	5	1494C-CM10	1494C-CMX10
	6	1494C-CM11	1494C-CMX11
	10	1494C-CM12	1494C-CMX12
600	4	1494C-CM13	1494C-CMX13
	5	1494C-CM14	1494C-CMX14
	6	1494C-CM15	1494C-CMX15
	10	1494C-CM16	1494C-CMX16

Operating Handles

Handle Type	Description	Mounting	Disconnect Switch Size [A]	Cat. No.
Type 1, 3R, 4, 4X, 12	Nonmetallic	Right or Left Flange	30, 60, 100, 200	1494F-P1
Type 1, 3R, 4, 12	Painted Metal	Right or Left Flange	30, 60, 100, 200	1494F-M1
Type 1, 3R, 4, 12	Painted Metal	Right or Left Flange	400, 600	1494F-M2
Type 4, 4X	Stainless Steel	Right or Left Flange	30, 60, 100, 200	1494F-S1
Type 4, 4X	Stainless Steel	Right or Left Flange	400, 600	1494F-S2

Trailer Fuse Block Kits

For Class H, J, or R fuses, select the proper fuse clip kit from the table below.

Disconnect Switch Size [A]	Cat. No.
30	1494V-FS30
60	1494V-FS60
100	1494V-FS100
200	&	1494V-FS200
400	1494V-FS400
600 — 600 A Class J fuse	1494V-FS600
600 — 400 A Class H, J, and R fuse	1494V-FSV400
600 — 600 A Class H fuse	∇	1491-N621
600 — 600 A Class R fuse	∇	1491-R621

& When installing 400 A Class J fuses, use adapter kit that bolts to the switch (Cat. No. 1401-N171). Fuse clips are not required.
∇ Separately mounted fuse blocks (3 required).

Fuse Clip Kits

Includes six clips and mounting hardware.

Fuse Class	Fuse Clip Rating [A]		For Use With	Cat. No.
Fuse Class	250V	600V	For Use With	Cat. No.
H	30	—	1494C, 1494F, 1494G, 1494M, 1494V Disconnect Switches	1401-N41
	60	30		1401-N42
	—	60		1401-N43
	100	100		1401-N44
	200	200		1401-N45
	400	400		1401-N46
	600	600		◆
J	30	30		1401-N42
	60	60		1401-N43
	100	100		1401-N44
	200	200		1401-N45
	400	400		1401-N46
	600	600		♯
R	30	—		1401-N50
	60	30		1401-N51
	—	60		1401-N52
	100	100		1401-N53
	200	200		1401-N54
	400	400		1401-N55
	600	600		◆

♯ Fuse clips not required: fuse bolts directly to terminal.
◆ Included with Bulletin 1491 separately mounted fuse blocks.