Heavy Duty Safety Switches
SELECTION
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Horsepower Ratings
Outdoor — Type 3R
Indoor — Type 1
System
Ampere
Rating
Catalog
Number
List
Price $
Ship Wt.*
Std. Pkg.
600V AC
480V AC
1 Phase,
2 Wire
3 Phase,
3 Wire
1 Phase,
2 Wire
3 Phase,
3 Wire
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Catalog
Number
List
Price $
Ship Wt."
Std. Pkg.
585.00
680.00
1085.00
3565.00
7030.00
15
20
27
152
155
3
5
10
—
—
30
50
50
Max.
Max.
Max.
Max.
250
Volt
DC
600
Volt
DC
600 Volt Fusible^
480 Volt AC/600 Volt AC/600 Volt DC
2-Pole, 2-Fuse®
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30
60
100
400
600
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30
60
100
200
400
600
800
800
1200
1200
HF261
HF262
HF263
HF265
HF266
345.00
410.00
768.00
2915.00
4990.00
15
20
26
149
150
HF261R
HF262R
HF263R
HF265R
HF266R
356.00
424.00
792.00
1143.00
3005.00
5145.00
9270.00
9270.00
11710.00
11710.00
14
19
24
48
154
157
225
380
265
383
HF361R
HF362R
HF363R
HF364R
HF365R
HF366R
FR357L
HF367R®
FR358L
HF368R®
603.00
704.00
1117.00
1501.00
3675.00
7300.00
11240.00
11240.00
13830.00
13830.00
15
20
25
49
157
161
235
382
270
385
3
5
10
25
—
—
—
_
—
TA
20
30
50
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
14
19
25
49
158
161
382
385
HF361NR
HF362NR
HF363NR
HF364NR
HF365NR
HF366NR
HF367NR®
HF368NR®
663.00
764.00
1233.00
1617.00
3983.00
7572.00
11765.00
2210.00
15
20
26
50
162
165
386
388
3
5
10
25
—
—
_
1%
20
30
50
—
—
_
—
—
TA
20
—
—
—
—
—
3-Pole, 3-Fuse
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Wf
3
10
15
50
50
10
25
40
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
5
10
20
40
50
15
30
50
50
50
480 Volt AC/600 Volt AC/250 Volt DC®
HF361
HF362
HF363
HF364
HF365
HF366
F357L
HF367®
F358L
HF368®
5
15
25
50
100
150
—
200
—
200
3-Pole, 3-Fuse and Solid Neutral
30
60
100
200
400
600
800
1200
—
—
—
—
—
HF361N
HF362N
HF363N
HF364N
HF365N
HF366N
HF367IM®
HF368N®
416.00
484.00
908.00
1259.00
3313.00
5417.00
9795.00
12234.00
15
30
60
125
250
400
—
500
—
500
3
10
15
30
—
—
—
_
—
10
25
40
50
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
TA
15
30
60
125
200
—
250
—
250
20
50
75
150
350
500
—
500
—
500
5
10
20
40
50
—
—
_
—
—
25
25
50
—
—
—
_
—
—
—
480 Volt AC/600 Volt AC/250 Volt DC®
5
15
25
50
100
150
150
150
15
30
60
125
250
400
400
400
3
10
15
30
—
—
_
10
25
40
50
—
—
_
—
—
TA
15
30
60
125
200
200
200
20
50
75
150
350
500
500
500
_
5
10
20
40
50
_
_
25
25
50
—
_
_
—
—
600 Volt Fusible® (For 2-Pole Applications use outside poles of 3-Pole Switches)
2-Pole, 2-Fuse®
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480 Volt AC/600 Volt AC/600 Volt DC
Type 4/4X Stainless
30
60
100
400
600
Type 12 Industrial®
1530.00
1715.00
3295.00
9465.00
13990.00
15
20
27
153
156
HF261J
HF262J
HF263J
HF265J
HF266J
HF361S
1581.00
HF362S
1768.00
HF363S
3398.00
HF364S
4825.00
HF365S
9760.00
HF366S 13805.00
F357SSL 19815.00
HF367S® 19815.00
13
20
25
49
158
161
400
380
HF361J
HF362J
HF363J
HF364J
HF365J
HF366J
F357HL
HF367J®
HF281S
HF262S
HF263S
HF265S
HF266S
570.00
590.00
935.00
3295.00
5625.00
15
20
27
155
156
3
5
10
TA
20
30
50
50
585.00
610.00
966.00
1545.00
3395.00
5800.00
10445.00
10445.00
14
20
25
49
160
161
395
380
_
—
_
—
—
—
—
_
—
_
—
—
_
_
5
15
25
50
100
150
_
15
30
60
125
250
400
_
—
—
200
500
—
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3
10
15
50
50
10
25
40
—
—
5
10
20
40
50
15
30
50
50
50
480 Volt AC/600 Volt AC/250 Volt DCQ
3-Pole, 3-Fuse
30
60
100
200
400
600
800
800
—
* In pounds (Ibs).
® 60-200A 3-Pole switches are also rated 600V DC.
© Consult sales office for availability.
® Use 3-Pole switch for 200A applications.
Discount Schedule A
® Dual horsepower ratings: Std.- applies when non-time
delay fuses are installed. Max.- applies when timedelay fuses are installed.
© Suitable for use as service entrance equipment.
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20
50
75
150
350
500
_
5
10
20
40
50
_
_
_
_
_
_
_
TA
15
30
60
125
200
—
250
500
—
—
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_
—
_
_
_
_
_
_
—
_
© Also rated Type 3S/3R.
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General and Heavy Duty Features
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Siemens Type VBII Safety Switch
Application
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General Duty Switches
General Duty Switches are intended for
applications where reliable performance
and continuity of service are needed, but
where duty requirements are not severe
and usual service conditions prevail.
'These switches are intended for use
primarily with supply circuits rated 240V
AC or less where the available fault
current Is less than 100.000A when used
with Class R or T fuses or 10.OOOA max.
when used with Class H fuses.)
Heavy Duty Switches
Heavy Duty Switches are intended for
use in applications where:
1. Rugged construction, reliable
performance, continuity of service and
ease of maintenance are emphasized, or
2. Available fault currents higher than
10.000A are likely to be encountered,
such as in manufacturing plants, mass
production industries, and commercial,
institutional and other large buildings
served by network systems or
transformers of higher capacities.
3. System voltage is 600V AC or DC
Max.
4. A Type 12 or 4 / 4X enclosure is
required.
Short Circuit Withstand
Ratings
General Duty Switches
Suitable for use on systems capable of
delivering not more than 100,000 RMS
symmetrical amperes of fault current
when Class R fuses are installed. Also
rated 100,000 AC max. In 200-600A
ratings with Class J and T fuses.
Heavy Duty Switches
Suitable for use on systems capable of
delivering not more than 200,000 RMS
symmetrical amperes of fault current
when Class J or R fuses are installed
except the 800 and 1200A switches,
which are suitable for use on circuits
capable of delivering not more than
200,000 RMS symmetrical amperes of
fault current when Class L fuses are
installed. 100-1200A switches with Class
T fuses and field adapter kit are also
200,000 RMS symmetrical rated.
Fuses
General Duty Switches
Fusible switches will accept
the following UL class fuses:
Class H
Class K
Class R - Class R fuse clip rejecter kits
are required.
Class T - 200-600A switches (200A
switches require field adapter kit).
Heavy Duty Switches
Fusible switches will accept the
following UL class fuses:
Class H
Class K
Class R - Class R fuse clip rejecter kits
are required.
Class J - 240 and 600V switches. All
switches are field convertible.
Class L - 800 and 1200A switches only.
Class T -100-1200A switches (100 and
200A switches require an adapter kit).
CD30A general duty has fuse clips constructed of spring
type copper.
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Groundable Neutrals
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General & Heavy Duty Switches
Switches designed for use on systems
requiring neutrals have groundable
neutral blocks.
Padlocks
General & Heavy Duty Switches
Padlockable cover latch and multiple
padlock provisions on handle.
Cover Interlocks
General Duty Switches
Defeatable-cover interlocks on Type 1
switches and 60-600A Type 3R switches
prevent the switch door from being
opened when in the "ON" position.
Heavy Duty Switches
Defeatable dual cover interlocks are
standard on all heavy duty switches.
Prevents cover from being opened when
switch is in the "ON" position and
prevents switch from being turned "ON"
when door is opened.
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Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc.
Listed by UL under file #E4776 as
enclosed switches and also suitable for
use as service equipment.
NEMA Specifications
Meets NEMA standard KS-1-1990 for
type GD and HD switches.
Federal Specifications
Meets federal specification
W-S-865C for heavy duty switches.
(Type ND for general duty and Type HD
for heavy duty).
Type 1 switches - general purpose
enclosures (Type 1).
Type 3R switches - rainproof enclosures
(Type 3R).
Type 4 / 4X switches - special purpose
enclosures (Type 4 / 4X).
Type 12 switches - special purpose
enclosures (Type 12).
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Catalog Numbering System_______
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Type VBII Safety Switch Catalog Numbering System
N
H
R
CU
L
Switch Type
Special Applications With:
CH
CJ
CR
CU
Crouse-Hinds Receptacle
Factory J Fuse Spacings
Class R Clips Installed
Factory-Installed Copper
Wire Grips
G = Factory-Installed Ground Bar
PN = Pyle-National Receptacle
W = Viewing Window
L = General Duty
10k AlCMax.
(Plug Fused &
60A Max
Non-Fused)
G = Gen. Duty
H = Heavy Duty
Fused or Non-Fused
=
=
=
=
Enclosure Type
F = Fused
NF = Non-Fused
Omit
R
S
J
= Type
= Type
= Type
= Type
1, Indoor
3R, Outdoor
4 / 4X, Stainless Steel
12, Industrial
Number of Poles
1 = 1
2 = 2
3 = 3
With or Without Neutral
Omit = Less Neutral
N
= With Neutral
Voltage
Amperes
1 =
120V or 120/2 40V
2 = 240V
6 = 600V
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
= 30A
= 60A
= 100A
= 200A
= 400A
= 600A
= 800A
= 1 200A
Type VBII Accessories Catalog Numbering System
H
Switch Type
H = Heavy Duty
G = General Duty
A1
A2
A3
CL
=
=
=
=
G
G2
LC
N
N2
P
R
T
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
Auxiliary Switch 1/NO and 1/NC
Auxiliary Switch 2/NO and 2/NC
Auxiliary Switch Low Current
Compression Lug Barrier/
Mounting Kit
Ground Lug Kit
Insulated Ground Lug Kit
Copper Lug Kit
Neutral
200% Neutral
Fuse Puller Kit
Class R - Fuse Clip Kit
Class T - Fuse Kit
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Amperes
1
2
12
3
23
123
1234
4
56
5678
78
=30A
=60A
= 30/60A
= 100A
=60/100A
= 30/60/1OOA
= 30/60/100/200A
= 200A
= 400/600A
= 400/600/800/1200A
= 800/1200A
Maximum Voltage
2 = 240V Max
6 = 600V Max
Note: Catalog numbers systems above do not apply to
Vacu-Break and double throw switches &
accessories.
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