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FEATURES

Includes Watertight conduit fitting.

Provides ON-OFF switched control of a directly connected load.

Meets the requirements of Outdoor/Indoor (IP67, Type 3R, 4X, Watertight, Corrosion resistant) and Indoor (Type 12K Dust tight) installations.

This enclosure provides lockout capability in compliance with OSHA Lockout/Tagout Regulation 29 CFR Part 1910.147 (in the OFF position) with an acceptable padlock/shackle,
thereby assuring the connected equipment cannot be energized.

Auxiliary contact open prior to the line contacts for pilot duty switching.

NOTE:

 This enclosure must not be used as a junction box for feed-through connections.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:

 FOR INSTALLATION ONLY BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC) OR THE CANADIAN

ELECTRICAL CODE (CEC), LOCAL CODES, AND THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.

WARNING:

 RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK. DISCONNECT ALL POWER SUPPLIES TO ENCLOSURE BEFORE EXPOSING INTERIOR. MORE THAN ONE SUPPLY

DISCONNECT MAY BE REQUIRED TO DE-ENERGIZE THIS EQUIPMENT BEFORE SERVICING.

WARNING:

 

SEPARATE OVERCURRENT PROTECTION MUST BE PROVIDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NEC ARTICLE 220 OR CEC, SECTION B AS APPROPRIATE.

OTHER CAUTIONS AND NOTES:

1.

USE THIS DEVICE ONLY WITH COPPER OR COPPER CLAD WIRE. WITH ALUMINUM WIRE USE ONLY DEVICES MARKED CO/ALR OR CU/AL.

2.

CHECK TO SEE THAT RATING MARKED ON DEVICE IS CORRECT FOR THE INTENDED INSTALLATION. CONNECTED EQUIPMENT ELECTRICAL RATING MUST NOT
EXCEED THE AMPERE RATING OF THIS DEVICE.

3.

THE LOCKOUT FEATURE DOES NOT INTERRUPT THE POWER SUPPLIED 

TO

 THE SWITCH.

4.

DEVICE IS SUITABLE FOR USE ON A CIRCUIT CAPABLE OF DELIVERING NOT MORE THAN 600 VAC MAXIMUM. FOR FUSED ITEMS, USE CLASS J FUSES.

5.

COVER CANNOT BE REMOVED WHEN HANDLE IS IN THE “ON” POSITION.

6.

THIS DEVICE MUST BE MOUNTED VERTICALLY, WITH LINE SIDE AT THE TOP.

TO INSTALL:

NOTE:

 Leviton Safety Disconnect Switches may be mounted for Top or Bottom feed of supply wires 

(refer to Figure 1A)

.

Mounting:

1.

Loosen the four (4) cover screws from the front cover 

(refer to Figure 2)

.

2.

Drill four (4) 1/4" (6.4 mm) diameter holes through the four corner wells on the inside back/rear of enclosure 

(refer to Figure 1A)

. If desired or to meet Type 4X requirements,

attach the four mounting feet to the rear of the enclosure using the hardware provided. The mounting feet may be oriented in several positions. Tighten each foot screw to 18 in-
lbs. (2 N-m) torque. Mounting feet holes accept up to 5/16" (8.0 mm) diameter screws (not provided).

Top or Bottom Feed:

1.

Enclosure provided with hub for conduit entry. Drill points provided for top left, top right, bottom left and bottom right conduit entry 

(refer to Figure 1A)

.

NOTE:

 A metal closure plug must be grounded (bonded) back to an unused grounding terminal.

Fitting sizes are as follows:

Cat. No. DS30-FAX – 1" (25.4 mm) diameter hole for 3/4" (19.05 mm) hub.
Cat. No. DS60-AX/FAX – 1-5/8" (41.3 mm) diameter hole for 1-1/4" (31.75 mm) hub.
Cat. No. DS100-AX – 2" (50.8 mm) diameter hole for 1-1/2" (38.1 mm) hub.

NOTE:

 Use of a UL Listed Watertight conduit fitting (provided) required to maintain the Type 3R, 4X and Type 12K ratings 

(refer to Figure 1A)

.

2.

Install the conduit fitting ensuring that the “O” ring is properly seated and the inside locking ring is seated tightly against the inside metal frame to assure proper grounding 

(refer

to Figure 1A)

.

3.

When using Top feed conduit entrance, always form condensation drip loops in wiring as shown in 

Figure 1A and 1B

.

Wiring:

NOTE: 

Use conductors with insulation rated 75˚C or higher having sufficient ampacity in accordance with the 60˚C column of Table 310-16 of the NEC or Table 2 of the Canadian

Electrical Code. 

DO NOT

 tin conductors.

1.

WARNING:

 

TO AVOID FIRE, SHOCK, OR DEATH; 

TURN OFF POWER

 AT CIRCUIT BREAKER OR FUSE AND TEST THAT POWER IS OFF BEFORE WIRING!

2.

Strip all conductors approximately 11/16" (17.5 mm). For Auxiliary contact, strip conductors 5/16" (8.0 mm).

For Switch terminals, conductor size ranges as follows:

Cat. No. DS30-FAX – #14-#8 AWG.
Cat. No. DS60-AX – #14-#4 AWG.
Cat. No. DS60-FAX – #14-#4 AWG.
Cat. No. DS100-AX – #8-#00 AWG.

For Neutral and Ground terminals, conductor size ranges as follows:

Cat. No. DS30-FAX – #14-#10 AWG.
Cat. No. DS60-AX/FAX – #10-#2 AWG.
Cat. No. DS100-AX – #8-#00 AWG. (Neutral terminal)
Cat. No. DS100-AX – #8-#2 AWG. (Ground terminal)

For Auxiliary terminals, conductor size ranges as follows:

Cat. No. DS30-FAX – #18-#14 AWG.
Cat. No. DS60-AX/FAX – #18-#14 AWG.
Cat. No. DS100-AX – #18-#14 AWG.

3.

Connect conductors per appropriate WIRING DIAGRAM.

4. Tighten terminal screws as follows:

Switch:

Neutral and Ground:

Cat. No. DS30-FAX – 17 in.-lbs. (2 N-m)

Cat. No. DS30-FAX – 14 in.-lbs. (1.6 N-m)

Cat. No. DS60-AX – 18 in.-lbs. (2 N-m)

Cat. No. DS60-AX – 35 in.-lbs. (4 N-m)

Cat. No. DS60-FAX – 30 in.-lbs. (3.4 N-m)

Cat. No. DS60-FAX – 35 in.-lbs. (4 N-m)

Cat. No. DS100-AX – 53 in.-lbs. (6 N-m)

Cat. No. DS100-AX, Ground – 35 in.-lbs. (4 N-m)
Cat. No. DS100-AX, Neutral – 87 in.-lbs. (9.8 N-m)

Auxiliary:

All devices – 7 in.-lbs. (0.8 N-m)

5.

Make sure that there are no stray conductor strands.

             

   

 

Safety Disconnect Switch

in Watertight Enclosure

Cat. Nos.

DS30-FAX (Fused)

Rated: 30A-600VAC Max.

DS60-AX (Non-Fused)

DS60-FAX (Fused)

Rated: 60A-600VAC Max.

DS100-AX (Non-Fused)

Rated: 100A-600VAC Max.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

PK-93399-10-00-0B

PK-93399-10-00-0B

Figure 1A

Figure 1B

Top or Bottom Conduit

Connection/Wire Entry (DS60-AX depicted)

CONDENSATION
DRIP LOOPS

LISTED CONDUIT HUB (PROVIDED)

TYPE 3R, 4X, 12K RATED

GROUND
BUSS

GROUND
BUSS

NEUTRAL
BUSS

NEUTRAL
BUSS

AUXILIARY
CONTACT

AUXILIARY
BUSS

FUSED

SWITCH

LISTED CONDUIT HUB (NOT PROVIDED)

TYPE 3R, 4X, 12K RATED

FOR FEED THRU

Feed-Through (DS60-FAX depicted)

CONDENSATION

DRIP LOOPS

DRILL HOLES

(4 plcs)

GROUND

BUSS

NEUTRAL

BUSS

SWITCH

AUXILIARY

CONTACT

LISTED CONDUIT HUB (PROVIDED)

TYPE 3R, 4X, 12K RATED

LIMITED 2 YEAR WARRANTY AND EXCLUSIONS

Leviton warrants to the original consumer purchaser and not for the benefit of anyone
else that this product at the time of its sale by Leviton is free of defects in materials
and workmanship under normal and proper use for two years from the purchase
date. Leviton’s only obligation is to correct such defects by repair or replacement,
at its option, if within such two year period the product is returned prepaid, with
proof of purchase date, and a description of the problem to 

Leviton Manufacturing

Co., Inc., Att: Quality Assurance Department, 59-25 Little Neck Parkway, Little
Neck, New York 11362-2591 (In Canada send to Leviton Mfg. of Canada Ltd.,
165 Hymus Blvd., Point Claire, (Quebec), Canada H9R 1E9).

 This warranty

excludes and there is disclaimed liability for labor for removal of this product or
reinstallation. This warranty is void if this product is installed improperly or in an
improper environment, overloaded, misused, opened, abused, or altered in any
manner, or is not used under normal operating conditions or not in accordance
with any labels or instructions. There are no other or implied warranties of any
kind, including merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, but if any implied
warranty is required by the applicable jurisdiction, the duration of any such implied
warranty, including merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, is limited
to two years. Leviton is not liable for incidental, indirect, special, or consequential
damages, including without limitation, damage to, or loss of use of, any equipment,
lost sales or profits or delay or failure to perform this warranty obligation. The
remedies provided herein are the exclusive remedies under this warranty, whether
based on contract, tort or otherwise.

For Technical Assistance Call:

1-800-824-3005 (U.S.A. Only)

www.leviton.com

PowerSwitch

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