Specification

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Technical Data
Effective September 2013
Residential grade
4-way switch
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Catalog No. 1242-7 Series
15A 120/277V Residential Grade Toggle Switch
Wiring Type Back & side wire
Testing & Code Compliance cULus listed to UL 20, file no. E18704
UL verified to Federal Spec WS-896-F
Environmental
Specifications
Flammability: Meets UL94 requirements; V2 rated
Temperature Rating: -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)
Electrical Specifications Dielectric Voltage: Withstands 1500V per UL 20
Current Interrupting: Yes, at full-rated current
Temperature Rise: Max. 30°C (86°F) after 100 cycles of overload and 30,000 cycles of endurance testing
Mechanical Specifications Terminal Accommodation: #14 - 10 AWG
Voltage Ratings: Permanently marked on device
Horsepower Ratings: Rated for motor loads per
15A: @ 120V/AC = 1/2 HP, @ 240V/AC=2 HP; max. amps 12A
Residential grade 4-way switches are designed to switch from three or more locations.
Catalog No. 1242-7 Series
15A 120/277V Residential Grade Toggle Switch
Toggle Nylon
Top Housing Polycarbonate
Bottom Housing Polycarbonate
Strap 0.050” thick steel, galvanized
Auto Ground Clip 0.015” thick brass
Terminals 0.030” thick brass
Terminal Screws #10-32 brass, black
Ground Screw #8-32 steel, zinc plated, green
Back wire Clamp 0.070” plated steel (terminal screws), 0.50” (ground screw)
Contacts Silver alloy
Moveable Contact Arm 0.030” thick brass
Table 2. Specifications
Table 3. Materials
Table 4. Color Ordering Information
For ordering devices, include Catalog No. followed by the Color Suffix: A (Almond)
B (Brown), LA (Light Almond), V (Ivory), W (White)
A
B LA V W
(Almond) (Brown) (Light Almond) (Ivory) (White)
Compliances, specifications and availability are subject to change without notice.
Applications
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