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Square D VH363AWKGL Heavy Duty Safety Switch 100A 3-Pole NEMA 12 600V with Viewing Window
- MPN: VH363AWKGL
- PPN: SCH-VH363AWKGL
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Description
Engineered for robust performance in demanding environments, the Schneider Electric Heavy Duty Safety Switch is a critical component for reliable power distribution. Built to handle up to 100A and designed with a 3-pole configuration, this switch meets the rigorous demands of industrial applications while ensuring safety with its NEMA 12 enclosure. The integrated viewing window provides a convenient way to monitor the system status at a glance, adding to both usability and safety. Whether you're setting up a new installation or upgrading existing equipment, this switch is a dependable choice for effective disconnect solutions.
Features
- Featuring a factory-installed viewing window, this safety switch allows industrial electricians and safety managers to visually verify that all three knife blades are completely disengaged before beginning machine maintenance. This essential design enhancement streamlines your OSHA-mandated lockout-tagout (LOTO) protocols by verifying a safe, de-energized state at a glance eliminating unnecessary contact with potentially live 600V components.
- uilt from rugged galvannealed steel with an industrial NEMA 12 oil-, dust-, and drip-tight rating, this unit is engineered to withstand severe physical abuse, airborne metallic dust, and non-corrosive liquid splashing. The mechanical endurance is tested to exceed NEMA standards threefold, protecting your inner terminations from failing due to ambient factory contaminants and minimizing long-term operational downtime.
- Rated for 100 Amps at up to 600V AC/DC, this 3-pole single-throw switch handles up to 100 hp at 600V AC for 3-phase machinery. It offers a short-circuit current rating (SCCR) of up to 200 kA when paired with appropriate Class R or Class J fuses and rejection clips, safeguarding heavy-duty infrastructure like pumps, massive exhaust fans, and automated production cells from catastrophic overcurrent failures.
- Supplied straight from the factory with rugged equipment grounding lugs, this 3-wire system simplifies installation by accommodating dual wire materials from AWG 14 to AWG 1/0 copper or AWG 12 to AWG 1/0 aluminum. The flexible interior layout allows field conversion to a solid neutral setup or the integration of dual-cover electrical interlocks, letting contractors smoothly adapt to fast-evolving facility layout challenges.
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Specifications
Key Specifications
- Country of Origin
- United States
Depth7.15 in
Complementary Attributes
- Line Rated Current
- 100 A
Important Information Attributes
- Persona Type Ids
- LC, OM8, PB, SC
- Market Segmentation Id
- COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL
- Fuse Type
- H or K, R or J
- Tightening Torque
- 50-50 lbf.in (1 AWG...3/0 AWG)45-45 lbf.in (6 AWG...4 AWG), 40-40 lbf.in 8.367-8.367 mm² (8 AWG), 35-35 lbf.in 2.06-5.261 mm² (14 AWG...10 AWG)
- Carbon Footprint Of The Distribution Phase [A4]
- 2.7383941227168256, 3 kg CO2 eq.
- Carbon Footprint Of The Installation Phase [A5]
- 0.32277916703249643, 0.3 kg CO2 eq.
- Carbon Footprint Of The Use Phase [B2 B3 B4 B6]
- 30 kg CO2 eq., 30.34737347722995
- Local Publishable Date
- 2026-06-23
- Return Indicator
- Y
- Stock Policy
- 2
- Serviceability
- No
- Field Service Division
- PPIBS
- Weee Scope
- In
- Scope Perimeter
- At least in Europe
- Reach Full Compliance Status
- Free of Substances of Very High Concern above the threshold
- Reach Compliance Directive
- Free of Substances of Very High Concern above the threshold
- Rohs Eur Status
- Compliant
- Rohs Eur Full Compliance Status
- Compliant
- China Rohs Label
- 1
- Without Single Use Plastic
- Yes
- Tier Id
- 1
- Function Option Id
- STANDARD
- Product Kit Identifier
- N
- Device Application
- heavy application
- Disconnector Device Type
- fusible disconnect
- Energy Efficiency Optimized
- False
- Product Availability
- Stock - Normally stocked in distribution facility
- Returnability
- Yes
- Services
- factory installation
- Sustainable Packaging
- Yes
- Weee Label
- The product must be disposed on European Union markets following specific waste collection and never end up in rubbish bins.
- Pep Code
- ENVPEP2303036EN
- Pep Verification Date
- 2023-10-24
- Psr Version
- PSR-0005-ed2-2016 03 29
- Data Source
- extrapolated product
- Functional-unit Quantity
- 1
- Reference Lifetime In Y
- 20
- Energy Model - Installation [A5]
- Electricity Mix; Production mix; Low voltage; US
- Energy Model - End Of Life [C1-c4]
- Electricity Mix; Production mix; Low voltage; US
- Height Nominal
- 20.49 in
- Certificate Agency
- UL listed file E2875
- Nbr. Of Units In Pkg.
- 1
- Take-back
- No
- Customs Code
- 8536509045
Persona Type NamesContractor, OEM - Control Panelbuilder, Panel Builder, Electrician
Market SegmentationCommercial, Industrial
Motor Power Hp25 hp at 480 V AC 50-60 Hz for 3 phase motors, 60 hp at 480 V AC 50-60 Hz for 3 phase motors30 hp at 600 V AC 50-60 Hz for 3 phase motors, 100 hp at 600 V AC 50-60 Hz for 3 phase motors50 hp at 600 V DC
Short-circuit Current10 kA for H, K, J or R without fuse rejection clips, 200 kA for R with fuse rejection clips, 200 kA for J
Carbon Footprint Of The End-of-life Phase [C1 To C4]22 kg CO2 eq., 21.882822613347244
Carbon Footprint Of The Manufacturing Phase [A1 To A3]56 kg CO2 eq., 55.754490053163416
Local Data StatusPublishable
Pre Comm Date2023-04-05
Stocking FlagN
Device TypeLV equipment - LV fuse - switch
TraceabilityNo
Average Life Duration15 year(s)
Weee Product Category4
Eoli Availability DisplayNo need of specific recycling operations
Reach Full Compliance Status IdNOT_CONTAINING_SVHC
Rohs Eur In ScopeYes
Rohs Eur Conformity Date2530
China Rohs In ScopeNo
With Recycled CardboardYes
Product Contributes To Saved And Avoided EmissionsNo
Tier1
Function OptionStandard
Awg Gauge12 AWG...1/0 AWG aluminium14 AWG...1/0 AWG copper
Device Compositionfield installed kit available
Electrical Connectionlugs
Number Of Poles3
Product Or Component TypeSingle Throw Safety Switch
Series Nameheavy duty
Software Versionv5.9.4
Total Lifecycle Carbon Footprint111 kg CO2 eq.
Wiring Configuration3-wire
Database Version2022-01
Pcr VersionPEP-PCR-ed4-2021 09 06
Type Of Verification For The PepIndependent external review
Functional-unit DescriptionTurn off all or part of an installation by separating the installation or part of the installation of all electrical energy or earth, for safety reasons with a rated voltage 600V and rated current 60A. This function is provided for 20 years.The product qualifies for the standards UL50E Type 12, Standards UL98 & NEMA KS1.
Functional-unit UnitUnit
Energy Model - Manufacturing [A1-a3]Electricity Mix; Production mix; Low voltage; US
Energy Model - Use [B6]Electricity Mix; Production mix; Low voltage; US
Recyclability Potential In %83
Width Nominal8.92 in
[Ue] Rated Operational Voltage600 V AC/DC
Package Weight(Lbs)9.5 kg
Warranty (In Months)18
Environment Attributes Main
- China Rohs Regulation
- Product out of China RoHS scope , Pro-active China RoHS declaration (out of China RoHS legal scope)
- Reach Free Shvc
- Yes
- Toxic Heavy Metal Free
- Yes
- Carbon Footprint
- 111.04585943348992
- Eu Rohs Directive
- Compliant
- Packaging Made With Recycled Cardboard
- Yes
- Reach Free Of Svhc
- Yes
- Pep Code
- ENVPEP2303036EN
- Pcr Version
- PEP-PCR-ed4-2021 09 06
- Type Of Verification For The Pep
- Independent external review
Take BackNo
Recycled Metal Content At Cr Level0 %
Mercury FreeYes
Environmental DisclosureENVPEP2303036EN
Nema Degree Of ProtectionNEMA 12 galvannealed steel
Packaging Without Single Use PlasticYes
Reach RegulationFree of Substances of Very High Concern above the threshold
Pep Verification Date2023-10-24
Psr VersionPSR-0005-ed2-2016 03 29
General Attributes
- Product Or Component Type
- Single Throw Safety Switch
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