Cut Sheet

8 FT Flexitest family | Descriptive bulletin
4.4. Construction
The base of all Flexitest switches is made of a high grade
molded thermo-plastic which provides a tough, insulated
enclosure. Barriers are molded into the base (front and rear) to
separate the switch units from one another. The barriers provide
insulation between poles, and also ample wiring space between
terminals. The terminals of the FT-1X are extended either 8 or
10 inches beyond the switch blades located on the front of the
switch. The back of the terminals is marked with a white raised
3-D numbering, which allows easier identification of poles and
helps prevent inadvertent upside down installation.
4.5. Cover
All Flexitest switch covers provide a tough insulated enclosure
for the switch and are made from a durable thermoplastic mate-
rial. Covers are fastened to the switches with thumbnuts on
either end that can be loosened and tightened by hand, or with
a 1/4” nut driver. This is the same size nut driver used on the
hex head terminal screws of all Flexitest Switches. All covers
have the provision to accept meter seals.
All switches may be purchased with a black opaque cover or
a clear cover. The clear cover offers the user the unique option
of intentionally leaving switch handles in the open position with
the cover in place, maintaining the provision for a meter seal.
This allows the user to service electrical equipment while still
complying with OSHA tag and lockout procedures.
Lockable covers (in black or clear) are also available upon
request.
Any cover can be ordered separately to retrofit any existing
switch, maintaining the same ease of use and accessibility. See
ordering information on page 28.
Figure 1. FT switch terminal numbering, rear view.
FT Cover selection samples (a) Black; (b) Clear; (c) Lockable