Specification

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You Asked for It. Siemens Listened.
Contents
Features 4-5
Enclosure Ratings and Types 6-10
Plug Fuse Type 11
General Duty Switches
Features 12
General Duty Types 13
Heavy Duty Switches
Features 14-15
Heavy Duty Switch Types 16-18
Special Application/
Interlocked Receptacle Switches 19-21
Accessories 22-24
Hub and Lug Data 25-26
Dimensions Special Application
Safety switches 27
Double Throw Switches 28-29
Detailed Dimension Drawings 30-47
Replacement Parts 48
Fuse Application & Selection 49
Fuse Application & Dimensions 50-51
Ratings & Test Requirements 52-53
Suggested Specifications 54-55
Catalog Numbering System 56
Siemens asked contractors for everything they wanted in an enclosed safety switch.
Their in
put helped create the toughest, most reliable, most hassle-free enclosed
safety switch in the business—the Siemens Type VBII Safety Switch. It’s a switch
that’s right for any commercial, industrial or special use application. The Siemens
Safety Switch line offers a list of important features that gives contractors
a competitive edge:
• Highly visible, easy-to-grip red handle
• Visible blade construction
• Door that opens greater than 180º
• Quick-make, quick-break mechanism
• 200% optional neutrals (100-600 Amps)
• All copper current-carrying parts on heavy duty switches (except lugs)
• Positive two- and three-point mounting
Ratings
• 30-1200 amps
• 240 and 600 volts AC
• 250 and 600 volts DC
• 100 AlC for general duty switches
• 200 AlC for heavy duty switches
• Design E horsepower rated
• Suitable for use as service equipment
• Provisions for UL Class T, R, J, L and H fuses
• 12X overload rating that exceeds industrystandard of 10X