Arrow Hart - Cooper Wiring Devices Residential grade 4-way switch Technical Data
Technical Data
Residential grade
4-way switch
Effective September 2013
Project Name: Prepared By:
Project Number: Date:
Catalog Number: Type:
1242-7
Description
15A 120/277V/AC
4-Way
Design features
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Patent pending spring cup toggle design for robust actuation
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120/277V/AC rating ideal for fluorescent lighting fixtures
typical in commercial applications
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Terminal screws backed out and ready for wiring
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Tri-combo head mounting and terminal screws ease installation
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Patented built-in wire stripper for #14 and #12 wire to speed
installation
Table 1. Back & Side Wire
Catalog No. Description Amps Volts Color Suffix
1242-7__ 4-Way Switch 15 120/277 A, B, LA, V, W
Compliances, specifications and availability are subject to change without notice.
Technical Data
Effective September 2013
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Project Number: Date:
Catalog Number: Type:
Applications
Residential grade 4-way switches are designed to switch from three or more locations.
Table 2. Specifications
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
Environmental
Specifications
Electrical Specifications Dielectric Voltage: Withstands 1500V per UL 20
Mechanical Specifications Terminal Accommodation: #14 - 10 AWG
UL verified to Federal Spec WS-896-F
Flammability: Meets UL94 requirements; V2 rated
Temperature Rating: -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)
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
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 switch
Table 3. Materials
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 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
(Almond) (Brown) (Light Almond) (Ivory) (White)
Compliances, specifications and availability are subject to change without notice.
B LA V W
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