WLRS and WLRD Wet Location Covers
For NEMA Configuration Receptacle Interiors
For FS and FD Cast Device Boxes
Flush Device Boxes
3F
Application:
WLRS and WLRD series wiring device covers
are designed to meet the total NECode
requirements for wet locations – Article
410-57:
‘‘A receptacle installed in a wet location
where the product intended to be plugged
into it is not attended while in use shall
have an enclosure that is weatherproof
with the attachment plug cap inserted or
removed.’’
WLRS and WLRD series covers are suitable
for use in wet and damp locations:
ɀ wherever portable equipment is required
ɀ as general purpose utility receptacle covers
ɀ for industrial, commercial or residential use
ɀ in areas where electrical requirements do
not exceed medium duty ratings
ɀ to mount FS and FD single-gang or multigang boxes having individual cover openings
(see Sect. 3F for listings)
ɀ to mount on most flush device boxes (see
Accessories)
Features:
WLRS and WLRD covers:
ɀ self closing spring door assures protection
of wiring device at all times, in wet and damp
locations
ɀ one piece EPDM gasket provides
environmental protection of wiring device at
all times
ɀ EPDM gasketing material offers excellent
resistance to ozone, weather and
temperature extremes of –50°F to 260°F
ɀ die cast, copper-free aluminum
construction with aluminum lacquer finish
provides maximum corrosion resistance
ɀ positive ground path ensured for all
exposed metal parts
NEMA configuration receptacle interiors:
ɀ comply with NEMA Standards WD-1 and
WD-5
ɀ grounded through an extra contact in all
types except 3-phase applications; self
grounded in duplex variety
ɀ back and side wired
ɀ offered in single and duplex configurations
for use with standard plugs
ɀ specification grade
Standard Materials:
ɀ WLRS and WLRD face plate and cover – die
cast copper-free aluminum
ɀ Cover hinge spring – stainless steel
ɀ Cover screws – corrosion resistant metal
ɀ Gasket – ethylene propylene rubber
(EPDM)
Standard Finishes:
ɀ Copper-free aluminum – aluminum lacquer
Electrical Rating Ranges:
ɀ 15 amperes; 125, 250, or 277 volts
ɀ 20 and 30 amperes; 125, 250, 277, 480,
600, 125/250, 208/120, 480/277 or 600/347
volts
Accessories:
Flush mounting adapter – WLRA-1 required
for mounting on device boxes. (Order
separately)
Certifications and
Compliances:
ɀ ANSI/UL Standard 514A
ɀ NECode 410-57
ɀ OSHA Standards, Subpart ‘‘S’’
ɀ NEMA Standards WD-1, 1974 (Straight
Blade) and WD-5, 1972 (Locking Type)
Typical installation
Spring Door Covers – with Gasket*
Description Single cover Diameter Duplex cover Diameter
Cat. # WLRS-1 1
WLRS-2 1
3
⁄8⍯ WLRD-1† 13⁄8⍯
1
⁄2⍯
Patent Number 4,058,358
*
Dimensions
† Horizontal mount only.
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3F
WLRS, WLRD and WLGF Wet
Location Covers
Covers with and without NEMA Configuration Receptacles
Complete
Cover with
Receptacle
Assy. Cat. #
Type Volts
NEMA
Configuration
Single Device Duplex Device
2-Pole
3-Wire
Grounding
15 Amp
125V 5-15R WLRS-5-15 WLRS-1 125V 5-15R WLRD-5-15 WLRD-1
250V 6-15R WLRS-6-15 WLRS-1 250V 6-15R WLRD-6-15 WLRD-1
Spring Door
Cover &
Gasket Only
Cat. #‡ Type Volts
For Non-Locking Blade Plugs
2-Pole
3-Wire
Grounding
15 Amp
NEMA
Configuration
Complete
Cover with
Receptacle
Assy. Cat. #
Spring Door
Cover &
Gasket Only
Cat. #‡
2-Pole
3-Wire
Grounding
20 Amp
125V
250V 6-20R WLRS-6-20 WLRS-1 250V 6-20R WLRD-6-20 WLRD-1
5-20R WLRS-5-20 WLRS-1 125V 5-20R WLRD-5-20 WLRD-1
For Locking Blade Plugs
2-Pole
3-Wire
Grounding
15 Amp
2-Pole
3-Wire
Grounding
20 Amp
125V L5-15R WLRS-L5-15 WLRS-1 125V L5-15R WLRD-L5-15 WLRD-1
250V L6-15R WLRS-L6-15 WLRS-1
125V
250V L6-20R WLRS-L6-20 WLRS-2
L5-20R WLRS-L5-20 WLRS-2
Wet Location Covers for GFCI Duplex Receptacles
2-Pole
3-Wire
Grounding
20 Amp
2-Pole
3-Wire
Grounding
15 Amp
Cat. No. Description
WLGF For Flush Device Boxes Spring Door Cover &
‡ Must be used with a wet locations rated wiring device.
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Gasket Only
Cat # WLFG
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Cat. No.
WLGF-FS For FS and FD Cast Device Boxes Spring
Description
Door Cover & Gaset Only
Cat. # WLGF-FS
WP Plugs and DS Receptacles
For FS and FD Cast Device Boxes
Application:
WP plugs and DS receptacles
are used:
ɀ wherever dust, dirt, moisture
and corrosion are a problem
ɀ outdoors or in locations where
frequent washdowns occur, as in
dairies and food processing
plants
Features:
DS receptacle housings are
used:
ɀ with FS and FD cast device
boxes, either surface mounted or
installed flush in a wall
ɀ with single gang, two gang
tandem and multiple gang boxes
having individual cover openings
ɀ a threaded cap which
effectively seals housing when
not in use
WP plugs include:
ɀ a molded Neoprene hood with
integral sleeve to seal the cord
entrance
ɀ an aluminum ring which
clamps the hood to receptacle
housing face, to complete
watertight seal when plug is in
use
Standard Materials:
ɀ Receptacle housings: body –
®
Feraloy
free aluminum
ɀ Plug exteriors: hood –
Neoprene; fastening ring –
copper-free aluminum
iron alloy cap – copper-
Standard Finishes:
ɀ
Feraloy
electrogalvanized and aluminum
acrylic paint
ɀ Copper-free aluminum –
natural
ɀ Neoprene – natural (black or
yellow)
iron alloy –
Electrical Rating
Ranges:
ɀ 15 amperes, 125 volts
ɀ 20 amperes, 125, 250 volts
Certifications and
Compliances:
ɀ UL Standards: 498; 514A
ɀ NEMA/EEMAC: WD-1; WD-5
ɀ CSA Standard: C22.2 No. 42*
DS Receptacle WP Plugs CC Replacement
housings receptacle
Grounding Type Receptacles
For Plugs with U shaped or Round Grounding Contacts
Cover With
Rating
15 amps
125 volts
20 amps,
125 volts
20 amps,
250 volts
Recept.
Cat. # Diagram Style
DS96*
DS222
DS290
Weatherproof
NEMA: 5-15R
NEMA: 5-20R
NEMA: 6-20R
2-wire,
3-pole†
2-wire,
3-pole†
2-wire,
3-pole†
Plug
Cat. # Diagram Cord Dia.
WP820
NEMA: 5-15P
WP832
NEMA: 5-20P
WP930
NEMA: 6-20P
.500 to .625 CC55
.500 to .625 CC71
.500 to .625 CC90
3F
Repl.
Recept.
Cat. #
NOTE: For listing of typical FS cast devices boxes, see pages 22 and 23
Third pole grounded.
†
* Compliance.
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