
WARNING!
CONDITION:
use voltage tester to make sure all related
power sources are de-energized.
PSL-WS1A Installation Procedure
1. VERIFICATION OF DE-ENERGIZED
Operate the switch controlled equipment &
Ask for these additional lockout products
at your local Panduit distributor:
Circuit Breaker Lockout Devices:
(PSL-CB, -CBL, -CBIL, -CBNT, -CBILNT, -PCB, -PCBNT)
Disconnect Switch/Universal Gate Valve
Lockout Device: (PSL-MLD)
Wall Switch Lockout Devices
(PSL-WS, -WS1A)
Plug Lockout Devices: (PSL-P)
(PSL-PK-EA, PSL-KT-CONA, PSL-KT-MROA,
Receptacle Blockout Device: (PSL-ERB)
(PSL-20SWCA, -10SWCA, -4SWCA)
Lockout Training Programs: (PSL-LTP, -LTPS)
(PSL-V* in multiple colors and sizes)
(PSL-6, -7, -8, -9, -12 in multiple colors and
www.panduit.com
Lockout Kits:
PSL-KT-PWR)
Lockout Stations:
Gate Valve Lockout Devices:
Ball Valve Lockout Devices:
(PSL-BV1, -BV2, -BV3, -BFV)
Padlocks:
shackle lengths)
Safety Signs and Tags
E-mail:
techsupport@panduit.com
Phone:
866-405-6654
2. BLOCKING VERIFICATION TEST:
ON position (after installing the Universal
Wall Switch Lockout) DO NOT use this
If the switch actuator can be moved to the
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supply controlled by ordinary
Can be used to lock switch in
lockout.
it is unsafe to do so.
3. DO NOT lock switch in ON position when
Switch Lockout is the sole responsibility of
the user in relation to compliance with
OSHA Lockout/Tagout regulations.
4. APPROPRIATE USE of Universal Wall
5. Keep out of reach of children.
Universal
Wall Switch Lockout
Part Number: PSL-WS1A
For locking out electrical
toggle and rocker switches.
on or off position.
Quick installation with
standard screwdriver.
GMPSL-INWS1
Rev. 1

the switch actuator will be flush with the
cover plate. Remove screws from the switch
cover plate. Use longer screws provided
with the package. Insert screws through the
lockout’s keyhole & hole at the end of
lockout plate. Tighten screws.
Switch Installation.
instruction #6 as described in Toggle Switch
Installation except use end hole instead of
middle hole.
1. Place switch in OFF position, lower half of
2. Follow Steps 2 - 5 as described in Toggle
3. To lock Rocker switch in ON position follow
PSL-WS1A Installation Instructions
Installation on Toggle Switch Installation on Rocker Switch
switch cover plate. Reinsert through lockout’s top keyhole
& middle hole. Tighten both screws.
1. Place switch in off position. Remove screws from the
2. Lower flap on the lockout, wording on flap will read
“Locked Off”. Secure with a padlock.
position.
switches are off regardless of actuator position. Lockout
may have to be installed upside down (flap will read
“Locked On”) in order to lock the 3-way switch in OFF
position.
3. Verify that switch actuator cannot be repositioned to ON
4. To install on 3-way or multiple switches make sure all
5. Hang a warning tag with appropriate instructions.
switch lockout upside down, leave the switch in ON
position. Remove the switch cover plate screws and
6. To lock the switch in ON position, turn the universal wall
reinsert through the lockout with the keyhole side down
and middle hole of lockout up. Tighten the screws and
close the lockout flap. Printed letters will read “LOCKED
ON”, secure with a padlock. Hang a warning tag with the
appropriate instructions.
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