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Safety Disconnect Switch in Watertight Enclosure

Cat. No. MDS3-AX - Rated: 30/32A-600VAC Max.   Cat. No. MDS8-AX - Rated: 80A-600VAC Max.

  Cat. No. MDS6-AX - Rated: 60A-600VAC Max.        Cat. No. MDS1-AX - Rated: 100A-600VAC Max.

PK-A3191-10-00-0A

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

ENGLISH

NOTES:

•  

For NEMA Type 4X, Type 12 and IP69K applications, enclosure must be mounted by means of mounting feet.  
Do not drill or punch any holes into enclosure for mounting purposes.

•   Use of a UL Listed Watertight conduit fitting required to maintain the NEMA Type 4X, Type 12 and IP69K ratings.  

Leviton conduit hubs 

(see Table 1)

 are rated for Type 4X and Type 12 applications. 

NOTE:

 If required, use only a listed/

certified breather drain rated for Type 4X, Type 12 and/or IP69K depending on required environmental application. Drill or 
punch a 0.796" (20.2 mm) diameter hole through the bottom of the enclosure at the drill point provided.

•  

Mounting feet will accept up to 1/4" (6 mm) screws.

•  Drill points provided for conduit entry.
•  

When using top or side feed conduit entrance, always form condensation drip loops in wiring as shown.

powerswitch

®

•   Provides ON-OFF switched control of a directly connected load.
•   Meets the requirements of Outdoor/Indoor (IP66, IP67, IP68, IP69K NEMA Type 3R, 4X, 12, 13 Watertight, Corrosion 

Resistant) and Indoor (Type 12 Dust tight) installations.

• 

The cover cannot be opened or removed when the handle is in the "ON" position.

•   This product is certified by NSF

®

 International for use in food processing facilities.

•  Normally open and normally closed auxiliary contact (sold separately) is rated 10A-600VAC.

FEATURES

INSTALLATION

STEPS
1.

  Mount Safety Disconnect Switch.

2.

  Remove enclosure cover by loosening two cover screws and lifting cover off hinges.

3.

   Remove switch 

(see REMOVE SWITCH section)

. This is recommended to prevent steel debris from entering switch 

components.

4.

   Drill or punch conduit hole in desired location(s). See 

Table 1

 for fitting size.

5.

   Install conduit fitting. Ensure "O" ring is properly seated and the inside locking ring is seated tightly against the inside 

surface of enclosure to ensure proper grounding.

6.

 Re-install switch 

(see REPLACE SWITCH section)

.

7.

 Connect wires 

(see WIRING section)

.

8.

   Replace cover and hand thread screws to engagement. 

NOTE:

 Handle must be in the "OFF" position to close cover. 

Tighten screws to 15-18 in.-lbs. (1.7-2.0 N-m) torque.

WARNING AND CAUTIONS

•  

WARNING: TO AVOID FIRE, SHOCK, OR DEATH; TURN OFF POWER

 AT CIRCUIT BREAKER OR FUSE AND 

TEST THAT POWER IS OFF BEFORE WIRING, OR SERVICING DEVICE. 

•  

WARNING: TO AVOID FIRE, SHOCK OR DEATH,

 

DISCONNECT ALL POWER

 

SUPPLIES TO ENCLOSURE 

BEFORE EXPOSING INTERIOR

. MORE THAN ONE SUPPLY DISCONNECT MAY BE REQUIRED  

TO DE-ENERGIZE THIS EQUIPMENT BEFORE SERVICING.

•  

For installation only by an electrician in accordance with the National Electrical Code

®

 (NEC

®

), the Canadian Electrical 

Code (CEC) and local codes.

•  

Separate overcurrent protection must be provided in accordance with the NEC

® 

Article 220 or CEC, Section B as 

appropriate.

• 

Use this device with 

copper or copper clad wire only

.

WARNING AND CAUTIONS

•  This enclosure includes a lockout provision (in the OFF position) for a suitable padlock. USE ONLY a padlock with 

a shackle diameter of 1/4 inch (6.35 mm) to isolate power from the connected equipment in compliance with OSHA 
Lockout/Tagout Regulation 29 CFR Part 1910.147. 

NOTE:

 Lockout feature does NOT interrupt the power supplied to 

the switch within the enclosure.

• 

Ensure that the rating marked on the device is correct for the intended installation.

•  Suitable as Motor Disconnect on a circuit capable of delivering not more than:
 

 

- MDS3-AX

 - 10kA rms symmetrical amperes, 600V max., when protected by 60A, Class J fuses.

 

 

- MDS6-AX

 - 100kA rms symmetrical amperes, 600V max., when protected by 100A, Class J or T fuses.

 

 

- MDS8-AX

 - 100kA rms symmetrical amperes, 600V max., when protected by 100A, Class J or T fuses.

 

 

- MDS1-AX

 - 65kA rms symmetrical amperes, 600V max., when protected by 100A, Class J fuses.

Cat. No.

Hub Trade Size

Min QTY Required

Leviton Part No.

Conduit Hole

MDS3

3/4" (19.05 mm)

1

00HUB-034

1.05" (26.67 mm)

MDS6

1-1/4" (31.75 mm)

1

00HUB-114

1.66" (42.16 mm)

MDS8

1-1/4" (31.75 mm)

2

00HUB-114

1.66" (42.16 mm)

MDS1

1-1/4" (31.75 mm)

2

00HUB-114

1.66" (42.16 mm)

TABLE 1

NOTE:

 Use conductors with insulation rated 75˚C or higher having sufficient ampacity in accordance with the 60˚C column of Table 310.15(B)(16) of the 2014 NEC

®

 or Table 2 of the Canadian Electrical Code.

NOTE:

 Ensure that there are no stray conductor strands. DO NOT tin conductors.

1.  WARNING: TO AVOID FIRE, SHOCK, OR DEATH; TURN OFF POWER

 AT CIRCUIT BREAKER OR FUSE AND TEST THAT POWER IS OFF BEFORE WIRING, OR SERVICING DEVICE.

2.

  Strip all conductors approximately 1/2" (13.0 mm). 

NOTE:

 Refer to conductor sizes accepted for specific switch below.

3.

  Connect conductors per appropriate 

WIRING DIAGRAM (see reverse side)

.

4.

  Tighten all terminal screws per specific torque values below:

WIRING

MDS3-AX - SSCR Rating:

Suitable for use on a circuit capable of delivering not 
more than 10kA rms symmetrical amperes, 600V 
max., when protected by 60A, Class J fuses.

Rating

Poles

HP Rating

30/32A

2

120 VAC 1 Ø

2 HP

30/32A

2

208-240 VAC 1Ø

5 HP

30/32A

2

480 VAC 1 Ø

5 HP

30/32A

2

600 VAC 1 Ø

5 HP

30/32A

3

120/208 VAC 3 Ø

10 HP

30/32A

3

208-240 VAC 3 Ø

10 HP

30/32A

3

480 VAC 3 Ø

20 HP

30/32A

3

600 VAC 3 Ø

25 HP

Auxiliary Contact Rating

10A

1

600 VAC

Short circuit ratings at 600VAC

kA

Fuse / A

Class of fuse

10

60

J

HP Rating: 30/32A-600VAC Max.

Torque:

Switch terminals:  

7 in-lbs. (0.8 N-m)

Neutral terminals:  

7.1-8.9 in-lbs. (0.8-1.0 N-m)

Ground terminals: 

7.1-8.9 in-lbs. (0.8-1.0 N-m)

Auxiliary contact*: 

7 in-lbs. (0.8 N-m) 

*(sold separately)

Conductor sizes accepted:

Switch terminals: 

#14 - #8 AWG.

Neutral terminals:  

#14 - #8 AWG.

Ground terminals: 

#14 - #8 AWG.

Auxiliary contact*: 

#18 - #14 AWG. 

*(sold separately)

MDS3-AX

MDS6-AX - SSCR Rating:

Suitable for use on a circuit capable of delivering not 
more than 100kA rms symmetrical amperes, 600V 
max., when protected by 100A, Class J or T fuses.

Rating

Poles

HP Rating

60A

2

120 VAC 1 Ø

2 HP

60A

2

208-240 VAC 1 Ø

10 HP

60A

2

480 VAC 1 Ø

20 HP

60A

2

600 VAC 1 Ø

20 HP

60A

3

208-240 VAC 3 Ø

20 HP

60A

3

480 VAC 3 Ø

40 HP

60A

3

600 VAC 3 Ø

40 HP

Auxiliary Contact Rating

10A

1

600 VAC

Short circuit ratings at 600VAC

kA

Fuse / A

Class of fuse

100

100

J or T

HP Rating: 60A-600VAC Max.

Torque:

Switch terminals:  

18 in-lbs. (2 N-m)

Neutral terminals:  

31 in-lbs. (3.5 N-m)

Ground terminals: 

31 in-lbs. (3.5 N-m)

Auxiliary contact*:  

7 in-lbs. (0.8 N-m) 

*(sold separately)

Conductor sizes accepted:

Switch terminals: 

#14 - #4 AWG.

Neutral terminals:  

#14 - #1/0 AWG.

Ground terminals: 

#14 - #2 AWG.

Auxiliary contact*:  

#18 - #14 AWG. 

*(sold separately)

MDS6-AX

MDS8-AX - SSCR Rating:

Suitable for use on a circuit capable of delivering not 
more than 100kA rms symmetrical amperes, 600V 
max., when protected by 100A, Class J or T fuses.

Rating

Poles

HP Rating

80A

2

120 VAC 1 Ø

2 HP

80A

2

208-240 VAC 1 Ø

10 HP

80A

2

480 VAC 1 Ø

20 HP

80A

2

600 VAC 1 Ø

20 HP

80A

3

208-240 VAC 3 Ø

20 HP

80A

3

480 VAC 3 Ø

40 HP

80A

3

600 VAC 3 Ø

40 HP

Auxiliary Contact Rating

10A

1

600 VAC

Short circuit ratings at 600VAC

kA

Fuse / A

Class of fuse

100

100

J or T

HP Rating: 80A-600VAC Max.

Torque:

Switch terminals:  

18 in-lbs. (2 N-m)

Neutral terminals:  

31 in-lbs. (3.5 N-m)

Ground terminals: 

31 in-lbs. (3.5 N-m)

Auxiliary contact*:  

7 in-lbs. (0.8 N-m) 

*(sold separately)

Conductor sizes accepted:

Switch terminals: 

#14 - #4 AWG.

Neutral terminals:  

#14 - #1/0 AWG.

Ground terminals: 

#14 - #2 AWG.

Auxiliary contact*:  

#18 - #14 AWG. 

*(sold separately)

MDS8-AX

Captive cover screw (2)

Drill point for

breather drain

Drill point

Drill point

M

ounting feet

ON/OFF

handle

S

witch

DIN rail

Neutral bus

Ground bus

M

ounting

holes for
enclosure

10.12"

Condensation

drip loops

4.75"

Top or bottom conduit connection/wire entry

M

D

S

6-AX depicted (60A)

Condensation

drip loops

Listed/certified

conduit hub rated

type 3R, 4X, 12

(not provided)

M

ounting

holes for
enclosure

8.38"

3.5"

Top or bottom conduit connection/wire entry

M

D

S

3-AX depicted (30A)

Feed through conduit connection/wire entry

M

D

S

1-AX depicted (100A)

Lift cover
off hinges

Breather drain 

(not supplied)

Dual top or bottom conduit connection/wire entry

M

D

S

8-AX depicted (80A)

Listed/certified

conduit hub rated

type 3R, 4X, 12

(not provided)

Listed/certified

conduit hub rated

type 3R, 4X, 12

(not provided)

M

ounting

holes for
enclosure

10.12"

Condensation

drip loops

4.75"

NOTE: Enclosure to be mounted such that drain
            will always be on the bottom as shown)

M

ounting

holes for
enclosure

11.38"

Condensation

drip loops

5.75"

Listed/certified

conduit hub rated

type 3R, 4X, 12

(not provided)

MDS1-AX - SSCR Rating:

Suitable for use on a circuit capable of delivering not 
more than 65kA rms symmetrical amperes, 600V 
max., when protected by 100A, Class J fuses.

Rating

Poles

HP Rating

100A

2

110-120 VAC 1 Ø

7.5 HP

100A

2

220-240 VAC 1 Ø

20 HP

100A

2

277 VAC 1 Ø

25 HP

100A

2

440-480 VAC 1 Ø

30 HP

100A

3

550-600 VAC 3 Ø

30 HP

100A

3

110-120 VAC 3 Ø

15 HP

100A

3

220-240 VAC 3 Ø

40 HP

100A

3

440-480 VAC 3 Ø

60 HP

100A

3

550-600 VAC 3 Ø

50 HP

Auxiliary Contact Rating

10A

1

600 VAC

Short circuit ratings at 600VAC

kA

Fuse / A

Class of fuse

65

100

J

HP Rating: 100A-600VAC Max.

Torque:

Switch terminals:  

27 in-lbs. (3 N-m)

Neutral terminals:  

53 in-lbs. (6.0 N-m)

Ground terminals: 

31 in-lbs. (3.5 N-m)

Auxiliary contact*:  

7 in-lbs. (0.8 N-m) 

*(sold separately)

Conductor sizes accepted:

Switch terminals: 

#8 - #1/0 AWG.

Neutral terminals:  

#6 - #1/0 AWG.

Ground terminals: 

#14 - #2 AWG.

Auxiliary contact*:  

#18 - #12 AWG. 

*(sold separately)

MDS1-AX

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