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Spec Sheet
Product Specs
- Configuration:
- NEMA 4, 4X
- Special Features:
- External Front Pistol Handle
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Enclosures & Boxes
- Product Subgroup:
- Locks & Handles
- Product Type:
- External front pistol handle
- Product Length:
- 3.5 IN
- Product Details:
- External front pistol handle
- Product Color:
- Red/yellow
- Product Height:
- 2 IN
- Product Weight:
- .45 LB
- Product Width:
- 3.5 IN
B-LINE PHR1N4XFT – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Is the PHR1N4XFT pistol handle rated for washdown or outdoor enclosures?
The B-Line Eaton PHR1N4XFT external front pistol handle is rated for NEMA 4 and 4X enclosures, so it holds up on hosedown, washdown, and corrosion-prone openings where the disconnect door has to stay sealed. If your enclosure is only NEMA 1 or 12, this handle still mounts fine, but you are paying for a seal rating you do not need.
2) How much door face space does the Eaton PHR1N4XFT pistol handle need?
Plan on a 3.5 x 3.5 inch footprint with a 2 inch dimension on the third axis, and about .45 lb of weight hanging on the door. Lay that out against your nameplate, latch hardware, and any adjacent operators before you cut the door, since it is a front-mounted handle and everything sits on the outside face.
3) Is this a complete rotary disconnect switch, or just the operating handle?
Handle only. The PHR1N4XFT is the external front pistol handle for a rotary disconnect, meaning the operator that mounts on the enclosure door face. You still need the disconnect switch itself and the shaft to couple them, so do not order this expecting a switch in the box.
4) What color is the PHR1N4XFT disconnect handle, and does it meet the usual service-disconnect color convention?
Red handle on a yellow base. That red/yellow combination is the standard color treatment electricians expect on a service or emergency disconnect operator, which is why it is used on main disconnects rather than on general control-panel switches.
5) Pistol grip versus a flat knob operator on a disconnect, which should I spec?
A pistol handle gives a gloved hand real leverage and a clear grab point, which is why it gets used on larger service disconnects and in wet or cold environments where a worker may be wearing heavy gloves. The PHR1N4XFT is the front-mounted pistol version rated for NEMA 4 and 4X. On small control enclosures with light-duty switching, a compact knob-style operator takes less door real estate than this handle's 3.5 x 3.5 inch footprint.
6) What part number do I quote for the Eaton B-Line front pistol disconnect handle?
Order it as PHR1N4XFT, the Eaton B-Line external front pistol handle for rotary disconnects. That single part number covers the handle; the manufacturer spec sheet is linked from the product description for submittal packages.
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