Eaton B-Line series bolt on accessories, NEMA 4X, Offers protection from water and dust, Stainless steel, Wall mounting, Bolt-on accessories, Fits enclosures 20" wide, Drop shield kit, 14 gauge
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Product Specs
- Application:
- Offers protection from water and dust
- Certifications:
- NEMA
- Degree Of Protection:
- NEMA 4X
- Mounting Method:
- Wall
- Product Category:
- Bolt-on accessories
- Product Height:
- .75 in
- Product Length Depth:
- .75 in
- Product Weight:
- 2.162 lb
- Product Width:
- 20 in
- Special Features:
- Fits enclosures 20" wide
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Type:
- Fiberglass accessories
- Product Details:
- Fiberglass accessories
- Product Material:
- Stainless steel
- Product Length:
- 0.75 in
B-LINE DK20SS – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What size enclosure does the B-Line DK20SS drop shield kit fit?
The DK20SS drop shield is sized for enclosures 20 inches wide, and its own stated width is 20 inches. If your enclosure door measures something other than 20 inches across, this kit is the wrong width and you need the drop shield matched to that enclosure size.
2) Is the DK20SS drop shield stainless steel or fiberglass?
The shield itself is stainless steel in 14 gauge, even though it is catalogued for use with fiberglass enclosures. That matters on a washdown or coastal job: the shield will not rust out ahead of the fiberglass box it is protecting, and there is no painted finish to chip.
3) What does a drop shield actually do on an outdoor electrical enclosure?
It is a bolt-on hood that mounts above the enclosure door so rain and washdown water shed away from the door seam instead of running down over it. The DK20SS is rated NEMA 4X and is there to help keep water and dust out of the box. It is an add-on accessory, not part of the enclosure itself, so the enclosure still provides the primary seal.
4) Will a drop shield hold the NEMA 4X rating on my washdown enclosure?
The DK20SS is itself a NEMA-rated, NEMA 4X accessory, so it is intended for the same duty as a 4X enclosure: hosedown, dust, and corrosive environments. Stainless construction is what makes it appropriate there. Pair it only with an enclosure that is already 4X rated; the shield sheds water, it does not upgrade a lower-rated box.
5) Do I need to order anything else to retrofit a drop shield to an enclosure already in service?
The DK20SS is supplied as a bolt-on kit, so it attaches to the enclosure rather than being welded or riveted in place. Weight is 2.162 lb, light enough for one person to hold up while the fasteners are started. Check that your enclosure has the matching mounting provisions for a 20 inch wide shield before you send a tech out.
6) What is the exact part number to spec for a 20 inch stainless drop shield kit from Eaton B-Line?
DK20SS is the number, from the Eaton B-Line series bolt-on accessory line. The SS suffix is the stainless steel construction and the 20 is the enclosure width in inches, so a different enclosure width means a different number in the same family.
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Does the B-LINE DK20SS come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The B-LINE DK20SS is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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