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Eaton CH Surface Cover NEMA 1 Sandalwood Steel Enclosure Cover
Professional Steel Enclosure Cover for Versatile Applications
The Eaton CH Surface Cover delivers reliable protection with NEMA 1 steel construction in an attractive sandalwood finish. This cover is available in a range of amperage ratings and space configurations to suit CH breaker installations, and supports both surface and flush universal applications with three-phase 120/240V compatibility. The aluminum bus material and 10 kAIC interrupt rating ensure dependable electrical performance for professional installations.
Professional Features & Benefits
- Selectable Amperage Ratings: Available across multiple ratings to handle a wide range of electrical loads for demanding residential and commercial applications with reliable capacity management.
- NEMA 1 Steel Enclosure: Provides durable protection against environmental factors while maintaining professional appearance and structural integrity.
- Flexible Space Configurations: Offered in a range of space counts to accommodate varied circuit protection needs with ample room for CH breakers and future expansion requirements.
- Surface/Flush Universal Applications: Offers installation flexibility for various mounting scenarios and space constraints in different environments.
- Three-Phase 120/240V Rating: Supports versatile voltage configurations for comprehensive power distribution in residential and light commercial settings.
- Aluminum Bus Material: Ensures excellent conductivity and corrosion resistance for long-term electrical performance and reliability.
- 10 kAIC Interrupt Rating: Provides adequate fault current protection for typical residential and light commercial electrical systems.
Technical Specifications
- Bus Material: Aluminum
- Certifications: Contact Manufacturer
- Enclosure: NEMA 1
- Enclosure Material: Steel
- Interrupt Rating: 10 kAIC
- Phase: Three-phase
- Product Color: Sandalwood
- Product Details: Cover
- Product Length Depth: 1 in
- Product Size: CH - 3/4 in - plug on neutral
- Special Features: Surface or flush universal applications
- Used With: CH Breakers
- Voltage Rating: 120/240 V
Professional Applications
- Residential Main Panel Installations
- Light Commercial Electrical Systems
- Multi-Unit Residential Properties
- Professional Office Buildings
- Retail and Service Establishments
- Educational and Institutional Facilities
- Industrial Support Applications
Why Choose Eaton Quality?
Eaton delivers proven reliability through robust steel construction, NEMA 1 protection standards, and comprehensive compatibility with CH breaker systems. The sandalwood finish provides professional aesthetics while the aluminum bus material ensures long-term electrical performance and durability for demanding applications.
Variant Specifications
| Connection | Choose Amperage Rating | Maximum Number 3/4-Inch (19.1 mm) of Spaces | Maximum Number 3/4-Inch (19.1 mm) of Poles | Main Breaker Type | SKU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Breaker | 100A | 14 | 28 | 10 kAIC | CHPX1AS |
| Main Breaker | 100A | 32 | 64 | 10 kAIC | CHPX2AS |
| Main Breaker | 100A | 30 | 60 | 10 kAIC | CHPX5AS |
| Main Breaker | 200A | 24 | 48 | 25 kAIC | CHPX5BS |
| Main Lug | 225A | 32 | 64 | Standard | CHPX5LS |
| Main Breaker | 200A | 32 | 64 | 25 kAIC | CHPX6BS |
| Main Lug | 225A | 42 | 84 | Standard | CHPX6LS |
| Main Breaker | 225A | 42 | 84 | 25 kAIC | CHPX7BS |
| Main Breaker | 225A | 60 | 120 | 25 kAIC | CHPX9BS |
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Product Specs
- Phase:
- Three-phase
- Product Length Depth:
- 1 in
- Bus Material:
- Aluminum
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Power Distribution
- Certifications:
- Contact Manufacturer
- Product Size:
- CH - 3/4 in - plug on neutral
- Product Color:
- Sandalwood
- Configuration:
- NEMA 1
- Product Width:
- 14.31 in
- Voltage Rating:
- 120/240V
- Used With:
- CH Breakers
- Product Details:
- Cover
- Product Type:
- Panel Cover & Trim
- Product Subgroup:
- Panelboards & Load Centers
- Product Length:
- 1 in
- Amperage Rating:
- 225A
Eaton CHPX7BS – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Is the Eaton CHPX cover just the door and trim, or does it include the load center can and bus?
What ships here is the cover only. The Eaton CH CHPX line is catalogued with Product Details listed as Cover, so you are buying the sandalwood steel front that closes an existing CH loadcenter enclosure, not the box, bus, or breakers. If you are replacing a damaged or painted-over front on a CH panel already in the wall, this is the part. If you need the whole panel, you need the loadcenter itself in addition.
2) How do I pick the right CHPX cover for my existing Eaton CH panel?
Match it to the panel's space count and main connection, because that is what sizes the front. The CHPX covers run from 14 spaces / 28 poles (CHPX1AS) up to 60 spaces / 120 poles (CHPX9BS), with 24/48 (CHPX5BS), 30/60 (CHPX5AS), 32/64 (CHPX2AS, CHPX5LS, CHPX6BS), and 42/84 (CHPX6LS, CHPX7BS) in between. Read the space count off the panel label or count the breaker positions, then match the main type: main breaker fronts have the handle cutout, main lug fronts (CHPX5LS, CHPX6LS) do not.
3) Will an Eaton CHPX cover fit a Square D, Siemens, or BR panel?
No. These fronts are built to the CH footprint, sized for CH 3/4 inch plug-on-neutral spaces and used with CH breakers. A Square D QO or Homeline, a Siemens panel, or Eaton's own BR series use different can dimensions and space pitch, so a CHPX front will not line up. Confirm the panel interior is CH before ordering a CH cover.
4) Can I use a main lug CHPX cover on a main breaker panel to blank off the main?
Don't. The main lug fronts, CHPX5LS at 32 spaces and CHPX6LS at 42 spaces, are cut for a panel with no main breaker, so there is no opening for the main handle. Putting one on a main breaker panel buries the main behind steel, and you cannot operate or reset it. Order the main breaker version at your space count instead: CHPX6BS for 32 spaces or CHPX7BS for 42.
5) Are these Eaton CH panel covers OK for outdoor or wet locations?
Indoor only. The CHPX cover is a NEMA 1 steel enclosure front, which is a dry indoor rating with no gasketing against rain or washdown. Mechanical rooms, basements, utility closets, and corridors are fine. For an exterior wall, a parking structure, or anywhere it gets wet, you need a rainproof NEMA 3R panel and its matching front, not this one.
6) I have a 42-space Eaton CH panel. Which cover do I order?
Two 42-space fronts exist and the main type decides it. CHPX7BS is the main breaker version at 225A, and CHPX6LS is the main lug version at 225A. Look at the top of the panel interior: if there is a two-pole main breaker feeding the bus, take CHPX7BS. If the feeders land directly on lugs with no main, take CHPX6LS. Both cover 42 spaces and 84 poles.
7) Does the same CHPX front work whether the panel is surface mounted or recessed in the wall?
Yes, it is a surface or flush universal front, so one part number covers both mounting conditions. That is useful on a multi-family or REIT turn where some units have the panel sitting proud on a utility wall and others have it recessed in drywall, you stock one cover per space count rather than two.
8) What amperage panels do the Eaton CHPX sandalwood covers cover?
Three ratings across the range: 100A on CHPX1AS, CHPX2AS, and CHPX5AS; 200A on CHPX5BS and CHPX6BS; and 225A on CHPX5LS, CHPX6LS, CHPX7BS, and CHPX9BS. All are rated 120/240V. Order to the panel's main rating and space count together, since a 100A 32-space front and a 200A 32-space front are different parts (CHPX2AS versus CHPX6BS).
9) How wide is the Eaton CH loadcenter cover, and how far does it stand off the wall?
Width is 14.31 inches and depth is 1 inch. That 1 inch depth is what matters if the panel is recessed behind a finished wall or sits inside a millwork chase, the front adds only about an inch of projection past the can. The 14.31 inch width is constant across the CH fronts, so the space count changes the height, not how wide the opening has to be.
10) Will a CHPX cover work on a panel loaded with tandem or half-inch breakers?
The front is cut for CH 3/4 inch spaces, and the pole count tells you the story: 14 spaces takes 28 poles, 42 spaces takes 84 poles, so the openings are sized two poles per space. CH tandems that occupy one 3/4 inch space and give two poles fit through those same openings. Breakers on a different frame pitch will not line up with the deadfront cutouts.
11) I am standardizing panel fronts across a portfolio of units. Does sandalwood match older Eaton CH panels?
Sandalwood is the finish across the whole CHPX group here, so every space count you order comes in the same color and there is no mix of shades corridor to corridor. If the existing fronts in your buildings are a different Eaton color, a single replacement will read as off next to them, so it is generally worth changing a whole run of openings at once rather than one at a time.
12) Does the Eaton CH cover itself carry the 10 kAIC interrupt rating?
Interrupting rating belongs to the panel interior and its main, not to the sheet steel front. Within the CH range, the 100A configurations are described at 10 kAIC and the 200A and 225A main breaker configurations at 25 kAIC. Order the front that matches the panel you actually have; the cover does not change what the bus or main is rated to interrupt.
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