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Eaton Freedom Cover Control Kit, Non-Reversing Pilot Device, NEMA 1, 120V

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Eaton Freedom Cover Control Kit, Non-Reversing Pilot Device, NEMA 1, 120V

The Eaton Freedom Cover Control Kit is a non-reversing pilot device designed for enclosed control applications, featuring a NEMA 1 enclosure rating for indoor installations and a 120V control circuit rating. This kit includes a red run pilot light and a START/STOP legend, giving operators clear visual status feedback and straightforward manual control at the panel face. Built as part of Eaton's Freedom series and UL Listed, it is engineered for reliable, code-compliant performance in commercial and industrial control systems.

Key Features

  • Non-Reversing Pilot Device: Configured for single-direction motor control operation with pilot light indication.
  • NEMA 1 Enclosure: Rated for general-purpose indoor installations, protecting internal components from incidental contact and dust.
  • Red Run Pilot Light: Provides clear visual confirmation of run status at a glance.
  • START/STOP Legend: Clearly labeled cover for fast, error-free operator control.
  • 120V Rating: Matched to 120V control circuits for compatibility with standard control power.
  • Freedom Series: Part of Eaton's Freedom line of enclosed control components.
  • UL Listed: Certified to recognized safety standards for professional electrical installations.

Certifications & Compliance

  • UL Listed

Technical Specifications

  • Product Type: Pilot Light
  • Warranty: 1 year
  • Department: Electrical

Typical Applications

  • Commercial and Industrial Control Panels
  • Motor Control Installations
  • Start/Stop Operator Stations
  • Indoor Enclosed Control Systems
  • Renovation and New Construction Electrical Work

Why Eaton?

Eaton's Freedom series Cover Control Kit combines a UL Listed, NEMA 1 rated construction with a clearly labeled START/STOP interface and red run pilot indication for dependable, code-compliant control at the panel. It's built to give electrical professionals confidence in both visual status feedback and consistent 120V control performance across commercial and industrial installations.

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Light color:
Red run pilot
Legend:
START/STOP
Product Type:
Pilot Device Accessory
Warranty:
1 year
Catalog Notes:
120V only for Advantage.
Series:
Freedom
Configuration:
NEMA 1 Enclosure
Certifications:
UL Listed
Department:
Electrical
Voltage Rating:
120V
Product Color:
Red
Listing:
UL Listed
Product Group:
Motor Control & Automation
Product Subgroup:
Push Buttons & Pilot Devices
Product Weight:
0.9 lb

Eaton C400GK12A – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Can this Eaton Freedom START/STOP cover kit be used outdoors or in a washdown area?
No. It is built for a NEMA 1 enclosure, which is general purpose indoor only, protecting against incidental contact and dust. Outdoor, damp, dusty or washdown locations need a higher enclosure rating (NEMA 3R, 4 or 12), not this kit.
2) Does the Eaton Freedom cover control kit work for a reversing motor starter?
No. This is a non-reversing pilot device, configured for single-direction motor control with pilot indication. A reversing starter needs a FORWARD/REVERSE/STOP cover kit instead, not a START/STOP kit.
3) Is the Leviton 1201-PLG pilot light toggle switch a substitute for the Eaton Freedom C400GK cover control kit?
They solve different problems. The Eaton Freedom C400GK is a cover control kit with a NEMA 1 enclosure configuration, a START/STOP legend and a red run pilot, rated 120V - it puts operator control and run indication on the face of an enclosed starter. The Leviton 1201-PLG is a single-pole illuminated pilot light toggle switch in extra heavy-duty industrial specification grade, a wiring device that mounts in a standard box. If the job is a start/stop station on a motor starter cover, the Leviton switch will not replace it; if the job is a wall switch with an illuminated indicator, the Eaton kit is not the part.
4) What does the operator actually see on the cover of the Eaton C400GK kit?
A START/STOP legend and a red run pilot light. The red lamp is lit while the starter is running, so an operator can confirm run status from the panel face without opening the enclosure.
5) Is the Eaton Freedom cover control kit UL Listed for a commercial inspection?
Yes, the kit is UL Listed, which is what an inspector looks for on enclosed control components in commercial and industrial panels.
6) My control circuit is not 120V - can I still use the Eaton Freedom C400GK?
The Eaton Freedom C400GK cover control kit is rated 120V, and the catalog note states 120V only for Advantage, so it should be applied on a 120V control circuit. For a line-voltage switching application at 120V with an illuminated indicator, the Leviton 1201-PLG is rated 15A 120V as a single-pole device. Confirm your control transformer secondary before selecting either.
7) I just need a green indicator lamp on a panel door - do I need the Eaton Freedom C400GK?
No. The Eaton Freedom C400GK is a full cover control kit: red run pilot plus a START/STOP legend on a NEMA 1 enclosure cover, for 120V control circuits. If all you need is status indication and no operator pushbuttons, a standalone indicator such as the ABB Uniblok green pilot light with a refractive lens is the simpler piece. Choose the Eaton kit when the operator also has to start and stop the load from the cover.
8) My panel legend calls for a green run light instead of red - what are my options versus the Eaton C400GK?
The Eaton Freedom C400GK kit is supplied with a red run pilot, offered in almond and black cover colors. If the drawing specifies a green indicator, the ABB Uniblok green pilot light indicator with a refractive lens covers that color, and the Leviton 1201-PLG is a green illuminated pilot light toggle switch if the device also has to switch the circuit. Note that the ABB and Leviton parts are indicator and switch devices, not a START/STOP cover control kit.
9) What color options does the Eaton Freedom C400GK cover control kit come in?
Two: almond (C400GK12A) and black (C400GK12B). Both carry the same 120V rating, NEMA 1 configuration, START/STOP legend and red run pilot, so pick whichever matches the other stations in the building. The pilot lens itself is red in both cases.
10) For a wet or washdown location, is the Eaton Freedom C400GK the right cover control kit?
The Eaton Freedom C400GK is configured with a NEMA 1 enclosure, which is a general-purpose indoor rating, so it suits dry indoor control panels and motor control installations. It is UL Listed. For outdoor, damp, or washdown areas you want a higher enclosure type rather than this NEMA 1 kit; neither the ABB Uniblok green pilot light nor the Leviton 1201-PLG industrial grade toggle switch is an enclosed-cover replacement for that duty.
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