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Eaton Weathershield Kit for Dry Type Distribution Transformer Frame FR940

Eaton Weathershield Kit for Dry Type Distribution Transformer Frame FR940 Protection System

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Model: WS60

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Eaton Weathershield Kit for Dry Type Distribution Transformer Frame FR940 Protection System

Professional Weather Protection for Transformer Equipment

The Eaton Weathershield Kit provides essential environmental protection for dry type distribution transformers with Frame FR940 configuration. This professional-grade weathershield system delivers reliable outdoor protection, extending equipment life and maintaining optimal performance in challenging weather conditions. Designed specifically for Frame FR940 transformers, this kit ensures proper fit and comprehensive coverage for critical electrical infrastructure.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Frame FR940 Compatibility: Engineered specifically for Frame FR940 dry type distribution transformers, ensuring precise fit and optimal protection coverage.
  • Weather Protection System: Comprehensive shielding against rain, snow, ice, and environmental contaminants that can compromise transformer performance and longevity.
  • Dry Type Transformer Design: Optimized for dry type distribution transformer applications, maintaining proper ventilation while providing weather barrier protection.
  • Professional Installation: Kit design facilitates straightforward installation with proper mounting hardware and clear configuration for field technicians.
  • Equipment Longevity: Extends transformer service life by protecting critical components from moisture infiltration and environmental degradation.
  • Maintenance Access: Weathershield configuration maintains necessary access points for routine inspection and maintenance procedures.

Technical Specifications

  • Certifications: Not Applicable
  • Compliances: Not Applicable
  • Product Details: Transformer Weathershield Kit

Professional Applications

  • Commercial Facilities with outdoor transformer installations
  • Industrial Sites requiring weather-protected distribution equipment
  • Multi-Unit Properties with exposed electrical infrastructure
  • Professional Offices with outdoor electrical service equipment
  • Retail Establishments with exterior transformer configurations
  • Light Industrial facilities requiring environmental protection
  • Emergency Services facilities with critical power distribution

Why Choose Eaton Quality?

Eaton weathershield kits deliver professional-grade environmental protection engineered for reliable performance in demanding outdoor applications. The Frame FR940 specific design ensures optimal fit and comprehensive coverage, providing the durability and weather resistance required for critical electrical infrastructure protection.

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Certifications:
Not Applicable
Compliances:
Not Applicable
Product Details:
Transformer Weathershield Kit
Department:
Electrical
Product Group:
Power Distribution
Product Type:
Transformer Accessory
Product Subgroup:
Transformers

Eaton WS60 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Which Eaton transformer frame sizes does the Weathershield kit cover, and which part number do I order for mine?
The Eaton Weathershield kit is ordered by transformer frame size, one kit per frame. FR939 takes WS57, FR940 takes WS58, FR942 takes WS59, FR943 takes WS60, FR944 takes WS61, and FR945 takes WS62. There is no universal kit, so pull the frame designation off the transformer nameplate before you order.
2) Can I put a WS58 weathershield on an FR943 transformer if that is what is on the shelf?
No. Each Weathershield kit is built to one frame. WS58 is the FR940 kit; an FR943 transformer needs WS60. The panels are cut to the enclosure footprint, so a kit for the wrong frame will not line up on the mounting points.
3) Does adding a weathershield to a dry type transformer block the ventilation it needs to cool?
No. The kit is built for dry type distribution transformers specifically and keeps the ventilation path open while shielding the openings from rain, snow, ice, and airborne contaminants. Dry type units rely on air movement through the enclosure to cool, which is why the shield is a baffle arrangement rather than a sealed cover.
4) Do I need a weathershield if my transformer is already in an indoor electrical room?
Not for a clean indoor room. The Weathershield kit exists to let a dry type distribution transformer live outdoors or in an exposed location, protecting against rain, snow, ice, and environmental contaminants. Typical uses are commercial and industrial sites, multi-unit properties, and retail buildings with transformers mounted outside or under open structures. An interior room with no weather exposure gains nothing from it.
5) Does the Eaton Weathershield kit include its own mounting hardware, or do I supply fasteners?
The kit ships as a complete field-installable package with the mounting hardware included, so an electrician is not sourcing loose fasteners on site. What it does not include is the transformer itself; the shield is an add-on to an existing dry type distribution unit.
6) Will this weathershield satisfy an outdoor NEMA 3R requirement on my electrical drawings?
The Eaton Weathershield kit is an environmental protection accessory for dry type distribution transformers; no certification or compliance listing is carried against it. If your spec calls out a specific outdoor enclosure rating, verify the rating on the transformer's own nameplate and enclosure, since that is where a transformer's rating is established, not on the shield accessory.
7) I manage several buildings with Eaton dry type transformers outdoors. Can I standardize on one weathershield part number?
Only if the transformers share a frame. The kits are frame-specific across six sizes, FR939 through FR945, each with its own part number (WS57, WS58, WS59, WS60, WS61, WS62). For a mixed fleet, inventory by frame rather than by a single part number, and record the frame against each unit so replacements are straightforward later.
8) Can maintenance still get into the transformer with the weathershield installed?
Yes. The shield keeps the access points needed for routine inspection and maintenance, so periodic checks and cleaning can be done without stripping the assembly off.
How fast can I get the Eaton WS60 delivered?
Most orders ship the same day from our distribution partners, with quick delivery throughout the continental U.S. Need it urgently? Contact Us for expedited shipping options.
Can I return it if it doesn’t work for me?
Yes—ZenSupply offers a hassle-free return policy. If the product isn’t the right fit, reach out to our support team for a return authorization or setup a return by following our return instructions.
Does the Eaton WS60 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Eaton WS60 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
How do I get technical support or installation help for the Eaton WS60?
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