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Pass & Seymour ACD Despard Toggle Switch, 3-Way, 15A 120/277V

Pass & Seymour ACD Despard Toggle Switch, 3-Way, 15A 120/277V

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Pass & Seymour ACD Despard Toggle Switch, 3-Way, 15A 120/277V

The Pass & Seymour ACD Despard Toggle Switch is a special purpose device built for screw-terminal wiring and 3-way switching in Despard-style device systems. Rated 15A at 120/277V and cULus Listed, this toggle switch is engineered with quality materials and a time-tested design for reliable, code-compliant circuit control in commercial and residential electrical work. This device is available in a choice of Brown or Ivory finishes, letting electrical professionals match the switch to the surrounding device plate and room decor while keeping the same dependable 15A 120/277V performance across both color options.

Key Features

  • Connection Type: Screw terminal wiring for a secure, dependable termination.
  • Switching Configuration: 3-Way switch operation for multi-location circuit control.
  • Electrical Rating: Rated 15A at 120/277V for general-purpose and lighting circuits.
  • Color Options: Available in Brown or Ivory to complement standard device plate finishes.
  • Finish: Matte finish for a clean, professional appearance on the device plate.
  • Durable Construction: Made with quality materials for long-term durability and a time-tested design.

Certifications & Compliance

  • cULus Listed
  • UL Listed

Technical Specifications

  • Amperage Rating: 15A
  • Voltage Rating: 120/277V
  • Switching Configuration: 3-Way
  • Connection Type: Screw Terminal
  • Finish: Matte
  • Color Options: Brown, Ivory
  • Country of Origin: Mexico
  • Packaging: 10 EA

Typical Applications

  • Multi-Location (3-Way) Lighting Control
  • Commercial and Residential Electrical Installations
  • Special Purpose Despard Device Systems
  • Renovation and New Construction Wiring

Why Pass & Seymour?

Pass & Seymour builds this Despard toggle switch with quality materials and a time-tested design, backed by cULus and UL listings for verified safety performance. Offered in both Brown and Ivory to suit a range of device plate installations, it is a dependable choice for electrical professionals who need consistent, code-compliant 3-way switching in special purpose Despard device applications.

Product Specs

list_batch:
PASS-20260820
Product Type:
3-Way Toggle Switch
Voltage Rating:
120/277V
Amperage Rating:
15A
Configuration:
3-Way
Product Finish:
Matte
Listing:
cULus
Department:
Electrical
Product Group:
Wiring Devices
Connection Type:
Screw Terminal
Product Subgroup:
Toggle Switches

Pass & Seymour ACD3 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will a Pass & Seymour ACD3 Despard switch fit a standard single-gang toggle plate?
No. The ACD3 is a Despard-style interchangeable device, not a standard strap-mounted toggle. It mounts in a Despard plate or mounting strap, which is why one, two, or three devices can share a single gang opening. If the opening in your building uses conventional full-size toggle switches with ears on a yoke, this is the wrong body style; a standard 3-way like the Eaton Arrow Hart industrial grade three-way (20A, 120/277V) or the Bryant 4903 3-way is what drops into that prep.
2) Can I use the ACD3 Despard switch on a 277V lighting circuit?
Yes. It carries a 15A rating at both 120V and 277V, so it works on 277V commercial lighting branch circuits as well as standard 120V residential and light commercial circuits. The device is cULus Listed.
3) Is this a single-pole switch or a true 3-way for two-location control?
It's a 3-way device, meant to be used in pairs so one light or circuit can be switched from two locations. Wiring is by screw terminals, so you land a common and two travelers. If you only need on/off from one spot, you want a single-pole Despard instead.
4) I need a 20A three-way switch instead of 15A. What are my options?
The ACD3 Despard is a 15A device, so it isn't the one for a 20A branch circuit. For 20A three-way switching, the Eaton Arrow Hart industrial grade three-way is rated 20A at 120/277V, and the Bryant 4903 is a 20A 277V commercial grade 3-way. Both are conventional toggle bodies rather than Despard interchangeable devices.
5) Can I replace one position in an existing three-device Despard plate with this switch?
That's exactly what it's for. Despard devices are interchangeable, so a single ACD3 can go into one opening of a multi-device strap alongside other Despard switches or receptacles without changing the plate. Match the color (Brown ACD3 or Ivory ACD3-I) to the devices already in the strap.
6) What is a 20A alternative to the Pass & Seymour ACD 3-way toggle switch for a 120/277V lighting circuit?
The Pass & Seymour ACD Despard switch is rated 15A at 120/277V in a 3-way configuration. If the circuit calls for 20A at the same 120/277V, the Eaton Arrow Hart AH-1223GY is an industrial grade three-way toggle switch rated 20A, 120/277V. Note the ACD is a Despard-style device, so the Arrow Hart will not drop into a Despard plate opening.
7) What colors does the ACD3 Despard switch come in, and which part number is which?
Two: ACD3 is Brown and ACD3-I is Ivory. Both are the same 15A 120/277V 3-way device with a matte finish, so pick by what the existing Despard plates in the building are.
8) Are the terminals screw type or push-in on the Pass & Seymour ACD3?
Screw terminals. That matters on a Despard body because you're working in a tight interchangeable opening, often with two or three devices in one gang, and screw terminations let you torque solid copper conductors properly rather than relying on back-wire clamps.
9) Is the Pass & Seymour ACD3 UL Listed, and where is it made?
The switch is cULus Listed, which covers both US and Canadian requirements, so it can be specified on jobs either side of the border. Country of origin is Mexico.
10) The existing switch is ivory and 3-way at 277V only. Does the Pass & Seymour ACD3-I cover it, or is the Bryant 4903W closer?
The Pass & Seymour ACD3-I is the ivory Despard 3-way switch rated 15A at 120/277V, so it covers a 277V 3-way circuit within a 15A load and matches ivory device plates. The Bryant 4903W is also 3-way but rated 20A at 277V and is a commercial grade standard device rather than a Despard-style switch, so plate compatibility is the deciding factor.
11) For a facility standardizing on specification grade switches, what compares to the Pass & Seymour ACD?
The ACD Despard switch is a 3-way device rated 15A at 120/277V and cULus Listed, built for Despard multi-device plates. For standardized spec grade single-pole switching, Leviton offers the 1221-2KL, an extra heavy-duty spec grade 1-pole toggle switch rated 20A at 120/277V, and the 1221 SPST extra heavy-duty industrial specification grade switch at 20A 120/277V. Those cover single-location control only, so 3-way openings still need a 3-way device.
12) Does the Pass & Seymour ACD switch have a pilot light, and what are the alternatives if I need one?
The ACD Despard switch is a plain 3-way toggle with a matte finish and no indicator. If the job needs an illuminated or indicating switch, the Leviton 1201PLC is an industrial grade pilot light toggle switch, 1-pole, 120V, and the Leviton 1221-2L is an industrial grade pilot light toggle switch rated 20A, 120/277V AC, 1-pole. Both are single-pole, so they do not provide the ACD's 3-way multi-location switching.
13) Will the Ideal 774005 toggle switch work in place of the Pass & Seymour ACD Despard switch?
No. The Ideal Industries 774005 is a heavy-duty DPST on-off toggle switch with spade terminals, which is a two-pole on-off device wired by push-on spade connectors. The Pass & Seymour ACD is a 3-way Despard switch with screw terminals rated 15A at 120/277V, intended for multi-location lighting control. The switching function and the termination method are both different.
14) How does the ACD3 ship, individually or in a multipack?
It's packaged 10 each, which suits a property manager or electrical contractor standardizing several Despard openings at once rather than buying one off.
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