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Cooper Wiring Devices Canopy Pull Chain Switch, Polycarbonate

Cooper Wiring Devices Canopy Pull Chain Switch, Polycarbonate

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Cooper Wiring Devices Canopy Pull Chain Switch, Polycarbonate

The Cooper Wiring Devices Canopy Pull Chain Switch is a two-way circuit switch built around a durable polycarbonate housing, engineered for reliable manual control of lighting fixtures and ceiling fans. Featuring a canopy switch type, a convenient pull chain actuator, and a brass color finish, this switch is rated 125/250V and 3A, 6A for dependable performance in residential and light commercial fixture applications where straightforward on/off control is needed at the fixture itself.

Key Features

  • Two-Way Circuit: Two-way circuit configuration supports standard on/off switching control for lighting fixtures and ceiling fans.
  • Durable Construction: Polycarbonate housing provides durability and reliable electrical insulation for everyday fixture use.
  • Canopy Switch Type: Canopy-style switch design integrates directly into fixture canopies for clean, accessible, fixture-mounted control.
  • Pull Chain Actuator: Pull chain actuation allows for simple, convenient manual switching without the need for an additional wall control.
  • Voltage Rating: Rated 125/250V, suitable for a range of lighting and fixture voltage requirements.
  • Amperage Rating: Rated 3A, 6A for dependable switching capacity in typical fixture circuits.
  • Brass Finish: Brass color finish complements a wide variety of fixture finishes and decor styles.

Technical Specifications

  • Circuit: Two-way
  • Material: Polycarbonate
  • Switch Type: Canopy
  • Voltage Rating: 125/250V
  • Actuator: Pull chain
  • Color: Brass
  • Type: Switch
  • Amperage Rating: 3A, 6A
  • List Batch: COOPER-20260730

Typical Applications

  • Residential and Commercial Lighting Fixtures
  • Ceiling Fan and Light Combination Units
  • Canopy-Mounted Fixture Switching
  • Pull Chain Fixture Retrofits and Upgrades
  • New Construction and Renovation Lighting Projects
  • Pendant and Ceiling-Mounted Light Fixtures

Why Cooper Wiring Devices?

Cooper Wiring Devices delivers dependable switching components built with durable polycarbonate construction and clearly defined electrical ratings, giving installers confidence in fixtures that see frequent pull chain operation. With a straightforward two-way circuit design, a canopy-mounted profile, and a 125/250V, 3A/6A rating, this switch is a practical, code-conscious choice for professional lighting and ceiling fan installations as well as DIY fixture upgrades.

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Circuit:
Two-way
Switch Classification:
Canopy
Voltage Rating:
125/250V
Actuator:
Pull chain
Product Type:
Specialty Switch
Amperage Rating:
3A, 6A
Connection Type:
Pull Chain
Product Material:
Polycarbonate
Product Color:
Brass
Department:
Electrical
Product Group:
Wiring Devices
Product Subgroup:
Switches
Product Height:
1 in
Product Weight:
0.05 lb
Certifications:
UL Listed
Product Width:
1 in
Product Length:
1 in

Cooper Wiring Devices 460-BOX – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Can the Cooper 460-BOX pull chain switch handle a 250V circuit, or is it 120V only?
The Cooper 460-BOX canopy pull chain switch is rated 125/250V, so it works on both standard 120V fixture circuits and 250V applications. Current rating is 3A at the higher voltage and 6A at the lower, so size your fixture load against the voltage you are actually switching.
2) Will a 3A/6A pull chain switch carry a ceiling fan and light combination?
For a typical fixture-mounted fan and light the 6A rating at 125V is the number to check, which covers most residential fan-and-light canopy loads. The description calls out ceiling fan and light combination units as a typical application. Add up motor and lamp draw first: anything over 6A at 125V, or over 3A at 250V, needs a heavier switch.
3) What does a two-way canopy switch do, and is that the same as a 3-way?
Two-way here means simple on/off control of the fixture from the pull chain itself, not two-location switching. If you need a fixture controlled from two separate wall points, this is the wrong device and you want a true 3-way wall switch such as the Pass & Seymour 2623W decorator paddle 3-way. The Cooper canopy switch is for control at the fixture.
4) Where does this switch mount, a wall box or the fixture itself?
It mounts in the fixture, not a wall box. The canopy classification means it installs through the fixture canopy so the chain hangs at the light, giving control without running a wall switch leg. If your job needs a boxed wall switch instead, look at a spec grade toggle like the Pass & Seymour CS15AC3W.
5) Can a Cooper 460-BOX pull chain canopy switch be used in place of a wall switch like the Pass & Seymour CS15AC3W toggle?
No - they control lighting in fundamentally different places. The Cooper 460-BOX is a canopy switch with a pull chain actuator, mounted into the fixture canopy itself so the light is switched at the fixture with no wall control needed. The Pass & Seymour CS15AC3W is a commercial specification grade toggle switch, which mounts in a wall box behind a wallplate and is wired into the branch circuit ahead of the fixture. If the job calls for a switch leg run to a wall location, use the toggle; if there is no switch leg and the fixture must be operated at the fixture, the 460-BOX canopy switch is the right part.
6) I need a 20A switch for a 277V lighting circuit - will the Cooper 460-BOX canopy pull chain switch work?
No. The Cooper 460-BOX is rated 125/250V at 3A/6A, which suits fixture-level switching of a lamp or fan load, not a 277V 20A branch circuit. For that circuit, look at the Bryant 4801GLI 4-Series lighted AC switch, rated 20A 277V, or the Bryant 4802L 4 Series single-pole locking AC switch, also 20A 277V. The Pass & Seymour 2623W specification grade decorator paddle switch is another 20A option and is rated 120V/277V in a 3-way configuration.
7) I need to replace a broken pull chain on an existing light fixture. Is this the right part?
Yes, that is exactly what the Cooper 460-BOX is for. Pull chain fixture retrofits and upgrades are a listed application, and the pull chain actuator replaces a failed chain switch in a canopy-mounted light or pendant. Confirm your fixture load sits within 6A at 125V or 3A at 250V before wiring it in.
8) Can I use this canopy switch in a commercial building for lighting control?
It suits light commercial fixture work, residential and commercial lighting fixtures are named applications, but at 3A/6A it is a fixture-level device. Commercial branch circuit switching at 15A or 20A calls for a spec grade wiring device instead, such as the Pass & Seymour CSB20AC4I hard use toggle or the Bryant 9801 BR Series 15A 120/277V AC switch.
9) What part number do I order for the Cooper brass canopy pull chain switch?
Order Cooper Wiring Devices model 460-BOX. It is a single configuration, brass color, polycarbonate body, pull chain canopy switch rated 125/250V at 3A/6A, so there is no finish or amperage option to specify.
10) For a 15A 120V lighting circuit in an apartment, do I want the Cooper 460-BOX or a Bryant 9801?
That depends on where the control lives. The Bryant 9801 is a BR Series 1-pole AC switch rated 15A 120/277V and is wired as the wall control for the branch circuit. The Cooper 460-BOX is a two-way circuit canopy switch operated by a pull chain at the fixture, rated 125/250V at 3A/6A. Property managers replacing a broken pull chain on a closet or utility fixture want the 460-BOX; a unit being rewired with a switched wall location wants the 9801.
11) The fixture switch in a common corridor keeps getting cycled by tenants - is there a switch that resists that better than the Cooper 460-BOX?
For high-traffic or high-abuse locations, the wall-mounted specification grade devices are built for that duty: the Pass & Seymour CSB20AC4I is a hard use specification grade toggle switch in ivory, and the Bryant 4802L is a 4 Series single-pole locking AC switch rated 20A 277V, where the locking feature restricts who can operate it. The Cooper 460-BOX is a polycarbonate canopy switch with a pull chain actuator, intended for manual on/off control right at the fixture rather than restricted-access wall control.
12) My drawing calls for a 3-way switching arrangement on a pendant run - can I use the Cooper 460-BOX?
The Cooper 460-BOX is a two-way circuit device, giving straightforward on/off control at the fixture, so it does not satisfy a 3-way requirement. For 3-way control the Pass & Seymour 2623W is a specification grade 3-way decorator paddle switch rated 20A 120V/277V in white, and the Pass & Seymour CS15AC3W is a commercial specification grade toggle switch in white if a toggle style is preferred on that spec.
13) Is the pull chain switch body metal or plastic?
The housing is polycarbonate, which gives the insulation you want inside a metal fixture canopy. The chain and trim carry a brass color finish so it blends with common fixture hardware.
14) Is the Pass & Seymour CS15AC3I a match for the Cooper 460-BOX if I want an ivory finish instead of brass?
Not a substitute. Color is the only thing the two have in common as a decision point - the Cooper 460-BOX is finished in brass, and the Pass & Seymour CS15AC3I is a commercial specification grade switch in ivory. They are different device types: the 460-BOX is a canopy-mounted pull chain switch that installs into the fixture canopy, while the CS15AC3I is a wall-box device. If you need the pull chain canopy function in a different look, stay within canopy switches rather than cross-shopping wall switches by color.
15) Would a Bussmann TPHCS-250 work anywhere near a fixture pull chain application?
No. The Bussmann TPHCS-250 is a TPH Series high-current switch rated 80 Vdc with 100kA SCCR - a DC power distribution device, not a lighting control. The Cooper 460-BOX is an AC fixture device rated 125/250V at 3A/6A with a pull chain actuator for switching lamps and ceiling fans at the canopy. The two are not interchangeable in either direction.
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