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Square D VH VisiPacT Heavy Duty Fused Safety Switch, NEMA 3R

Square D VH VisiPacT Heavy Duty Fused Safety Switch, NEMA 3R

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Square D VH VisiPacT Heavy Duty Fused Safety Switch, NEMA 3R, Viewing Window

The Square D VH VisiPacT heavy duty fused safety switch from Schneider Electric is engineered for tough, reliable performance in demanding industrial and commercial environments. This family of fusible disconnect switches is available in 2-pole and 3-pole configurations, all housed in a NEMA 3R galvannealed steel enclosure with a viewing window for quick visual verification of switch position without opening the door. Every configuration in this line features factory-installed neutral and lug connections rated for AWG 6...250 kcmil copper or aluminum conductors, a rated operational voltage of 240V AC / 250V DC, and a short circuit current rating up to 200 kA with fuse rejection clips, backed by UL98 and CSA C22.2 No 4 compliance for dependable power isolation on critical electrical systems.

Key Features

  • Pole Configuration: Available in 2-pole and 3-pole versions to match circuit requirements.
  • Durable Construction: NEMA 3R galvannealed steel enclosure designed for mechanical endurance three times greater than NEMA standards.
  • Disconnect Type: Fusible disconnect switch accepting H, K, R, or J fuse types for flexible circuit protection.
  • Viewing Window: VisiPacT design allows quick visual verification of switch position without opening the enclosure.
  • Device Composition: Neutral factory installed for simplified installation across both pole configurations.
  • Electrical Connection: Lug connections rated for AWG 6...250 kcmil copper or aluminum conductors, tightening torque 275-275 lbf.in.
  • Rated Operational Voltage: 240V AC / 250V DC (Ue), suitable for motor loads up to 25 hp at 240V AC.
  • Short Circuit Current: Up to 200 kA with fuse rejection clips (R type); 10 kA for H, K, J, or R without rejection clips.
  • QR Code Access: Allows quick access to critical ratings and other useful product documentation.

Certifications & Compliance

  • UL Listed, File E2875
  • UL98
  • CSA C22.2 No 4
  • NOM-003-SCFI-2000
  • Suitable Service Entrance for USA and Mexico
  • RoHS EUR Compliant

Technical Specifications

  • Voltage Rating: 240V AC
  • Configuration: NEMA 3R Enclosure
  • Connection Type: Lugs
  • Country of Origin: United States
  • Device Application: Heavy application
  • Device Type: LV equipment - LV fuse - switch

Typical Applications

  • Industrial and Commercial Power Isolation
  • Emergency Power Disconnect
  • Motor Circuit Protection up to 25 hp
  • Outdoor and Wet-Location Installations (NEMA 3R)
  • Panel Building and OEM Control Panel Applications

Why Square D?

Square D by Schneider Electric builds heavy duty safety switches to isolate power reliably in daily operations and emergencies alike, across both 2-pole and 3-pole configurations, with construction designed to satisfy individual requirements for all customers. The NEMA 3R galvannealed steel enclosure, UL-listed fusible disconnect design, and VisiPacT viewing window combine to deliver code-compliant, dependable performance for demanding professional electrical work.

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Product Type:
Safety Switch
Standards:
UL98
Listing:
UL Listed
Voltage Rating:
240V
Configuration:
NEMA 3R Enclosure
Connection Type:
Lugs
Country Of Origin:
United States
Product Material:
Galvannealed Steel
Department:
Electrical
Product Group:
Power Distribution
Product Subgroup:
Safety Switches & Disconnects

Square D VH223N – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Can the Square D VH VisiPacT fused safety switch be mounted outdoors?
Yes. The VH VisiPacT fusible disconnect comes in a NEMA 3R galvannealed steel enclosure, which is rated for outdoor and wet-location mounting. The VisiPacT viewing window lets an electrician confirm whether the blades are open or closed without breaking the enclosure seal, which matters on an outdoor can you would rather not open in weather.
2) What fuse types does the Square D VH safety switch accept, and how does that change the short circuit rating?
The VH accepts H, K, R or J class fuses. The rating depends on what you install: up to 200 kA short circuit current rating when used with R type fuses in the fuse rejection clips, and 10 kA with H, K, J, or R fuses without rejection clips. If your drawing calls for a 200 kA SCCR, you have to use the rejection clips with Class R fuses.
3) What wire size will the lugs on the Square D VH disconnect take?
Lug connections are rated for AWG 6 through 250 kcmil, copper or aluminum, so the same switch takes either conductor material. Tightening torque is 275 lbf.in. Anything smaller than 6 AWG or larger than 250 kcmil needs a different frame or a lug kit.
4) Do I order the 2-pole or 3-pole VH VisiPacT switch?
Two configurations are offered: a 2-pole version (VH223N) for single-phase 240V circuits, and a 3-pole version (VH324NR) for three-phase loads. Both ship with the neutral factory installed, so you are not buying a separate neutral kit either way.
5) Is the Square D VH approved for use as service entrance equipment?
It is marked Suitable for Service Entrance in the USA and Mexico. Approvals include UL Listed under File E2875, UL98, CSA C22.2 No 4, and NOM-003-SCFI-2000, and the device is RoHS EUR compliant. That combination covers most AHJ submittals for a 240V service disconnect.
6) What is the closest heavy duty fusible safety switch to the Square D VH VisiPacT if the circuit runs at 600V instead of 240V?
The Square D VH VisiPacT is rated 240V AC, so it is not the part for a 600V feeder. The ABB TC-72367 Spec-Setter is a heavy-duty fusible safety switch rated 3-pole 600V AC in a NEMA 1 enclosure, and the ABB THN3365A is a 400A 3-pole 600V heavy-duty safety switch. Note the TC-72367 enclosure is NEMA 1, which is indoor-rated, while the VH VisiPacT uses a NEMA 3R galvannealed steel enclosure suitable for outdoor and wet-location mounting.
7) If the application does not need fuses, what should be used instead of the Square D VH VisiPacT?
The VH VisiPacT is a fusible disconnect switch that accepts H, K, R, or J fuses. Where overcurrent protection is already provided upstream and only an isolating means is needed, the Eaton DH366URK K Series is a non-fusible safety switch rated 600A in a NEMA 3R enclosure, matching the VH on the NEMA 3R outdoor rating while leaving the fuse protection out of the disconnect.
8) Can I use the Square D VH VisiPacT as a motor disconnect?
Yes, for motor loads up to 25 hp at 240V AC. As a fusible switch it provides both the disconnecting means and the fuse location for branch circuit protection, so one can covers the local disconnect requirement at the motor.
9) What is the difference between a heavy duty switch like the Square D VH and a general duty switch?
The VH is a heavy duty switch, built for industrial and commercial service with mechanical endurance stated at three times NEMA standards. A general duty unit such as the ABB TG-Series Spec-Setter fusible switch is the lighter-service option. For repeated daily switching, standby generator transfer points, or a service entrance disconnect, heavy duty is the grade specifiers normally call out.
10) Can an Eaton double-throw safety switch be used in place of the Square D VH VisiPacT?
Not interchangeably. The Eaton heavy-duty double-throw non-fused safety switch transfers a load between two sources and ships in a painted steel NEMA 1 enclosure, so it is an indoor transfer device with no fuse provisions. The Square D VH VisiPacT is a single-source fusible disconnect in a NEMA 3R galvannealed steel enclosure. Use the double-throw only where a source-selection function is actually required.
11) Is there a general duty alternative to the Square D VH VisiPacT fusible switch for a lighter commercial circuit?
Yes. The ABB TG-Series Spec-Setter is a general duty fusible safety switch, where the Square D VH VisiPacT is built as a heavy duty fusible disconnect for demanding industrial and commercial duty with a NEMA 3R galvannealed steel enclosure and a viewing window for verifying switch position without opening the door. Confirm the TG-Series enclosure type matches the mounting location before specifying it outdoors.
12) Which comparable safety switch covers amperages above what the Square D VH VisiPacT handles?
The Square D VH VisiPacT line uses lugs rated for AWG 6 to 250 kcmil copper or aluminum conductors and serves motor loads up to 25 hp at 240V AC. For larger feeders, the Eaton DH366URK K Series is a 600A NEMA 3R switch, though it is non-fusible, and the ABB THN3365A is a 400A 3-pole 600V heavy-duty switch. Verify the voltage class and whether fuse protection is needed before substituting either.
13) For an outdoor disconnect where a lineman needs to confirm the blades are open, how does the Square D VH VisiPacT compare to the ABB and Eaton heavy-duty switches?
The VH VisiPacT carries a viewing window that lets you verify switch position without opening the enclosure, in a NEMA 3R galvannealed steel housing, and it is UL98 listed. Among the comparables, the Eaton DH366URK K Series is also NEMA 3R but non-fusible, while the ABB TC-72367 Spec-Setter is a NEMA 1 enclosure intended for indoor mounting. For an outdoor fusible disconnect with visual confirmation, the VH VisiPacT is the configuration that covers all three requirements.
14) Where is the Square D VH VisiPacT safety switch made?
Country of origin is the United States, which is what buyers on federally funded or Buy American flagged projects need for their submittal package. It is built by Square D, part of Schneider Electric.
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