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Square D VisiPacT Heavy Duty Unfused Safety Switch, 3-Pole

Square D VisiPacT Heavy Duty Unfused Safety Switch, 3-Pole

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Square D VisiPacT Heavy Duty Unfused Safety Switch, NEMA 1, 3-Pole

The Square D VisiPacT heavy duty safety switch from Schneider Electric is a non-fusible disconnect for reliable power isolation in commercial and industrial systems. This 3-pole, 3-wire switch has a NEMA 1 steel enclosure and a viewing window for quick visual verification of switch position. Rated 600V AC/DC (Ue), it is UL Listed (File E2875) and built to UL98, CSA C22.2 No 4, and NOM-003-SCFI-2000 standards.

Key Features

  • Heavy Duty Construction: NEMA 1 steel enclosure for indoor commercial and industrial installations.
  • VisiPacT Viewing Window: Quick visual verification of switch position for safer operation.
  • Non-Fusible Disconnect: Unfused disconnector type isolates power for daily switching and emergency shutoff.
  • 3-Pole, 3-Wire Configuration: Matches 3-wire circuit layouts for motor and feeder disconnects.
  • Lug Connections: Accepts AWG 6...250 kcmil copper or aluminum conductors, tightened to 275 lbf.in.
  • Motor Power Rating: 60 hp at 240V AC for 3-phase motors; 15 hp at 240V AC for 1-phase motors.
  • Ue Rated Voltage: 600V AC/DC.
  • Mechanical Endurance: Three times greater than NEMA standards, 15-yr service life.

Certifications & Compliance

  • UL Listed, File E2875
  • UL98
  • CSA C22.2 No 4
  • NOM-003-SCFI-2000
  • RoHS EUR Compliant

Technical Specifications

  • Sustainable Packaging: Yes
  • Packaging W/O Single Use Plastic: Yes
  • Tier Id: 1
  • ROHS Eur In Scope: Yes
  • Recycled Metal Content At Cr Level: 0 %
  • China ROHS Label: 1
  • Serviceability: No
  • With Recycled Cardboard: Yes
  • WEEE Product Category: 4
  • China ROHS In Scope: Yes
  • Return Indicator: Y
  • Take Back: No
  • Tier: 1
  • Returnability: Yes
  • Reach Free Shvc: Yes
  • Country of Origin: USA
  • Legacy WEEE Scope: In
  • China ROHS Regulation: X
  • Packaging W/ Recycled Cardboard: Yes
  • Device Application: heavy application
  • Number Of Poles: 3
  • B2B Bullet Point 3: Viewing window for quick visual verification of switch position
  • EOLI Availability Display: No specific recycling operations needed
  • Electrical Connection: lugs
  • Without Single Use Plastic: Yes

Typical Applications

  • Commercial and Industrial Electrical Installations
  • Motor Disconnect and Power Isolation
  • Panelboard and Feeder Circuit Disconnects
  • Field-Installed Kit Retrofits
  • Renovation and New Construction Projects

Why Square D?

Square D builds heavy duty safety switches for mechanical endurance three times greater than NEMA standards and a 15-year average service life. UL Listed under File E2875 and built to UL98, CSA C22.2 No 4, and NOM-003-SCFI-2000 standards, the VisiPacT line pairs a NEMA 1 steel enclosure with a viewing window for confident, code-compliant power isolation.

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Department:
Electrical
Listing:
UL Listed
Product Type:
Safety Switch
Standards:
UL98
Country Of Origin:
United States
Connection Type:
Lugs
Product Group:
Power Distribution
Product Subgroup:
Safety Switches & Disconnects

Square D VHU361AWKGL – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Can I use the Square D VisiPacT VHU safety switch as a motor disconnect, and how big a motor will it handle?
Yes, the VisiPacT VHU heavy duty switch is built for motor disconnect and power isolation duty. It carries a motor rating of 60 hp at 240V AC on three-phase motors and 15 hp at 240V AC on single-phase. Rated voltage (Ue) is 600V AC/DC, so it also works as a feeder or panelboard disconnect on 480V and 600V systems. Amp sizes run 30A, 60A, 100A and 200A, so match the switch to the motor full load amps on your nameplate.
2) Is the VisiPacT VHU switch fused or non-fused, and do I still need overcurrent protection?
It's a non-fusible disconnect, so there are no fuse clips and no overcurrent protection inside. The VHU isolates the circuit for daily switching, servicing and emergency shutoff only. Your branch or feeder protection has to come from upstream breakers or fuses. If you want the protection in the disconnect itself, go to a fusible heavy-duty switch such as the ABB TC-72367 Spec-Setter, a 3-pole 600V AC fusible switch in a NEMA 1 enclosure.
3) Can the Square D VisiPacT VHU disconnect be installed outdoors or in a washdown area?
Not in the NEMA 1 version. NEMA 1 is a steel indoor enclosure with no protection against rain or hose-down. For dust, dirt and dripping liquids indoors, the VHU is also offered in NEMA 12, in 30A, 60A, 100A and 200A. For an outdoor rain-tight location you need a NEMA 3R disconnect instead, such as the Eaton DH366URK K Series non-fusible switch in 600A NEMA 3R.
4) What wire size will the lugs on the VisiPacT VHU switch take?
The VHU accepts AWG 6 through 250 kcmil conductors, copper or aluminum, on lug connections, torqued to 275 lbf.in. That covers a 200A feeder in either metal. If your design calls for conductors smaller than #6 or larger than 250 kcmil, you'll need a different frame size or a lug kit, because the as-shipped lugs won't land them.
5) The VisiPacT tops out at 200A in this family - what 3-pole 600V switch covers a larger feeder?
The Square D VisiPacT unfused switches run from 30A through 200A motor FLA ratings. For a larger feeder at the same voltage class, the ABB THN3365A is a 400A, 3-pole, 600V heavy-duty safety switch, and the Eaton DH366URK K Series non-fusible switch is rated 600A in NEMA 3R.
6) What is the closest non-fusible alternative to the Square D VisiPacT heavy duty safety switch if the disconnect has to mount outdoors?
The VisiPacT unfused switch is built around a NEMA 1 steel enclosure for indoor commercial and industrial use, with a NEMA 12 option in the lineup for dust and dripping liquid. For an outdoor location, the Eaton DH366URK K Series non-fusible safety switch is rated 600A in a NEMA 3R enclosure, which is the rainproof type. Both are non-fused disconnects, so the switching function is the same; the difference is the enclosure rating and the amperage class.
7) If the drawing calls for fused disconnect protection instead of an unfused switch, what should I use in place of the Square D VisiPacT?
The VisiPacT covered here is an unfused disconnector, so it isolates power but provides no overcurrent protection. When the spec calls for fuses, the ABB TC-72367 Spec-Setter is a heavy-duty fusible safety switch, 3-pole, 600V AC, in a NEMA 1 enclosure - the same pole count, voltage class and enclosure type as the VisiPacT NEMA 1 units, with fuse provisions added.
8) Can an Eaton double-throw non-fused switch be substituted for a Square D VisiPacT unfused disconnect?
No - they do different jobs. The VisiPacT is a single-throw 3-pole, 3-wire unfused disconnect that opens one source for daily switching and emergency shutoff. The Eaton heavy-duty double-throw non-fused safety switch in painted steel, NEMA 1, transfers a load between two sources. Use the double-throw only where a source-selection function is intended; for a straight motor or feeder disconnect the single-throw VisiPacT is the matching device.
9) Is this a 3-pole, 3-wire switch, and does it switch the neutral?
Three poles, 3-wire. It switches three phase conductors and does not include a switched neutral pole. On a system that needs a neutral or ground path, those land on a separate bonded or neutral kit, not on the switch poles. The 3-pole arrangement suits three-phase motor and feeder disconnects.
10) Will a building inspector accept the VisiPacT VHU for a commercial service disconnect?
The VHU is UL Listed under File E2875 and built to UL98, CSA C22.2 No 4 and NOM-003-SCFI-2000, which are the enclosed switch standards inspectors look for in the US, Canada and Mexico. It is also RoHS EUR compliant and made in the USA, which matters on jobs with domestic sourcing requirements.
11) What does the viewing window on the VisiPacT switch actually do for my electricians?
The window lets a tech confirm the switch position visually without opening the enclosure, so you get a quick visual verification of open or closed before anyone starts a lockout. That's the difference between the VisiPacT line and a plain blank-cover heavy duty switch, and it's why maintenance crews specify it on machinery and motor disconnects.
12) Should I buy heavy duty or general duty for a motor disconnect I'll be switching every shift?
Daily switching is exactly what heavy duty is for. The VHU is rated heavy application with mechanical endurance three times greater than NEMA standards and a 15-year average service life, so it holds up to repeated operation. General duty switches, like the ABB TG-Series Spec-Setter fusible switch, are built for lighter residential and light commercial loads with fewer operations, and are a reasonable choice for a disconnect you throw once a year.
13) Can I use a VisiPacT VHU switch to transfer a load between two sources?
No. The VHU is a single-throw isolating disconnect, one source in, one load out. Source transfer needs a double-throw switch, such as the Eaton heavy-duty double-throw non-fused safety switch in painted steel, NEMA 1. Using a pair of single-throw switches for transfer duty leaves you without the mechanical interlock that keeps both sources from closing at once.
14) Is there a lighter-duty alternative to the Square D VisiPacT heavy duty switch for a light commercial panel?
The VisiPacT is a heavy duty switch, rated 600V AC/DC and built to UL98 with mechanical endurance three times greater than NEMA standards. Where a heavy duty rating is not required, the ABB TG-Series Spec-Setter is a general duty fusible safety switch. The TG-Series is general duty grade and fusible, so it is a different protection scheme as well as a different duty class.
15) What does the Square D VisiPacT offer that other heavy duty 600V disconnects in the same class do not?
The distinguishing feature of the VisiPacT is the viewing window, which lets an electrician visually verify open or closed switch position before working the circuit. It is a 3-pole unfused switch with lug terminals accepting AWG 6 to 250 kcmil copper or aluminum, UL Listed under File E2875. Comparable heavy duty switches such as the ABB TC-72367 Spec-Setter 3-pole 600V AC NEMA 1 and the ABB THN3365A 400A 3P 600V unit are specified by duty class and rating rather than by a position-viewing window.
16) Which amp sizes and enclosures does the Square D VHU unfused switch come in?
Four current ratings, each in two enclosures: 30A, 60A, 100A and 200A, in NEMA 1 for indoor general use or NEMA 12 for dusty and dripping industrial spaces. Order by the motor full load amps you need to carry, then pick the enclosure to suit the room.
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