Safety Switches and Disconnects

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This enclosure type is intended for indoor or outdoor use, where corrosion resistance is required and is constructed of stainless steel, polymeric, or fiberglass.

	NEMA Type 1
	NEMA Type 3R
	NEMA Type 4X
	NEMA Type 12

A switching device is an electrical device that provides a safe means to open and close a circuit.

	True
	False

The National Electrical Code (NEC) requires that all hot tub and spa pumps be protected by a ground fault interrupter and a disconnect switch mounted within ____ feet of the hot tub or spa.

	10
	15
	20
	30

A safety switch can be open style without an enclosure.

	True
	False

_________ rotary disconnects are most often sold to original equipment manufacturer (OEM) customers, who then install the switches into their own control panels.

	Enclosed
	Fused
	Non-fused
	Open

A switch with no fuses is referred to as a ____________ safety switch.

	Fusible
	Fused
	Overcurrent
	Non-fusible

This device is used in applications where users need local circuit protection, for example next to a conveyor belt.

	Hot tub panel
	Bolted pressure switch
	Open rotary disconnect
	Enclosed circuit breaker

A double throw safety switch is used to manually switch from one load circuit to another.

	True
	False

The three main types of air conditioning disconnects are fused, non-fused and ______.

	Molded case switch
	Contactor
	Rotary protector
	Molded case circuit breaker

This type of disconnect is used for: Residential service entrance, Outdoor shut-off for residential air conditioning unit, Temporary service at a construction site, Outbuilding sub-feed.

	General Duty
	Heavy Duty
	High Duty
	Low Duty