1640CT0801

Enclosures

Indoor Enclosures

Interior Mounts to Box Studs MH Box Front (Type 1) Enclosure for
400–600 A Interiors
Mono-Flat Front (Type 1 Enclosure) for 100–250 A Interiors Concealed Hinge Used on
100–600 A Trim Fronts
NEMA 1 Enclosure with Vented Hinged Trim Front with 3 Point Latch (required if 175 A or 200 A QO(VH) circuit breakers are installed)
Indoor Enclosure Accessories

Flush Lock (standard) Catalog No.

PK4FL

  Sliding Vault Lock (optional)
Catalog No.

PK5FL

  Key NSR-251 Catalog No.

LP9618

Enclosure Types

Type Environment Protects Against
Type 1 Indoor Contact with the enclosed equipment, falling dirt
Type 2 Indoor Type 1, plus
  • Dripping and light splashing of non-corrosive liquids
Type 3R Indoor / Outdoor Type 2, plus
  • Rain, snow, and sleet
Type 4 Indoor / Outdoor Type 3R, plus
  • Will be undamaged by the external formation of ice on the enclosure
  • Circulating dust, lint, fiber
  • Settling airborne dust, lint, fibers
  • Windblown dust
  • Hosedown and splashing water
Type 4X Indoor/outdoor Type 4, plus
  • Corrosive agents
Type 5 Indoor Type 2, plus
  • Settling airborne dust, lint, fibers, and flyings
Type 12 Indoor Type 2, plus
  • Circulating dust, lint, fibers, and flyings
  • Settling airborne dust, lint, fibers, and flyings
  • Oil and coolant seepage

Indoor Enclosures (NEMA Types 1 and 2)

Boxes (MH):

  • Galvanized steel with removable endwalls, one is provided with knockouts and the other is blank.

  • Standard enclosure sizes:

    • 20 in. (508 mm) wide x 5.75 in. (146 mm) deep, 600 A main lug interior max. or 400 A main circuit breaker max.

    • 20 in. (508 mm) wide x 8.75 in. (223 mm) deep, for PowerPacT L main circuit breaker interior.

  • Enclosure and interior mounting instructions are found in the information manual shipped with the interior.

  • Interiors mount directly to studs in the MH enclosure. Interior mounting brackets are not required.

  • Type 2 enclosure includes a driphood.

    • Surface-mounted trim only.

    NOTE: Also available with knockouts / blank endwalls both ends.
NOTE: A wide variety of enclosure widths and height extensions are available for factory assembled panelboards.

NEMA 1 NQ Enclosure Commercial Reference Structure

Standard Width (20”) and Depth (5.75”) NEMA 1 Enclosures
MH 50 BE
        BE – Both End Walls blank;
KE – Knockouts in Both End Walls;
Blank – Knockouts in one End Wall, the other is blank (standard)
    50 Nominal Length (inches);
26” minimum
92” maximum
  MH – Enclosure Family (NEMA 1, 2 Covers)

Deep (8.75”) NEMA 1 Enclosures

MH 62 D9

       

D9 – 8.75” deep; both end walls are blank

blank – 5.75” deep
    50 Nominal Length (inches);
26” minimum
92” maximum
  MH – Enclosure Family (NEMA 1, 2 Covers)

Wide Gutter (26” width) NEMA 1 Enclosures (both end walls are blank)

MH 68 D9 L3R3

          L3R3 – 3” extension to left & right gutter
L6 – 6” left gutter extension (factory assembled only)
R6 – 6” right gutter extension (factory assembled only)
        D9 – 8.75” deep; both end walls are blank
blank – 5.75” deep
    68 Nominal Length (inches);
44” minimum
92” maximum
  MH – Enclosure Family (NEMA 1, 2 Covers)

Trims Fronts (NC):

  • Finished with gray baked enamel over cleaned phosphatized steel (ANSI 49).

  • Flush or surface mounted (Type 2 surface only).

  • Door has flush lock. Uses NSR-251 key.

  • Directory card located on the inside of the door.

  • Trim fronts for 400–600 A interiors are vented and mount to the enclosure with trim screws. Door hinges are concealed.

  • Optional hinged trim fronts are available. These meet most door-in-door specifications.

  • NEMA 1 trim fronts may be factory ordered with special features such as outer door locks, padlock hasp, or welded metal directory card holders.

Hinged Trim on Surface Mounted Enclosure

NOTE: Special trim fronts are also available, including: welded metal directory card holders; three point latches; custom paint colors, stainless steel, custom door locks, taller and/or wider trim fronts.

NEMA 1 NQ Trim Front Commercial Reference Structure

Standard Width (20”) and Depth (5.75”) NEMA 1 Enclosures
NC 50 V F 3P HR
              HR – Hinged Right;
Blank – Mono-Flat (standard)
            3P – three-point latch trim front;
Blank – flush mounted lock (standard)
          F – Flush mount;
S – Surface mount
        V – Vented; (standard for 400 and 600 A interiors)
Blank – not vented (standard for 100 and 225 A interiors)
    50 Nominal Length (inches);
26” minimum (62” minimum for hinged 3-point latch)
92” maximum
  NC – Trim Front Family (NEMA 1, 2 Covers)

Wide Gutter (26” width) Trim Fronts

NC 68 V S 3P HR L3R3

                L3R3 – 3” extension to left & right gutter
L6 – 6” left gutter extension (factory assembled only)
R6 – 6” right gutter extension (factory assembled only)
              HR – Hinged Right;
Blank – Mono-Flat (standard)
            3P – three-point latch trim front;
Blank – flush mounted lock (standard)
          F – Flush mount;
S – Surface mount
        V – Vented; (standard for 400 and 600 A interiors)
Blank – not vented (standard for 100 and 225 A interiors)
    68 Nominal Length (inches);
44” minimum (68” minimum for 3-point latch)
92” maximum
  NC – Trim Front Family (NEMA 1, 2 Covers)

NQ 14” Wide Panelboard Trim Fronts

NQC5 32 S

        F – Flush mount;
S – Surface mount
    32 Nominal Length (inches);
26” minimum
56” maximum
  NQC – Trim Front Family (NEMA 1 Covers)

Rainproof (Type 3R) and Dust Resistant (Type 5 and 12) Enclosures

Rain and Dust Resistant Enclosures  
New Vented NEMA
Type 3R Enclosure
Type 3R, 5, and 12 Enclosure Vault Handle with Lock Catalog No.

PK4NVL

  • Finished with gray baked enamel over cleaned phosphatized galvanized steel (ANSI 49).

  • Provisions for two ground bars.

  • Directory card holder on inside of door.

  • No knockouts.

  • Uses NSR-251 key.

  • NEMA 3R / 5 / 12 enclosure features:

    • removable drain screw for Type 3R applications.

    • gasketed door has vault handle with lock.

    • 21" wide.

    • 6.5" deep.

  • Vented NEMA Type 3R Enclosure features:

    • inner and outer doors have handle with lock.

      • outer door secured with quarter-turn fasteners and screws.

    • 26" wide.

    • 8.75" deep.

Corrosion-Resistant Fiberglass-Reinforced Polyester Enclosures (Type4X)

Corrosion-Resistant Fiberglass-Reinforced Polyester Enclosure
  • Watertight and dust resistant.

  • Gasketed door with optional locking handle.

  • Directory card holder on inside of door.

Stainless Steel Enclosures (Type 4 and 4X)

Stainless Steel Enclosure
  • Watertight and dust resistant.

  • Gasketed door with optional locking handle.

  • Directory card holder on inside of door.

  • Type 304 is standard. Type 316 available.
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