DTU362DS - 60A Safety Switch

DTU362DS - 60A Safety Switch

When you're working on an electrical installation, the last thing you want is a safety switch that doesn't match the job. Maybe the amperage is wrong. Maybe the enclosure isn't suitable. Or the equipment may not fit in the available space. Getting those details right from the beginning can save time, frustration, and unnecessary rework.

Its three-pole design also makes the DTU362DS worth considering for certain three-phase electrical applications. When properly matched to the electrical system, a three-pole safety switch disconnects three conductors together, supporting equipment isolation during maintenance and servicing.

Key Features and Benefits

• 60-Amp Current Rating
• 240V Voltage Rating
• Three-Pole Configuration
• Electrical Disconnect Function
• Equipment Isolation Capability
• Three-Phase Application Potential
• Maintenance and Replacement Suitability

Technical Specifications

• Part Number: DTU362DS
  
• Product Category: Safety Switch
  
• Amperage: 60 Amps
  
• Voltage Rating: 240V
  
• Number of Poles: 3
  
• Height: 30.26 inches
  
• Width: 10.25 inches
  
• Depth: 7.12 inches
  
• Overall Dimensions (H × W × D): 30.26 × 10.25 × 7.12 inches
  

Material Compliance and Certifications

For the DTU362DS Safety Switch, the available information establishes its 60-amp current rating, 240V voltage rating, three-pole configuration, and physical dimensions. However, the enclosure material, NEMA classification, and specific UL, CSA, or other third-party certifications remain unconfirmed.

Why should you care about the enclosure rating? Consider the difference between an electrical installation in a protected indoor space and one exposed to moisture, airborne dust, or other environmental conditions. Even if two safety switches have identical electrical ratings, they may not suit the same surroundings.

It's also important to distinguish a safety switch from a circuit breaker. The DTU362DS is identified as a safety switch, and its primary function is electrical disconnection. Because the available information doesn't state whether this model is fusible or non-fusible, do not assume overload or short-circuit protection.

Where It Works Best

• Commercial Electrical Facilities
• Industrial Equipment Installations
• Compatible Three-Phase Electrical Systems
• Electrical Equipment Rooms
• Facility Maintenance Projects
• Existing Safety Switch Replacements
• Electrical System Upgrade Projects
• Equipment Disconnect Applications