Metal bracket? What is this for
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LarryFine
Master Electrician Electric Contractor Richmond VA
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- Henrico County, VA
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- Electrical Contractor
Yes, it's a lockout so a disconnect is not required at the load.
jmellc
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- Durham, NC
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- Facility Maintenance Tech. Licensed Electrician
I think some of those can be set to lock on or lock off.
Fred B
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- Upstate, NY
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- Electrician
Looking at it, it seems that locking device not designed to go with the breaker installed. The double pole handle tie looks like it would prevent actuation of the lock mechanism in either position. That looks like it might be designed for a different panel.
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- Placerville, CA, USA
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- Retired PV System Designer
I do not see where the lock (padlock) would go to allow it to be used as a lockable disconnect.
ptonsparky
Tom
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- EC - retired
Maybe just to prevent accidental operation. Not LOTO.
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- Wisconsin
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- PE (Retired) - Power Systems
It looks like there is a padlock hasp in the lower left corner of the breaker. It is pointing straight at the camera but you can see how the metal is cut around it.
This looks like a device that provides both a Lock On and a Lock Off action.
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- Placerville, CA, USA
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- Retired PV System Designer
The UL Listing number (as CB Accessory) might clarify its purpose(s)
Knuckle Dragger
Master Electrician Electrical Contractor 01752
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- Marlborough, Massachusetts USA
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- Electrical Contractor
It's there. It's a challenge to see from that angle.
Knuckle Dragger
Master Electrician Electrical Contractor 01752
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- Marlborough, Massachusetts USA
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- Electrical Contractor
It is designed for Siemens and fits nicely on Eaton BR breakers as well.
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