I have a High School customer that is putting up a new marquee sign. It is approximately 100' from the building across the parking lot. They really don't want a disconnect on the sign. Could I put a single pole light switch on the sign that operates a lighting contactor back at the building? The sign requires (3) seperate 20a, 120v circuits. The closest panel is 1ph. Do I have to simultaneous disconnect the branch circuits ahead of the contactor?
Sign disconnect
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ultramegabob
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just install somthing like this with a weatherproof cover on it.
ultramegabob
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or something like this with a weatherproof cover, they also make weatherproof rubber covers that fit right over the toggle.
http://toggle-switches.carlingtech.com/heavy-duty-toggle_switch__51.asp
http://toggle-switches.carlingtech.com/heavy-duty-toggle_switch__51.asp
ultramegabob
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mclassen said:
No, you may not use a control circuit as the disconnecting means. 600.6(A)
Yes. 600.6(A)(1)
It appears that 600.6(A)(2) will allow the disconnecting means to be located away from the sign ahead of the contactor if provided with a means to lock the disconnect open.
However the inspectors in my area expect a disconnect out at the sign, not worth fighting it.
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ultramegabob said:
That is a common way that it is done here and usually the sign comes with them already installed. :smile:
Bob Kraemer
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Also make sure the sign has the UL lable attached. Inspectors here frown on signs that have no UL lable.
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mclassen said:
Another 3 pole disconnect cable of being locked open ahead of the contator will be required.
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