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ooper Wiring Devices may be the newest division of Cooper Industries, but our bloodlines go back to the
The first name in
beginnings of the electrical power industry. In 1891, just nine years after the first commercial generating
electrical products plant began producing electricity, the company that would become Arrow Hart began manufacturing industrial
wiring components in Connecticut. Eagle Electric opened its doors for business in New York City in 1920,
is now the first
and dedicated itself to resolving the challenges created by We bring to our customers – electrical contractors, engineers,
name in wiring
the increasing demand for electric power in America's builders, OEMs, MRO plant managers and distributors – an
devices. homes and businesses. Along with Mexico's Industrias ever-increasing offering of high quality products in a broad
Royer, Arrow Hart and Eagle Electric bring a range of grades, amperage and voltage configurations. This
rich, century-long history of innovation, catalog captures the scope of that impressive offering in
industry knowledge and experience a clear, easily understood presentationthat makes the task
together under the name – of finding and selecting the right wiring components simple.
Cooper Wiring
Devices. High Standards and Higher Expectations
Leadership means more than providing the broadest line
of products in the industry. It also demands that we
An Unsurpassed Spectrum of Products
When Arrow Hart and Eagle Electric joined
For the distribution and management
forces, a comprehensive 10,000-SKU lineup
of electrical energy, circuit protection, lighting, was instantly created. As Cooper Wiring
Devices we have the products, services
and support systems, the world comes to
and expertise to become your one
Cooper Industries. Now another name joins the
solution for all industrial, commercial,
nearly 100 brands that comprise the electrical institutional and residential wiring
device applications.
industry's largest family of products and systems:
.
Cooper Wiring Devices But as a division of Cooper Industries we remain first in both quality and the introduction of new
are also backed by substantial resources and innovative products. Cooper Wiring Devices sustains
and a firm corporate commitmentto this through a continuing program of research and
becoming the first name you turn development, providing improved products that install
to for wiring device solutions. faster, reduce call-backs and operate safely.
We fabricate our products at sophisticated, high-volume plants distribution process for the benefit of our customers. Managed Inventory (VMI). Orders can be tracked on the Cooper People
around the world, with an extensive degree of automation and It starts at two ISO 9002 qualified distribution centers in Internet at www.cooperwiringdevices.com which is also an With Cooper Wiring Devices on your side you literally have
robotics integrated into our manufacturing processes. Devices Arizona and North Carolina, where we employ real-time RF excellent source for up-to-date information about our company thousands of designers, engineers, manufacturing specialists,
are tested in our proprietary, UL-sanctioned testing facilities, scanning and computerized routing to ensure the accurate and products. Customers can also take advantage of our craftspeople, and service personnel — all working to satisfy
and must meet Cooper’s strict quality control criteria and fulfillment of orders and instantaneous, automated inventory eZapTMe-mail order confirmation services. eZap automatically you and make your job easier.
standards that far exceed basic UL requirements. control. Every customer carrying the Cooper Wiring Devices delivers an e-mail order
line has the personal attention update to customers And we are part of an extended family: more than 30,000
of a dedicated customer informing them of our Cooper Industries employees in over 100 locations around the
service representative to shipping date. world who share our commitment to the electrical industry.
expedite their orders,
and expert technical
assistance is always
available by phone,
fax, or e-mail.
Finally,
At Cooper Wiring Devices we share a conscious dedication Cooper Wiring Devices
to expanding both the breadth and depth of our product lines field representatives work
through innovative design and the application of new closely with end users and distribution
technologies to both our products and our manufacturing channels to find new ways to improve our
processes. Advanced industrial design technologies—such products and services, and to help them grow
Easier
as state-of-the-art CAD/CAM and stereo lithographic modeling Ordering their own businesses.
—are integral elements in a development process that To increase
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routinely results in the aesthetic and functional innovations order accuracy,
products are setting new
that set our devices apart from all others. improve inventory
standards for performance,
turns, and reduce No one comes close to matching Cooper, either in breadth
quality, safety and ease
Today,CooperWiringDevices products are setting — and will transaction costs we of product line or volume, when it comes to manufacturing
continue to set — new standards for performance, quality, offer customers our of installation.” the systems, components and tools electrical contractors
safety and ease of installation. computerized ordering use every day.
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Straight Blade
Receptacles
Hospital Grade Straight Blade Receptacles A-1,A-2
Hospital Grade Receptacles A-3
Hospital Grade Tamper Resistant Duplex
Safety Receptacles A-4
Industrial Specification Grade
Straight Blade Receptacles A-5—A-11
Commercial Specification Grade Straight Blade
Duplex Receptacles A-12 Cooper Wiring Devices has long
been the leader in bringing design
Commercial Specification Grade innovations to every grade of straight
Straight Blade Receptacles A-13,A-14 blade receptacle: the easiest to access
ground terminals…wire looping aids…
the longest and broadest possible
Standard Grade Straight Blade Duplex Receptacles A-15
mounting straps…the screw terminal
guard feature exclusive to our Industrial
Standard Grade Straight Blade Duplex and
and Hospital Grade receptacles.
CO/ALR Receptacles A-16
These are some of the more visible
improvements that distinguish our line as
Standard Grade Duplex Receptacles A-17 the best in the industry.Each represents a
challenge accepted and met.
Surface Receptacles A-18
Not as obvious,but no less important,
are the high-grade materials and
Snap-In Receptacles A-19,A-20
automated manufacturing processes
that go into fabricating our ultra-durable
Commercial Specification Grade
devices.Heavy gauge contacts; rugged,
Straight Blade Power Devices A-21—A-29 advanced thermoplastics; and absolutely
secure assembly ensure hassle-free
Clock Hanger Receptacles,Floor Box Assemblies installation and long operational life
and Display Receptacles A-30 – even under the most demanding
conditions.Innovation and quality
combine to make this comprehensive
line of straight blade receptacles the
best choice available.
Straight Blade Receptacles
Straight Blade Receptacles Commercial Specification Grade
Cooper Wiring Devices receptacles have been Receptacles
designed to provide long-term reliability and Designed to fill the need for high-quality
ease of installation for a wide variety of but moderately priced Specification Grade
applications.They have been engineered to Devices,Cooper Wiring Devices also delivers
meet and exceed the latest and most severe many of its higher-end,fast installation
industry performance standards of the features as well. Safe,reliable performance
National Electrical Manufacturers Association, can be found in all types of applications
Underwriters Laboratories,General Services within their ratings,and most further meet
Administration and Federal Specifications as Federal Specification WC-596 where noted.
shown in this catalog. Power outlets for range,dryer,welders and
other high current applications also come in
Cooper’s receptacles are precision-manufac-
a wide variety of NEMA configurations.
tured using the finest materials and designed
INDUSTRIAL with special features to give them an attractive Standard Grade Receptacles
COMMERCIAL appearance and make them easy to install. Cooper Wiring Devices Standard Grade
Whatever your application,you’ll find a ruggedly Receptacles are the industry’s finest
RESIDENTIAL
built Cooper Wiring Devices receptacleon the high-volume duplex receptacles for use in
following pages that meets the rating,style, residential and light commercial applications.
and features you need. Contractor-designed features such as longer,
wider mounting straps,high impact-resistant
Each of our products is inspected at the point
A-Intro faces,and patented wallplate Screw-Catch™
-1 of manufacture and thoroughly tested for
feature ensures fast,easy installations with
electrical and mechanical performance as well
virtually no callbacks.
STRAIGHT BLADE as for safety characteristics before it is packed.
Specialty Receptacles
RECEPTACLES Hospital Grade Receptacles
With a broad range of special application
Cooper Wiring Devices Hospital Grade
receptacles for new construction or renovation,
receptacles are specially designed for use
the line includes isolated ground receptacles
in all AC single-phase branch circuits and
for noise-sensitive applications,CO/ALR
equipment,in hospitals and other health-
receptacles for use on aluminum wiring and
related facilities as required by NEC® Article
dual voltage receptacles for laboratory use.
517.Their structural integrity and unique
Cooper Wiring Devices’full line of snap-in
safety features provide the highest level of
receptacles cover a wide variety of OEM
performance under the most demanding
applications.
conditions. Combined with industry exclusives
such as the screw terminal guards and low All of Cooper’s Straight Blade Receptacles are
heat,5-leaf plug blade contacts,this line is Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Listed (except
truly unparalleled for long-term durability. where noted).Many are also CSA certified or
available as CSA certified.Please consult
Industrial Specification Grade Receptacles
Cooper Wiring Devices Customer Service for
Cooper Wiring Devices superior design
availability.For Straight Blade Receptacles in
engineering and material specifications shines
our Decorator line,please see Section "B" of
throughout this category: Fiberglass-reinforced
this catalog.
bottom housings,tapered lead-in backwiring
slots,extra-long mounting straps and our
exclusive screw terminal guards feature
prominently among them. For the safest,
most reliable device in industrial locations,
this level of specification is most appropriate.
Straight Blade Receptacles
The Toughest Industrial Specification Grade Receptacles You Can Find Have
One Name — Cooper.
Cooper Wiring Devices Industrial Specification
Grade Receptacles are designed for hard use
industrial,institutional and commercial
applications demanding long-term reliability,
low maintenance cost and assured
performance.
Exclusive 5-leaf,
solid brass plug
blade contacts lower
Front View heat rise,provide INDUSTRIAL
consistent retention/
COMMERCIAL
release and superior
electrical performance. RESIDENTIAL
A-Intro
-2
Patented Screw-Catch™
speeds wallplate
Exclusive screw
STRAIGHT BLADE
installation.
terminal guards
provide fast,easy RECEPTACLES
insulation from
High impact and conductive surfaces.
chemical resistant
nylon face holds Tri-head combination
brass terminal
structural integrity,
screws are backed
retains appearance;
Wire stripping out,staked and
recessed lead-ins
aid if hand tool afford maximum
speed blade insertion, isn’t at hand. installation flexibility.
reducing “scarring”
of face.
Back View
Glass reinforced
nylon base provides
superior strength
and high-heat
resistance in
contact carrier
Tapered lead-in assembly.
backwiring slots
speed securing up
to #10 AWG–solid
or stranded.
Solid one-piece
brass grounding
systems assures
ground integrity
Extra-long mounting
under heaviest straps help secure
abuse. installation in poorly
cut wall openings.
Features and Benefits
Standard Grade 270 Series
Convenient Longer,wider “bridged”mounting
built-in wire strap increases wallboard contact
stripper provides area,virtually eliminating floating
backup or installations.
misplaced
tools.
Combination slot/Phillips
head mounting and
terminal screws ease
installation with power
screwdrivers.
INDUSTRIAL
COMMERCIAL
RESIDENTIAL Unbreakable Screw-Catch™
thermoplastic captures wallplate
face and back body screw eliminating
eliminates call-backs hand threading
due to job-site breakage. of screw,lost
A-Intro screws and
-3 cross-threading.
STRAIGHT BLADE
RECEPTACLES
Wire looper
designed to speed
Side located grounding
termination of both
screw backed out and
#14 and #12 wire.
ready to wire.
Commercial Specification Grade CR/BR Series
Deep recess lead-in slots for
Convenient built-in easy plug insertion-won’t “scar”
wire stripper. like smooth-faced receptacles.
Patented Screw-Catch™
captures wallplate screw
Nylon face resists high eliminating hand threading
impact and chemical of screw,lost screws and
abuse. cross-threading.
Double-wipe brass
Sectioned body of
grounding assembly.
heavy thermoplastic,
keyed to steel strap
for added strength Easy access to
and durability. break-off tab for
two circuit wiring. Automatic grounding
clip provides safe
ground continuity
Sturdy, galvanized Combination between strap and
steel wraparound yoke. slot/Phillips head metal enclosure —
mounting and eliminates having
terminal screws. to wire a bonding
Green hex head
jumper.
grounding screw,
backed out and
One-piece,triple-wipe staked for easy
brass line contacts: identification.
superior design for
minimum heat rise,
maximum plug retention.
Straight Blade Receptacle Tests
To ensure safety and reliability,Cooper Wiring
Devices Straight Blade Receptacles are tested,
rated and marked according to various standards.
The information below indicates the required
performance tests specified by industry standards
for electrical wiring devices.
Receptacles
Classification Standards Tests
Standard Grade UL 498 10 Cycles with Standard Plug Blades
NEMA WD-1
50 Cycles at 150% Rated Current INDUSTRIAL
Plug Retention-Hold 3 lbs.on 2 Pole Bladed Plug COMMERCIAL
RESIDENTIAL
Plug Release-Release 15 lbs.on 2 Pole 3 Wire Plug
30°Maximum Temperature Rise at Full Rated Current
Industrial UL 498 All the Requirements of Standard Grade Plus:
Specification NEMA WD-1 Total of 20 Cycles with Oversized Blades A-Intro-4
Grade and and
Contact Retention-1 1/2 lbs.on Single Undersized Power Blade,
Commercial Fed.Spec.
4 oz.on Undersized Grounding Blade STRAIGHT BLADE
Specification WC-596 (GSA)
Grade Total of 250 Cycles at 200% Rated Current RECEPTACLES
100 lbs.for Through Strap Design
50 lbs.for Wraparound Strap Design
Dielectric.1000 + 2 x Rated Voltage
Hospital Grade UL 498 (Hospital All the Requirements of Industrial Specification Grade Plus:
Grade) & 544 Abrupt Plug Removal
Impact
Ground Contact Temperature
Ground Contact Overstress
Fault Current
Mold Stress Relief
Resistance
Terminal Strength
Assembly Security
Hospital Grade 2 Pole,3 Wire Grounding
15A 125V,20A 125V
Straight Blade Receptacles
15A 250V,20A 250V
Duplex and Single Receptacles
FEATURES
■ Exclusive 5-leaf nickel-plated brass line contacts ■ All terminal (H-N-G) and mounting
ensure lowest heat rise,smooth plug blade screws nickel-plated,triple combination
insertion,long-term retention and corrosion (slot/Phillips/Robertson) head for
resistance. superior corrosion resistance and
■ Rigid,glass reinforced nylon base lends ultimate maximum flexibility.
strength and superior high heat resistance in ■ Long,broad mounting strap helps
contact carrier. reach large panel cutouts for Code
INDUSTRIAL 1.75" ■ Unique screw terminal guards provide fast, Compliance.
COMMERCIAL (44.5mm) easy insulation from conductive surfaces. ■ Automatic grounding system eliminates
■ 0.050" (1.27mm) solid brass,nickel-plated need for bonding jumper in grounded
RESIDENTIAL 1.32" mounting strap with non-riveted,integral one- metal enclosure,provides redundant
(33.5mm)
piece grounding system for highest durability – measure of ground continuity where
assures superior ground integrity and corrosion jumper used.
4.19"
(106.4mm) resistance under heaviest use. ■ Screw-Catch™ feature on duplex devices
A-1 2.75" ■ High impact and chemical-resistant nylon face. speeds mounting of wallplates.
(69.9mm)
■ Tapered lead-in slots on back wiring ■ Long-life neon bulb in illuminated
3.28" holes assist in gathering stranded wires devices easily identifies emergency
STRAIGHT BLADE (83.3mm) for faster,more secure connections. circuits.
RECEPTACLES
0.82"
1.30" (20.8mm) Back and Side Wire
(33.0mm)
Rating CatalogNo.
8200 A V/AC NEMA Color Duplex Duplex Illuminated Single†
15 125 5-15R Black 8200BK — —
1.75"
(44.5mm) Brown 8200B — 8210B
1.32" Gray 8200GY — 8210GY
(33.5mm) Red 8200RD 8200LTRD 8210RD
Ivory 8200V 8200LTV 8210V
4.19" White 8200W 8200LTW 8210W
(106.4mm)
2.75" 20 125 5-20R Black 8300BK — —
TESTING & CODE (69.9mm) Brown 8300B — 8310B
COMPLIANCE
3.28" Gray 8300GY — 8310GY
• Meets all UL 498 (83.3mm)
Red 8300RD 8300LTRD 8310RD
Hospital Grade
Ivory 8300V 8300LTV 8310V
requirements, 0.82"
Federal Spec. 1.30" (20.8mm) White 8300W 8300LTW 8310W
(33.0mm)
WC-596 15 250 6-15R Ivory 8600V* — 8610V*
• UL Listed, 8300 White 8600W* — 8610W*
(file no.E15058). 20 250 6-20R Brown 8400B* — 8410B*
• CSA Certified, Gray 8400GY* — 8410GY*
(file no.6914 Red 8400RD* — 8410RD*
3.28"
(6233-01)), (83.3mm) Ivory 8400V* — 8410V*
Meets all CSA White 8400W* — 8410W*
requirements, 1.98"
(50.3mm) *Not NOM certified
C22.2 no.42.
†Single receptacles meet all UL,CSA & Federal Specifications,but differ in design and
• NOM Certified,
construction from duplexes noted above.
except as noted.
MATERIAL 0.83"
CHARACTERISTICS (21.1mm)
Meets flammability 8310
requirements G G G G
per UL 94,V2 rated. W W
Temperature Rating:
Duplex receptacles: 5-15R 5-20R 6-15R 6-20R
-20°C to 70 °C;
Single receptacles:
-20°C to 60°C.
Hospital Grade 2 Pole,3 Wire Grounding
15A 125V,20A 125V
Straight Blade Receptacles
Duplex Receptacles – Compact Design
FEATURES
■ Sturdy,compact design delivers full hospital ■ Long,broad mounting strap helps reach
grade performance,lower profile. large panel cutouts for Code Compliance.
■ Unique screw terminal guards provide fast, ■ Automatic grounding system eliminates
easy insulation from conductive surfaces. need for bonding jumper in grounded metal
■ Heavy gauge,0.037" (0.94mm) triple-wipe enclosure,provides redundant measure of
brass line contacts provide excellent long-term ground continuity where jumper used.
plug blade retention. ■ Screw-Catch™ feature on device speeds
■ High impact and chemical-resistant nylon face. mounting of wallplates. INDUSTRIAL
COMMERCIAL
RESIDENTIAL
Back and Side Wire 1.60"
(40.6mm)
Rating 1.32"
A V/AC NEMA Color CatalogNo. (33.5mm)
15 125 5-15R Brown 8200HB A-2
Gray 8200HGY 4.19"
(106.4mm)
Ivory 8200HV
STRAIGHT BLADE
White 8200HW 3.28"
(83.3mm) 2.65" RECEPTACLES
20 125 5-20R Brown 8300HB (67.3mm)
Gray 8300HGY
Ivory 8300HV
Red 8300HRD
White 8300HW 0.82"
(20.8mm)
Single Receptacles – Special Use Panel-Mount Devices 8300H
FEATURES
■ Heavy gauge,0.037" (0.94mm) triple-wipe ■ High impact and chemical-resistant nylon TESTING & CODE
brass line contacts provide excellent long-term body & face. COMPLIANCE
plug blade retention. ■ 1.9375" (49.21mm) center-to-center • Meets all UL 498
■ Wrap-around mounting strap locked into base mounting distances are tapped #8-32. Hospital Grade
of device. requirements,
Federal Spec.
WC-596G
Back and Side Wire – Short Strap
• UL Listed,
Rating (file no.E15058)-
A V/AC NEMA Description Color CatalogNo. Duplex.
0.62"
15 125 5-15R Short strap 1.9375" (49.21mm) Brown 8210MB (15.7mm) • UL Listed
center to center spacing (file no.E2369)-
1.94" Single.
Short strap 1.9375" (49.21mm) Ivory 8210MV (49.3mm)
1.70" • CSA Certified,
center to center spacing (43.2mm) 1.37"
2.25" (34.8mm) (file no.6914
20 125 5-20R Short strap 1.9375" (49.21mm) Brown 8310MB (57.2mm) (6233-01)),
center to center spacing Meets all CSA
Short strap 1.9375" (49.21mm) Ivory 8310MV 8310M requirements,
center to center spacing C22.2 no.42
MATERIAL
CHARACTERISTICS
Meets flammability
G G requirements
W W per UL 94,V2 rated.
Temperature Rating:
5-15R 5-20R Duplex Receptacles:
-20°C to 70°C.
Single Receptacles:
-40°C to 75°C.
Hospital Grade 2 Pole,3 Wire Grounding
15A 125V,20A 125V
Receptacles
15A 250V,20A 250V
Hospital Grade Receptacles – Isolated Ground
FEATURES
■ Exclusive 5-leaf,brass line contacts ensure ■ Tapered lead-in slots on back wiring
lowest heat rise,smooth plug blade insertion holes assist in gathering stranded wires
and long-term retention. for faster,more secure connections.
■ Rigid,glass reinforced nylon base lends ■ All terminal (H-N-G) and mounting
ultimate strength and superior high heat screws triple combination
resistance in contact carrier. (slot/Phillips/Robertson) head
■ Unique screw terminal guards provide fast, for maximum installer flexibility.
easy insulation from conductive surfaces. ■ Long,broad mounting strap helps reach
INDUSTRIAL
■ Exclusive 0.030" (0.76mm) solid brass,non- large panel cutouts for Code Compliance.
COMMERCIAL
riveted,integral one-piece isolated grounding ■ Automatic grounding system assures
RESIDENTIAL shunt system assures ground integrity under wallplate grounding in grounded
heaviest use – isolated from common metal enclosure.
building ground. ■ Screw-Catch™ feature on duplex devices
■ High impact and chemical-resistant nylon face. speeds mounting of wallplates.
A-3
Hospital Grade – Isolated Ground
STRAIGHT BLADE
1.75" Rating CatalogNo.
RECEPTACLES (44.5mm)
A V/AC NEMA Colors Duplex Single†
1.40"
(35.6mm)
15 125 5-15R Gray IG8200GY —
1.32"
(33.5mm) Orange IG8200RN IG8210RN
Ivory IG8200V —
Red IG8200RD —
White IG8200W —
2.75"
(69.9mm) 20 125 5-20R Gray IG8300GY —
3.28" Orange IG8300RN IG8310RN
(83.3mm)
Ivory IG8300V —
4.19"
(106.4mm) Red IG8300RD —
0.88" White IG8300W —
1.30" (22.4mm)
(33.0mm) 15 250 6-15R Orange IG8600RN IG8610RN
20 250 6-20R Orange IG8400RN IG8410RN
IG8200
†Single receptacle meets all UL,CSA & Federal Specifications,
TESTING & CODE
COMPLIANCE but differ in design and construction from duplexes.
• Meets all UL 498
Hospital Grade
requirements,
Federal Spec.
WC-596
(file no.E3663)
• CSA Certified,
(file no.6914
(6233-01)),
Meets all CSA
requirements,
C22.2 no.42.
MATERIAL
CHARACTERISTICS
Environmental:
Flammability per G G G G
W W
UL 94 requirements,
V2 rated. 5-15R 5-20R 6-15R 6-20R
Temperature Rating:
-40ºC to 60ºC
except as noted.
Description:Cooper Wiring Devices may be the newest division of Cooper Industries, but our bloodlines go back to the beginnings of standards that far exceed basic UL requirements. At Cooper Electronic Data. Interchange . NEMA WD-1.