Leviton 78W47-C Installation guide

Brand: Leviton

Model: 78W47-C

Type: Installation guide

Leviton 78W47-C:

This Wetguard connector is intended to be used with Wetguard inlets only. It has a NEMA and NON-NEMA IP66 Suitability and is rated to NEMA Type 4, 4X & 12 when mated with Leviton Wetguard Inlets. The device can be used in both grounded and non-grounded circuits; it's also UL Listed for replacement use only.

The 78W47-C connector is easy to install, and the instructions provided in the manual are clear and concise; they include diagrams and specific torque values for tightening screws. It's important to note that the device should be installed by a qualified electrician to ensure proper functionality and safety.

Leviton 78W47-C:

Wetguard

Connectors

(For use with Wetguard

Inlets only)

NEMA & NON-NEMA

IP66 Suitability. Rated to NEMA Type 4, 4X & 12

when mated with Leviton Wetguard

Inlets

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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS:

• Tobeinstalledand/orusedinaccordancewithappropriateelectricalcodesandregulations.

• Ifyouarenotsureaboutanypartoftheseinstructions,consultanelectrician.

• Usethisdevicewithstranded copper wire only.

• Non-grounded devices are for connection to non-grounded circuits only.

• Non-NEMAdevicesareULListedforreplacementuseonly.

WIRING INSTRUCTIONS

ENGLISH

TO INSTALL

NOTE:WIRESIZEANDTYPEMUSTCOMPLYWITHAPPROPRIATELOCALELECTRICALCODES.INUSAREFERTONECTABLESARTICLE400.

WARNING:TOAVOIDFIRE,SHOCKORDEATH;UNPLUG CORD OR TURN OFF POWER

ATCIRCUITBREAKERORFUSEANDTESTTHATPOWERISOFFBEFOREWIRING!

1.Selectsizeandtypeofroundcordasperyourrequirements.

2.ReferringtoFig. 1,removenut(1)fromrubberhousing(3).Separatewiringmodule(4)from

rubberhousingbypushingthemodulefrombackofhousingwithascrewdriver(orcord).

3.Selectpropersizeofstrainreliefwasher(10)andrubberbushing(9)peryourcordsizeasper

appropriate table below,orusethebackoftherubberbushingasagage.The washers and

bushings must be broken apart from each other before use (see Fig. 1).

4.Feedwiringcordthroughnut(1),strainreliefwasher(10),rubberbushing(9)andintothreaded

insertofhousing(3)asshowninFig. 1. DO NOT REVERSE ORIENTATION OF STRAIN

RELIEF WASHER AND RUBBER BUSHING.

5.Stripcordjacketandconductorsasperappropriatewire stripping gage, or as per strip gage

moldedonthebackofwiringcover.

6. Connect wires:Carefullybackoutallterminalwiringscrewsuntiledgeofbackwireclampis

notvisibleinwirewell.Twistthestrandsofeachstrippedconductortightlytogether,andinsert

intoproperwirewell.Tightenwiringscrewrmlyto12-14in.-Ibs.Torque.CHECK FOR STRAY

WIRE STRANDS. Repeat for all conductors. NOTE:Whereapplicableitisrecommendedto

connectGROUNDwirerst.

CAUTION: Wiring clamps MUST contact on conductor only, NOT on insulation.

DO NOT USE SOLID WIRE. DO NOT TIN CONDUCTORS.

7.Reattachthewiredmodule(4)tothehousing(3)byaligningkeyguide(8)onthemoduletothe

keyonthehousing,andtightentheassemblyscrewsrmlyto10-14in.-Ibs.torque.

8.Pushuprubberbushing(9)andstrainreliefwasher(10)overcordsothatthenutcanengage

the threaded insert.

IMPORTANT:Rubberhousingmustbeheldrmlywhentighteningnut.

NOTE 1: Usebackofrubberbushingsasagageforcablesizeorappropriate table below.

Alwaysusematchedbushingandstrainreliefwashers.

NOTE 2:

Polarity of wiring for NEMA devicesisidentiedbymarkingsondeviceand/orscrew

colorasshownbelow.ForPolarityofwiringforNON-NEMAdevicesrefertodevice(s)tobe

replacedforspecicwiringpattern.

Fig. 1 - Locking Connector (3 wire shown)

1 - Nut

2 - Cord

3 - Rubber Housing

4 - Wiring Module

5 - Threaded Insert

6 - Assembly Screws

7 - Terminal Screws

8 - Key Guide on Wiring Module

(to be aligned with Key on Housing)

9 - Rubber Bushing (select as per Strain Relief Washer)

10 - Strain Relief Washer

MARKING ON NEMA DEVICE

G, GRND, GREEN, or EQ GR

W, or WHITE

X,Y,Z or BLANK

CONDUCTOR COLOR

Bare, Green, or Green/Yellow wire

White or Gray wire

Black, Red, Blue or any other than White, Green, Gray, Green/Yellow or Bare wire

NEMA SCREW COLOR

(Grounding) -- GREEN

(Neutral) -- SILVER

(Hot) -- BRASS or BLACK

Wire Stripping Gage – 20A & 30A (3-5 wire) LockingWire Stripping Gage – 15A & 20A (2-3 wire) Straight Blade,

15A (2-3 wire) Locking, 20A (2 wire) Locking

Insulation

5/8"(1.6 cm)

All Conductors

1"(2.5 cm)

All Conductors except 5 wire Ground

Cord Jacket

5 Wire Ground Only

1-1/2"(3.8 cm)

15/16"

(2.38 cm)

9/16"

(1.43 cm)

Cord Jacket

Insulation

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15A & 20A (2-3 wire) Straight Blade, 15A (2-3 wire) Locking, 20A (2 wire) Locking

20A (3 - 5 wire) Locking

18/3 S, ST, SO, SOW

16/3 S, ST, SO, SOW

14/3 SJ, SJT, SJTO, SJTOW

14/2 SJ

16/4 SO, SOO, ST, STO, SJ, SJO, SJT

14/3 SO, SOO, ST, STO, SJ, SJO, SJT

12/4 SO, SOO, ST, STO, SJ, SJO, SJT

14/4 SO, SOO, ST, STO, SJ, SJO, SJT

12/3 SO, SOO, ST, STO, SJ, SJO, SJT

12/3 SO, SOW

12/4 SO, SOO, ST, STO

10/2 SO, SOW

12/5 SO, SOO, ST, STO

10/3 SOW

10/3 SO, SOO, ST, STO

14/3 S, ST, SO, SOW

10/5 SO, SOO, ST, STO

12/3 SO, SOO, ST, STO

14/4 SO, SOO, ST, STO

Bushing/Washer Gage (AWG) Type Range

A 18/2 S, ST, SVT, SO, SOW .234 - .437

16/3 SO, SOO, ST, STO, SJ, SJO, SJT .375-.500

C 12/2 SO, SOW .562-.687

C 14/5 SO, SOO, ST, STO .625-.750

B 14/2 S, ST, SO, SOW .437-.562

D 10/4 SO, SOO, ST, STO .750-.875

B 14/3 SO, SOO, ST, STO .500-.625

BUSHING AND STRAIN RELIEF CORD SIZING

30A (3 - 5 wire) Locking

12/4 SJ, SJO, SJT, SO, SOO, ST, STO

12/5 SJ, SJO, SJT, SO, SOO, ST, STO

10/3 SJ, SJO, SJT, SO, SOO, ST, STO

10/4 SJ, SJO, SJT, SO, SOO, ST, STO

8/3 SO, SOO, ST, STO

10/5 SO, SOO, ST, STO

Bushing/Washer Gage (AWG) Type Range

A 12/3 SJ, SJO, SJT, SO, SOO, ST, STO .625-.750

C 8/4 SO, SOO, ST, STO .875-1.000

D 8/5 SO, SOO, ST, STO 1.000-1.125

B 10/4 SO, SOO, ST, STO .750-.875

BUSHING AND STRAIN RELIEF CORD SIZING

For Technical Assistance Call: 1-800-824-3005 (U.S.A. Only) www.leviton.com

LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY AND EXCLUSIONS

Levitonwarrantstotheoriginalconsumerpurchaserand notforthebenet ofanyoneelsethat thisproductat thetime ofitssale byLevitonisfreeof defectsinmaterials andworkmanshipundernormal

and proper use during the lifetime of the product.Leviton’s only obligation is to correct such defects byrepair or replacement, at its option, if the product is returnedprepaid, with proof of purchase

date, and a description of the problem to Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc., Att: Quality Assurance Department, 201 North Service Road, Melville, N.Y. 11747.This warranty excludesand there

is disclaimed liability forlabor forremoval of this product or reinstallation.This warranty is void if this product is installed improperly or in an improper environment,overloaded, misused, opened,

abused, or altered in any manner, or is not used under normaloperating conditions or not in accordance with any labels or instructions. There are no other or implied warrantiesof any kind, including

merchantabilityandtness foraparticular purpose.Levitonisnot liableforincidental,indirect,special,or consequentialdamages,includingwithoutlimitation, damageto,orlossof useof,anyequipment,

lost sales or prots or delay or failureto perform this warrantyobligation.The remedies provided herein are the exclusive remedies under this warranty, whether based on contract, tortor otherwise.

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TheseproductsarecoveredbyPatents:US5,863,221;US6,017,243;CA2,243,838;

CA2,266,253;MX225,136andMX215,544.