Eaton DH223FDK Heavy Duty Fusible Safety Switch - UL Listed
Part Number: DH223FDK
Quick Summary
Eaton DH223FDK Heavy Duty Fusible Safety Switch is a reliable isolator for industrial control panels and motor circuits. Maintenance teams face downtime from miswiring, blown fuses, or difficult fuse changes that slow critical line uptime. The unit ships UL Listed and NEC 230.62 barrier compliant with a NEMA 12/NEMA 3R enclosure, delivering safe, versatile protection. With a 100 A rating at 240 V, two-pole design, and Class H fuse, it supports fast, plug-and-play installation and future-proofing for evolving loads. Coupled with Eaton's warranty and robust rugged enclosure, this switch provides measurable business value through reduced downtime, easier maintenance, and compliant, safer operations.
Product Information
Extended Description
DH223FDK Eaton: Eaton Heavy duty single-throw fused safety switch, Enhanced visible blade, 100 A, NEMA 12/3R, Painted galvanized steel, Two-pole, Two-wire, 240 V, Max Hp: 7.5, 15 hp/15, 30 hp/20 hp (1,3PH @ Std fuse/time delay/250 Vdc), #14-#1/0 Cu/Al
Product Name
Eaton heavy duty fusible safety switch
Catalog Number
DH223FDK
UPC
786685234854
Product Length/Depth
25.5 in
Product Height
9 in
Product Width
13.25 in
Product Weight
29 lb
Warranty
Eaton Selling Policy 25-000, one (1) year from the date of installation of the Product or eighteen (18) months from the date of shipment of the Product, whichever occurs first.
Compliances
NEC 230.62 (C) Compliant Barrier
Certifications
UL Listed
Catalog Notes
Can be modified to meetNEMA 3R rainproof requirements when a factory provided drain hole is opened.
Enclosure
NEMA 12, NEMA 3R
Enclosure material
Painted galvanized steel
Fuse class provision
Class H
Fuse configuration
Fusible without neutral
Number Of Poles
Two-pole
Number of wires
2
Type
Heavy duty fusible safety switch
Amperage Rating
100A
HP rating - max
7.5, 15 hp/15, 30 hp/20 hp (1,3PH @ Std fuse/time delay/250 Vdc)
NEMA rating
NEMA 12/3R
Voltage rating
240V
Product Category
Heavy Duty, Fusible without neutral
Feature → Business Impact → Application: The DH223FDK delivers a 100 A, 240 V rating in a two-pole, fusible-without-neutral configuration, enabling precise motor protection and safe isolation. This directly reduces fault propagation and downtime on critical lines, making it ideal for motor control centers and conveyors in manufacturing environments. Feature → Business Impact → Application: The NEMA 12 and NEMA 3R enclosure, crafted from painted galvanized steel, provides robust dust and moisture resistance, delivering extended service life in harsh indoor and light outdoor settings. This minimizes corrosion-related maintenance costs and supports reliable operation in warehouses and processing plants. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Class H fuse provision with standard fuse compatibility and time-delay behavior offers flexible, cost-effective protection for a wide HP range (7.5–30 HP, 1P/3P, @ Std fuse/time delay/250 Vdc). This simplifies stocking and downstream wiring. Feature → Business Impact → Application: NEC 230.62 barrier compliance and UL Listed certification enforce regulatory alignment and personnel safety, reducing audit risk and improving installation confidence in panel boards and switchgear assemblies. Feature → Business Impact → Application: The catalog notes allow a factory drain-hole modification to meet NEMA 3R rainproof requirements, enabling outdoor or semi-outdoor installations when needed without replacing the switch. This provides design flexibility and lifecycle resilience for outdoor conveyors, wash-down lines, and process skids.
Get a Quick Quote for a Eaton DH223FDK
Chat with us on WhatsApp - fast responses guaranteed
Need to speak with someone? We'll call you back within 2 hours during business hours
Interested in Eaton DH223FDK?
Enquire Now
FAQs
The DH223FDK is a two-pole, fusible-without-neutral switch designed for a NEMA 12 enclosure using painted galvanized steel. Install in a clean environment with proper panel clearance, ensure the fuse type matches the Class H specification, and verify wiring follows 2-wire, 2-pole connections. For outdoor or rain-prone areas, consider the optional NEMA 3R rainproof adaptation as permitted by the catalog notes.
The device provides a 100 A amperage rating at 240 V, with HP ratings up to 7.5, 15, and 30 hp for 1P/3P configurations using standard time-delay fuses at 250 Vdc. It is fusible without neutral and uses a Class H fuse, making it suitable for a range of motor loads and drive applications.
Yes. The DH223FDK is UL Listed and complies with NEC 230.62 barrier requirements. It features a NEMA 12/NEMA 3R enclosure, offering robust protection in indoor environments and certain outdoor applications when installed with appropriate accessories or modifications.
Yes. The catalog notes indicate it can be modified to meet NEMA 3R rainproof requirements by opening a factory-provided drain hole, enabling outdoor or semi-outdoor installations without replacing the switch.
Eaton provides a warranty under policy 25-000: one year from installation or eighteen months from shipment, whichever occurs first. This supports field reliability and affords coverage during early life, with access to Eaton technical support for installation and compatibility questions.