Decontactors are a combination plug, receptacle and disconnect switch. With Decontactors installed, workers can safely and easily make and break electrical connections under full load. The receptacle's dead front prevents access to live parts and thus, exempts workers from needing to follow NFPA 70E specified work procedures associated with performing energized electrical work.
Decontactors allow qualified workers to change-out a motor or other electrical equipment without needing:
Hazard Analysis
as required in NFPA 70E 2004 Edition article 130.3
Mechanical Interlocks
as required for use with non-hp rated plugs and receptacles
Voltage Testing
as required in NFPA 70E 2004 Edition article 120.2(F)(2)
Flash Boundaries
as required in NFPA 70E 2004 Edition article 130.3
Auxiliary Disconnects
as required in NEC 403.102
PPE
as required in NFPA 70E 2004 Edition table 130.7(C)(10)
