L1 L2 L3

T1 T2 T3
14
13
T1
L1
T2 T3
22
L2
21
L3
13
14
21
22



RELEASE MECHANISM*
EQUIPMENT GROUND TERMINAL BLOCK (GREEN/YELLOW)
*If needed - pull down with screwdriver in slot. Tilt upward on load side of switch.
.
Connection and Grounding
See separate conduit connection and grounding instructions.
Use above wiring diagram.
Terminal Specifications
#10AWG
#12 to #10AWG
#14AWG
13-16 lbs./in.
20 lbs./in.
4 lbs./in.
#10 to #6AWG
#10 to #8AWG
#12AWG
20-24 lbs./in.
20 lbs./in.
7 lbs./in.
#6 to #2AWG
#8 to #6AWG
#12AWG
22-27 lbs./in.
20 lbs./in.
7 lbs./in.
Switch
Ground
Auxiliary
30, 40 & 60 Amp Torque 80 & 100 Amp Torque 25Amp(& 30Amp 10hp) Torque
ON
OFF
AUXILIARY CONTACTS
Rating: 10A 600Vac
Wiring: 13-14 N/O
21-22 N/C
CONTACT ARRANGEMENT
43
T1
L1
T2 T3
L2 L3



AUXILIARY CONTACTS
Rating: 10A 600Vac
Wiring: 43-44 N/O
31-32 N/C
CONTACT ARRANGEMENT
WIRING DIAGRAM
HDI DISCONNECT SWITCHES
FOR: ME 20MS1A-M2
ME 30MS1A-M2
ME 32MS1A-M2
ME 40MS1A-M2
ME 20MS4A-M2
ME 30MS4A-M2
ME 20MS5A-M2
ME 30MS5A-M2
ME 40MS5A-M2
ME 60MS5A-M2
*If needed - pull down with screwdriver in slot. Tilt upward on load side of switch.
FOR:
ME 80MS2A-M2
ME 100MS2A-M2
L1 L2 L3
T1 T2 T3
RELEASE MECHANISM*
EQUIPMENT GROUND
TERMINAL BLOCK (GREEN/YELLOW)
ON
OFF
43
31
32
44
AUXILIARY CONTACT BLOCK
44
31
32
Auxiliary Contact Auxiliary Contact
MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
HDI DISCONNECT SWITCHES
DO NOT MOUNT
THROUGH REAR WALL
OF BOX
A
B
Mounting Tubes
Use #10 Screw
DO NOT MOUNT
THROUGH REAR WALL
OF BOX
8.535
7.016
Direct Mount Using Mounting Tubes
For: MS1A/MS4A Enclosures
MS2A/MS5A Enclosures
Mount with External Mounting Feet
1. Turn Bottom Box Over to Expose Threaded
Rivets.
2. Screw Mounting Feet into Corner Rivets.
Position Mounting Feet as Required.
See Fig. 2a.
3. Position Box Upright Using ON/OFF as Reference.
4. Mount Unit to Flat Vertical Surface.
(Hardware not provided)
5. Reinstall Cover.
1. Position Box Upright using ON/OFF as Reference.
2. Drop #10 Screw into each Mounting Tube.
See Fig. 1a Below.
3. Mount Unit on Secure Flat Vertical Surface.
(Hardware not provided)
4. Reinstall Cover.
For: MS2A/MS5A Enclosures
Order KIT ME MS2A-MF
Fig. 1a
Fig. 2a
Fig. 1a Fig. 1a Fig. 1a
11.654
TOP
TOP
10.736
7.593
4.815
Enclosure A B
MS1A/MS4A 5.26 4.039
MS2A/MS5A 8.86 6.00
Dimensions +/- 1/32
MOUNTING DIMENSIONS
Copyright 2005 Mennekes Electronics, Inc.
Specifications Subject to Change.
277 Fairfield Road
Fairfield, New Jersey 07004
Tel. 973 - 882 - 8333
NOTICE:
1. Turn off power feed to switch before installing or servicing.
2. This unit provides no overcurrent protection.
3. Select conductors in accordance with the 75 C column of
Ampacity Table 310-16 of the National Electrical Code.
To Remove and Replace Front Cover
Fully loosen screws (Do Not Remove) located in four corners of cover. Pull cover away from bottom of enclosure. To replace
cover, reverse above procedure, slight wiggle of cover and switch handle may be needed to position cover. Do not force.
Tighten cover screws to 15 in.lb. for MS1A Enclosure & to 25 in.lb for MS2A Enclosure. Do not over-torque.
Mount with External Mounting Feet
For: MS1A/MS4A Enclosures
Order KIT ME 236MIMF
1. Place Screw (provided in kit) through Mounting Tubes.
See Fig. 3a.
2. Place Mounting Foot Below Hole of Mounting Tube.
Position Horizontally.
3. Tighten Screws 13-17 in. Lb.
4. Position Box Upright using On/Off as Reference.
5. Mount Unit to Flat Vertical Surface.
(Hardware not provided)
6. Reinstall Cover.
Fig. 3a
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