Load Derating
A load derating applies when multiple devices are installed in an electrical box. The derating for the device is determined by the number of devices and their location within the box.
- Single: One device in a 1-gang electrical box.
- Side Position: A device placed in the left or right side of a 2-gang or larger electrical box.
- Middle Position: A device placed between two other devices in a 3-gang or larger electrical box.
Refer to the table below for the device derating information.
Device Location | |||
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Device | Single | Side Position | Middle Position |
CLW-DELVEX-230-E, CLW-DELVEX-230-P |
500 VA | 400 VA | 250 VA |
CLW-DELVEX-277-P | 500 VA | 400 VA | 250 VA |
CLW-DELVEX-E, CLW-DELVEX-P |
500 VA | 400 VA | 250 VA |
CLW-DIMEX-230-E, CLW-DIMEX-230-P |
1000 VA | 800 VA | 400 VA |
CLW-DIMEX-277-E, CLW-DIMEX-277-P |
1200 VA | 800 VA | 600 VA |
CLW-DIMEX-E, CLW-DIMEX-P |
750 VA | 600 VA | 400 VA |
CLW-DIMFLVEX-E, CLW-DIMFLVEX-P |
No derating1 | No derating1 | No derating1 |
CLW-DIMSWEX-E, CLW-DIMSWEX-P |
500 VA | 400 VA | 250 VA |
CLW-DIMUEX-P | 600 VA | 500 VA | 300 VA |
CLW-SWEX-230-E, CLW-SWEX-230-P, CLW-SWEX-277-P, CLW-SWEX-E, CLW-SWEX-P |
No derating1 | No derating1 | No derating1 |
HZ-DIMUEX | 600 VA | 500 VA | 300 VA |
HZ-DIMEX | 750 VA | 600 VA | 300 VA |
HZ-DIMLVEX | No derating2 | No derating2 | No derating2 |
HZ-SWEX | No derating2 | No derating2 | No derating2 |
- The maximum environmental temperature for the CLW-DIMFLVEX and CLW-SWEX is 104° F (40° C).
- The maximum environmental temperature for the HZ-DIMLVEX and HZ-SWEX is 86° F (30° C).