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Switch, Electrical

Object number2007.167.691 a,b

Manufacturer Westinghouse Electric Corporation

Date1940-1948

OriginUnited States of America

MediumMetal; Plastic; Cardboard

Credit LineTransfer from George Westinghouse Museum Foundation

DescriptionGray metal electrical switch with a blue and orange cardboard box.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth (a): 4.5 x 2.75 x 3 in. (11.4 x 7 x 7.6 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (b): 4.75 x 3.375 x 2.875 in. (12.1 x 8.6 x 7.3 cm)
Inscriptions(a) White text on the switch states "OFF / RESET / ON".

(b) Black handwritten text on top of the box states "4.6 AMP. HEATER INSTALLED".

Black stamped text on top of the box states "[POLES] 1 / [STYLE NO.] 1577632-A / STD. NEMA 1 ENCL."

Blue text on the right side of the box states "[logo] / Available in single or double / pole - open or enclosed - die / cast with or without handle / guard. / Open starter unit fits standard / wall box. / Water tight and explosion / proof - one or two hub...ask / for complete descriptive in- / formation DB-10-023. / YOU CAN BE SURE... IF IT'S / Westinghouse".

Blue and white text on the back of the box states "Westinghouse / MOTOR SENTINEL FEATURES / Versatile - enclosures for various / locations. / Convenient - easily mounted - straight / through wiring. / Accessible - everything front remov- / able. / Rugged - sturdy construction. / Heavy duty - double break contacts of / high grade silver. / Safe - positive bimetallic overload pro- / tection. / MADE IN U.S.A."
Marks(a) Gray text on the front of the electrical switch states "WESTINGHOUSE / MOTOR SENTINEL / TO RESET / MOVE HANDLE TO / OFF / MADE IN USA".

(b) White and blue text on the front of the box states "Westinghouse / MOTOR / SENTINEL / CLASS 10-023 / MANUAL / MOTOR-STARTER / WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC CORP."

White and blue text on top of the box states "Westinghouse / MOTOR SENTINEL / POLES / STYLE NO. / QUAN. / 1 / CL-5575 Made in U.S.A. / WESTI [ripped] CTRIC CORPORATION".

Blue text on the left side of the box states "[logo] / Use the MOTOR SENTINEL to / start, stop, and protect small / DC and single phase AC motors / -one horse power and below. Refer to heater table within / starter enclosure for correct / application. / YOU CAN BE SURE... IF IT'S / Westinghouse".

Historical NotesTransferred from the George Westinghouse Museum to the Heinz History Center when the museum closed in 2007.

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