Eaton Series-G Flex Shaft Handle Mechanisms
Flange-Mounted Handle Mechanisms
Flange-mounted handle mechanisms mount on the flange of an enclosure door. The Flex Shaft is an extra heavy-duty mechanism that includes a flexible shaft in various lengths, 3 feet (0.9m) through 10 feet (3m) for use with various size enclosures.
The Flex Shaft handle will accept up to three padlock shackles, each with a maximum diameter of 3/8 inches (9.5 mm). It can be used with Type12 fabricated enclosures. An optional handle is available for Flex Shaft that is suitable for use with Type 4 environments.
Flex Shaft comes preset from the factory, requiring only minor field adjustments on installation, which takes about 10 minutes—a significant time savings compared to installation of other types of flange handle mechanisms. The Flex Shaft mechanism also takes up less interior enclosure space than competitive designs, and the handle fits standard flange cutouts. Flex Shaft handle can be remotely mounted from breaker, where an operator can use it by “funneling” the cable through conduit.
Standards and Certifications
Flex Shaft is UL listed under
File E64983 and meets CSA requirements.
Product Selection
Note: Type 4X handle mechanisms are available. Add Suffix X to the complete Part Number.
Note: When selecting the length of shaft, ensure minimum bending radius of 4 inches (101.6 mm) is maintained to operate properly.
Note: The standard method of shipment includes the mechanism preset at the factory; however, minor field adjustments may be required.
Flex Shaft Flange-Mounted Handle Mechanisms(1)(2)
| Breaker Frame |
Flexible Shaft Length in Feet (m) | ||||
| 2 (0.6) | 3 (0.9) | 4 (1.2) | 5 (1.3) | 6 (1.8) | |
| EG | EHMFS02 | EHMFS03 | EHMFS04 | EHMFS05 | EHMFS06 |
| JG | N/A | JHMFS03 | JHMFS04 | JHMFS05 | JHMFS06 |
| LG | N/A | — | LHMFS04 | — | — |
| NG | N/A | N/A | F5S04C | F5S05C | F5S06C |
| RG | N/A | N/A | F6S04 | F6S05 | F6S06 |
| Breaker Frame |
Flexible Shaft Length in Feet (m) | |||
| 7 (2.1) | 8 (2.4) | 9 (2.7) | 10 (3.1) | |
| EG | EHMFS07 | EHMFS08 | EHMFS09 | EHMFS10 |
| JG | JHMFS07 | JHMFS08 | JHMFS09 | JHMFS10 |
| LG | LHMFS07 | — | — | LHMFS10 |
| NG | N/A | N/A | N/A | F5S10C |
| RG | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
NOTES:
(1) Three-pole only for EG-; three- and four-pole for JG- and LG-Frame.
(2) EG-, JG- and LG-Frame can be left- or right-hand mounted.
Accessories
Handle Auxiliary Switch—Early Break Design, 1A–1B Contact for Flex Shaft
| Breaker Frame | Part Number |
| EG | AUX1EBFSEG |
| JG | AUX1EBFSJG |
| LG | AUX1EBFSLG |
Type 12 Safety Door Hardware for Flex Shaft (E- through R-Frame)(1)
| Part Number |
| C361KJ4 |
| C361KJ6 |
| C361KR |