Selection & Application Guide

WL locking provisions
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WL locking provisions

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Table of contents
Locking provisions (Overview) 3

Introduction 4

Standard padlock provisions 4

Padlockable OPEN (Trip-Free) 4

Padlockable racking handle 4

Padlockable drawout rails 5

Optional padlock provisions 5

Padlockable shutter 5

Padlockable OPEN/CLOSE buttons 5

Padlockable charging handle 5-6

Optional keylock provision 6

Keylockable OPEN (Trip-Free) 6

Keylockable racking handle 6

Keylockable OPEN/CLOSE buttons 7

Keylockable bell alarm reset 7

Cradle-mounted keylockable OPEN 7-8

Keylock cylinders 8

Other lockouts 8

Emergency OPEN 8

Cheat-hole covers and button shield 9

Cubicle door interlocks 9

Closed door racking interlock 9

Door closed while CONNECTED 9

Door closed while circuit breaker is CLOSED 9

Cubicle door drill drawings 10-13

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Locking provisions (Overview)

Padlock Provisions
P1
K1 P1 OPEN (Trip-Free) (see page 4)
P2 Racking Handle (see page 4)
P5 OPEN / CLOSE Buttons (see page 5)
P6 Charging Handle (see page 5-6)

K4
P6 Keylock Provisions
K1 OPEN (Trip-Free) (see page 6)
K3 P5 K2 Racking Handle (see page 6)
M2 M1 K3 OPEN / CLOSE Buttons (see page 7)
K4 Bell Alarm Reset (see page 7)

Mechanical Interlocks
M1 Emergency OPEN (see page 8)
M2 Cheat-Hole Covers and Button Shields (see page 9)
K2 M5 Door Closed w/ Circuit Breaker CLOSED (see page 9)
P2

M5

Padlock Provisions
P3 Drawout Rails (see page 5)
P4 Shutter (see page 5)

Keylock Provisions
K5 OPEN (Trip-Free) (see page 7)
P4 P4
Mechanical Interlocks
M3 Closed Door Racking (see page 9)
M4 Door Closed While Connected (see page 9)

P3 K5 M4 M3 P3

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Locking provisions application guide for

WL low voltage power circuit breakers
Introduction Table 1: Replacement kit order number

One of the cornerstones of electrical safety in the workplace is For use with: Catalog Number
understanding and minimizing (if not completely eliminating) Frame Sizes 1, 2, & 3 WLLKNP
the exposure to potentially hazardous conditions. Therefore, it
is highly recommended that electrical equipment owners
perform an adequate risk assessment. Padlockable racking handle
In many situations, the risk assessment is a mandatory
requirement of insurance agencies and regulatory bodies to
obtain and maintain certificates of occupancy. There are many
national, regional, and local requirements regarding the
necessity of risk assessment and mitigation procedures. One
such standard is NFPA 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety in the
Workplace, which guides owners through creating electrically-
safe workspaces in compliance with OSHA 1910 Subpart S for
electrical safety.
As a result of that risk assessment, there will likely be
One common methodology utilized in lock-out/tag-out
recommendations to implement a variety of lockout and tagout
procedures is to rack the drawout circuit breaker into the TEST
procedures, in addition to other measures to isolate or limit
position and padlock it in place. This prevents the circuit breaker
access of unauthorized or untrained personnel to the hazardous
from being racked in (connected), or withdrawn and replaced
locations.
by another circuit breaker. Additionally, this practice allows for
Whatever your preferred lockout or interlocking solution may testing of control schemes while the circuit breakers are
be, Siemens has the solution for you. The following discussion isolated from the primary circuit.
describes both standard and optional solutions available for the
Each WL racking handle assembly (standard for all type WL
Siemens type WL family of low voltage power circuit breakers.
drawout circuit breakers) includes an integrated padlock
provision. With the racking handle stowed, padlocks coupled to
Standard padlock provisions the provision will prevent the onboard racking handle from
being withdrawn - blocking the ability to rack the circuit breaker
The following padlock provisions are provided as standard on in or out of the circuit breaker compartment. The drawout
every WL low voltage power circuit breaker. circuit breaker may be padlocked in the DISCONNECT, TEST, or
CONNECT positions.
Padlockable OPEN (Trip-Free) • This provision allows for the installation of one to three
padlocks with a maximum shackle diameter of 0.25 in. (each).
• It is also possible to install a padlock expander unit on this
provision, allowing simulateous installation of even more
padlocks.

Situated just above the electronic trip unit, every UL 1066 or UL

489 type WL low voltage power circuit breaker includes a
provision for padlocking the circuit breaker in the OPEN position.
• This provision allows for the installation of one to four
padlocks with a maximum shackle diameter of 0.25 in. (each).
• It is also possible to install a padlock expander unit on this
provision, allowing simulateous installation of even more
padlocks.

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Padlockable drawout rails • This provision requires the installation at least one padlock
to each shutter actuator arm, each with a maximum shackle
diameter of 0.25 in, and a minimum throat length of 2 in.
• It is also possible to install a padlock expander unit on this
provision, to facilitate even more padlocks being
simultaneously installed.

Padlock OPEN/CLOSE buttons

Both the left-hand and right-hand drawout circuit breaker

cradle adapter include integral padlock provisions. With at least
one padlock installed, the drawout rails are locked into place,
preventing a circuit breaker from being inserted or withdrawn.
The drawout rails may be padlocked in the DISCONNECT, TEST,
or CONNECT positions.
• This provision allows for the installation of one to four
padlocks (with a maximum of two padlocks per rail) with a
maximum shackle diameter of 0.25 in. (each). Each type WL circuit breaker includes manual CLOSE and OPEN
buttons in the front escutcheon. When it is desireable to restrict
• It is also possible to install a padlock expander unit on this access to these functions, padlockable flip covers may be
provision, allowing simulateous installation of even added. With this kit, covers may be added to either one or both
more padlocks. of the pushbutton controls. You choose. Note that this
• When the door is closed, the padlocks will be behind the accessory only impedes access to the pushbutton controls.
circuit breaker compartment door. If it is necessary to Other means may be used to close and open the circuit breaker
access to the padlocks when the door is closed, then - such as electrically operated accessories including shunt trip
utilizing the padlock hasp intergrated on the racking handle devices, undervoltage trip devices, and remote close coils.
is an alternative solution. • This provision allows for the installation of one to three
padlocks (per button cover) with a maximum shackle
diameter of 0.25 in. (each).
Optional padlock provisions
• It is also possible to install a padlock expander unit on this
In addition to the standard padlock provisions, the following provision, allowing simulateous installation of even more
padlocking accessories are also available. These options may be padlocks.
ordered as part of a breaker configuration assembled at the
factory or separately as field-installable accessories. • Each accessory kit includes two padlockable flip covers, two
finger guards, and two cheat-hole covers.

Padlockable shutter Table 2: Field Installable Kit Order Number

For use with: Catalog Number
Frame Sizes 1, 2, & 3 WLLKKT

Padlockable charging handle

The UL 1066 and UL 489 families of drawout circuit breakers

include an optional isolation shutter accessory. The isolation
shutter functions to prevent incidental contact with the primary
conductors while an operator is inspecting or performing
maintenance with a type WL circuit breaker compartment. To
provide an additional degree of protection, the isolation shutter
Each type WL circuit breaker includes a manual charging
may be padlocked to prevent the shutter from being opened
handle, integrated into the front escutcheon. This handle is
manually by unauthorized personnel.
used to charge the stored energy spring for closing the circuit
breaker. For some applications, it may be desireable to restrict

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access to this function. This can be accomplished by applying a Table 4: Field installable kit order number
padlock to the manual charging handle. Note that this Description: Catalog Number
accessory only impedes access to the manual charging handle.
The stored energy closing spring may be charged by an optional Provision with KIRKTM Key WLLKOFFKRK
spring charging motor. Presence of this spring charging motor (Frame Sizes 1, 2, & 3)
should be noted on the accessory label, located on the bottom Provision with YaleTM Key WLLKOFFSUP
of the circuit breaker’s front cover. (Frame Sizes 1, 2, & 3)
• This provision only allows for the installation of one padlock, Provision-only for KIRKTM or YaleTM WLLKOFFPR
with a maximum shackle diameter of 0.25 in. (each). (Frame Sizes 1, 2, & 3)
• It is also possible to install a padlock expander unit on this
provision, allowing simulateous installation of even
Keylock racking handle
more padlocks.

Table 3: Field installable kit order number

For use with: Catalog Number
Frame Sizes 1, 2, & 3 WLHANDLC

Optional keylock provisions

The following describes the available, optional keylock
accessories for the WL low voltage power circuit breaker.
Another common methodology utilized in lock-out/tag-out
procedures is to rack the drawout circuit breaker into the TEST
Keylock OPEN (Trip-Free) position and keylock in place. This prevents the circuit breaker
from being racked in (connected), or withdrawn and replaced
by another circuit breaker. Additionally, this practice allows for
testing of control schemes while the circuit breakers are
isolated from the primary circuit.
When installed, this key lock assembly will prevent the onboard
racking handle from being withdrawn, blocking the ability to
rack the circuit breaker in or out of the circuit breaker
compartment. The drawout circuit breaker may be key locked in
the DISCONNECT, TEST, or CONNECT positions.

Commonly utilized on fixed mounted main and tie circuit • This provision allows for the installation of only one keylock
cylinder. Multiple key cylinders are not possible.
breakers in multiple source power distribution systems, this
keylock is used to hold the circuit breaker in the OPEN position. • When ordered from the factory with a Kirk or Yale cylinder, a
random keying pattern will be employed – even when
When installed, this key lock assembly resides just above the
ordering multiple circuit breakers. Specific key patterns,
OPEN/CLOSE indicator. This provision may be used with key
stampings, and “keyed alike” customizations are not possible
cylinders manufactured by Kirk and Yale (Superior).
from the factory. When specific keying requirements are
• This provision allows for the installation of only one keylock necessary, the provision-only should be ordered from
cylinder. Multiple key cylinders are not possible. Siemens, and the customized key cylinders should be ordered
directly from the lock manufacturer. Manufacturer order
• When ordered from the factory with a Kirk or Yale cylinder,
numbers for the key cylinder types are located in Table 10.
a random keying pattern will be employed – even when
ordering multiple circuit breakers. Specific key patterns, • When ordering the provision-only, it will ship uninstalled with
stampings, and “keyed alike” customizations are not installation instructions. The provision cannot be installed
possible from the factory. When specific keying requirements without the key cylinder.
are necessary, the provision-only should be ordered from
Siemens, and the customized key cylinders should be ordered
directly from the lock manufacturer. Manufacturer order
numbers for the key cylinder types are located in Table 10.
• When ordering the provision-only, it will ship uninstalled,
with installation instructions. The provision cannot be
installed without the key cylinder.

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Table 5: Order number Keylock bell alarm reset

Description: Catalog Number
Provision with KIRKTM Key WLLKCLFRK1
(Frame Size 1)
Provision with YaleTM Key WLLKCLSUP1
(Frame Size 1)
Provision with KIRKTM Key WLLKCKRK
(Frame Sizes 2 & 3)
Provision with YaleTM Key WLLKCSUP
(Frame Sizes 2 & 3)
Provision-only for KIRKTM or YaleTM WLLKCKPR Each WL circuit breaker with integral overcurrent protection
(Frame Sizes 2 & 3) includes a tripped indicator, which extends when the circuit
breaker is tripped via the integral electronic trip unit. This
tripped indicator will remain extended until either manually
Keylock OPEN/CLOSE buttons reset (depressed), or electronically reset via the tripped
indicator reset coil. This kit includes a clear plastic cover with
integrated keylock for blocking access to the tripped indicator.
This lockset and key are identical for all WL circuit breakers
(uniquely-keyed locksets are not available).

Table 7: Order number

For use with: Catalog Number
ETU Types 725, 727, 745, 748, & 755 WLTUSC55
ETU Type 776 WLTUSC76

Every WL circuit breaker includes manual CLOSE and OPEN

buttons in the front escutcheon. The optional button keylock Cradle-mounted keylock OPEN
accessory restricts the ability to operate one of these buttons
to a key operation.
When the keylock is installed over the CLOSE button, key
operation is required to close the circuit breaker.
Likewise, when the keylock is installed over the OPEN button,
key operation is required to open the circuit breaker.
Note that this accessory only impedes access to the pushbutton
controls. Other means may be used to close and open the
circuit breaker, such as electrically operated accessories
including shunt trip devices, undervoltage trip devices, and This style of interlock is commonly utilized on drawout main
remote close coils. and tie circuit breaker cradles in multiple source power
• This accessory includes one CES keylock. If two keylocks are distribution systems. This keylock is used to hold the circuit
required, the two kits are required. breaker in the OPEN position.

• Specific key patterns, stampings, and “keyed alike” When installed, this key lock assembly resides in the drawout
customizations are not possible. circuit breaker cradle, near the centerline of the cradle floor,
and adjacent to the racking handle of an inserted circuit
• Each accessory kit includes two padlockable flip covers, two breaker. This provision may be used with up to two key
finger guards, and two cheat-hole covers. cylinders manufactured by Kirk and Yale (Superior).
Table 6: Order number • This provision allows for the installation of either one or two
For use with: Catalog Number independent keylock cylinders. Because these are
independent cylinders, key capture and release schemes
Frame Sizes 1, 2, & 3 WLLKKT1
between the two key cylinders is not possible.
• Mixing Kirk and Yale (Superior) key cylinders within the same
provision is acceptable and permitted.
• When ordered from the factory with a Kirk or Yale cylinder, it
will be a random keying pattern – even when ordering
multiple circuit breakers. Specific key patterns, stampings,
and “keyed alike” customizations are not possible from the

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factory. When specific keying requirements are necessary, the Keylock cylinders
provision-only should be ordered from Siemens, and the
customized key cylinders should be ordered directly from the
lock manufacturer. Manufacturer order numbers for the key
cylinder types are located in Table 10.
• When ordering the provision only as a part of a drawout
circuit breaker cradle, it will ship installed with installation
instructions for connecting the key cylinder(s). The provision
is inoperable without at least one key cylinder installed.
• The drill template for modification of the circuit breaker
compartment door is found in Figure 1.

Table 8: 3-pole order number When ordering a keylock assembly with either a Kirk or Yale
(Superior) key cylinder, the cylinder will be a random keying
Description: Catalog Number
pattern. Specific key patterns, stampings, and “keyed alike”
Single Provision with one KIRKTM Key WLDLKRK customizations are not provided by Siemens. When specific
(Frame Size 2 & 3) keying requirements are necessary, the provision should be
Single Provision with one YaleTM WLDLSUP ordered from Siemens, and the customized key cylinders should
Key(Frame Sizes 2 & 3) be ordered direct from the lock manufacturer.
Double Provision with two KIRKTM Keys WLDLDKRK The following Table (Table 10) includes the manufacturer
(Frame Size 2 & 3) specific part numbers for ordering key cylinders compatible
Double Provision with two YaleTM Keys WLDLDSUP with Siemens type WL circuit breakers.
(Frame Sizes 2 & 3)
Table 10: Key cylinder order numbers
Single Provision-only WLDLPR (Mounting provisions ordered separately)
(Frame Sizes 2 & 3)
Description: Manufacturer’s Part Number
Double Provision-only WLDLDPR
(Frame Sizes 2 & 3) KIRKTM Key Cylinder C-900-301
YaleTM Key Cylinder C-900
Table 9: 4-pole order number
Description: Catalog Number
Single Provision with one KIRKTM Key WL4DLKRK2
Other lockouts
(Frame Size 2) Aside from padlock provisions and key interlocks, Siemens
Single Provision with one KIRKTM Key WL4DLKRK3 offers a number of additional accessories for providing means
(Frame Size 3) of interlocking or restricting access to energized components.

Single Provision with one YaleTM Key WL4DLSUP2 Emergency OPEN

(Frame Sizes 2)
Single Provision with one YaleTM Key WL4DLSUP3
(Frame Sizes 3)
Double Provision with two KIRKTM Keys WL4DLDKRK2
(Frame Size 2)
Double Provision with two KIRKTM Keys WL4DLDKRK3
(Frame Size 3)
Double Provision with two YaleTM Keys WL4DLDSUP2
(Frame Sizes 2)
Double Provision with two YaleTM Keys WL4DLDSUP3 This lockout mounts over the mechanical OPEN button on the
(Frame Sizes 3) face of the WL circuit breaker. The large, mushroom style head
Single Provision-only WL4DLPR2 allows for easy access to quickly open the circuit breaker and
(Frame Sizes 2) de-energize the downstream load. When depressed, it remains
Single Provision-only WL4DLPR3 depressed until released - holding the circuit breaker trip-free
(Frame Sizes 3) until the device is reset by an operator.

Double Provision-only WL4DLDPR2 Table 11: Order number

(Frame Sizes 2)
For use with: Catalog Number
Double Provision-only WL4DLDPR3
(Frame Sizes 3) Frame Sizes 1, 2, & 3 WLEPEN

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Cheat-hole covers and button shields Door closed while connected

Each type WL circuit breaker includes manual CLOSE and OPEN This accessory is designed to prevent opening of the
buttons in the front escutcheon. These buttons are recessed compartment door when the circuit breaker is racked into the
below the eschutcheon, but for additional security, an CONNECTED position.
additional finger guard may be applied over the top of the
• This accessory can be used with WLDRLC5UL.
button(s), further requiring a deliberate action to either open or
close the circuit breaker. Furthermore, it is possible to restrict • This accessory includes instructions for an optional
access to an even greater degree by adding a cover with only a defeat / override function, which can be installed at the
small hole (ø 1/8 in.). With this kit, covers may be added to user’s discretion.
either one or both of the pushbutton controls. You choose.
• The drill template for modification of the circuit breaker
Note that this accessory only impedes access to the pushbutton
compartment door is found in Figure 2 and Figure 3.
controls. Other means may be used to close and open the
circuit breaker, such as electrically operated accessories Table 14: Order number
including shunt trip devices, undervoltage trip devices, and
For use with: Catalog Number
remote close coils.
Frame Size 1 WLDRLC
• Each accessory kit includes two finger guards and two
covers with an ø 1/8 in. access hole, as well as two Frame Sizes 2 & 3 WLDRLC1
padlockable flip covers.

Table 12: Order number Door closed while circuit breaker CLOSED

For use with: Catalog Number

Frame Sizes 1, 2, & 3 WLLKKT

Cubicle door interlocks

The arc flash hazard risk increases significantly when the circuit
breaker compartment door is open with energized bus behind
it. Here are some mechanical interlocks to keep a metal barrier
between you and the primary conductors.

Closed door racking This accessory is designed to prevent opening of the

compartment door when the circuit breaker is in the CLOSED
position.
• This accessory can only be installed on fixed-mounted WL
circuit breakers (not suitable for drawout circuit breakers).
• This accessory includes instructions for an optional defeat /
override function, which can be installed at the user’s
discretion.
• The drill template for modification of the circuit breaker
compartment door is found in Figure 4.
This accessory prevents the racking of a drawout circuit breaker
Table 15: Order number
- in or out - with the circuit breaker compartment door open.
For use with: Catalog Number
Table 13: Order number
Frame Size 1 WLLKOFFDRUL1
For use with: Catalog Number (Fixed-Mounted Only)
Frame Sizes 2 & 3 WLDRLC5UL Frame Sizes 2 & 3 WLLKOFFDRUL3
(Fixed-Mounted Only)

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Cubicle door drill drawings

Please reference the operating manual for complete instructions.
Figure 1: Cradle-Mounted Keylock OPEN Drill Template

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Cubicle door drill drawings

Please reference the operating manual for complete instructions.
Figure 2: Door Closed While Connected Drill Template (Frame Size 1)

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Cubicle door drill drawings

Please reference the operating manual for complete instructions.
Figure 3: Door Closed While Connected Drill Template (Frame Size 2 & 3)

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Cubicle door drill drawings

Please reference the operating manual for complete instructions.
Figure 4: Door Closed While Circuit Breaker CLOSED

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