Product Change

Effective March 23, 2022, the DS60, DS100C, DR100, DSDC6, DS7c, and DR7c (size 4 devices) will be supplied with a new, improved metal receptacle casing. This change elevates the design of the casing so that it is similar in appearance and performance to other MELTRIC product lines.

Product Improvements

  • New Robust Material. The metal casing is now made of injected Aluminum for improved impact resistance.
  • A silicone double-lipped gasket is now assembled in the receptacle casing as opposed to the receptacle lid. This allows for automatic Type 4X, IP69 watertightness when the receptacle casing lid is closed and/or the inlet/receptacle is connected.
    • Note: DS7c and DR7c will now have the improved IP ratings, but do not carry a type rating (i.e. type 3R, 4X, etc.) as these products are not listed with UL or CSA.
  • The lid now opens at a 180˚ angle as standard instead of the previous casing lid which only opened at a 120˚ angle. The option for a 180˚ angle is no longer necessary and has been removed.

Compatibility

DS60, DS100C, DR100, DSDC6 Environmental Rating Compatibility Table:

Old Receptacle 3ROld Receptacle 4XNew Receptacle with
Gasket 4X, IP69/IP69K
Old Inlet 3R3R3R3R
Old Inlet 4X3R4XMust remove existing
4X inlet gasket or replace
existing 4X inlet to achieve
mated 4X rating
New Inlet 4X, IP69/IP69K3RMust add provided inlet
gasket or replace existing
4X receptacle to achieve
mated 4X rating		4X IP69/IP69K

FAQs

Can I still order the -4X watertightness option?
The -4X option is no longer available on the DS60 and other size 4 devices because Type 4X watertightness is now standard.

Will the new and improved metal casing on the receptacle mate with an existing inlet that has a Type 4X rating?
No. Proper connection of an existing 4X inlet with gasket and new style receptacle casing is not possible. Inlet gasket must be removed to achieve 4X environmental rating.

Can I still order the -180˚ option for the 180˚ lid?
The 180˚ option is no longer available on the DS60 and other size 4 devices because this feature is now standard.

Are there new part numbers for the new metal casing?
No. The catalog part numbers on the metal receptacle will stay the same.

Will there be a price increase?
Pricing has been accounted for in the MELTRIC 2022 price increase.

Is the casing the same size?
The actual dimensions are slightly larger on the casing. However, the mounting dimensions remain identical and the casing remains compatible with existing inlets and all accessories. The drawing for the DS60 is attached.

What is the best way to guarantee 4X watertightness when mixing old and new 4X rated devices?
The best way to insure a 4X seal is to make sure only one of the mating devices has a gasket. The sealing gasket can be on either the inlet or receptacle, but not both. A spare inlet gasket will be supplied with all new inlets and receptacles along with instructions on how and when it should be used.

Instructions

Dimensions

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