General Technical Data

Technical Data
Electrical Symbols and Abbreviations
In Accordance with American National Standards Institute

General Outlets Panels, Circuits and Miscellaneous

Ceiling Wall Lighting panel
Lighting Outlet Power panel
Blanked outlet Branch circuit; concealed in ceiling or wall
Deep cord Branch circuit; concealed in floor
Electrical outlet: for use only when circle used alone Branch circuit; exposed
might be confused with columns, plumbing symbols, etc . Home run to panel board . Indicated number of circuits
Fan outlet by number of arrows .
Note: Any circuit without further designation indicates a two-wire circuit.
Junction box For a greater number of wires indicate as follows: (3 wires)
Lamp holder (4 wires), etc.
Lamp holder with pull switch Feeders
Note: Use heavy lines and designate by number of corresponding to listing
Pull switch
in feeder schedule.
Outlet for vapor discharge lamp Underfloor duct and junction box . Triple system
Exit light outlet Note: For double or single systems eliminate one or two lines. This symbol
Clock outlet (specify voltage) is equally adaptable to auxiliary system layouts.
Generator
Convenience Outlets Motor
Duplex convenience outlet Instrument
Convenience outlet other than duplex Power transformer (or draw to scale)
1-single, 3-triplex, etc . Controller
Weatherproof convenience outlet Isolating switch
Range outlet
Switch and convenience outlet Auxiliary Systems
Radio and convenience outlet Push Button Buzzer
Special purpose outlet (Des . in Spec .) Bell Annunciator
Floor outlet Outside telephone
Interconnecting telephone
Switch Outlets Telephone switchboard
S Single pole switch Bell ringing transformer
S2 Double pole switch Electric door opener
S3 Three way switch Fire alarm bell Fire alarm station
S4 Four way switch City fire alarm station
SD Automatic door switch Fire alarm central station

Electrical Symbols and Abbreviations

SE Electrolier switch Automatic fire alarm device
SK Key operated switch Watchman’s station
SP Switch and pilot lamp Watchman’s central station
SCB Circuit breaker switch Horn
SWCB Weatherproof circuit breaker Nurse’s signal plug Maid’s signal plug
SMC Momentary contact switch Radio outlet
SRC Remote control switch Signal central section
SWP Weatherproof switch Interconnection box Battery
SF Fused switch Auxiliary system circuits .
SWF Weatherproof fused switch Note: Any line without further designation indicates a 2-wire
system. For a greater number of wires designate with
numerals in manner similar to – - – 12-No. 18 W-3'4"C,
Special Outlets or designate by number corresponding to listing in
Any standard symbol as given above with the addition of a lower schedule.
case subscript letter may be used to designate some special Special auxiliary outlets
variation of standard equipment of particular interest Subscript letters refer to notes on plans or detailed description
in a specific set of architectural plans . in specifications .
When used they must be listed in the Key of Symbols
a,b,c,etc

on each drawing and if necessary further described

in the specifications .
a,b,c,etc
Sa,b,c,etc

Dimensions in Inches (mm) www.hubbell-wiring.com X-19