[Shop-talk] Wiring for a pilot light wall switch.

[Todd Walke]

         I think the reason for the "don't use as a replacement for a 
2-wire switch" is that the switch you have is a 3-way switch.  I've seen 
3-way switches with three terminals, and with two of those marked A1 and B1.

         See this page on Cooper's site, I think you have the model 294 
3-way switch.  Perhaps you need the model 277 which is listed as a 
single-pole switch with pilot light?  It does list the 277 as having the 
feature "Pilot light may be wired to indicate power "on" or power "off""

<http://www.cooperindustries.com/content/dam/public/wiringdevices/BuyersGuides/RBG/B/RBG-B-Sec-16.pdf>

         Here is a wiring diagrma for a Cooper 277 switch, top of the page:
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-wire-Cooper-277-pilot-light-switch.html

Todd
Seattle,WA
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