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L-Series Sealed Rocker Switches
L-Series Sealed Rocker Switches
Making the right connections has never been easier — with the L-Series Rocker Switch
from Carling Technologies. Not only does this innovative switch offer total design flexibility,
it has set new standards for both performance and reliability. It’s IP67 certified, and able to
withstand temperatures from -40°C to +85°C. Features include countless switch and lamp
circuit combinations, LED illuminated lenses or laser etched rockers, as well as hundreds
of legend choices and several accessories.
Maximizes your
design flexibility
Twelve terminals offer you
an extensive range of
switch and lamp circuit
options, including LED or
incandescent illumination.
Withstands
extreme
temperatures
Roller pin mechanism elimi-
nates need for lubricants,
so it can withstand from -
40°C to +85°C.
Ensures greater
shock protection
Welded lamp connection
and one-piece internal,
jumperless terminal with-
stand extreme shock and
vibration.
Integrates easily
into your system
You can choose from a
variety of termination
options, including .250 TAB
QC & .187 TAB QC.
Eliminates need
for retooling
Neatly proportioned, our L-
Series fits into industry
standard mounting holes of
1.734” x .867” and 44.0mm
x 22.0mm.
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L-Series Sealed Rocker Switches
Mechanical
Electrical
Physical
Contact Rating . . . . . . . . .4VA @ 24VDC (MAX) resistive
15 amps, 125 VAC
10 amps, 250 VAC
20 amps, 4-14 VDC
15 amps, 15-28 VDC
Dielectric Strength . . . . . . 1250 Volts RMS between pole to
pole
3750 Volts RMS between live parts
and accessible surfaces
Insulation Resistance . . . 50 Megohms
Initial Contact Resistance. 10 milliohms max. @ 4 VDC
Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100,000 cycles maintained,
50,000 cycles momentary at rated
voltage and current
Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90/10 silver-nickel, silver tin-oxide,
gold
Terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . Brass or copper/silver plate
3/16” (4.76mm) & 1/4” (6.3mm)
Quick Connect terminations standard.
Environmental
Endurance . . . . . . . . . . . 250,000 cycles minimum
Environmental . . . . . . . . . IP67, representing an index of
protection as applied to electrical
equipment in accordance with IEC
529, BS 5490, DIN 400 50 & NFC
20 010.
Corrosion Resistance . . . MFG Class III per ASTM B-827 &
B-845, Method H, with 3 years
exposure.
Operating Temperature . . . -40° C to + 85° C
Vibration 1 . . . . . . . . . . . Per Mil-Std 202F, Method 204D Test
Condition A 0.06 DA or 10G’s 10-500
Hz. Tested with VCH connector. Test
criteria - No loss of circuit during test
and pre and post test contact resist-
ance.
Vibration 2 . . . . . . . . . . . Resonance search
24-50 Hz 0.40 DA
50-2000 ±10 G’s peak
Results Horizontal Axis 3-5 G’s max.
Random
24 Hz 0.06 PSD-Gsq/Hz
60 Hz 0.50
100 Hz 0.50
200 Hz 0.025
2000 Hz 0.025
No loss of circuit during test; <10µ
chatter.
Shock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Per Mil-Std 202F, Method 213B, Test
Condition K @ 30G’s. Tested with
VCH connector. Test criteria - No
loss of circuit during test, pre, and
post test contact resistance.
Salt Spray . . . . . . . . . . . . Per Mil-Std 202F, Method 101D, Test
Condition A, 48 Hrs.
Thermal Shock . . . . . . . . Per Mil-Std 202F, Method 107F, Test
Condition A, -55°C to 85°C. Test cri-
teria - pre and post test contact
resistance.
Moisture Resistance . . . . Per Mil-Std 202F, Method 106F, Test
Criteria - pre and post test contact
resistance.
Lighted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Incandescent - rated 10,000 hours
LED - rated 100,000 hours 1/2 life
(LED is internally ballasted for volt-
ages to 24 VDC)
Seals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rocker, base & bracket are sealed.
Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Polyester blend rated to 85°C with a
flammability rating of 94VO.
Actuator . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nylon 66 Reinforced, rated to 105°C
(modular lens). Locking rocker, stan-
dard rocker & paddle. Laser etching
with a polycarbonate actuator.
Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Polycarbonate rated at 100°C. Front
snap-in.
Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . Nylon 66 rated at 85°C. Polarized.
2 position . . . . . . . . . . . . 26°
3 positions . . . . . . . . . . . 13° from center
Actuator Travel (Angular Displacement) Mounting Specifications
TEST CUT
HOLE IN
ACTUAL
MATERIAL
MOUNTING HOLE
1.734 [44.04]
.867 [22.02]
Panel Thickness Range
Acceptable Panel Thickness
.030 to .156 (.76mm to 3.96mm)
Recommended:
.030, .062, .093, .125 and .156
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13
Legend
Orientation
10
Lens Style
& Color
4 TERMINATION2,3,4
1.250 (6.4mm) TAB (QC) 3.187 (4.7mm) TAB (QC)
5 ILLUMINATION
Lamp #1:above terminals 9 & 10 end of switch.; Lamp #2 above terminals 11 & 12 end of switch.
Positive (+) and negative (-) symbols apply to LED lamps only.
Lamps Illumination Type Lamp wired to Terminals
SNone
A# 1 Independent 10+ 9-
B# 2 Independent 12+ 11-
C# 1 Independent 10+ 9-
&# 2 Independent 12+ 9-
D# 1 Dependent 4+ 9-
E# 1 Independent 10+ 9-
&# 2 Dependent 4+ 9-
F5# 1 Independent 10+ 9-
&# 2 Dependent 8+ 9-
G# 1 Dependent 4+ 9-
&# 2 Independent 10+ 9-
H# 1 Both Independent 10+ 9-
&# 2 (in series)
1# 2 Hazard 6+ 10+ 12-
2# 1 Hazard 6+ 10+ 12-
3 RATING2
1.4VA @ 28VDC Resistive
410A 250VAC 1/2 HP,
15A 125VAC 1/2 HP, No Listings
B15A 24V
C20A 18V
D20A 12V
E15A 12V
G20A 6V
H20A 3V
2 CIRCUIT2
Terminal Orientation
Position: 1 2 3
SP DP 2 & 4, 6 & 8 Connected Terminals 1 & 2, 5 & 6
11 21 ON NONE OFF
12 22 (ON) NONE OFF
13 23 ON NONE (OFF)
14 24 ON NONE ON
15 25 ON NONE (ON)
16 26 ON OFF ON
17 27 ON OFF (ON)
18 28 (ON) OFF (ON)
CIRCUITS WITH JUMPER TERMINALS
30 (2,4&5),(1,6&8) OFF, OFF (1,2&8),(4,5&6)
31 1,2&5 2,3&7 2,4&8
PROGRESSIVE CIRCUITS
51 3&4 2&3 1&2
52 3&4 2&3 OFF
53 (3&4) 2&3 1&2
54 (3&4) 2&3 OFF
55 (3&4) 2&3 (1&2)
56 (3&4) 2&3 (OFF)
57 3&4 2&3 (OFF)
58 2&4 2&3 1&2
61 3&4,7&8 2&3,6&7 1&2,5&6
62 3&4,7&8 2&3,6&7 OFF, OFF
63 (3&4),(7&8) 2&3,6&7 1&2,5&6
64 (3&4),(7&8) 2&3,6&7 OFF,OFF
65 (3&4),(7&8) 2&3,6&7 (1&2),(5&6)
66 (3&4),(7&8) 2&3,6&7 (OFF),(OFF)
67 3&4,7&8 2&3,6&7 (OFF),(OFF)
68 2&4,7&8 2&4,OFF OFF,OFF
69 2&4,1,7&8 2&4,OFF OFF,OFF
70 (2&4),(7&8) 2&4,5&7 (1&2),(5&7)
71 (2&4),(7&8) 2&4,5&7 1&2,5&7
72 2&4,7&8 2&4,5&7 1&2,5&7
73 (2&4),(7&8) 2&4,OFF OFF,OFF
80 2&4,6&8 2&4,OFF OFF,5&6
HAZARD WARNING CIRCUITS
A2 6,7&8, 3&4 NONE OFF,1&2
A3 6,7&8, 2&4 NONE OFF,1&2
1 SERIES
L
4
Termination
3
Rating
2
Circuit
11
Lens Style
& Color
L
9
Actuator
1
Series
E 3 C 3 A A 1
8
Bracket
7
Lamp
6
Lamp
H N -
12
Legend
14
Actuator
Lens Legend
6,7 LAMP (same coding for both selections)
Selection 6: above terminals 10 & 9; Selection 7: above terminals 12 & 11
No lamp 0
Incandescent 43V 56V 612V 718V 824V
LED*Red Amber Green
2VDC ALF
6VDC BM G
12VDC CNH
24VDC DPJ
* Consult factory for “daylight bright”, blue/green and white LED options.
Typical current draw for LED is 20ma.
8 BRACKET COLOR1
Black White Gray Red
Standard Bracket 1234
Rockerguard at Lamp 1 ABCD
Rockerguard at Lamp 2 EF GH
10 & 11 LENS STYLE AND COLOR
Lens color for LEDs must be clear, white, or match color of LED.
Green or blue lenses are not recommended with Neon lamps.
0- No Actuator Z- No Lens
Clear White Amber Green Red Blue
1- BGMTLarge Transparent
-7CHNULarge Translucent
3- DJPVBar Transparent
-9EKRWBar Transparent
5A- ---Laser Etch background color
9 ACTUATOR STYLE AND COLOR1
Black White Gray Red Laser Etched
Rocker ABCD3
Paddle JNKM4
13 LEGEND ORIENTATION
0No legend (used with codes 11-18 in selection 12)
1Orientation 1 - vertical, lamp 1 on top
2Orientation 2 - horizontal, lamp 1 on right
3Orientation 3 - vertical, lamp 1 on bottom
4Orientation 4 - vertical, lamp 1 on left
14 ACTUATOR LENS LEGEND
00 No legend this location / no actuator
For legend options & codes, see page 69 of this catalog.
NOTES:
Consult factory to verify horsepower rating for your particular circuit choice.
1Custom colors are available. Consult factory.
2Circuits 30, 31, 58, 69 when used in combination with termination codes 1 and 3 are not
available with rating codes 4, C, D, G or H.
3Termination 3 only available with rating codes 1, B, and E.
4Termination 1 not available with rating code 4.
5Not available with circuits 11-18, 51-57 and 69.
5
Illumination
45 48
43
46
46 43
3AA43-246
3AA43-146
11
12 LASER ETCH, LENS OR BODY LEGEND
00 No legend this location / no actuator
For legend options & codes, see page 69 of this catalog.
1
( ) - momentary
SP - single pole - uses terminals 1, 2 & 4.
DP - double pole uses terminals 5 , 6 & 8.
Terminals 9, 10, 11 & 12 for lamp circuit only.
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Legend
Orientation
10
Lens
4 TERMINATION4,5
1.250 (6.4mm) TAB (QC) 3.187 (4.7mm) TAB (QC)
5 ILLUMINATION2
Lamp located above terminals 11 & 12, position 1 end of switch.
Positive (+) and negative (-) symbols apply to LED lamps only.
Lamps Illumination Type Lamp wired to Terminals
SNone
B# 2 Independent 12+ 11-
3 RATING 6
1.4VA @ 28VDC Resistive
410A 250VAC 1/2 HP,
15A 125VAC 1/2 HP, No Listings
B15A 24V
C20A 18V
D20A 12V
E15A 12V
G20A 6V
H20A 3V
2 CIRCUIT 6
Terminal Orientation
Position: 1 2 3 (lock location)
SP DP 2 & 4, 6 & 8 Connected Terminals 1 & 2, 5 & 6
11 21 ON NONE OFF
14 24 ON NONE ON
16 26 ON OFF ON
17 27 ON OFF (ON)
18 28 (ON) OFF (ON)
CIRCUITS WITH JUMPER TERMINALS
302(2,4&5),(1,6&8) OFF, OFF (1,2&8),(4,5&6)
3121,2&5 2,3&7 2,4&8
PROGRESSIVE CIRCUITS
51 3&4 2&3 1&2
52 3&4 2&3 OFF
53 (3&4) 2&3 1&2
54 (3&4) 2&3 OFF
55 (3&4) 2&3 (1&2)
56 (3&4) 2&3 (OFF)
57 3&4 2&3 (OFF)
58 2&4 2&3 1&2
61 3&4,7&8 2&3,6&7 1&2,5&6
62 3&4,7&8 2&3,6&7 OFF, OFF
63 (3&4),(7&8) 2&3,6&7 1&2,5&6
64 (3&4),(7&8) 2&3,6&7 OFF,OFF
65 (3&4),(7&8) 2&3,6&7 (1&2),(5&6)
66 (3&4),(7&8) 2&3,6&7 (OFF),(OFF)
67 3&4,7&8 2&3,6&7 (OFF),(OFF)
68 2&4,7&8 2&4,OFF OFF,OFF
69 2&4,1,7&8 2&4,OFF OFF,OFF
70 (2&4),(7&8) 2&4,5&7 (1&2),(5&7)
71 (2&4),(7&8) 2&4,5&7 1&2,5&7
72 2&4,7&8 2&4,5&7 1&2,5&7
73 (2&4),(7&8) 2&4,OFF OFF,OFF
80 2&4,6&8 2&4,OFF OFF,5&6
1 SERIES
L
4
Termination
3
Rating
2
Circuit
11
Lock
L
9
Actuator
1
Series
D 1 S PM H 0
8
Bracket
7
Lamp
6
Lock
W C -
12
Legend
7 LAMP
Above terminals 12 & 11
No lamp 0
Incandescent 43V 56V 612V 718V 824V
LED*Red Amber Green
2VDC ALF
6VDC BM G
12VDC CNH
24VDC DPJ
* Consult factory for “daylight bright”, blue/green and white LED options.
Typical current draw for LED is 20ma.
8 BRACKET COLOR1
Black J
10 LENS STYLE AND COLOR
Lens color for LEDs must be clear, white, or match color of LED.
Green or blue lenses are not recommended with Neon lamps.
0- No Actuator Z- No Lens
Clear White Amber Green Red Blue
1- BGMTLarge Transparent
-7CHNULarge Translucent
3- DJPVBar Transparent
-9EKRWBar Transparent
9 ACTUATOR STYLE AND COLOR1
Black Red
Locking Rocker PR
13 LEGEND ORIENTATION3
0No legend (used with codes 11-18 in selection 12)
1Orientation 1 - vertical, lamp 2 on bottom
2Orientation 2 - horizontal, lamp 2 on left
3Orientation 3 - vertical, lamp 2 on top
4Orientation 4 - vertical, lamp 2 on right
NOTES:
Consult factory to verify horsepower rating for your particular circuit choice.
1Custom colors are available. Consult factory.
2Additional lamp circuits available. Consult factory.
3Available only with 3 position circuits.
4Termination 1 not available with rating 4.
5Termination 3 only available with ratings 1, B and E.
6Circuits 30, 31, 58 and 69, when used in combination with termination codes 1 is not available with rating codes 4, C, D, G or H.
7Up, Up & Down, and Center lock options will be available 1Q2004.
5
Illumination
00
ORIENTATION 1
LOCK
ORIENTATION OF
ACTUATOR/LENS IN PANEL
P
LOCK
LOCK
PP
LOCK
P
ORIENTATION 3
ORIENTATION 4
PZAY2-2
LOCK
PZAY2-1
LOCK
P
P
11
12 LASER ETCH, LENS OR BODY LEGEND
00 No legend this location / no actuator
For legend options & codes, see page 69 of this catalog.
6 LOCK
WLock above terminals 10 & 9.
11 LOCK FUNCTION AND COLOR7
Locking Position
Up Down Up & Down Center3Lock Color
AHR 1 Match Actuator
BJ S 2 black
CKT 3 white
DL V 4 red
EMW 5 safety orange
J
( ) - momentary
SP - single pole - uses terminals 1, 2 & 4.
DP - double pole uses terminals 5 , 6 & 8.
Terminals 9, 10, 11 & 12 for lamp circuit only.
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L-Series Dimensional Specifications & Accessories
1.325 [33.66]
.920 [23.37]
.855 [21.72]
1.970 [50.04]
1.970 [50.04]
.855 [21.72]
.790 [20.07]
1.970 [50.04]
1.710 [43.43]
.500 [12.70]
L SERIES
SHOWN WITH LASER ETCHED
ACTUATOR
1.450 [36.83]
.400 [10.16]
L SERIES
CONNECTOR
.400 [10.16]
L SERIES
SHOWN WITH LARGE LENS
AND PADDLE ACTUATOR
1.020 [25.91]
.435 [10.16]
L SERIES
SHOWN WITH BAR LENS, LOCK
AND CONNECTOR
L SERIES
HOLE PLUG
1.020 [25.91]
2.380 [60.45]
.453 [11.51]
L SERIES
SHOWN WITH ROCKER GUARD
1.020 [25.91]
.300 [7.62]
12 432110
12 432110
LH1 REMOVABLE HOLE PLUG
WITH NON-SERRATED WINGS
LH2 HOLE PLUG WITH
SERRATED WINGS
LC1-01 BLACK .250 TAB CONNECTOR
LC1-02 BLACK .187 TAB CONNECTOR
Dimensional Specifications
Connector Hole Plug
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+.008
-.000
+.008
-.000
+.008
-.000
+.008
-.000
1.700 [43.18]
TEST
CUT
HOLE IN
ACTUAL
MATERIAL
2.020 [51.31]
1.187 [30.15]
TEST
CUT
HOLE IN
ACTUAL
MATERIAL
.984 [25.00]
LMM MOUNTING PANEL
MIDDLE
1.030 [26.16]
LMS
MOUNTING PANEL
1.340 [34.04]
2.300 [58.42]
1.900 [48.26]
2.300 [58.42]
2.300 [58.42]
6.490 [164.85]
.670 [17.02]
2.300 [58.42]
1.990 [50.55]
R .093 MAX TYP
1.900 [48.26]
2.300 [58.42]
1.030 [26.16]
3.400 [86.36]
LME MOUNTING PANEL
END
R .093 MAX TYP
1.030 [26.16]
LMS
MOUNTING PANEL
HOLE
MOUNTING PANEL
OPENING
(2) UNITS
LM6 MOUNTING PANEL
PANEL OPENING SIZE: 1.90 X 6.15 [48.3mm X 156.2mm]
LM4 MOUNTING PANEL
PANEL OPENING SIZE: 1.90 X 4.09 [48.3mm X 103.9mm]
1.030 [26.16]
4.430 [112.52]
2.300 [58.42]
MOUNTING PANEL
FOR ADDITIONAL UNITS, ADD 1.03 [26.2] PER UNIT.
FOR MORE THAN 2 L-SERIES SWITCHES, ADD MIDDLE
SECTION. AVAILABLE IN PANEL THICKNESSES LISTED
BELOW. CONSULT FACTORY
DIMENSIONS: LME 2.02 [51.3mm] PLUS NUMBER OF
CENTER BEZELS (LMM) X 1.034 [26.26mm]
MOUNTING PANEL THICKNESS
.062 [1.57]
.093 [2.36]
.125 [3.17]
.156 [3.96]
LM3 MOUNTING PANEL
PANEL OPENING SIZE: 1.90 X 3.06 [48.3mm X 77.7mm]
.670 [17.02]
L-Series Accessories
Mounting Panel
Dimensional Specifications: in. [mm]
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L-Series Switch Circuit Diagrams
CIRCUIT
CODE
11
SCHEMATIC CIRCUIT
CODE SCHEMATIC
2
4
6
5
2
4
6
5
2
4
2
4
2
4
2
4
1
2
4
1
2
4
1
2
4
1
2
4
1
2
4
6
8
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
30
31
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
61
CIRCUIT
CODE SCHEMATIC
2
4
6
58
1
2
4
6
58
1
2
4
6
58
1
2
4
6
58
1
2
458
1
6
2
458
1
6
2
458
17
3
2
4
13
4
2
3
1
8
6
7
5
4
2
3
4
2
3
4
2
3
1
4
2
3
4
2
3
1
4
2
3
4
2
3
1
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CIRCUIT
CODE SCHEMATIC
246
7
246
5
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
80
A2
A3
CIRCUIT
CODE SCHEMATIC
2
3
6
7
8
1
2
4
6
5
8
1
2
4
6
7
8
3
4
7
8
2
6
2
4
5
8
1
7
481
7
2
3
37
8
26
3
4
7
8
27
48
5
1
27
48
5
1
27
48
27
48
5
27
48
1
INTERNAL
CONNECTION
48
37
INTERNAL
CONNECTION
6
2
148
7
6
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ILLUM.
CODE SCHEMATIC
- 0
1
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
1
2
+ 10
2
+ 12
- 11
1
+ 10
2
+ 12
- 0
1
+ 4
- 0
1
+ 4
- 0
+ 10
2
1
+ 8
- 0
+ 10
2
1
+ 4
- 0
+ 10
2
1
- 0
+ 10
2
2
+ 10
- 12
INTERNAL
CONNECTION
1
+ 10
- 12
INTERNAL
CONNECTION
P3
3 POSITION
P1
LEGEND
P3 P1
2 POSITION
P2
SYMBOL DEFINITION
LAMP LOCATION
LAMP LOCATION
MOMENTARY CIRCUIT
2 POSITION CONNECTION
TERMINAL LOCATION
MAINTAINED CIRCUIT
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Standard Sealed Rocker Switch Markings
41
39
LEGEND CODE
POSITIVE
BODY NEGATIVE
LENS
37
40
42
38
62
64
CY
CW
58
56
59
60
61
DK
50
49DG DF
53
46 47 48
51 52
55
54
4443 45
71 73
72
74
70
68 69
67
66
Y4
AX
65
DL
57
63
LEGEND
SYMBOL
AA
NB
AC
NEGATIVE
BODY
AB
NC
NA
AF NF
AD
NE
ND
AG NG
AH NH
AE
SYMBOL
ON
-WIPER-
INT DELAY
NJ
AK
AJ
AM
AL
AN
NK
NL
R
30
35
34
32
MA
31
33
36
MJ
MK
ML
MM
MN
MH
ME
MD
MG
MF
MB
MC
LEGEND CODE
POSITIVE
LENS
WINDSHIELD WIPER
RUNNING LIGHTS
(UNDER POWER)
MASTER
LIGHT
SWITCH
LIGHT
HORN
WINDSHIELD
WASHER
LEGEND
NAME
(SYMBOL MEANING)
VENTILATION FAN
OR BLOWER
PROPULSION SYSTEM TRIM
TRIMMING OPERATION
BILGE BLOWER
BILGE PUMP
POTABLE
WATER PRESSURE
ENGINE
START
EMERGENCY
START
DRIVE TILT
TILT OPERATION
TRIM TAB TRIMMING
OPERATION
ENGINE
STOP
UP/DOWN LIFT
NAME
(SYMBOL MEANING)
WORK LAMP
LOADING FLOOR LAMP
HORN REAR
WARM AIR BLOWER
HAZARD WARNING
HIGH BEAM
WATER FLUSHING TAP
FOR OUTBOARDS
SIDE MARKER LIGHT
INTERIOR LIGHT
LOW / DIPPED BEAM
WORK LIGHT
ROTARY BEACON
ANCHOR LIGHT
ANCHOR
WINDSHIELD
WIPER/WASHER
LAMP TEST
ED
EE
1 1
NOTE
1Negative lens not available on L or LD-Series.
Additional Standard Markings available. Consult factory.