Planning Your Docking Drawer Blade Series Installation
Start your Docking Drawer Blade Series project by determining the type of drawer box you have. There are four main drawer styles: Shallow, Tall, Narrow, and Vertical. Once you’ve identified your drawer type, measure the outer width (OD) of the drawer box to ensure it meets the minimum size requirements for a Blade Series outlet. You can find the specific dimension guidelines here.
Project Planning for Canadian Installations
Docking Drawer outlets are ETL Listed for use in Canada. When planning your installation, follow the steps above and keep these Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) considerations in mind:
- USB-Only In-Drawer Charging for Canada: Select a Docking Drawer Blade Duo (1514-288) or Blade (1514-180) outlet with USB-C and/or USB-A ports only. Since USB ports are low voltage, these outlets can stay powered and charge devices even with the drawer closed.
- AC In-Drawer Outlets for Canada: For 15-20 amp Blade Duo or Blade outlets with AC power, we recommend pairing them with our Blade Safety Outlet for CEC compliance. The Blade Safety Outlet will automatically cut power to the in-drawer outlet as the drawer closes, making it compliant for use in areas like bathroom styling drawers, kitchen appliance pullouts and other high voltage in-drawer power applications.
Note: The final decision on CEC compliance rests with the Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
Choosing Between 15 and 20 Amp Blade Series Outlets
A common question is whether to choose a 15 or 20 amp Blade Series outlet, especially for primary bathroom vanities where high-powered tools like hair dryers are used.
Ensuring GFCI Protection for Blade Series Outlets
If your Blade Series outlet will be installed in a location that requires GFCI protection, there are four different installation methods to achieve GFCI properties.