S.L. Waber 952M

S.L. Waber 952M

The S.L. Waber 952M is a three-outlet relocatable power tap manufactured by S.L. Waber and distributed as part of the Herman Miller Energy Distribution System for Panel System Type I office furniture installations. The documented example carries Herman Miller model designations EK410 and PK410 and was intended for use with AO and PG series panel systems.

Documented S.L. Waber 952M relocatable power tap.

Overview

The S.L. Waber 952M is a commercial-grade relocatable power tap designed for office furniture power distribution systems. Unlike consumer surge suppressors, the unit provides straightforward power distribution without surge suppression circuitry. The documented example was integrated into Herman Miller's Energy Distribution System and features a heavy-duty metal enclosure, three grounded NEMA 5-15R receptacles, and a long power cord intended for workstation and cubicle environments.

Documented Example

• OldSurge ID: OS-XXXX
• Manufacturer: S.L. Waber
• Integrated System: Herman Miller Energy Distribution System
• Model: 952M
• Part Number: XUL603-038A
• Herman Miller Model: EK410 / PK410
• Serial Number: Not Observed
• Manufacturing Date: Unknown

Specifications

• Manufacturer: S.L. Waber
• Product Family: Energy Distribution System Components
• Model: 952M
• Part Number: XUL603-038A
• Device Type: Relocatable Power Tap (RPT)
• Country of Origin: Assembled in Mexico

• Outlets: 3
• Protection: 15 Amp Resettable Circuit Breaker (Overload Protection)

• Power Cord Length: Approximately 9 ft

• Plug Type: NEMA 5-15P
• Plug Style: Straight Blade

• Cord Type: To Be Determined
• Conductors: To Be Determined
• UL File Number: Not Observed
• CSA File Number: Not Observed

Notable Characteristics

• Manufactured by S.L. Waber for Herman Miller office panel systems.
• Three-outlet grounded commercial power distribution design.
• No surge suppression or filtering circuitry.
• Approximately nine-foot power cord.
• Integral 15-amp resettable circuit breaker.
• Heavy-gauge steel enclosure.

Physical Characteristics

The documented example consists of a rectangular gray-painted metal enclosure fitted with three black grounded receptacles mounted on the upper surface. A Herman Miller identification label on the side identifies the unit as part of the Energy Distribution System for Panel System Type I installations and specifies compatibility with AO and PG series panels.

A separate manufacturer label identifies the unit as an S.L. Waber Model 952M Multiple Outlet Strip, part number XUL603-038A. The label states a 15-ampere, 120-volt, 60-hertz rating and notes assembly in Mexico.

A 15-amp manually resettable circuit breaker is installed at the power-cord entry point. The breaker protects the power tap from overload conditions while maintaining a simple, non-surge-suppressing design.

Photographs

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  Overall view of the documented S.L. Waber 952M relocatable power tap distributed as part of the Herman Miller Energy Distribution System.
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  Herman Miller identification label showing Energy Distribution System compatibility with Panel System Type I installations and AO or PG series panels.
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  Top view showing three grounded NEMA 5-15R receptacles mounted in the steel enclosure.
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  Side profile of the enclosure showing the low-profile steel construction and elevated outlet modules.
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  End view showing the heavy-duty power cord, NEMA 5-15P plug, and rounded steel enclosure construction.
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  Cord-entry end showing the integrated 15-amp resettable circuit breaker and power-cord strain relief.

Date Codes

No manufacturing date has yet been identified. Further disassembly and examination may reveal molded date wheels, internal component date codes, or additional manufacturing markings.

Functional Testing

Testing has not yet been completed.

Condition Upon Acquisition

The unit was acquired in good cosmetic condition with moderate signs of use. The enclosure exhibits minor scratches and wear consistent with installation in a commercial office environment.

Teardown

Internal examination has not yet been performed.

Historical References

The documented example illustrates the use of OEM power-distribution equipment within modular office furniture systems. Herman Miller marketed the unit as part of its Energy Distribution System, while the manufacturer label identifies S.L. Waber as the actual producer.

Notes

• Herman Miller model designation: EK410 / PK410.
• Intended for use with AO and PG series panel systems.
• S.L. Waber later became associated with Tripp Lite branding under the "Waber by Tripp Lite" name.
• The documented example is classified as a relocatable power tap rather than a surge suppressor.

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