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Matching
 
 
a.
Single-pole switch
m.
Push button
b.
Three-way switch
n.
Bell
c.
Four-way switch
o.
Duplex receptacle outlet     
d.
Dimmer switch
p.
Split-wire outlet
e.
Weatherproof switch
q.
Ground fault interrupted weatherproof duplex outlet
f.
Ceiling outlet fixture
r.
Floor outlet
g.
Wall-mounted light fixture
s.
220-volt outlet receptacle
h.
Recessed light fixture
t.
Exhaust fan
i.
Ceiling fan
u.
Smoke detector     
j.
Flourescent light
v.
Lighting distribution panel
k.
Telephone jack
w.
Thermostat
l.
Chime
x.
Junction box
 

 1. 

ma001-1.jpg
 
 
a.
Single-pole switch     
m.
Push button
b.
Three-way switch
n.
Bell
c.
Four-way switch
o.
Duplex receptacle outlet
d.
Dimmer switch
p.
Split-wire outlet     
e.
Weatherproof switch
q.
Ground fault interrupted weatherproof duplex outlet
f.
Ceiling outlet fixture
r.
Floor outlet
g.
Wall-mounted light fixture
s.
220-volt outlet receptacle
h.
Recessed light fixture
t.
Exhaust fan
i.
Ceiling fan
u.
Smoke detector
j.
Flourescent light
v.
Lighting distribution panel
k.
Telephone jack
w.
Thermostat
l.
Chime     
x.
Junction box
 

 2. 

ma002-1.jpg
 
 
a.
Single-pole switch
m.
Push button
b.
Three-way switch
n.
Bell
c.
Four-way switch
o.
Duplex receptacle outlet     
d.
Dimmer switch
p.
Split-wire outlet     
e.
Weatherproof switch
q.
Ground fault interrupted weatherproof duplex outlet     
f.
Ceiling outlet fixture
r.
Floor outlet
g.
Wall-mounted light fixture
s.
220-volt outlet receptacle
h.
Recessed light fixture
t.
Exhaust fan
i.
Ceiling fan
u.
Smoke detector     
j.
Flourescent light
v.
Lighting distribution panel
k.
Telephone jack
w.
Thermostat
l.
Chime
x.
Junction box
 

 3. 

ma003-1.jpg
 
 
a.
Single-pole switch     
m.
Push button
b.
Three-way switch
n.
Bell
c.
Four-way switch
o.
Duplex receptacle outlet     
d.
Dimmer switch     
p.
Split-wire outlet     
e.
Weatherproof switch
q.
Ground fault interrupted weatherproof duplex outlet
f.
Ceiling outlet fixture
r.
Floor outlet
g.
Wall-mounted light fixture
s.
220-volt outlet receptacle
h.
Recessed light fixture
t.
Exhaust fan
i.
Ceiling fan
u.
Smoke detector     
j.
Flourescent light
v.
Lighting distribution panel
k.
Telephone jack
w.
Thermostat
l.
Chime
x.
Junction box
 

 4. 

ma004-1.jpg
 
 
a.
Single-pole switch
m.
Push button
b.
Three-way switch
n.
Bell
c.
Four-way switch
o.
Duplex receptacle outlet     
d.
Dimmer switch
p.
Split-wire outlet
e.
Weatherproof switch
q.
Ground fault interrupted weatherproof duplex outlet
f.
Ceiling outlet fixture
r.
Floor outlet
g.
Wall-mounted light fixture
s.
220-volt outlet receptacle
h.
Recessed light fixture
t.
Exhaust fan
i.
Ceiling fan
u.
Smoke detector
j.
Flourescent light
v.
Lighting distribution panel
k.
Telephone jack
w.
Thermostat
l.
Chime     
x.
Junction box
 

 5. 

ma005-1.jpg
 
 
a.
Single-pole switch     
m.
Push button
b.
Three-way switch
n.
Bell
c.
Four-way switch
o.
Duplex receptacle outlet     
d.
Dimmer switch
p.
Split-wire outlet
e.
Weatherproof switch
q.
Ground fault interrupted weatherproof duplex outlet
f.
Ceiling outlet fixture
r.
Floor outlet
g.
Wall-mounted light fixture
s.
220-volt outlet receptacle
h.
Recessed light fixture
t.
Exhaust fan
i.
Ceiling fan
u.
Smoke detector
j.
Flourescent light
v.
Lighting distribution panel
k.
Telephone jack
w.
Thermostat
l.
Chime
x.
Junction box
 

 6. 

ma006-1.jpg
 
 
a.
Single-pole switch
m.
Push button
b.
Three-way switch
n.
Bell
c.
Four-way switch
o.
Duplex receptacle outlet
d.
Dimmer switch     
p.
Split-wire outlet     
e.
Weatherproof switch
q.
Ground fault interrupted weatherproof duplex outlet
f.
Ceiling outlet fixture
r.
Floor outlet
g.
Wall-mounted light fixture
s.
220-volt outlet receptacle
h.
Recessed light fixture
t.
Exhaust fan
i.
Ceiling fan
u.
Smoke detector
j.
Flourescent light
v.
Lighting distribution panel
k.
Telephone jack     
w.
Thermostat
l.
Chime
x.
Junction box
 

 7. 

ma007-1.jpg
 
 
a.
Single-pole switch     
m.
Push button
b.
Three-way switch
n.
Bell
c.
Four-way switch
o.
Duplex receptacle outlet     
d.
Dimmer switch
p.
Split-wire outlet     
e.
Weatherproof switch
q.
Ground fault interrupted weatherproof duplex outlet
f.
Ceiling outlet fixture
r.
Floor outlet
g.
Wall-mounted light fixture
s.
220-volt outlet receptacle
h.
Recessed light fixture
t.
Exhaust fan
i.
Ceiling fan
u.
Smoke detector
j.
Flourescent light
v.
Lighting distribution panel
k.
Telephone jack
w.
Thermostat
l.
Chime
x.
Junction box
 

 8. 

ma008-1.jpg
 
 
a.
Single-pole switch
m.
Push button
b.
Three-way switch
n.
Bell
c.
Four-way switch
o.
Duplex receptacle outlet     
d.
Dimmer switch
p.
Split-wire outlet
e.
Weatherproof switch
q.
Ground fault interrupted weatherproof duplex outlet
f.
Ceiling outlet fixture
r.
Floor outlet
g.
Wall-mounted light fixture
s.
220-volt outlet receptacle
h.
Recessed light fixture
t.
Exhaust fan
i.
Ceiling fan
u.
Smoke detector     
j.
Flourescent light
v.
Lighting distribution panel
k.
Telephone jack
w.
Thermostat
l.
Chime
x.
Junction box
 

 9. 

ma009-1.jpg
 
 
a.
Single-pole switch     
m.
Push button
b.
Three-way switch
n.
Bell
c.
Four-way switch
o.
Duplex receptacle outlet
d.
Dimmer switch
p.
Split-wire outlet
e.
Weatherproof switch
q.
Ground fault interrupted weatherproof duplex outlet
f.
Ceiling outlet fixture
r.
Floor outlet
g.
Wall-mounted light fixture
s.
220-volt outlet receptacle
h.
Recessed light fixture
t.
Exhaust fan
i.
Ceiling fan
u.
Smoke detector     
j.
Flourescent light
v.
Lighting distribution panel
k.
Telephone jack
w.
Thermostat
l.
Chime
x.
Junction box
 

 10. 

ma010-1.jpg
 
 
a.
Single-pole switch     
m.
Push button
b.
Three-way switch
n.
Bell
c.
Four-way switch
o.
Duplex receptacle outlet     
d.
Dimmer switch
p.
Split-wire outlet     
e.
Weatherproof switch
q.
Ground fault interrupted weatherproof duplex outlet
f.
Ceiling outlet fixture
r.
Floor outlet
g.
Wall-mounted light fixture
s.
220-volt outlet receptacle
h.
Recessed light fixture
t.
Exhaust fan
i.
Ceiling fan
u.
Smoke detector     
j.
Flourescent light
v.
Lighting distribution panel
k.
Telephone jack
w.
Thermostat
l.
Chime
x.
Junction box
 

 11. 

ma011-1.jpg
 
 
a.
Single-pole switch     
m.
Push button
b.
Three-way switch
n.
Bell
c.
Four-way switch
o.
Duplex receptacle outlet     
d.
Dimmer switch
p.
Split-wire outlet     
e.
Weatherproof switch
q.
Ground fault interrupted weatherproof duplex outlet
f.
Ceiling outlet fixture
r.
Floor outlet
g.
Wall-mounted light fixture
s.
220-volt outlet receptacle
h.
Recessed light fixture
t.
Exhaust fan
i.
Ceiling fan
u.
Smoke detector
j.
Flourescent light
v.
Lighting distribution panel
k.
Telephone jack
w.
Thermostat
l.
Chime
x.
Junction box
 

 12. 

ma012-1.jpg
 
 
a.
Single-pole switch
m.
Push button
b.
Three-way switch
n.
Bell
c.
Four-way switch
o.
Duplex receptacle outlet     
d.
Dimmer switch     
p.
Split-wire outlet     
e.
Weatherproof switch
q.
Ground fault interrupted weatherproof duplex outlet
f.
Ceiling outlet fixture
r.
Floor outlet
g.
Wall-mounted light fixture
s.
220-volt outlet receptacle
h.
Recessed light fixture
t.
Exhaust fan
i.
Ceiling fan
u.
Smoke detector     
j.
Flourescent light
v.
Lighting distribution panel
k.
Telephone jack
w.
Thermostat
l.
Chime
x.
Junction box
 

 13. 

ma013-1.jpg
 
 
a.
Single-pole switch     
m.
Push button
b.
Three-way switch
n.
Bell
c.
Four-way switch
o.
Duplex receptacle outlet     
d.
Dimmer switch
p.
Split-wire outlet
e.
Weatherproof switch
q.
Ground fault interrupted weatherproof duplex outlet
f.
Ceiling outlet fixture
r.
Floor outlet
g.
Wall-mounted light fixture
s.
220-volt outlet receptacle
h.
Recessed light fixture
t.
Exhaust fan
i.
Ceiling fan
u.
Smoke detector
j.
Flourescent light
v.
Lighting distribution panel
k.
Telephone jack
w.
Thermostat
l.
Chime
x.
Junction box
 

 14. 

ma014-1.jpg
 
 
a.
Single-pole switch     
m.
Push button
b.
Three-way switch
n.
Bell
c.
Four-way switch
o.
Duplex receptacle outlet     
d.
Dimmer switch
p.
Split-wire outlet     
e.
Weatherproof switch
q.
Ground fault interrupted weatherproof duplex outlet
f.
Ceiling outlet fixture
r.
Floor outlet
g.
Wall-mounted light fixture
s.
220-volt outlet receptacle
h.
Recessed light fixture
t.
Exhaust fan
i.
Ceiling fan
u.
Smoke detector     
j.
Flourescent light
v.
Lighting distribution panel
k.
Telephone jack
w.
Thermostat
l.
Chime
x.
Junction box
 

 15. 

ma015-1.jpg
 
 
a.
Single-pole switch     
m.
Push button
b.
Three-way switch
n.
Bell     
c.
Four-way switch
o.
Duplex receptacle outlet     
d.
Dimmer switch     
p.
Split-wire outlet     
e.
Weatherproof switch
q.
Ground fault interrupted weatherproof duplex outlet
f.
Ceiling outlet fixture
r.
Floor outlet
g.
Wall-mounted light fixture
s.
220-volt outlet receptacle
h.
Recessed light fixture
t.
Exhaust fan
i.
Ceiling fan
u.
Smoke detector     
j.
Flourescent light
v.
Lighting distribution panel
k.
Telephone jack     
w.
Thermostat
l.
Chime
x.
Junction box
 

 16. 

ma016-1.jpg
 
 
a.
Single-pole switch
m.
Push button
b.
Three-way switch
n.
Bell
c.
Four-way switch
o.
Duplex receptacle outlet
d.
Dimmer switch
p.
Split-wire outlet
e.
Weatherproof switch
q.
Ground fault interrupted weatherproof duplex outlet
f.
Ceiling outlet fixture
r.
Floor outlet
g.
Wall-mounted light fixture
s.
220-volt outlet receptacle
h.
Recessed light fixture
t.
Exhaust fan
i.
Ceiling fan
u.
Smoke detector     
j.
Flourescent light
v.
Lighting distribution panel
k.
Telephone jack
w.
Thermostat
l.
Chime
x.
Junction box
 

 17. 

ma017-1.jpg
 
 
a.
Single-pole switch
m.
Push button
b.
Three-way switch
n.
Bell
c.
Four-way switch
o.
Duplex receptacle outlet     
d.
Dimmer switch
p.
Split-wire outlet     
e.
Weatherproof switch
q.
Ground fault interrupted weatherproof duplex outlet
f.
Ceiling outlet fixture
r.
Floor outlet
g.
Wall-mounted light fixture
s.
220-volt outlet receptacle
h.
Recessed light fixture
t.
Exhaust fan
i.
Ceiling fan
u.
Smoke detector
j.
Flourescent light
v.
Lighting distribution panel
k.
Telephone jack
w.
Thermostat
l.
Chime
x.
Junction box
 

 18. 

ma018-1.jpg
 
 
a.
Single-pole switch
m.
Push button
b.
Three-way switch
n.
Bell
c.
Four-way switch
o.
Duplex receptacle outlet
d.
Dimmer switch
p.
Split-wire outlet
e.
Weatherproof switch
q.
Ground fault interrupted weatherproof duplex outlet
f.
Ceiling outlet fixture
r.
Floor outlet
g.
Wall-mounted light fixture
s.
220-volt outlet receptacle
h.
Recessed light fixture
t.
Exhaust fan
i.
Ceiling fan
u.
Smoke detector
j.
Flourescent light
v.
Lighting distribution panel
k.
Telephone jack
w.
Thermostat
l.
Chime
x.
Junction box
 

 19. 

ma019-1.jpg
 
 
a.
Single-pole switch
m.
Push button
b.
Three-way switch
n.
Bell
c.
Four-way switch
o.
Duplex receptacle outlet     
d.
Dimmer switch
p.
Split-wire outlet     
e.
Weatherproof switch
q.
Ground fault interrupted weatherproof duplex outlet
f.
Ceiling outlet fixture
r.
Floor outlet
g.
Wall-mounted light fixture
s.
220-volt outlet receptacle
h.
Recessed light fixture
t.
Exhaust fan
i.
Ceiling fan
u.
Smoke detector     
j.
Flourescent light
v.
Lighting distribution panel
k.
Telephone jack     
w.
Thermostat
l.
Chime
x.
Junction box
 

 20. 

ma020-1.jpg
 
 
a.
Single-pole switch
m.
Push button
b.
Three-way switch
n.
Bell
c.
Four-way switch
o.
Duplex receptacle outlet
d.
Dimmer switch     
p.
Split-wire outlet     
e.
Weatherproof switch
q.
Ground fault interrupted weatherproof duplex outlet
f.
Ceiling outlet fixture
r.
Floor outlet
g.
Wall-mounted light fixture
s.
220-volt outlet receptacle
h.
Recessed light fixture
t.
Exhaust fan
i.
Ceiling fan
u.
Smoke detector     
j.
Flourescent light
v.
Lighting distribution panel
k.
Telephone jack
w.
Thermostat
l.
Chime
x.
Junction box
 

 21. 

ma021-1.jpg
 
 
a.
Single-pole switch
m.
Push button
b.
Three-way switch
n.
Bell
c.
Four-way switch
o.
Duplex receptacle outlet     
d.
Dimmer switch
p.
Split-wire outlet     
e.
Weatherproof switch
q.
Ground fault interrupted weatherproof duplex outlet
f.
Ceiling outlet fixture
r.
Floor outlet
g.
Wall-mounted light fixture
s.
220-volt outlet receptacle
h.
Recessed light fixture
t.
Exhaust fan
i.
Ceiling fan
u.
Smoke detector     
j.
Flourescent light
v.
Lighting distribution panel
k.
Telephone jack
w.
Thermostat
l.
Chime
x.
Junction box
 

 22. 

ma022-1.jpg
 



 
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