Hager frame 5-gang vertical black WL5653 — cover plate for switches and sockets

Hager frame 5-gang vertical black WL5653 is a decorative cover plate designed for vertical mounting of up to five modular switches or socket inserts. The black finish provides a uniform, discreet appearance that integrates with modern interiors while offering a clean and stable mounting surface for multiple control modules. This frame is designed to be used with compatible modular switch and socket inserts to create a tidy wall installation for residential or light commercial applications.

Advantages

The frame offers a slim, consistent profile that conceals installation gaps and aligns multiple modules in a single vertical column, improving the visual organization of switchgear. Its durable surface resists everyday wear and is easy to clean, maintaining an unobtrusive look over time. The single-piece design simplifies installation and reduces the need for multiple separate frames when grouping controls.

Suitable for

• Grouping multiple light switches in a vertical arrangement
• Consolidating socket and communication inserts in corridors or utility areas
• Creating a uniform switch panel in living rooms, kitchens, or offices
• Replacing or upgrading existing cover plates to a consistent black finish

Key specifications

• Configuration: 5-gang vertical frame for modular inserts
• Color: black finish suitable for modern interiors
• Material characteristics: rigid decorative mounting frame designed for wall installation
• Compatibility: designed to accept standard modular switch and socket inserts of the same series
• Mounting style: surface-mounted cover plate for vertical arrangement of modules

How to use

Select compatible modular switch or socket inserts and position them into the frame openings according to the desired arrangement. Attach the assembled frame and inserts to the prepared wall box or mounting bracket, securing with the appropriate screws and ensuring electrical connections are made by a qualified person. After installation, align the frame to ensure even gaps and a flush finish with the surrounding wall surface.

Usage recommendations

For optimal results, use this 5-gang frame with Hager modular inserts or other compatible modular components from the same product family. Verify compatibility and clearances before installation and have wiring and final mounting performed or inspected by a licensed electrician to ensure safe and code-compliant installation.