Crouse-Hinds Harsh & Hazardous Location

Seminar Series

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Hazardous Location Seminar

National Electrical Code – Chapter 5, Articles 500, 501, & 505

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Presentation Overview

• National Electrical Code Baseline Basics

• Gases Equipment Rating Comparison
• Wiring Methods
• Sealing Fittings
• Lighting
• NEMA & Ingress Protection
• Where to Look/ Certifications

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National Electrical Code
Basics

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 National Electrical Code Basics

The NEC Does Not Apply to

• Mining Applications/ Gases Found Underground
- As does IEC Apparatus Group I

• Mechanical
- As ATEX covers non-electrical

NEC Article 90.2 and 505.6

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 National Electrical Code Basics

The NEC Does Apply to

• Flammable, Gases, Liquids, and Vapors
- As does IEC Apparatus Group II G
Primarily NEC Article 500, 501, and 505

• Combustible Dusts
- As does IEC Apparatus Group II D
Primarily NEC Article 500, 502, and 506

• Easily ignitable fibers and flyings

NEC Article 503

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National Electrical Code Basics

Classification of Locations
• Class I (NEMA 7)
- Flammable gases, liquids, and vapors

• Class II (NEMA 9)
- Combustible dusts

• Class III
- Easily ignitable fibers and flyings

NEC Article 500.5

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Divisions
• Division 1
- Normally Hazardous
- Normally Present

• Division 2
- Not Normally Hazardous
- Not Normally Present

NEC Article 500.5

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National Electrical Code Basics

Material Groups
• Class I
- Groups A, B, C, D

• Class II
- Groups E, F, G

• Class III
-No Groups
NEC Article 500.6

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National Electrical Code Basics

Explosionproof Enclosures
• Contain The Explosion
• Prevent The Escape Of Hot Gases
• Allow Only The Cool Gases To Escape

XP Enclosure • Explosion Occurs In

The Enclosure
• Gases Cool
Before Reaching
Hazardous Area

NEC Article 500.2, 501.10, 505.2, and 505.20

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National Electrical Code Basics

Class I Boxes/ Fittings/ Joints

• Division 1
– Always requires explosionproof equipment

• Division 2
– Requires explosionproof equipment for arcing and
sparking devices
– Enclosures not required to be explosionproof for
non-arcing devices
NEC Article 501.10
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National Electrical Code Basics
Class I
DIV 1 DIV 2
ARCING

XP XP
ARCING
NON-

XP GP

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Flammable Gases, Liquids
and Vapors,
Equipment Rating
Comparison

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Equipment Rating Comparison
Divisions and Zones

ZONE 0

DIVISION
1
ZONE 1

DIVISION ZONE 2
2

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Equipment Rating Comparison
Divisions and Zones

Div 2

Div 1

Div 1

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Equipment Rating Comparison
Divisions and Zones

ZONE 2

ZONE 1

ZONE 0

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Equipment Rating Comparison
Divisions and Zones
Dual Classification

NEC Article 505.7(B)

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Equipment Rating Comparison
NEC 500 Gas Groups
• Group A
- Acetylene
• Group B
- Hydrogen based gases
• Group C
- Ethyl ether, ethylene, etc.
• Group D
- Gasoline, propane, natural gas, butane, etc.
NEC Article 500.6

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Equipment Rating Comparison
Gas Groups
IEC/ NEC 505 Groups NEC 500 Groups
IIC = A
IIC or = B
IIB+H2 (USA)
IIB = C
IIA = D

NEC Article 505.6, Table 505.9(C), and Article 500.6

IIB+H2 NEC Article 505.9(B)(2)

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 Equipment Rating Comparison
Temperature Ratings
Temperature Class NEC 500 (14) T-Ratings IEC/ NEC 505 (6) T-Ratings
T1 450°C <450°C
T2 300°C <300°C
T2A 280°C ―
T2B 260°C ―
T2C 230°C ―
T3 200°C <200°C
T3A 180°C ―
T3B 165°C ―
T3C 160°C ―
T4 135°C <135°C
T4A 120°C ―
T5 100°C <100°C
T6 85°C <85°C

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Equipment Rating Comparison
Zone Equipment use in a Division Location
1999 NEC Change (with AEx marking)

Equipment listed and marked in accordance with

505.9(C)(2) for use in Zones 0, 1, or 2 shall be
permitted in Class I, Division 2 locations …

Equipment listed and marked in accordance with

505.9(C)(2) for use in Zones 0 shall be permitted in
Class I, Division 1 or Division 2 locations …

NEC Article 501.5

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Equipment Rating Comparison
Division Equipment use in a Zone Location
Zone 1 (Division 1 installed)
Equipment identified for use in Class I, Division 1 or
listed for use in Zone 0 locations …

Zone 2 (Division 1 or 2 installed)

Equipment identified for use in Class I, Division 1 or
Division 2 locations …

NEC Article 505.20

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Wiring Methods

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Wiring Methods
NEC
Protection Techniques
• Explosionproof Apparatus
• Dust-Ignitionproof Equipment
• Factory Sealing
• Purging / Pressurization Systems
• Intrinsically Safe Equipment
• Hermetically Sealed
• Nonincendive
• Oil Immersion
NEC Article 500.2 and 500.7
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Wiring Methods
IEC/ NEC 505
Protection Techniques
• Flameproof “d”
• Intrinsic Safety “I”
• Encapsulation “m”
• Pressurization “p”
• Increased Safety “e”
• Powder Filled “q”
• Non-sparking “n”
• Oil Immersion “o”
NEC Article 505.2 and 505.2
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Wiring Methods
Material Design Differences

Div 1 Zone 1

Div 2

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Wiring Methods

Contacts
Class I

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Wiring Methods
Factory Sealed (Encapsulated) Contact Block
Class I, Division 1

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Wiring Methods
Factory Sealed (Encapsulated) Contact Block
Class I, Division 2

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Wiring Methods
Increase Safety Encapsulated Contact Block
Zone 1

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Wiring Methods

NEC IEC

vs.

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Wiring Methods
IEC/ NEC 505 Field Modifications

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 Wiring Methods
IEC Wire & Cabling examples
Cable Type Classifications Gland Series
 ADE1F
Non-Armoured  Div. 2, Zone 2
 ADE1FC
Int’l

 ADE4F
Armoured
 Zone 1 & 2  ADE6F
SWA, SWB, STA
 ADE6FC
 ADE1F
Non-Armoured / Tray  Div. 2, Zone 2
Marine

 ADE1FC
 ADE4F
 Division 1 & Zone 1
Braided Armour  ADE6F
(offshore)
 ADE6FC

 Div. 1 (ITC-HL)  TMCX

N. America

Non-Armoured Tray  Div. 2  CGB

 ADE1F©
 MC & Teck: Div 2 (USA)  TMC
Armoured  Teck: Division 1 (Canada)  Teck
Metal Clad & Teck  MC-HL, ITC-HL: Division 1  TMCX

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Wiring Methods
NEC Article 500 and 501

Class I Division 1 Class I Division 2

• Threaded rigid metal conduit • All Division 1 methods
• Threaded steel IMC • Enclosed gasketed wireway
• MI Cable • PLTC and PLTC-ER cable
• MC-HL Cable • Schedule 80 PVC
• ITC-HL Cable • Liquidtight conduit
• Extra heavy duty usage cord • Flexible metal conduit
• TC-ER-HL

NEC Article 501.10

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Wiring Methods
NEC Article 505

Class I Zone 1 Class I Zone 2

• Threaded rigid metal conduit • All Zone 1 methods
• Threaded steel IMC • Enclosed gasketed wireway
• MI Cable • PLTC and PLTC-ER cable
• MC-HL Cable • Schedule 80 PVC
• ITC-HL Cable • Liquidtight conduit
• Extra hard-usage cord • Flexible metal conduit
• TC-ER-HL

NEC Article 505.15

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Wiring Methods
NEC 505
Threaded Entries
• Threading shall be NPT or metric
• At least five fully engaged NPT threads into flameproof
or explosionproof equipment
• Metric entries shall be identified or provided with a listed
NPT adaptors
• Metric entries shall have five fully engaged threads for
Groups C, D, IIB, or IIA and eight fully engaged threads
for Groups A, B, IIC, or IIB+H2
NEC Article 505.9(E)
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Sealing in Class I
Locations

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Sealing in Divisions and Zones

• Sealing and Drainage

• Seals are provided to…..

• Restrict/ minimize the passage of gases, vapors, or
flames
• Limit explosions to the enclosure
• Prevent Pressure Piling

NEC Article 501.15 and 505.16

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Sealing in Divisions and Zones

• Sealing and Drainage

• External Seal
• The Seal Is Installed In The Field In
Conjunction With The Device

• Factory Seal
• The Device Is Sealed At The Factory

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 Sealing in Divisions and Zones

• External Seals – Pouring

Requirements

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 Sealing in Divisions and Zones

• Sealing Fitting Applications

• Within 18” from an arcing/ sparking device
NEC Article 501.15(A)(1)(1)
NEC Article 501.15(B)(1)
NEC Article 505.16(B)(2)

• In all conduits 2” or greater in diameter

entering an enclosure housing terminals,
splices, or taps in Division 1 locations
NEC Article 501.15(A)(1)(2)
NEC Article 505.16(B)(2)

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 Sealing in Divisions and Zones

• Sealing Fitting Applications

• Within 50 mm (2”) for each conduit entering

enclosures having protection “d” or “e”
NEC Article 505.16(B)(1)

• Seals are not required for type “d” enclosures when

marked as not requiring the seal
NEC Article 505.16(B)(1)(Exception)
Also see type “e” exception

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 Sealing in Divisions and Zones

• Sealing Fitting Applications

• Enclosures 36” apart may have one seal in
the middle provided it is not more than 18”
from either enclosure

• Enclosures further than 36” apart would

require two seals

NEC Article 501.15(A)(3)

NEC Article 505.16(B)(2), and 505.16(C)(1)

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Sealing in Divisions and Zones
• Sealing Fitting Applications
• In each conduit run leaving one
classified area entering to an area
of lesser classification (Boundary)
• Except for listed explosionproof
reducers at the conduit seal, there
shall be no union, coupling, box or
fitting between the conduit seal
and the boundary
• Zone 0 boundary seal not required
to be flameproof or explosionproof
NEC Article 501.15(A)(4)
NEC Article 501.15(B)(2)
NEC Article 505.16(A)(1)
NEC Article 505.16(B)(4) and 505.16(C)(1)
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Sealing in Divisions and Zones

• Sealing Fitting
Applications

• Drain Seal
installation

NEC Article 501.15

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Sealing in Divisions and Zones

• Sealing Fitting Applications

• Only explosionproof unions, couplings,
reducers, elbows, and conduit bodies
similar to L, T, not larger than the trade
size, are permitted to be placed between
the explosionproof enclosure and the
sealing fitting
Explosionproof Enclosure
Explosionproof Body
Sealing Fitting

NEC Article 501.15(A)(1) and 505.16(B)(2)

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Sealing in Divisions and Zones

• Sealing Fitting Applications

• Factory-Sealed enclosures shall not be
considered to serve as a seal for another
adjacent explosionproof enclosure that is
required to have a conduit seal
• One sealing fitting at the end of the conduit
run does not protect all explosionproof
enclosures in that run which are required
to be sealed
Non-Factory Sealed
Seals Required

NEC Article 501.15(A)(1) Factory Sealed

Seal Not Required

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Sealing in Divisions and Zones
• Sealing Fitting Applications
• Sealing fittings shall be listed for use with one or more specific
compounds – NEC Article 501.15(C)(1) and 505.16(D)(1)
• Conduit seals compound thickness shall be equal to the conduit
trade size and never less than 5/8” – NEC Article 501.15(C)(3) and
505.16(D)(3)

• Splices and taps shall not be made in a sealing fitting nor shall a
fitting containing a splice or tap be filled with compound –
NEC Article 501-15(C)(4) and 505.16(D)(4)
• The cross section area of the conductors permitted in a seal shall
not exceed 25% unless the seal is specifically identified for a
higher percentage fill - NEC Article 501.15(C)(6) and 505.16(D)(5)

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 Sealing in Divisions and Zones
• Sealing Fitting Applications
• Metal Conduit that contains
no unions, couplings, boxes,
or fittings, and passes completely
through a Class I location with
no fittings less than 12 in beyond
each boundary, shall not require a
conduit seal
• This is only one of numerous
sealing fitting exceptions

NEC Article 501.15(A)(4)(Exception 1)

NEC Article 501.15(B)(2)(Exception 1)
NEC Article 505.16(A)(1)(Exception)
NEC Article 505.16(B)(4)(Exception)

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Sealing in Divisions and Zones
Cable Seal Applications
• In Class I, Division 1, cables shall be sealed at all terminations
• In Class I, Division 2, cables entering enclosures required to be
explosionproof shall be sealed at point of entrance
• Cables with a gas/ vaportight continuous sheath with overall
jacket (capable of transmitting gases), shall be sealed after
removing the jacket and sealing around each individual conductor
• Exception – Cables not capable of transmitting gases (twisted
pair) do not require removal of shield or separation of conductors
• Exception – Cables capable of transmitting gases may be viewed
as one conductor provided the cable is sealed in the conduit with
18” of the enclosure and at the cable end within the enclosure
NEC Article 501.15(D) and 501.15(E)

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 Sealing in Divisions and Zones
Cable Seal Applications
• Seals shall be provided on cables at the first point of termination after
entry into the Zone 0 location - NEC Article 505.1(A)(2)

• Cables with a gas/ vaportight continuous sheath with overall jacket

(capable of transmitting gases), shall be sealed after removing the
jacket and sealing around each individual conductor
• Cables not capable of transmitting gases (twisted pair) do not require
removal of shield or separation of conductors – NEC 505.16(B)(5)

• Cable shall be sealed at the point at which they leave the Zone 1
location except when sealed at the termination point – NEC 505.16(B)(8)

• See multiple Class I Zone 2 exceptions - NEC 505.16(C)(2)

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Sealing in Divisions and Zones
• Cable Gland Seal – TMCX

• MC-HL, ITC-HL, & TECK

• Available ½” – 4”
• CHICO LiquidSeal or TSC Compounds
• Copper-Free Aluminum
• Class I, Division 1 & 2, Groups A,B,C,D
• Class II
NEC Article 501.10(A)(1)(c)(d)
NEC Article 501.15

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Sealing in Divisions and Zones

• Factory Sealed

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Sealing in Divisions and Zones

• Factory Sealed

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Lighting/ Luminaires

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Lighting/ Luminaires
Class I, Division 2, Zone 2 LED
Class I, Division 1 HID

Zone 1 Fluorescent

Class I, Division 1 HID

Zone 2 LED

Zone 1 Fluorescent

Class I, Division 2 HID

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 Lighting/ Luminaires
• Restricted Breathing nR
• Factory Sealed nA
• Restricted Breathing, identified by
the marking “Ex nR”
• Factory Sealed, (AEx nR in the
US)
• Class I, Division 2 and Zone 2
• Means that an enclosure is
sufficiently well sealed to limit the
entry of flammable gas to below
explosive concentration
• Using these methods of protection
allows for the T-Rating to be taken
externally as done with a Class I,
Division 1 luminaire
NEC Article 501.130 and 505.20
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Lighting/ Luminaires

12” Rule for Pendant Mount

• Bracing Against Lateral Displacement
• Flexible Fittings or Connector

NEC Article 501.130(A)(3) and 501.130(B)(3)

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Lighting/ Luminaires
Hazardous Location Retrofits

NEC Violation
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NEMA,
Ingress Protection,
and
Influencing Standards

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Influencing Standards

NFPA 497 – Recommended Practice for the Classification

of Flammable Liquids, Gases, & Vapors

NFPA 499 – Recommended Practice for the Classification of Combustible

Dust

NFPA 70 – National Electrical Code (including Articles 505 & 506)

ANSI – American National Standards Institute

Life Safety Code – Egress, Exit Signs, etc.

CSA – C22.2 No. 250 & 137

IEC/ ATEX – European Directives

IECEx – International Certification

(There are also standards for lighting levels and recommendations including
IEEE, API, etc.)
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Influencing Standards

UL844 – Standards for luminaires for installation and use in hazardous

locations

UL1598 – Standards for luminaires for use in non-hazardous locations:

Replaces 1570, 1571 & 1572

UL1598A – Supplemental standard requirements for luminaires for

installation on marine vessels: Replaces UL595

UL50E – Electrical Enclosures for wet locations

UL924 – Emergency Lighting

UL886 – Outlet boxes and fittings in hazardous locations

UL1203 – Electrical Equipment for use in hazardous areas

UL1010 – Plugs and Receptacles in hazardous locations

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NEMA vs. Ingress Protection

NEMA

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NEMA vs. Ingress Protection

Ingress
Protection

IP Ratings are similar

to NEMA (though tested
differently) ratings and
have nothing to do with
the Explosion Protection-
simply dust and water
protection. Therefore,
it is entirely possible to
have an IP specification
WITHOUT an Ex or
hazardous area
specification.

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NEMA vs. Ingress Protection
NEMA Enclosure Type IEC Enclosure Designation

1 ↔ IP20

3 ↔ IP54

3R ↔ IP54

3S ↔ IP54

4 and 4X ↔ IP66

5 ↔ IP52

6 and 6P ↔ IP67 & IP68

12 ↔ IP52

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Where To Look-
NEC Articles 500, 501, 505
and Certifications

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Where to Look…

NFPA 497 National Electrical Code

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Where to Look…

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Where to look…..

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Where to Look…
Crouse-Hinds Catalog
CEAG Catalog
Pauluhn Catalog
Australian Catalog
EX Digest
Certifications
IEC Solutions
Glands
and more…

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 Certifications
Product Family CATALOG/Page # UL/CSAus CSA/cUL ATEX IECEx GL GOST-R GOST-K CEPEL/INMETRO ANZEx KOSHA NEPSI

EJB Style C ENCLOSURES EJB Enclosures Y Y Y N N N N N N N N

EJB Style D ENCLOSURES EJB Enclosures Y Y Y N N N N N N N N
EJBA Enclosures EJBA Flameproof Enclosures N N N Y N N N N Y N N

EJB Style- NOR Series EJB_EJW Explosion Protected Enclosures N N Y Y N Y Y N N N N

EJB Style- GHG64 Series GHG64 Explosion Protected Enclosures Y Y Y Y N Y Y N N N N
GUB ENCLOSURES GUE_GUB Junction Boxes Y Y Y N N N N Y N N N
GUBA Enclosures GUBA Enclosures N N N Y N N N N Y N N
GUB NOR Explosion Protected Junction
GUB Style -NOR Series Enclosures Boxes N N Y Y N Y Y N N N N
NXT SERIES ENCLOSURES NXT Enclosures Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y N N N
EX-CELL SERIES ENCLOSURES Ex-CELL Enclosures Y Y Y Y N Y Y N Y Y N

ADE 1F Unarmoured Cable Glands ADE 1F Y Y Y Y N Y N Y Y N Y

ADE 1FC Unarmoured Barrier Cable Glands ADE 1FC Y Y Y Y N Y N Y N N N

ADE 4F Armoured Cable Glands ADE 4F Y Y Y Y N Y N Y Y N Y

ADE 6F Marine Cable Glands ADE 6F Y Y Y Y N Y N Y Y N Y

ADE 6FC Barrier Gland for Armoured Cables ADE 6FC Y Y Y Y N Y N Y Y N N

TWAB Barrier Gland for Armoured Cables TWAB Armoured Barrier Gland N N N Y N N N N Y N N

GHG960 Series GRP Cable Glands GHG960 GRP Cable Glands Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y N N N

GHG43 SERIES CONTROL STATIONS CEAG Catalog 1005 Pages 9.6-9.41 Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y Y N Y

GHG44 CUSTOM CONTROL PANELS CEAG Catalog 1005 Pages 9.42-9.78 Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y Y N Y

D2Z/GHG619 PANELBOARD D2Z Panelboards Y Y Y Y N Y Y N N Y Y

EIH/EIHT INSTRUMENT ENCLOSURES EIH_EIHT Instrument Enclosures Y Y Y N N N N N N N N

GHG26 SERIES DISCONNECT SWITCHES CEAG Catalog 1005 Pages 10.4-10.56 Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y N N N

eLLK Series flourescent fixtures eLLK Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y Y N Y
NLLK Series flourescent fixtures nLLK Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y Y N Y
eLLB Series flourescent fixtures eLLB20 Y Y Y Y N Y Y N N N N
NVMV SERIES CHAMPS W/ RESTRICTED
BREATHING Champ nVMV Y Y Y Y N N N N N N N
FMV nR SERIES CHAMP FIXTURES Champ FMV Y Y Y Y N N N N N N N
Champ VMV LED Champ VMV Y Y Y Y N N N N N N N

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Certifications
Websites
• ATEX Link –
• webmail.cooperindustries.com/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://
iecex.iec.ch/
• IECEx Link -
• iecex.com
• CSA Link -
webmail.cooperindustries.com/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://
directories.csa-international.org/
• UL Link -
webmail.cooperindustries.com/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://
database.ul.com/cgi-in/XYV/template/LISEXT/1FRAME/index.htm

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