Description
Crouse-Hinds Ark-Gard® Explosionproof Receptacle Assembly, 1-Gang Dead End, Series: ENR Value, 125 V AC, 15 A, NEMA 5-15R, NEMA 3/7B/7C/7D/9F/9G/12 Enclosure, Die Cast Copper Free Aluminum, 3-1/2 in L x 8 in W x 6-23/32 in H Dimensions
Features:
- Factory sealed chamber encloses the potential arcing components between two explosionproof threaded joints, these threads are specially coated to guarantee freedom of movement, which ensures ON-OFF action, no additional seals are required
- 1-piece molded gasket seals cover plate and ENP plug when plug is inserted, providing full environmental protection at the receptacle face
- Top-hinged cover design with 45 deg downward angle provides superior protection in damp, wet and dirty locations
- Field assembly is accomplished with standard tools
- Use standard EDS back boxes
- Ark-Gard® 2 receptacle incorporates three spring-loaded slide keys that prevent the receptacle face plate from being rotated until the ENP plug is fully inserted into the receptacle
- To make the connection, the ENP plug is fully inserted and the receptacle face moved inward by pushing the plug forward
- The plug is then rotated, closing the circuit, as rotation begins, the plug becomes locked in the receptacle and cannot be accidentally disengaged
- In making or breaking the circuit, any resulting electrical arc is confined in the factory-sealed chamber
- Dead front interlocked circuit breaking, dust-ignitionproof and raintight
Applications:
For portable electrical equipment such as compressors, tools, lighting systems, damp and wet locations, general purpose applications, refineries, chemical plants, LNG facilities, wastewater treatment facilities, drilling and exploration
Standards/Approval:
- NEC Class I, Div 1 and 2, Groups B, C, D, Class II, Div 1 and 2, Groups F, G, Class III
- CEC Class I, Div 1 and 2, Groups B, C, D Class II, Div 1 and 2, Group G, Class III
- CSA Approved
