313724, 5:45 PM HAZARDOUS LOCATION CLASSIFICATION SAE, AKRON ELECTRIC, INC. HAZARDOUS LOCATION CLASSIFICATION Hazardous Locations consist of areas where there isthe potential fora fire or explosion dus to electrical equipment thats in operation inthis area with a reaction to flammable or igntable gases, liquids, vapors, combustible dusts, fibers or fyings. The need for Explosion-Proof equipment then atises due to this potential for fre or explosion. ‘The Natonal Elecical Code (NEC) along wth the National Fire Protection Assosiaion (NFPA) and Underwriters Laboratories (UL) have published 'a guide along with cades that classi’y hazardous areas in‘ classes, avisions and zones. “The “Combustion” or “Fire" Triangle is usd to classify Hazardous Locations inthe Explosion-Proof industry. A source of fuel (explosive gases iquids, oF vapors), source of ignition (re, spark, oF explosion) and axygen must be present in the appropriate consistencies for an explosion to occur. Our Explosion-Proof Enclosures & Systems operate to prevent these three ceria from mixing in such a way that would generate an ‘explosion and be hazardous tothe surtounding environment, CLASS I Class | locations consist of aroas where gases, vapors or liquids may exis that have the potential to become flammable or igitable. There are ‘wo diferent divisions that exist in Class |, Division 1 and Division 2, along with three Zones; Zone 0, 1 & 2. Locations that would be considered to be Class | indude Petroleum Refineries, Gasoline Storage Areas, Ory Cleaning Plants, Spray Finishing Areas, Fuel Servicing Areas, etc Division 1 is a subset of Clas | and i classiied as an area wher Under normal, everyday operating conltons. the explosive or flammable gases, vapors or liquids mentloned above can exist Division 2s also a subsst of Class | and is classified as an area where the explosive or flammable gases, vapors or liquids mentioned above are not likely to exist during regular operation, Zone 0 is described as the presence of explosive or flammable gases, vapors or liquids for long periods of ime during operating conditions or during a large portion af the operating condtions. Zone 1 is described asthe presence of explosive or flammable gases, vapors or Iqulds for some of the tine during normal operating colons. Zone 2is desctbed as there nol being a Ikelhood of explosive or flammable gases, vapors or lquids present during normal operating conditions. CLASS IT Class I! locations consist of locations where combustible dusts may exis that have the potential lo become flammable or ignitable. Locations that would be considered tobe Class Include Grain elevators, Flour and feed mils, Metal powder manufactures, and Coal plans, et. Division 1 is a subset of Clas I and is classiied an area where the explosive or flammable combustile dusts mentioned above can exist lunder normal, everyday operating conditions. Division 2is also a subset of Class Il and is classified as an area where the explosive or flammable combustible dusts mentioned above are not Tikal fo exist during regular operation. CLASS IIT Class Il locations consist of locations where fibers and flyings may exist that have the potential to become flammable or ignitable. Locations that ‘Would be considered tobe Class Ill include Cotton Gins, Coton Seed Mils, Sawdust ar fyings plants, or Textle mils Division 1 is a subsot of Cass Ill and is classed as an aroa who ignitable fibers or fyings may be manufactured, stored or handled, Division 2s also a subset of Class Il and s classified as an area where ignitable bers or fyings may be stored or handled NEMA & NEC ENCLOSURE TYPES TYPE 3 - Type 3 enclosures are intended for outdoor use primarly to provide a degree of protection against windblown dust, rain, sleet and externa ce formation, -ntos:twwwakronelectile comvhazardous-locaton-classticalon himi~text=Divslon 28 also ao exst during regular operation 18313724, 5:45 PM HAZARDOUS LOCATION CLASSIFICATION ‘TYPE 3R- Type 3R enclosures are intonded for outdoor use primarily to provide @ degree of protection against faling rain and external ice formations TYPE 4 « Type 4 enclosures are intended for indoor or outdoor use primarily to provide a degree of protection against windblown rain, dust, splashing wate, hose directed water, and external ce formation “TYPE 4X - Typo 4X anclosures are intendad for indoor and outdoor use primary to provide a dagree of protection against corrosion, windblown dust and rain, splashing water, hse directed water and external ce formation. ‘TYPE 7 - Type 7 enclosures are for use indoors in locations classified Class |, DI. 1& 2, Groups A, 8, © & D, as defined inthe National Electric Cove. TYPE 4/7 - Type 4/7 enclosures ar for use outdoor in locatons classified to be hazardous as defined in the Natonal Electic Code. TYPE 8 - Type 8 enclosures are for use in indoor locations classified Class I, groups E, For Gas defined inthe National Electric Code, CLASSIFICATION OF HAZARDOUS ATMOSPHERES Class I, ‘Typical Agnition | Class I, ‘Typical Ignition onsite = ee) SM A, lee GROUP A Aeenkne ws | GROUP Dy Ace a7 3 Seen Hivkedioie 413 Hise Ode Gaur 36 Hydrogen Heptane oe Mises coining tere 2 rete bgen Isa Aol a (vole lope a reine Gide w tiene 3 ecaiayde ts Mewar Ses Greece iS Metal yi Keone at Dail Ee Pa Net ent Revo: a) Base ry DAs tDopeed ite opel Dine 3oMetsl2Peparet 8 dnc UBM 2p Perdcam Sapa Saco a Ocone oe Aeronae ier Poe 2S ioe os tena 3 fomee ie fe 1 ie 28 Tan a 1 na 3 2 Pana 3 tha, & Sit fete @ XB Acca ot Vest che Po Bie e Mus wads ta B NEC ENCLOSURE CLASSIFICATIONS Explosion Proof Enclosure: An enclosure which can withstand the pressures resuling from an intamnal explosion of specified gases, and contain sch an explosion sufficiently to prevent the ignition of the explosive mosphere surrounding the enclosure (fr Class | I and Il). OiLimmersion: The elecical apparatus are arranged such thatthe arcing contacts, connections sc. ae immersed in ol Arcing is confined Under the of such tat it wil nat ignte an explosive mature of specified gases above the all orin the atmosphere surtounding the enclosure (for Pur es: The accumulation of igitable gases or vapors inthe enclosure is prevented by maintaining, inside the ‘enclosure, sufclent flow of clean air or ner. gas (for Class I! andi), {ntrinsically Safe Equipment; Wiring thats incapable of releasing sufficient electrical or thermal energy, under normal and abnormal conditions, to cause gniton of a epectic hazardous atmospheric mixture in ts most easily gntable concentration (for Class |i and Il), he enclosure prevents the entrance of dust and extemal surfaces shall not reach temperatures capable of ignting or . Dust lgnition-Pro ‘iscoloring dust on the enclosure ar igniting dustai mixtures inthe surrounding atmospheres (for Cla ATEX ENCLOSURE CLASSIFICATIONS (Exd): ExplosionprootFlamepraof Enclosure. An enclosure that can withstand the prassure developed during an intemal explosion of 'spectied gases and which prevents the trensmission of the explosion to the explosive atmosphere surrounding the enclosure (for Zanes 1 and 2). “Type “0” (Exe): Oilimmersion. The electrical apparatus is immersed in olin such way tat an explosive atmosphere, which may be above the ‘aor outside the enclosure cannot be ignited (for Zone 1). -ntos:twwwakronelectile comvhazardous-locatlon-classtcalon hemi~text=Divslon 28 algo ao exst during regular operation 283113/24, 545 PM HAZARDOUS LOCATION CLASSIFICATION “Type “p" (Exp): Prossurized enclosure. The entry ofa surrouncing atmosphere into the enclosure is prevented by maintaining inside the ‘enclosure a protective gas ata higher pressure than that of tne surounding atmosphere (fr Zones 1 aNd 2). ‘Type {Exi); Intinsically Safe Systems are incapable of releasing sufficient electrical or thermal energy under normal or abnormal conditions to ‘cause and ignition of a given explosive atmosphere (forall Zones, 0, 1 and 2) ‘Type “e” (Exe): Increased Safety. Measures ar taken to prevent, with a minor dagroe of security, the possibilty of excessive temperatures and ihe occurrence of ares or sparks in the interior and on the external parts of the electrical apparatus which do not occur in narmel service (or Zones Vand 2). {€xq): Powder filed. The enclosure is filed with finely grarulates material such that, inthe intended service conclions, any ae occurring ‘within the enclosure ofan electrical apparatus wil nt ignite the surrounding atmasphere. No ignition shall be caused by ame or excessive temperature ofthe surfaces ofthe enclosure (for Zone 1). “Type *N" (Exn); Not CENELEC recognized. Measures are applied tothe electrical apparatus such that, in normal operation, itis not capable of ignitng 2 surrounding explosive atmosphere and a faut capable of causing ignition is not ikely to occur (fr Zane 2). PHONE: (330) 745-8891 | FAX: (330) 745-2504 'A DIVISION OF AKRON FOUNDRY CO, nitpsuiwww.akronelecte. conmhazardous leation-classfcatlon htmit~te sion 2 is also ato exst during regular operation a8