Appleton ES”SERIES Instruction Sheet
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INSTRUCTION SHEET
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SEALING APPLETON “ES” SERIES SEALING HUBS FOR USE WITH
APPLETON KWIKO
®
, KWIKO A™ AND CROUSE-HINDS CHICO A
• The National Electric Code in Article 501, Section 501-5, Class I, DIV. 1 and 2, requires that seals be installed in specific
locations.
• This is to prevent the passage of gasses, vapors or flames through the conduit from one portion of the electrical installations
to another portion.
• Appleton Sealing Hubs are U/L Listed for use in hazardous locations with “Kwiko, Kwiko A compound or Crouse-Hinds Chico
compound only. These compounds when used properly mixed and poured, hardens into a dense and strong mass which is
insoluble with water. It is not attacked by petroleum products and is not soften by heat.
• Appleton ES Sealing Hubs are used to seal vertical conduit risers in Class I, Division 1 and 2 hazardous (classified) locations
as defined by the National Electrical Code (NEC). These sealing hubs may be installed vertically in a NPT threaded hub as
shown in Figure 1 or with a STG steel ring and gasket assembly through slip hole in metal enclosure wall as shown in Figure 2.
WARNING: Electrical power must be turned Off before and during installation and maintenance.
• Failure to follow safety instructions may cause ignition of hazardous atmospheres resulting in serious personal
injury and / or property damage.
1. Install sealing hub securely in enclosure
opening and pull conductors through.
2. DAMMING: Separate each conductor
and pack fiber filler into hub behind
conductors and around each conductor.
• These conductors must not touch each
other nor touch the sealing fitting wall.
• Clean fiber shreds away from walls or
conductors to prevent them from causing
flame and / or leakage of gasses. Finished
Mineral Fiber
Filler “Asbestos
-Free”
dam must be as shown in Fig. 1 & 2.
3. MIxing: Prepare sealing compound
using a completely clean mixing vessel
in each batch. Shake the sealing cement
thoroughly in all directions. Mix sealing
cement with correct proportion of clean
water as noted below.
“Asbestos-
APPLETON Kwiko CEMENT. Add 3
fluid ounces of water to 1 lb. of cement
equivalent to 1 part water to 3 parts
cement by volume for a minimum of
5 minutes or until an even pouring
consistency is obtained.
Free”
Sealing Cement
Be sure to read the
mixing instructions
on the Sealing
cement can.
Appleton Kwiko A and CROUSE-HINDS Chico A
CEMENT. Add one (1) part water to two (2) parts cement
by volume. Use cold water, warm water increases setting
CAUTION: Temperature / Cure Time
Appleton Kwiko Cement must not be mixed and poured at
temperature below 35°F (1.7°C). Cement compound curing time varies
with temperatures. Examples are: 35°F (1.7°C) - 24 hrs., At 68°F
(20°C) - 4 hrs.
CAUTION: For Group B installations, compound must be allowed 72
hours to cure at full strength before energizing system.
APPLETON Kwiko A and CROUSE HINDS Chico A CEMENT
FOR APPLICATIONS INVOLVING GROUP C AND D
CAUTION: Sealing compound to be mixed ONLY at temperatures
above 35°F (1.7°C) and ONLY poured into fittings that have been
brought to a temperature above 35°F (1.7°C). Seals must NOT be
exposed to temperatures below 35oF (1.7°C) for at least 8 hours.
CAUTION: Sealing compound to be mixed ONLY at temperatures
above 40°F (4.4°C) and ONLY poured into fittings that
brought to a temperature above 40°F (4.4°C).
exposed to tempertures below 400F (4.40C) for at least 72 hours.
CAUTION: Refer to Table 1 to determine the maximum number and
size of conductors allowed in a seal.
FOR ALL APPLICATIONS
4. Pour sealing cement into hub until flush with top as shown
in Figures 1 and 2, below.
5. For guidance in mixing sealing compound see Table below.
These cements are NOT INSULATING COMPOUNDS and
•
MUST NOT be used for such purposes.
speed. Add water and stir immediately and thoroughly.
• DO NOT mix more than can be poured in 15 minutes
after adding w
HUB CATALOG NUMBERS
WITH OUT
SEALING GASKET
ES100-50
ES100-75
ES150-100
ES200-125
ES200-150
ES250-200
ES400-300
ES500-400
ES600-500
ater.
WITH
SEALING GASKET
ES100-50BLSG
ES100-75BLSG
ES150-100BLSG
ES200-125BLSG
ES200-150BLSG
ES250-200BLSG
ES400-300BLSG
ES500-400BLSG
ES600-500BLSG
VOLUME OF
SEAL CAVITY
33.70 cu inches
91.23 cu inches
143.73 cu inches
INTERNAL
.74 cu inches
.76 cu inches
3.10 cu inches
4.69 cu inches
4.69 cu inches
9.38 cu inches
KEEP CONDUCTORS
IN CENTER OF
ENCLOSURE
HUB
‘ES’ SEALING
Class I and II, Div. 1 and 2
‘ES’ HUB
HUB
FIGURE 1
SEALING
COMPOUND
FLUSH WITH TOP
5 THREADS
MINIMUM
ENGAGED
FIBER
FILLER
®
SEALING CEMENT
Seals must NOT be
FIGURE 2
KEEP
CONDUCTORS
IN CENTER OF
‘ES’ HUB
CONDUIT
LOCKNUT
FLAT WALL
ENCLOSURE
‘ES’ SEALING
HUB
FLUSH WITH TOP
Class I and II, Div. 2 Only
have been
SEALING
COMPOUND
STEEL RING
AND GASKET
ASSEMBLY
FIBER
FILLER
Rev. D • 7/17/96
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