Thomas & Betts Russellstoll Application Information

Hazardous Location Plugs, Receptacles and Interlocks

Hazardous-Duty Applications

Russellstoll® Hazardous-Duty Plugs, Receptacles and Interlocks are
designed to support a variety of installation needs throughout 20A,
30A, 60A and 100A ranges where Division 1, Class 1 NEC
require the utmost in safety.

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Unique among others, the Russellstoll

MaxGard® also offers true
O-ring sealed waterproof design protection in addition to standard
threaded flame-path construction employed elsewhere. In rough
service, washdown and outdoor applications, MaxGard
goes beyond normal XP ratings.

With coming increases in harmonized designations for classifications
between NFPA/NEC

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and IEC (International) hazardous area standards,
a quick reference classification chart is provided below. In all cases,
the customer must determine and approve proper area classification
standards and degree of harmonized standards acceptance.

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guidelines

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performance

Power & High Voltage — Russellstoll

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Pin & Sleeve Power Connectors

HAzARDouS mATERiAlS

ENViRoNmENT u.S. NEC STANDARDS EuRo iEC STANDARDS

Gas or Vapor

Dust

Fibers/Flyings

GRouP APPliCATioNS

Div. 1 and 2, Class I

The above chart is presented for quick reference only and should only be used in conjunction with noted Articles.
Further definition of harmonized standards will be supported by Russellstoll through appropriate specification efforts whenever practical.

Div. 1, Cass I Zone 0 and 1

Div. 2, Class I Zone 2
Div. 1, Class II Zone 10
Div. 2, Class II Zone 11
Div. 1, Class III Zone 10
Div. 2, Class III Zone 11

NEC ART. 500

ClASS i: GRouPS

A: Acetylene
B: Hydrogen

C: Ethylene IIB
D: Propane IIA

NEC ART. 505

zoNES 0, 1 AND 2

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