Features

• Explosionproof, Dust-Ignitionproof. Ideal for installation in chemical and petrochemical plants, refineries and other process industries
• Factory sealed, eliminates the need for adding sealing fittings and compound at each conduit entrance.
• EFD/EFDB factory sealed pilot lights are supplied with red jewel/guard assembly and 120 Vac/Vdc, 50/60 Hz, 6 Watt, Type 6S6 lamp
• EFD/EFDB factory sealed selector switches furnished with nylon cam-operated, heavy-duty push buttons for either 2-position or 3-position maintained contact operation. They offer high thermal and arc resistance, high dielectric strength
• EDS factory sealed push buttons are available with dust cap for use in areas where excessive dust, moisture or corrosive conditions are encountered. Enclosed stainless steel helper spring prevents accidental operation of push button in severe vibration
• Heavy-duty push buttons, 10 Amp, 600 Vac rated
• EFD/EFDB momentary push buttons are supplied with lockout type guards as standard. A hole in the guard will accept locks with up to 1/4#8221; hasp. Permits locking of push button to prevent unauthorized operation
• EFD/EFDB backbox supplied with internal ground screw. Accurately tapped, tapered hubs for tight, rigid joints and ground continuity. Smooth, rounded integral bushing in each hub protects conductor insulation
• Corrosion resistant captive stainless steel hex head cap screws hold covers to body
• Stainless steel push button shaft operates within stainless steel bushing assuring long, maintenance free operation
• Push button and selector switch contacts are silver cadmium oxide which are #8221;sealed#8221; in lower phenolic chamber isolated from corrosive elements. Assures positive contact and long, trouble-free operation
• Clearly marked terminals with brass screws assure quick, easy wiring. Pigtail leads from push buttons are factory sealed in sealing well

Specifications

• EFDB Standard Materials and Finishes: Control station has a malleable iron body with a copperfree (4/10 of 1% max.) aluminum cover. Both have a triple-coat finish (1) zinc electroplate, (2) chromate, and (3) epoxy powder coat
• EDS Standard Materials and Finishes: Control station has a malleable iron body and cover with a triple-coat finish (1) zinc electroplate, (2) chromate, and (3) epoxy powder coat; sealing chamber is copperfree (4/10 of 1% max.) aluminum with a natural finish; and nylon operating handle
• SPBB Standard Materials and Finishes: Push button upper barrel is copperfree (4/10 of 1% max.) aluminum with a natural finish; lower barrel is phenolic with nylon plastic button (dust cap models have neoprene buttons)
• SPLN/SPLS Standard Materials and Finishes: Pilot light guard and body assembly is copperfree (4/10 of 1% max.) aluminum with a natural finish; steel clamping ring; and tempered glass jewel
• SSBA Standard Materials and Finishes: Selector switch operator mechanism is copperfree (4/10 of 1% max.) aluminum with a natural finish; nylon cam; and sealed phenolic contact block
• Option Materials: 1- or 2-gang copperfree (4/10 of 1% max.) aluminum bodies and covers available. See catalog pages for details
• Modified Operation Three Position Selector Switches: Momentary contact right position, spring return to center, maintained contact left position. Momentary contact left position, spring return to center, maintained contact right position. See catalog pages for details
• EFD/EFDB Lockouts: Selector switch lockout locks two or three position handle in any position. Securing rod for push button lockout guard is also available. See catalog pages for details
• EFD/EDS Brazen Hubs: Units may be supplied with brazed hubs as 3-, 4-, and 5-gang in a variety of hub configurations. See catalog pages for how to order these and other custom units by adding suffixes to mounting body catalog numbers
• Nameplate Mounting Bracket: Make circuit description/identification easy and eliminate costly field installation (drilling/tapping) to accommodate circuit identification nameplates by using our bracket accessory. See catalog.
• Other Options Available: See catalog pages for details

Certifications and Compliances

• NEC and CEC Certifications and Compliances: Class I, Division 1 and 2, Groups B, C, D; Class II, Division 1 and 2, Groups E, F, G; Class III; NEMA 3, 7CD, 9EFG

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