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Application:
ENR receptacles and ENP plugs are used:
ɀ with portable electrical equipment such as
compressors, tools, lighting systems, and
similar devices
ɀ in areas made hazardous by the presence
of flammable vapors and gases or
combustible dusts
ɀ wherever portable electrical equipment is
likely to be transferred from hazardous to
nonhazardous areas
ɀ in damp and corrosive areas
ɀ when power requirements do not exceed
20 amperes
ɀ where general purpose application is
required
Features: Figure 2
ɀ ArkȿGard 2 receptacle incorporates three Figure 1
spring-loaded slide keys that prevent the
receptacle face plate from being rotated until Grounding:
the ENP plug is fully inserted into the ɀ NEC Article 501 and CEC Section 18 Standard Finishes:
receptacle. To make the connection, the ENP requires that metal frames or exposed non- ɀ Copper-free aluminum – aluminum acrylic
plug is fully inserted; and the receptacle face current-carrying metal parts of portable paint
moved inward by pushing the plug forward devices used in hazardous locations be ɀ Brass – natural
(Fig. 1). The plug is then rotated, (Fig. 2), grounded through an extra conductor in the
closing the circuit. As rotation begins, the portable cord. ENR receptacles and ENP
Electrical Rating Ranges:
plug becomes locked in the receptacle and plugs are provided with an extra grounding ɀ Receptacles – 20 amperes; 125 vac and
cannot be accidentally disengaged. In pole. 250 vac, 50-400 hertz
making or breaking the circuit, any resulting ɀ Plugs – 15 amperes; 125 vac and 250 vac,
electrical arc is confined in the factory-sealed Standard Materials: 50-400 hertz
chamber. ɀ Receptacle housing, spring door and plug 20 amperes; 125 vac and 250 vac,
ɀ Factory-sealed chamber encloses the body – die cast copper-free aluminum 50-400 hertz
potential arcing components between two ɀ Interiors: receptacle – Krydon fiberglass-
explosion-proof threaded joints. These reinforced polyester material; plugs – nylon Certifications and
threads are specially coated to guarantee 100 Compliances:
freedom of movement, which ensures on-off ɀ Contacts: receptacle blade – brass;
action. No additional seals are required. ɀ NEC:
receptacle switch – silver; plug – brass Class I, Division 1 and 2, Groups B†,C,D
ɀ One piece molded gasket seals cover plate ɀ Receptacle cover hinge pin and spring –
and ENP plug when plug is inserted, Class II, Division 1 and 2, Groups F,G
stainless steel Class III
providing full environmental protection at the ɀ Receptacle gasket – neoprene
receptacle face. ɀ ANSI/UL Standard 1010
ɀ Plug bushing – neoprene ɀ NEMA/EEMAC 3,7BCD,9FG
ɀ Top-hinged cover design with 45°
downward angle provides superior protection ɀ CEC:
in damp, wet, and dirty locations. Class I, Division 1 and 2, Groups B, C, D
ɀ Molded-in contact design provides superior Class II, Division 1 and 2, Group G
interior contact reliability. Class III
ɀ ENP plugs can be used in nonhazardous CAUTION: To reduce the risk of ignition of
areas with standard U-ground NEMA/EEMAC hazardous atmospheres, do not use plugs or
configuration 5 and 6 receptacles, eliminating receptacles in Class II, Group F locations that
the need for two separately equipped contain electrically conductive dusts.
portable units of the same type. The ENR
receptacle will not accept standard NEMA/ Dimensions
EEMAC configuration plugs.
ɀ ENP plug handle body is designed with an
internal cord strain relief mechanism and a
cable sealing grommet which will accept
various cable diameters.
ɀ Field assembly is accomplished with
standard tools.
ɀ Use standard EDS back boxes.
ENR single gang ENR single gang ENR two gang ENR two gang
dead end assembly dead end assembly with dead end assembly dead end assembly with
spring door open one spring door open