System Connection Examples INSTALLATION

NOTE: The following illustrations of system connections are provided only as a guideline. Actual connections are dictated by local authorities and the A&E
specifications of the site. Pelco makes no recommendations on the connection of this system in a hazardous location. Conduit Sealing Instructions for Equipment in
Hazardous Locations
ì Nipples (supplied with enclosure) C903M-F (4/13)
î Sealing fittings (supplied with enclosure)

ï Explosionproof nipple ENCLOSURE

ñ Explosionproof elbow For IECEX, ATEX, and UL/cUL Zones Only

A certified flameproof “d”, “tb”, and IP66 sealing device, such as a stopping box with setting compound, shall be provided either in the flameproof enclosure
ó Explosionproof flexible conduit, for Class 2 wiring
or immediately at the entrance thereto.
r Explosionproof flexible conduit, for Class 1 wiring

s Explosionproof J-box, for connection of pan/tilt and For U.S. Groups C&D (Explosion Proof) Only
Class-1 camera; for ease of wire pulls, locate as close to This document is based on NEC installation requirements for equipment installed in hazardous locations in the United States of America.
PAN/TILT
the pan/tilt as possible
t Sealing fitting, for separation of hazardous and Description
nonhazardous locations
Conduit seals prevent explosions from spreading through conduit systems and igniting outside atmospheres. When properly installed and filled with a
u Sealing fitting (supplied provided pan/tilt) UL-listed sealing compound, they prevent the passage of gases, vapors, or flames from spreading from a hazardous location to a nonhazardous location.
~í Nipple (supplied with pan/tilt) The information describes the main purposes for seal fittings:
Figure 6. EHX*E Enclosure and PT1260EX Pan/Tilt • Restrict the passage of gases, vapors, or flames from one part of the conduit system to another area of POURING OPENING
the system.
• Limit explosions to the sealed enclosure. SEALING CEMENT

• Prevent precompression, or “pressure piling,” in conduit systems. SF SEAL WITH DRAIN VALVE
ì Nipple (supplied with enclosure) WARNING: Failure to follow safety instructions may cause ignition of hazardous
FIBER DAM
î Sealing fitting (supplied with enclosure) atmosphere resulting in serious personal injury and/or property damage.
EXPLOSION CONFINED
WITHIN SEALED AREA
ï Explosionproof nipple EXSITE
POSITIONING
PARTS LIST IGNITABLE GASES OR VAPORS
IGNITED BY SPARK OF SWITCH
ñ Explosionproof flexible conduit, for Class 2 wiring SYSTEM
For an example of possible system connections, refer to System Connection Examples on page 4.
ó Sealing fitting, for separation of hazardous and nonhazardous
locations EHX*E SERIES ENCLOSURE AND PT1260EX PAN/TILT
Qty Description
2 Nipple (supplied with enclosure)
2 Sealing fitting (supplied with enclosure)
1 Sealing fitting (supplied with pan/tilt) EXPLOSIONPROOF
SWITCH
Figure 7. ExSite Series Explosionproof Positioning System 1 Nipple (supplied with pan/tilt)
Figure 1. How Gases, Vapors, and
EXSITE SERIES EXPLOSIONPROOF POSITIONING SYSTEM Flames Are Contained
WARNING: Be sure to seal the cable entry conduit fitting with the appropriate sealant (not supplied) during installation. Qty Description
1 Nipple (supplied with enclosure)
REVISION HISTORY 1 Sealing fitting (supplied with enclosure)
Manual # Date Comments
C903M 9/92 Original version. USER-SUPPLIED PARTS
C903M-A 11/94 Revised format to two columns. Added an example system connection containing a figure and parts description.
C903M-B 6/03 Added "For U.S. reference only." Changed "Example System Connection" to "System Connection Example." Changed "EHX" to EHX*E." EHX*E Series Enclosure and PT1260EX Pan/Tilt ExSite Series Explosionproof Positioning System
C903M-C 8/04 Document rewritten and reformatted. Added information about NEC installation requirements, and added Introduction. Added another figure and parts
description. Some information removed. Qty Description Qty Description
C903M-D 4/10 Document rewritten and reformatted. Added "EECEX and ATEX Only" information. Added Parts List and User-Supplied Parts. 1 Explosionproof nipple 1 Explosionproof nipple
C903M-E 10/10 Added a warning to install appropriate sealant. 1 Explosionproof elbow 1 Explosionproof flexible conduit (Class 2 wiring)
C903M-F 4/13 Added UL/cUL zones and U.S. Groups C&D (Explosion Proof) information in the headings, and included metric measurements. 1 Explosionproof flexible conduit (Class 2 wiring) 1 Sealing fitting
1 Explosionproof flexible conduit (Class 1 wiring) 1 Sealing compound
The materials used in the manufacture of this document and its components are compliant to the requirements of Directive 2002/95/EC. 1 Explosionproof J-box 1 Fiber filler
Pelco, the Pelco logo, and other trademarks associated with Pelco products referred to in this publication are trademarks of Pelco, Inc. or its affiliates. © Copyright 2012, Pelco, Inc. 1 Sealing fitting
ONVIF and the ONVIF logo are trademarks of ONVIF Inc. All other product names and services are the property of their respective companies. All rights reserved. 1 Sealing compound
Product specifications and availability are subject to change without notice.
1 Fiber filler
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NEC SEC. 501-15 HIGHLIGHTS ON SEALING FITTING REQUIREMENTS Installation
1. Run the conductors through the fitting.
CLASS I, DIV. 1 AND 2
2. Pack the sealing fitting with fiber filler. In a horizontal run, place the fiber filling at both ends of the fitting (refer to Figure 4); in a vertical run, fill only
Conduit seals must be placed within 45cm (18 in.) of the conduit entry to an explosionproof enclosure where either of the following apply: the bottom end (refer to Figure 5).
1. The enclosure contains apparatus that may produce arcs, sparks, or high temperatures.
Fiber filler makes a dam that keeps the sealing compound in the chamber of the sealing fitting while it cures and hardens. The fiber dam is also used
2. The conduit entry is metric designator 53 (trade size 2) or larger and the enclosure contains terminals, splices, or taps. to separate the individual conductors so the sealing compound seals around each conductor. If the electrical conductors are not properly separated,
gases can migrate through the seal, making the seal ineffective.

SEALING COMPOUND
45.00 MAX
(18.00) SEALING
COMPOUND

FIBER FILLER
ENCLOSURE FIBER FILLER
TO BE SEALED

Figure 4. Horizontal Fitting, Damming and Sealing Figure 5. Vertical Fitting, Damming and Sealing
NOTE: Values in parentheses are inches; all others are centimeters.
3. Prepare the sealing compound. Use sealing compound suitable for the application and follow the instructions supplied by the sealing compound
Figure 2. Conduit Seal Distance manufacturer.
4. Pour the sealing compound into the fitting.
Sealing fittings must be installed at a boundary between a hazardous and nonhazardous area. Sealing fittings must also be installed at a boundary between
a Class I, Div. 1 area and a Class I, Div. 2 area.
HAZARDOUS AREA NONHAZARDOUS AREA

ENCLOSURE
TO BE SEALED
SEAL MAY BE POSITIONED
ON EITHER SIDE OF BOUNDARY
NONHAZARDOUS AREA

NO UNION, COUPLING, BOX, OR FITTING IN CONDUIT

IS PERMITTED BETWEEN SEALING FITTING AND
POINT WHERE CONDUIT LEAVES HAZARDOUS AREA
HAZARDOUS AREA

ENCLOSURE TO BE SEALED

Figure 3. Sealing the Enclosures

Other NEC Requirements:

• Splices and taps are not to be used in sealing fittings.
• Where moisture may accumulate in system, an approved method must be provided to remove such accumulation.
• Depth of sealing compound should be to trade size of conduit, having a minimum thickness of 5/8 of an inch.

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