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Chico
®
A and Chico
®
A-P Sealing Compound
Chico
®
X Fiber
Chico
®
SpeedSeal
™
For Sealing Fittings and Hubs
Applications:
Chico X fiber:
• Forms a dam between the integral bushing of the sealing fitting and
the end of the conduit and around the electrical conductors entering
the hub
Chico A sealing compound:
• Forms a seal around each electrical conductor and between them
and inside of the sealing fitting to restrict the passage of gases,
vapors or flames through the sealing fitting at atmospheric pressure
and at normal ambient temperatures
Chico
®
SpeedSeal
™
Compound:
• Designed to separate and form an explosionproof seal around each
electrical conductor in Eaton's Crouse-Hinds EYS and EYD sealing
fittings
• Restricts the passage of gases, vapors or flames through the
sealing fitting
• Creates a seal for Class I, Division 1, Groups C, D and Class II,
Division 1, Groups E, F, G hazardous areas
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Size Ranges:
• Chico A compound – 1 lb. to 5 lbs. (provides 23–115 cubic
inches of compound)
• Chico X fiber – 2 oz. to 1 lb.
• Chico A-P (5 pouches per carton) – provides 25 and 55 cubic
inches of compound
• Chico SpeedSeal - 2 oz. or 6 oz. cartridge
Eaton's Crouse-Hinds sealing fittings are approved for use in hazardous locations
only when Chico X fiber and Chico A Sealing Compound or Chico SpeedSeal are
used to make the seal.
Ordering Information - Chico A
Ordering Information - Chico A-P Intrapak
®
*A sixth pouch, containing an appropriate quantity of Chico X fiber, is included in
these cartons.
Cu. In.
Fill per
Pouch†
No. of
Pouches
per Carton Cat. #
55 Chico A19 PX*
11 5 Chico A39 PX*
Net
Weight
Vol.
Cu. In.† Cat. #
1 lb. 23 Chico A3
1 lb.‡ 23 Chico A4
5 lb. 115 Chico A05
†Number of cubic inches this amount will fill when set. See internal volume
requirements for EYS, EZS, EYD, EZD and EYSR sealing fittings and ES sealing
hubs (see pages 140–149).
‡Includes 1 oz. Chico X fiber.
Features:
Chico A sealing compound:
• A water soluble powder that can be easily mixed and poured. The
compound, unusually dense, expands slightly when hardening and
bonds to inner walls of sealing fittings. Compound hardens in 60–70
minutes
• Chico A cure time is 8 hours for Class I, Group C and D applications
and 72 hours for Class I, Group A and B applications.
• Chico A has a 1 year shelf life from date of manufacture.
• Chico A ambient temperature range (after curing) is –40°F to +165°F.
Chico A-P Intrapak
®
:
• Packaged in two-compartment plastic pouch with precise amount of
water for mixing. No mixing or measuring implements required.
• A hard squeeze of the water compartment forces the water into the
compartment containing the Chico compound. Mixing is completed by
kneading the pouch for one minute.
• The mixed sealing compound is poured directly into the sealing fitting
– no funnel required. The package label indicates the size and quantity
of sealing fittings each pouch will properly fill. Compound hardens in
60–70 minutes.
Chico X fiber:
• A mineral wool that packs easily, forming around each conductor
Chico
®
SpeedSeal™ Compound:
• Installs a reliable seal in five minutes - every time
• Hardens to a dense, strong mass that is suitable for Class I, Division 1,
Groups C, D and Class II, Division 1, Groups E, F, G hazardous
applications.
• UL and cUL Listed for use with
1
/2" to 2" Eaton's Crouse-Hinds sealing
fittings only.
• Packaged in a 2 oz. or 6 oz. pre-measured cartridge, eliminating the
need for measuring before mixing.
• Packaged with a screw-on nozzle for accurate dispensing.
• Expands four times its original size in the sealing fitting, eliminating the
need to separate the individual conductors with Chico X fiber.
• Chico X fiber dams are not required in horizontal applications,
reducing installation times.
• Completely hardens in 20 minutes, simplifying use for OEMs.
• Suitable for cold temperature environments without the costly need to
build a temporary shelter around sealing fittings. All ice crystals must
be removed from inside the conduit seal before dispensing Chico
SpeedSeal compound. The Chico SpeedSeal compound should be
kept above 10°C (50°F) and below 85°F (29°C) prior to mixing.
The sealing fitting must be kept at or above 4°C (40°F) during the
4 to 10 minute expansion/gel time of the compound.
• 18 months shelf-life.
• Patent pending.