What is Class 1, Division 2, Classification

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Stand-alone Solar Electrical Installations in

Hazardous Locations ….

What is the Class 1, Division 2

Classification?

A Quick Primer

The Oil & Gas Industries have been major customers of the Off-Grid Solar Electric Industry for many

years. At a recent training event—Choosing the Right Charge Controller for Off-Grid Solar Electric

Systems–we learned that many of you want to learn more about “What the Hazardous Locations

(Class 1, Division 2 Groups A-D) Classification means & Why you should look for this important

certification classification” when you purchase and install charge controllers in a stand-alone solar

powered industrial electrical systems. This Primer answers those questions and provides a quick,

high-level overview of the Classification Standards …

Summary of content (5 pages)

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Stand-alone Solar Electrical Installations in Hazardous Locations …. What is the Class 1, Division 2 Classification? A Quick Primer The Oil & Gas Industries have been major customers of the Off-Grid Solar Electric Industry for many years.
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Stand-alone Solar Electrical Installations in Hazardous Locations …. What is the Class 1, Division 2 Classification? Stand-alone Solar Electrical Installations in Hazardous Locations …. What is the Class 1, Division 2 Classification? A Quick Primer The Oil & Gas Industries have been major customers of the OffGrid Solar Electric Industry for many years.
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Stand-alone Solar Electrical Installations in Hazardous Locations …. What is the Class 1, Division 2 Classification? Hazardous Materials Gasses or Vapors (1) Combustible Dusts (2) Fibers or Flyings (1) (2) Class / Division System Class 1, Division 1 Class 1, Division 2 Class 2, Division 1 Class 2, Division 2 Class 3, Division 1 Class 3, Division 2 Zone System (1) Zone 0, Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 20, Zone 21 Zone 22 No Equivalent The United States & Canada have adopted Zones for Gasses and Vapors.
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Stand-alone Solar Electrical Installations in Hazardous Locations ….
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Stand-alone Solar Electrical Installations in Hazardous Locations …. What is the Class 1, Division 2 Classification? The SunSaver is: • • • Manufactured in a Certified ISO 9001 Facility Available in 6A, 10A or 20A at 12Vdc or 24Vdc Versions. Environmentally Optimized for High Reliability & Increased Battery Life • Hazardous Locations - Class 1, Div. 2 Groups A-D • CE, RoHS and REACH Compliant • UL 1604/ANSI/ISA 12.12.01-2000 (USA) and CSA C22.2 No.