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    ECD Series Explosionproof Breathers & Drains

    Category: Fittings
    Brand: Crouse Hinds

     ECD Series Explosionproof Breathers & Drains

    • ECDs are installed in enclosures or conduit to provide ventilation to minimize condensation and drain condensate
    • Standard - installed in bottom of enclosure or in lower section of conduit system
    • Universal - functions as a breather when mounted at the top of an enclosure, or as a drain when mounted in the bottom of an enclosure
    • Combination - used when a top mounted breather is not practical
    Product DetailsFeaturesCertifications

    ECD284, ECD384, ECD385 and ECD15 "Universal" drains and breathers have:

    • Patented labyrinth design, suitable for use in Class I, Division 1 & 2, Groups C, D and Class II, Division 1 & 2, Groups F, G areas
    • Capability to pass 50 cc of water per minute and 0.2 cubic feet or air per minute at atmospheric pressure
    • ECD15 and ECD385 each have a well inside the inner, threaded end to provide for accumulation of sediment without clogging when used as a drain


    "Standard" ECD drains and breathers have:

    • Thread-in-thread design, suitable for use in Class I, Division 1 & 2, Groups C, D; Class II, Division 1, Groups E, F, G; Class II, Division 2, Groups F, G and Class III areas
    • ECD 11, 13 have capability to pass 25 cc of water per minute and .05 cubic feet of air per minute at atmospheric pressure
    • ECD387 and ECD16 are a unique thread-in shaft design for use in Class I, Division 1 & 2, Groups B, C, D; Class II, Division 1, Groups E, F, G; Class II, Division 2, Groups F, G; Class III areas. The ECD387 and ECD16 can pass 15 cc of water per minute. The ECD16 can pass .01 cubic feet of air per minute.
    "Combination" ECD breather and drain:
    • Provides ventilation to minimize condensation and drains accumulated condensate – two functions performed by a single device installed in the bottom of an enclosure or conduit system
    • Have the capability to pass 25 cc of water per minute and .10 cubic feet of air per minute at atmospheric pressure
    • Thread-in-thread and labyrinth design, suitable for use in Class I, Division 1 & 2, Groups C, D; Class II, Division 1 & 2, Groups F, G; and Class III areas
    • NEC/CEC:
    ECD 16, ECD387, ECD-N4D, ECD-N4B –
    Class I, Division 1 & 2, Groups B, C, D
    Class II, Division 1, Groups E, F, G
    Class II, Division 2, Groups F, G
    Class III
    IP46 (ECD-N4D and ECD-N4B only)
    IIB + Hydrogen (ECD-N4D and ECD-N4B only)
     
    ECD11, ECD13, ECD281 –
    Class I, Division 1 & 2, Groups C, D
    Class II, Division 1, Groups E, F, G
    Class II, Division 2, Groups F, G
    Class III

    ECD18, ECD384, ECD15, ECD385 –
    Class I, Division 1 & 2, Groups C, D
    Class II, Division 1, Groups F, G
    Class II, Division 2, Groups F, G
    Class III
    IP42 IIB (ECD 15 only)

    ECD284 –
    Class I, Division 1 & 2, Group C, D
    Class II, Division 1, Groups F, G
    Class II, Division 2, Groups F, G
    • UL Standard: 1203
    • CSA Standard: C22.2 No. 30
    • Type 4X: ECD-N4D and ECD-N4B
    • ATEX Certificate #ITS07ATEX15639U