Macnaught Hazard Zone Overview
Macnaught MX ExD Flow Meters were designed, certified and approved for Class 1 Div 1 applications. Clean Process Fluids only.
The MX Hazard Meter offering provides inline .5% Volumetric Accuracy with .03% Repeatability.
- In Stock Sizes ¼” thru 4” .5 LPH to 2500 LPM
- No Flow Conditioning - put the meter where you want it
- Large in-stock inventory of Hazard Meters and Displays
- Quick response to Hazard Meter inquiries
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NFPA 70 NEC Location Classes, Divisions, and Groups
Class I definition: Flammable gases or vapors may be present
Div 1 definition: Ignitable concentrations of hazards exist under normal operation and/or where the hazard Is caused by frequent maintenance or repair work or frequent equipment failure
Div 2 definition: Ignitable concentrations of hazards exist under abnormal operation conditions
Group A: Acetylene
Group B: Hydrogen, Butadiene, Ethylene, Oxide, Propylene Oxide, and Acrolein
Group C: Ethylene, Cyclopropane, Ethyl Ether
Group D: Acetone, Ammonia, Benzene, Butane, Ethanol, Gasoline, Hexane, Methane, Methanol, Naphtha, Natural Gas, Propane, and Toluene
Hazard Zone / Class FAQ
Q: Can I use a piece of equipment approved for use in a Division 1 hazardous location in a Division 2 hazardous location?
A: Yes. If equipment has been approved for use in a Division 1 hazardous location, it can be used in a Division 2 hazardous location, providing it is in the same class and group.
Q: Can equipment approved for a Class I hazardous location be used in a Class II hazardous location?
A: No. Equipment approved for use in Class I hazardous locations cannot be used in Class II hazardous locations.
Q: Are Divisions and Zones equivalent to one another?
A: When comparing Divisions and Zones, Division 2 is equivalent to Zone 2, but Division 1 is equivalent to either Zone 0 or 1
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