HUBBELL ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS
Killark, A Division of Hubbell Inc. (Delaware)
2112 Fenton Logistics Park Blvd.
Fenton, Missouri 63026 USA
INSTALLATION, OPERATION &
MAINTENANCE DATA SHEET
SERIES VSIH
ATTACHMENT PLUGS
P/N KIL00921520 FORM NO. K1520 R07/21 ECO-7-012-21
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Example Plug Marking Labels - ATEX / IECEx:
THIS DOCUMENT SHOULD BE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLATION
1.
INSTALLATION , OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE USE
1.1 SAFETY RULES
VSIH SERIES sockets (receptacles) are designed as Group II Category 2 equipment suitable for use in fixed
installations in Classifed Hazardous Location areas designated Zone 1/21 and Zone 2/22.
These operating instructions must be kept in a safe place for future reference. Use VHIS Series devices only as
intended and in undamaged / clean condition, and only where the resistance of the material to the surroundings
is assured. NO modifications are allowed to Series VHIS devices which are not specifically described in this
instruction manual. When installing Series VHIS devices, the creepage and clearance distances shall be duly
considered as noted in Item 5.3, Table 8 below.
Series VSIH Plugs are available in materials GRP with the following rated current 16A, 32A, 63A and 125A.
Series VSIH Plugs are intended to be used with Series VSIH Sockets (Receptacles) rated Ex db eb IIC / Ex tb
IIIC. The Series VSIH socket switch handle controls a mechanical interlock mechanism which keeps the plug
from being separated from the socket outlet while the contacts are energized. The plug can only be removed
from the socket (receptacle) when the switch handle is in postion 0 (zero).
1.2 CONFORMITY TO STANDARDS
Series VSIH devices have been evaluated and Certified to the following Standards**:
IEC/EN 60079-0, -7, -31
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IEC/EN 60309-1, -2
** - refer to the IECEx and ATEX Certificates for the current editions of each Standard.
