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EPO-20A

Larson Electronics, LLC

 

  Phone: (800) 369-6671 

 Fax: (903) 498-3364 

  www.larsonelectronics.com 

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WARNING 

TO AVOID THE RISK OF FIRE, EXPLOSION OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, THIS PRODUCT SHOULD BE INSTALLED, 

INSPECTED  AND  MAINTAINED  BY  A  QUALIFIED  ELECTRICIAN  ONLY,  IN  ACCORDANCE  WITH  ALL 

APPLICABLE ELECTRICAL CODES. 

TO AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCK: 

BE CERTAIN ELECTRICAL POWER IS OFF BEFORE AND DURING INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE.

PRODUCT  MUST  BE  CONNECTED  TO  A  WIRING  SYSTEM  WITH  AN  EQUIPMENT-GROUNDING

CONDUCTOR.  

TO AVOID EXPLOSION: 

MAKE SURE THE SUPPLY VOLTAGE IS WITHIN THE VOLTAGE RATING.

ENSURE THE MARKED T RATING IS  LESS THAN THE IGNITION TEMPERATURE OF THE HAZARDOUS

ATMOSPHERE.

DO  NOT  OPERATE  IN  AMBIENT  TEMPERATURES  ABOVE  THOSE  INDICATED  ON  THE  PRODUCT

NAMEPLATE.

DO  NOT  OPERATE  IF  THE  LENS,  CORD,  SEALS,  HOUSING,  RECEPTACLES,  ETC.  IS  CRACKED  OR

DAMAGED. IF SO, DISCONTINUE USE AND CONTACT MANUFACTURER FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS.

ALL FASTENERS SHOULD BE PROPERLY SEATED.

WARNING: 

USER SHOULD BE TRAINED IN THE PROPER USE AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS DEVICE. WHEN EXTENSION 

CORD IS CONNECTED TO A POWER SOURCE IN HAZARDOUS AREA, PLUG AND MATCHING RECEPTACLE 

MUST BE SUITABLE FOR HAZARDOUS LOCATION INVOLVED. IMPROPER USE OF THIS DEVICE, ASSOCIATED 

PLUG, RECEPTACLE, AND CORD CAN LEAD TO SERIOUS INJURIES OR DEATH TO PERSONNEL. 

PERIODIC INSPECTION OF THE RECEPTACLE AND CORD IS NECESSARY.

 

THE CORD MUST BE ROUTINELY CHECKED FOR CUTS, BREAKS, OR ANY SEVERE ABRASIONS, AND IF ANY 

ARE FOUND, THE CORD MUST BE REPLACED BEFORE RESUMING USE OF THE UNIT.  

ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY MUST BE “OFF” BEFORE AND DURING INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE. 

INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE MUST BE PERFORMED BY A TRAINED AND COMPETENT 

ELECTRICIAN. 

IF ANY PARTS OF THE RECEPTACLE OR PLUG APPEAR TO BE MISSING, BROKEN, OR SHOW SIGNS OR 

DAMAGE, DISCONTINUE USE IMMEDIATELY. REPLACE WITH THE PROPER REPLACEMENT PART(S) BEFORE 

CONTINUING SERVICE. 

The Larson Electronics EPO-20A Explosion Proof Outlet is designed for power connections in combustible facilities and 

hazardous locations. This receptacle is rated at 20 amps and operates with 125V AC or 250V AC. Constructed of 

copper-free aluminum with an electrostatically applied baked powder epoxy/polyester finish, the NEMA rated outlet is 

protected by a heavy-duty cover.

WIRING 
Standard pigtail(flying leads) wiring 

We strongly encourage a licensed electrician install this product

, in all locations especially in outdoor areas 

where  weatherproofing  may  be  required.  Universal  voltage  driver  permits  operation  at 

125V or 250V.

Warning: 

Check product label for correct input voltage!

 

Attach supply line wires to the appropriate light fixture wires as shown 

in the diagram 

 

Secure  each  pair  of  wires  according  to  the  diagram.  Utilize  a  junction  box  or 

similar  device  and  take  precautionary  steps  for  weatherproofing  all 

connections if installed in a location where water may come in contact with the 

unit. Ensure the unit is properly grounded and that wiring is done according to 

all local and national electrical/building codes. 

Summary of Contents for EPO-20A

Page 1: ...STRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE THE EPO 20A MUST BE WIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AND ALL APPLICABLE LOCAL CODES PROPER GROUNDING IS REQUIRED FOR SAFETY WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE ONLY A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN INSTALL OPERATE AND MAINTAIN THIS PRODUCT IF YOU ARE NOT QUALIFIED OR UNFAMILIAR WITH ANY ASPECT OF THIS INSTRUCTION SHEET CONSULT AN ELECTRICIAN THERE ARE NO SERVICEABLE PARTS ...

Page 2: ...KS OR ANY SEVERE ABRASIONS AND IF ANY ARE FOUND THE CORD MUST BE REPLACED BEFORE RESUMING USE OF THE UNIT ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY MUST BE OFF BEFORE AND DURING INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE MUST BE PERFORMED BY A TRAINED AND COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN IF ANY PARTS OF THE RECEPTACLE OR PLUG APPEAR TO BE MISSING BROKEN OR SHOW SIGNS OR DAMAGE DISCONTINUE USE IMMEDIAT...

Page 3: ...pper or copper clad wire with this receptacle 3 Attach power source conductors to receptacle terminals in an approved manner Black conductor is attached to bronze screw white conductor is attached to silver cadmium screw and green grounding conductor is attached to the green screw 4 Push wiring into back box and attach receptacle using the four screws provided The preferred arrangement for the rec...

Page 4: ... INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS SHOULD FURTHER INFORMATION NOT COVERED BY THESE INSTRUCTIONS BE REQUIRED PLEASE CONTACT LARSON ELECTRONICS BY EMAIL AT SALES LARSONELECTRONICS COM OR BY PHONE AT 1 800 369 6671 FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE PLEASE VISIT LARSONELECTRONICS COM FOR WARRANTY AND RETURN INFORMATION MAINTENANCE Perform visual electrical and mechanical checks of all components on a regular schedule Th...

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