Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual
of Electric Motors for Use in Explosive Atmospheres
This manual provides information about WEG induction motors fitted with squirrel cage, permanent magnet or hybrid
rotors, low, medium and high voltage, in frame size IEC 56 to 630 and NEMA 42 to 9606/10 for use in explosive
atmospheres with the following types of protection:
Equipment protection by increased safety – "Ex e"
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Equipment protection by type of protection "n" – "Ex n"
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Equipment protection by flameproof enclosures – "Ex d" and "Ex de"
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Equipment dust ignition protection by enclosure – "Ex t" and "Ex tD"
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Equipment protection for use in Class I, Division 1
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Equipment protection for use in Class I, Division 2
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These motors meet the following standards, if applicable:
NBR 17094-1 (2008): Máquinas Elétricas Girantes - Motores de Indução - Parte 1: Trifásicos
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NBR 17094-2 (2008): Máquinas Elétricas Girantes - Motores de Indução - Parte 2: Monofásicos
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IEC 60034-1 (2010): Rotating Electrical Machines - Part 1: Rating and Performance
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NEMA MG 1 (2009): Motors and Generators
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EN / IEC 60079-0 (2007): Explosive Atmospheres – Part 0: Equipment - General Requirements
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NBR IEC 60079-0 (2008): Atmosferas Explosivas - Equipamentos - Requisitos Gerais
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EN / IEC 60079-1 (2007): Explosive Atmospheres – Part 1: Equipment protection by flameproof enclosures "d"
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NBR IEC 60079-1 (2009): Proteção de Equipamento por Invólucro à Prova de Explosão "d"
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EN / IEC 60079-7 (2006): Explosive Atmospheres – Part 7: Equipment protection by increased safety "e"
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NBR IEC 60079-7 (2008): Proteção de Equipamentos por Segurança Aumentada "e"
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EN / IEC 60079-15 (2010): ): Explosive Atmospheres – Part 15: Equipment protection by type of protection "n"
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NBR IEC 60079-15 (2007): Construção, Ensaio e Marcação de Equipamentos Elétricos com Tipo de Proteção "n"
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EN / IEC 60079-31 (2008): Explosive Atmospheres – Part 31: Equipment dust ignition protection by enclosure "t"
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IEC 61241-0 (2004): Electrical apparatus for use in the presence of combustible dust - Part 0: General requirements
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NBR IEC 61241-0 (2006): Equipamentos Elétricos para Utilização em Presença de Poeira Combustível - Parte 0:
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Requisitos Gerais
NBR IEC 61241-1 (2007): Equipamentos Elétricos para Utilização em Presença de Poeira Combustível - Parte 1:
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Proteção por Invólucros "tD"
UL 674 (2010) – Electric Motors and Generators for Use in Division 1 Hazardous (Classified) Locations
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CSA C22.2 N°145 (1986) – Motors and Generators for Use in Hazardous Locations
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CSA C22.2 N°30 (1986) - Explosion-Proof Enclosures for Use in Class I Hazardous Locations
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CSA C22.2 N°213 (1987) - Non-Incendive Electrical Equipment for Use in Class I, Division 2 Hazardous Locations
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Information about classification of areas and safety requirements to be considered during equipment repair, overhaul
and reclamation, when applicable, can be found in the following standards:
EN / IEC 60079-10-1 (2008): Classification of areas - Explosive gas atmospheres
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ABNT NBR IEC 60079-10-1 (2009): Classificação de áreas - Atmosferas explosivas de gás
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EN/ IEC 60079-10-2 (2009): Classification of areas - Combustible dust atmospheres
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EN / IEC 60079-14 (2007): Electrical installations design, selection and erection
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NBR IEC 60079-14 (2009): Projeto, Seleção e Montagem de Instalações Elétricas
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EN / IEC 60079-17 (2007): Electrical installations inspection and maintenance
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NBR IEC 60079-17 (2009): Inspeção e Manutenção de Instalações Elétricas
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EN / IEC 60079-19 (2006): Equipment repair, overhaul and reclamation
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NBR IEC 60079-19 (2008): Reparo, Revisão e Recuperação de Equipamentos
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If you have any questions regarding this manual, please contact WEG branch.
www.weg.net
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