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EPL-TX-8A-EPO-24V-25-EPP

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 EPL-TX-8A-EPO-24V-25-EPP explosion proof stepdown transformer converts commonly used 

120-277V AC electrical current to 24V DC at 8 amps. This converter is designed to be hardwired into electrical supplies 

where the voltage is typically within the 100-277V AC range and steps it down to 24V DC, allowing operators to use 

standard AC power to operate equipment that require 24 Volt DC current.

WIRING 

Warning: 

Check product label for correct input voltage!

 

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.

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 

for primary voltage at 120-277V 

AC, 50/60Hz, and secondary voltage at 24V DC.

Summary of Contents for EPL-TX-8A-EPO-24V-25-EPP

Page 1: ...VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE THE EPL TX 8A EPO 24V 25 EPP 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 THE...

Page 2: ... 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 DI...

Page 3: ... state local NEC codes and all protocols for the hazardous area See labels attached to wiring for both Input and Output leads Refer to next page for sealing junctions If removing cover make sure there are no loose or pinched wires when closing cover Replace and tighten all screws removed before MAINTENANCE Electrical and mechanical inspection of all components must be performed on a regularly sche...

Page 4: ...he up position Both access plugs are removed after conductors are installed Damming fiber is installed through the large access port into both ends of the seal fitting body to allow sealing compound to flow to the required thickness Table A Care must be taken to insure the fiber fills all voids around each conductor as well as between conductors and the wall of the seal body Replace the small acce...

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