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Enclosed motor starters

EIC Explosionproof Combination Motor Starters

Crouse-Hinds series EIC combination starters are a value series, easy to use and always available solution for panel shops, skid builders and other OEM applications.

Designed to provide across-the-line starting and stopping of polyphase AC induction motors with overload protection, EIC starters perform safely and reliably in harsh and hazardous motor control environments, including refineries, chemical and petrochemical plants, corrosive process facilities, food and beverage, marine and mining.

Certifications and compliances

NEC/CEC

  • Class I, Divisions 1 & 2, Groups B, C, D
  • Class II, Divisions 1 & 2, Groups E, F, G
  • Class III
UL standards
  • UL1203
  • ECP UL classified enclosure file (E71278)

CSA standard

  • cUL to CSA C22.2 Nos. 30, 25

Environmental ratings

  • NEMA 3, 3R, 4, 4X, 7BCD, 9EFG
  • -20°C ≤ Ta ≤ +60°C

IECEx standards

  • Ex db IIB + H2 Gb
  • Ex tb IIIC Db IP66
  • -20°C ≤ Ta ≤ +60°C
  • IECEx ETL 13.0022U

ATEX standards

  • II 2 G D Ex db IIB + H2 Gb
  • Ex tb IIIC Db IP66
  • -20°C ≤ Ta ≤ +60°C
  • ITS13ATEX17813U certified

Design features

  • Available unpopulated for maximum design flexibility
  • Globally certified operators
  • Factory machined drilled and tapped entries up to 3” in diameter
  • Factory drilled and tapped field removable mounting plate
  • Two nameplates for easy identification and on-site customization
  • Five combination starter sizes
  • Three enclosure sizes with four operator positions
  • Populated versions built to order
  • Factory wiring from breaker to starter provided for populated units
  • UL/cUL certified for field addition of drilled and tapped entries on sides, top, bottom or back of the enclosure
  • Bolt-on/tap-in mounting feet allow for easy field replacement in case of damage or breaking
  • ATEX/IECEx certified enclosure option for use in global applications

Standard materials

  • Body, cover and handle – copper-free aluminum
  • Gasket – neoprene
  • Cover bolts and hinges – stainless steel
  • Mounting plate, fork plate and contact plate – aluminum
  • Circuit breaker components – stainless steel
Specifications

Ordering information

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