Hazloc Heaters BTX1-N-A Bi-metal Explosionproof Room Thermostat – CSA Hazardous Area Thermostats

Product Overview

Hazloc BTX1-N-A is a bi-metal sensing explosionproof thermostat is suitable for heating and cooling applications such as heaters, exhaust fans and air conditioners with an IP66 rating and suitable for a hydrogen gas atmosphere (Zone Group IIB+H₂) – BTX1 is available as a built in option on all sizes of the Hazloc XEU1 hazardous area heater.

The hazardous area thermostat has a temperature adjustment range of 5°C to 25°C, a fast acting bi-metal sensing plate that is unaffected by altitude, dial locking screw to prevent unwanted adjustments, phenolic thermal-break standoffs between the knob and base to prevent heat creep, two (3/4”NPT) openings for easy field wiring and can be field wired from either a vertical or horizontal orientation for flexibility of install.

Hazloc BTX1-N-A has an aluminium housing with no exposed copper or brass provides suitability for H2S environments making the explosionproof thermostats dependable, accurate and robust.

Explosionproof Thermostat Features

• Bolted, removable cover provides instant access for installation and servicing
• Dial locking screw prevents unwanted adjustments
• Phenolic thermal-break standoffs between knob & base prevents heat creep
• IP66/Type 4 ratings for moisture/dust protection
• CFC & mercury free, no levelling required
• Fast-acting, accurate, bi-metal sensing plate is unaffected by altitude
• Two (3/4″ NPT) openings for easy field wiring (includes one 3/4″ plug)
• Field wiring from either vertical or horizontal orientation for flexibility of install
• Can be used to directly control small HP motors and resistive loads
• Third party impact tested for ensured durability

Hazardous Area Approvals & Protection Methods

• Class I, Division 1 & 2, Groups C & D
• Class II, Division 1, Groups E, F & G
• Class II, Division 2, Groups F & G; Class III; T6
• Class I, Zone 1, Ex db, Groups IIA, IIB, T6, Gb
• Class I, Zone 2, Ex dc, Groups IIA, IIB, T6, Gc
• Class I, Zone 1, AEx db, Groups IIA, IIB, T6, Gb
• Class I, Zone 2, AEx dc, Groups IIA, IIB, T6, Gc
• Class II, Zone 21, Ex tb, Groups IIIA, IIIB & IIIC, T85°C, Db
• Class II, Zone 22, Ex tc, Groups IIIA, IIIB & IIIC, T85°C, Dc
• Class II, Zone 21, AEx tb, Groups IIIA, IIIB & IIIC, T85°C, Db
• Class II, Zone 22, AEx tc, Groups IIIA, IIIB & IIIC, T85°C, Dc
• Flameproof:
  CSA 22.2 No. 30
  UL 1203
  CSA/UL 60079-1
• Dust ignition proof:
  CSA 22.2 No. 25
  UL 1203
  CSA/UL 60079-31
• Ingress protection (IP66/Type 4) :
  IEC 60529 CSA 22.2 No. 94
  UL 50

Hazloc heaters | HEATING APPLICATIONS

Hazloc Heaters are global suppliers and manufacturers of industrial and explosion-proof heaters and thermostats for hazardous areas and severe duty locations – this includes industrial heating products for non-hazardous and severe-duty applications. Explosion proof and hazardous area certifications include North American (NEC & CE), International (CENELEC & IEC), European (ATEX) and Russian EAEU (EAC EX).