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BS 6941:1988

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Specification for electrical apparatus for explosive atmospheres with type of protection N
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

15-07-1999

Language(s)

English

Published date

29-02-1988

The essential constructional features and methods of assessment and test for Group II electrical apparatus related to reducing the risk of ignition of explosive atmospheres in a Zone 2 location.

Committee
EXL/31
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes BS 4683-3(1972) and 86/21922 DC. (09/2003)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
28
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

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