This standard specifies the requirements, test methods, inspection rules, marking, operating instructions, packaging, transportation and storage of indoor and outdoor explosion-proof and corrosion-proof low-voltage apparatus (hereinafter referred to as apparatus).
This standard is applicable to apparatus used in indoor and outdoor explosive hazardous locations with explosive gas mixture and corrosive medium.
This standard is not applicable to apparatus used in explosive hazardous locations with explosive dust.
2 Normative references
The following standards contain provision which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this standard. At the time of publication, all editions cited are valid. All normative documents are subject to revision, and parties to agreements based on this standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the normative documents indicated below.
GB 3836.1-1983 Electrical apparatus for explosive atmospheres - General requirements
GB 3836.2-1983 Electrical apparatus for explosive atmospheres - Flameproof electrical apparatus d
GB 3836.3-1983 Electrical apparatus for explosive atmospheres - Increased safety electrical apparatus e
GB 3836.4-1983 Electrical apparatus for explosive atmospheres - Intrinsically safe circuits and electrical apparatus i
GB 3836.5-1987 Electrical apparatus for explosive atmospheres - Pressurized electrical apparatus p
GB 3836.6-1987 Electrical apparatus for explosive atmospheres - Oil immersed electrical apparatus o
