220-223.qxp 12/16/2013 4:04 PM Page 221 Wet Locations XJG Conduit Expansion Joints With Internal Grounding For Rigid Metal Conduit and IMC Applications: Patented Design CP XJG expansion couplings are used with rigid metal conduit and IMC: * Without the need for an external bonding jumper and clamps (up to 4") * To couple together two (2) sections of conduit subject to longitudinal movement * In long conduit runs to permit linear movement caused by thermal expansion and contraction. * On long conduit runs to prevent conduit from buckling and ensuing circuit failures * Indoors or outdoors where conduit expansion occurs and there are wide temperature ranges * In conduit runs that cross structural joints * In conduit runs to prevent damage to conduit supports such as in a building or on a bridge * With optional redundant visible grounding strap XJG - For use with rigid metal conduit and IMC Cat. # Optional Bonding Jumper A Diameter B Length Bonding Jumper Length XJG14 XJG18 BJ14 BJ18 1.75 1.75 6.75 10.75 20" 30" 4 8 XJG24 XJG28 BJ24 BJ28 2.12 2.12 6.75 10.75 20" 30" 1 4 8 XJG34 XJG38 BJ34 BJ38 2.43 2.43 7.25 11.25 20" 30" 11/4 4 8 XJG44 XJG48 BJ44 BJ48 3.19 3.19 7.56 11.56 24" 30" 11/2 4 8 XJG54 XJG58 BJ54 BJ58 3.68 3.68 7.87 11.87 24" 30" 2 4 8 XJG64 XJG68 BJ64 BJ68 4.75 4.75 8.25 12.25 24" 30" 21/2 4 8 XJG74 XJG78 BJ74 BJ78 4.87 4.87 9.31 13.31 24" 36" 3 4 8 XJG84 XJG88 BJ84 BJ88 5.37 5.37 10.00 14.00 30" 36" 31/2 4 8 XJG94 XJG98 BJ94 BJ98 6.62 6.62 9.81 13.81 30" 36" Materials and Finishes: 4 4 8 XJG104 XJG108 BJ104 BJ108 6.62 6.62 9.81 13.81 30" 36" Body * Steel-electrogalvanized * Copper-free aluminum - natural * Feraloy(R) iron alloy - electrogalvanized (5" + 6" only) 5 8 XJ128 -- 7.64 15.50 -- 6 8 XJ148 -- 9.56 16.00 -- Certifications and Compliances: * * * * * UL Standard: 514B CSA Standard: C22.2 No. 18 NEC Articles 250-77 and 300-7 (b) NEMA FB1 Wet Locations Reducer * 1/2" through 1" - Steel - electrogalvanized * 11/4" through 6" - Feraloy(R) iron alloy electrogalvanized and aluminum paint * Copper-free aluminum - natural Gland Nut * 1/2" through 1" - Steel - electrogalvanized * 11/4" through 6" - Feraloy(R) iron alloy electrogalvanized and aluminum paint * Copper-free aluminum - natural Packing * Teflon(R) (trademark of E.I. DuPont Co.) Washer * Steel - electrogalvanized * Copper-free aluminum - natural Gasket * Vellum Bushing * 1/2" through 1" - Steel - electrogalvanized * 11/4" through 6" - Feraloy(R) iron alloy electrogalvanized and aluminum paint * Copper-free aluminum - natural Maximum Conduit Movement 4 8 3 /4 Conduit Size 1 /2 XJG expansion couplings use a metallic bushing and ground springs to create a high integrity internal ground connection. External ground straps offer a redundant ground path and easy visible indication of ground XJ128 and XJ148 are not internally grounded. A pair of 36" bonding jumpers are provided with fitting. Ground Springs * Phosphor bronze - electrogalvanized Dimensions In Inches: Ground Strap * Braided tinned copper U-Bolts * Malleable iron - electrogalvanized Options: Description Available in copper-free aluminum Not available on 5" and 6" sizes Hot dipped galvanized Available with redundant ground strap for visible indication of grounding - order separately (BJ Series) Suffix SA HDG XJG shown with optional bonding jumper Size Ranges: * 1/2" through 6" conduit size * 4" and 8" maximum conduit movement www.crouse-hinds.com US: 1-866-764-5454 CAN: 1-800-265-0502 Copyright(c) 2013 Eaton's Crouse-Hinds Business 221