LED Explosion Proof Flood Lights
- Class 1 Div 2 rated options for hazardous gas environments
- Adjustable mounting allows aiming toward work areas and equipment
- Product specialists help match fixtures to classification requirements
Our LED Explosion-Proof Flood Lights for Hazardous Areas include directional Class 1 Div 2 fixtures with adjustable yoke and slip-fitter mounting options. Available models are designed for indoor and outdoor hazardous-location installations.
These fixtures are commonly used around tank farms, fuel-handling areas, loading zones, refineries, chemical-processing sites, wastewater facilities, industrial yards, and outdoor process equipment.
LED Explosion-Proof Flood Lights for Hazardous Areas
LED explosion-proof flood lights provide directional illumination in hazardous locations where flammable gases or vapors may be present under abnormal conditions. Our current flood lights are designed for Class 1 Div 2 lighting applications and can be used indoors or outdoors when the selected model's ratings match the installation. These fixtures are commonly used around tank farms, fuel-handling areas, loading zones, refineries, chemical-processing sites, wastewater facilities, industrial yards, and outdoor process equipment. Adjustable yoke or slip-fitter mounting allows the light to be aimed toward work areas, equipment, walkways, and site perimeters.
Choosing a Class 1 Div 2 Flood Light
Start by confirming the hazardous-area classification, gas group, and T-rating before selecting wattage, lumen output, optics, or mounting. A Class 1 Div 2 fixture should only be used where flammable gases or vapors are normally contained but may become present because of a leak, equipment failure, or another abnormal condition. It should not be installed where Class 1 Div 1 lighting equipment is required. Before ordering, verify:
- Classification and group: Match the fixture's Class 1 Div 2 listing and gas group to the area requirements.
- T-rating: Confirm the maximum fixture surface temperature is appropriate for the hazardous material present.
- Light output and optics: Select lumens and beam angle according to mounting height, aiming distance, coverage area, and required foot-candle levels.
- Mounting: Confirm yoke, bracket, or slip-fitter compatibility with the pole, wall, structure, or equipment platform.
- Voltage: Match the fixture driver to the available lighting circuit, including 480-volt explosion-proof lighting where applicable.
- Environment: Verify wet-location, IP, corrosion, impact, vibration, and ambient-temperature ratings for the exact model.
Explosion-proof flood lights are directional fixtures. Proper aiming is important to reduce dark areas, excessive glare, and unwanted spill light. A photometric plan may be appropriate for larger sites, elevated mounting positions, security zones, or projects with defined light-level requirements.
Explosion Proof Is More Than Weather Resistance
An IP-rated or wet-location flood light is not automatically approved for a hazardous classified area. IP ratings address protection against dust and water entering the enclosure. Hazardous-location approval addresses the fixture's ability to operate safely where specified gases or vapors may be present. The fixture's Class, Division, Group, T-rating, ambient range, and certification must all match the installation requirements.
Certifications, Installation, and Warranty
Selected models may carry certifications such as UL 844, ETL, CSA, ATEX, or IECEx, depending on the product. Confirm the exact certification, hazardous-location markings, voltage, mounting, environmental ratings, and controls before ordering. The complete electrical installation - including conduit, fittings, seals, junction boxes and lighting controls, grounding, and bonding - must also be suitable for the classified area. Installation and fixture aiming should be completed by a qualified electrician experienced with hazardous locations and reviewed against applicable codes, project documents, and authority-having-jurisdiction requirements. Many LED explosion-proof flood lights include a 5-year warranty unless otherwise specified. Confirm warranty coverage and operating limits for the exact model. Need help selecting a fixture? Provide the hazardous-area classification, gas group, T-rating, voltage, mounting height, aiming distance, coverage area, and environmental conditions. LED Lighting Supply's Product Specialists can help identify compatible flood lights for review by your project professional. 
LED Explosion Proof Flood Lights FAQs
How Do I Choose A Class 1 Div 2 LED Explosion-Proof Flood Light?
Confirm the hazardous-area classification before selecting wattage or lumen output, and match the fixture's Class 1 Div 2 listing and gas group to the area requirements. Also verify the T-rating, voltage, mounting compatibility, light output, optics, and exact model environmental ratings.
Can A Class 1 Div 2 Flood Light Be Used Where Class 1 Div 1 Equipment Is Required?
No. A Class 1 Div 2 fixture should not be installed where Class 1 Div 1 lighting equipment is required.
Can LED Explosion-Proof Flood Lights Be Used Outdoors?
LED explosion-proof flood lights can be used indoors or outdoors when the selected model's ratings match the installation. Verify wet-location, IP, corrosion, impact, vibration, and ambient-temperature ratings for the exact model.
Why Is An IP-Rated Flood Light Not Automatically Suitable For A Hazardous Area?
An IP-rated or wet-location flood light is not automatically approved for a hazardous classified area because IP ratings address protection against dust and water entering the enclosure. Hazardous-location approval addresses the fixture's ability to operate safely where specified gases or vapors may be present.
What Should Be Considered When Planning Flood Light Output And Aiming?
Select lumens and beam angle according to mounting height, aiming distance, coverage area, and required foot-candle levels. Proper aiming is important to reduce dark areas, excessive glare, and unwanted spill light.
When May A Photometric Plan Be Appropriate?
A photometric plan may be appropriate for larger sites, elevated mounting positions, security zones, or projects with defined light-level requirements. It can be considered alongside mounting height, aiming distance, coverage area, light output, and beam angle.
What Certifications Should Be Confirmed Before Ordering?
Confirm the exact certification, hazardous-location markings, voltage, mounting, environmental ratings, and controls before ordering. Selected models may carry UL 844, ETL, CSA, ATEX, or IECEx certifications, depending on the product.
What Warranty Is Available For LED Explosion-Proof Flood Lights?
Many LED explosion-proof flood lights include a 5-year warranty unless otherwise specified. Confirm warranty coverage and operating limits for the exact model.
