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Table of Contents
Foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v 1. 1.1 1.2 2. 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 3. 3.1 3.2 4. 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 5. 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 6. 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 7. 7.1 7.2 7.3 Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Products and Applications Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Regulatory and Other Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Receiving and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Packaged Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Loose Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Motor Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Physical Damage and Moisture Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Motor Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Power Supply Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Motor Design Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Motor Branch Circuit Conductors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Single Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Several Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Full-Load Current Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Motor Nameplate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Full-Load Current Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Full-Load Current Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Conductor Temperature Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Motor Branch-Circuit Short-Circuit and Ground-Fault Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Locked-Rotor Current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Rating or Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Individual Motor Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Taps from Feeders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 More Than One Motor or Motor(s) and Other Loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Motor and Branch-Circuit Overload Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Continuous Duty Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Separate Overload Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Service Factor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Motor Temperature Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Disconnecting Means Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Types of Disconnects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 iii s
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8. 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 9. 9.1 9.2 9.3 10. 10.1 10.2 11. 11.1 11.2 11.3 12. 13. 13.1 13.2 13.3 13.4
Motor Control Circuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Source of Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Overcurrent Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Control Circuit Transformer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Disconnection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Motor Controllers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Controller Enclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Controller Classification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Motor Terminal Housings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Dimensions and Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Equipment Grounding C onnections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Motor Wiring Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 High-Voltage Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Low-Voltage Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Motor Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Installing a 3-Phase Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Electric Motor Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Lubrication and Bearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Disconnection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Annex A: Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Motor Starter Selection Data Sheet (Courtesy Square D Company) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 NEC Table 310.16 (Courtesy National Fire Protection Association) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 NEC Table 430.10(B) (Courtesy National Fire Protection Association) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 NEC Table 430.12(B) (Courtesy National Fire Protection Association) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 NEC Table 430.52 (Courtesy National Fire Protection Association) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 NEC Table 430.72(B) (Courtesy National Fire Protection Association) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 NEC Table 430.148 (Courtesy National Fire Protection Association) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 NEC Table 430.150 (Courtesy National Fire Protection Association) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 NEC Table 430.151(B) (Courtesy National Fire Protection Association) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Annex B: Wiring Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Wiring Diagram: High Voltage and Low Voltage Delta Motor Windings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Wiring Diagram: High Voltage and Low Voltage Star (Y) Motor Windings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Wiring Diagram: One Three-Wire Stop-Start Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Wiring Diagram: Two Three-Wire Stop-Start Stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Wiring Diagram: Hand-Off Automatic Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 One Line Diagram: Motor Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Annex C: Reference Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 s iv
Foreword
National Electrical Installation Standards are intended to improve communication among specifiers, purchasers, and suppliers of electrical construction services. They define a minimum baseline of quality and workmanship for installing electrical products and systems. NEIS are intended to be referenced in contract documents for electrical construction projects. The following language is recommended: Electric motors and motor controllers rated 600 volts or less shall be installed and maintained in accordance with NECA 230-2003, Standard for Selecting, Installing, and Maintaining Electric Motors and Motor Controllers (ANSI). Use of NEIS is voluntary, and the National Electrical Contractors Association assumes no obligation or liability to users of this publication. Existence of a standard shall not preclude any member or nonmember of NECA from specifying or using alternate construction methods permitted by applicable regulations. This publication is intended to comply with the edition of the National Electrical Code (NEC) in effect at the time of publication. Because they are quality standards, NEIS may in some instances go beyond the minimum requirements of the NEC. It is the responsibility of users of this publication to comply with state and local electrical codes when installing electrical products and systems.
Suggestions for revisions and improvements to this standard are welcome. They should be addressed to: NECA Standards & Safety 3 Bethesda Metro Center, Suite 1100 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 215-4521 Telephone (301) 215-4500 Fax neis@necanet.org www.neca-neis.org To purchase National Electrical Installation Standards, contact the NECA Order Desk at (301) 215-4504 tel, (301) 215-4500 fax, or orderdesk@necanet.org. NEIS can also be purchased in .pdf download format from www.neca-neis.org/standards. Copyright 2003, National Electrical Contractors Association. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited.
National Electrical Installation Standards,NEIS, and the NEIS logo are registered trademarks of the National Electrical Contractors Association. National Electrical Code and NEC are registered trademarks of the National Fire Protection Association, Quincy, Massachusetts.
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1. Scope
(ANSI/NFPA 70). Installers should always follow the NEC, applicable state and local codes, manufacturers instructions, and project specifications when installing motors and motor controllers. Only qualified persons familiar with the installation, construction, and operation of motors should perform the work described in this publication. Other National Electrical Installation Standards provide additional guidance for installing particular types of electrical products and systems. A complete list of NEIS is provided in Annex C.
1.2
This recommended practice is intended to define what is meant by installing equipment in a neat and workmanlike manner as required by the National Electrical Code 110.12. All information in this publication is intended to conform to the National Electrical Code
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and that these devices have been properly sized. The responsibility for the furnishing of the overload protective devices should be firmly established by the specifications.
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3. Motor Selection
Design C: High Torque Low Starting Current Motors with a design C develop a starting torque of approximately 225% of the full load running torque. The locked rotor current is approximately 600% to 650% of the full load running current. These motors are generally used where the loads require a greater starting torque such as compressors. Design D: High Slip Very High Starting Torque Low Starting Current Motors with a design code D develop a starting torque that is approximately 275% of the full load running torque. The locked-rotor current is approximately 525% to 625% of full load current. Design D motors are most frequently used where loads are difficult to start such as elevators and compressors. Design D motors have very poor speed regulation. Design E: Premium Efficiency High Starting Current Design E motors were included in the U.S. Energy Policy Act of 1992 (EPACT). The construction of these motors results in lower fullload current but a higher inrush (locked-rotor) current. Some design E motors have starting currents over 1500% of the full load current. At present there are no Design E motors commercially available. However, their technical characteristics are included in NEC Article 430. Most Design B motors meet the requirements of Design E motors, and both and are shown together in NEC Table 430.52.
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(NOTE: It is important not to confuse design code letters with code letters identifying locked-rotor characteristics. As explained in this section, above, design code letters indicate basic design characteristics of a motor, while code letters indicate the locked rotor current rating.)
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type fan or blower motors, and motor-operated appliances. Further information on these motor types is found in the exceptions to NEC 430.6(A)(1).
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a motor, this figure must be used in all other computations required for the sizing of conductors such as voltage drop considerations or ambient temperature adjustment, before choosing the conductor size.
conductors for circuits rated for 100 amperes or less (14 AWG through 1 AWG) must have their ampacity selected from the 60C column, for that conductor, regardless of its actual installation temperature rating. This doesnt mean that conductors with insulation temperature ratings other than those listed in the 60C column cannot be used; however the ampacity used must be less than or equal to that shown in the 60C column. Information regarding temperature limitations is found in NEC 110.14(C).
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current device, the rating of which does not exceed 1000 percent of the tap conductor ampacity. b) The tap conductors must have an ampacity of at least one-third of the ampacity of the feeder conductors being tapped, be suitably protected or enclosed in a raceway, and must be not more than 25 ft in length. c) The tap conductors must have the same ampacity as the feeder conductors, or meet the exception to NEC 430.28(3).
highest rated motor plus the sum of all the full-load current ratings of all the other motors in the group plus the ampacity required for the other loads. See NEC 430.24, Exceptions No.1, 2 and 3 for short-time duty, motor-operated fixed electric space heating equipment and interlocked circuitry. One or more motors may be connected to a single branch circuit. The requirements for sizing of the conductors, overload protection, and branch-circuit protection can be found in NEC 430.53.
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7.2 Controller
7.2.1 Disconnecting Means for One Controller Disconnecting means are required for each motor controller. The disconnecting means for the controller must be in sight from the controller or be an integral part thereof, or meet the requirements of NEC 430.102(A), Exc. No 1. The disconnecting means must open the motor circuit conductors and must not be a general-use snap or other type of switch in the coil circuit of the controller. When the controller disconnecting means is open, closing the controller motor contacts manually must not establish a circuit to the motor. 7.2.2 Disconnecting Means for Multiple Controllers Where a motor circuit supplies a group of motors on a single machine or apparatus using several controllers, a s 10
Motor control circuits carry the current that controls the operation of the controller, but do not carry the main power current to the motor. These circuits because of their usage and power limitations are differentiated from electric light and power circuits. Motor control circuits have alternative requirements to those of NEC Chapters 1 through 4 with regard to minimum wire sizes, overcurrent protection and wiring methods.
If opening the motor control circuit creates a hazard, such as stopping a fire pump, the motor control conductors may be protected by the short-circuit, and ground-fault protective devices for the motor branch circuit.
8.4 Disconnection
Motor control circuits must be arranged so that they will be disconnected from all sources of supply when the disconnecting means is in the open position. a) Where the motor control circuit is supplied from the motor branch-circuit, the controller disconnecting means may serve as the motor control circuit disconnecting means. b) Where the motor control circuit is supplied from a source other than the motor branch-circuit, the motor control circuit disconnecting means must be located immediately adjacent to the controller disconnecting means. c) Where a transformer is used to obtain a reduced voltage for the motor control circuit and the 11 s
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transformer is located within the motor controller enclosure, the transformer must be connected to the load side of the motor control circuit disconnecting means. The control circuit transformer must be protected in accordance with NEC 430.72(C).
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9. Motor Controllers
The motor controller is any switch or device that is used to start and stop an electric motor by closing or opening the motor circuit current.
If torque requirements are not indicated, it is recommended that 7 lb-in be used. Enclosures for motor controllers cannot be used as junction boxes, or raceways for conductors feeding through to other apparatus, unless designed to provide adequate space in accordance with NEC 312.8.
9.1 Rating
The power or circuit contacts of the motor controller must be sized on the basis of motor current. The rating of the motor controller or starter is directly related to NEMA sizes. Motor controllers are supplied in Size 1 through 8 and the electrical ratings of each size are available from manufacturers of AC magnetic contactors and starters. A typical Application Data for Selection chart is shown in Annex A. Each controller must be capable of interrupting the locked-rotor current of the motor. Motor controllers are very susceptible to damage due to short circuits. Extensive damage may occur if the short-circuit protective device is not carefully selected. The most vulnerable parts of the motor starter are the starter contacts, which may be welded by the fault current. Using short-circuit protective devices that are current-limiting and are sized as close as practical to the full-load current (FLC) is recommended. Excessive currents will cause motors to overheat and cause deterioration of the motor winding insulation. Proper overcurrent protection levels and overload relay ratings will open the motor circuit before current levels are reached that will damage motor winding insulation.
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Motor terminal housings must be of substantial metal construction except that nonmetallic housings may be used in other than hazardous locations (classified) provided an internal grounding means between the motor frame and the equipment grounding connection is provided in the motor terminal housing.
may be located either inside or outside the motor terminal housing. Equipment-grounding conductors must be connected by listed means such as, pressure connectors or lugs. Connection devices that depend solely on solder are not permitted. Sheet metal screws cannot be used to connect grounding conductors to enclosures. Conductor compression lugs bolted to the motor frame or motor terminal housing is a recommended procedure. NEC 250.8 provides the requirements for the connection of grounding and bonding equipment.
Most motors furnished on electrical projects may have dual voltage ratings. It is extremely important that the installer of these motors use the motor voltage rating that matches the characteristics of the premises wiring. For 3-phase motors wound in either Star (Wye) or Delta configurations, the dual windings are connected in series for the high voltage connection and in parallel for the low voltage connection. Always check the motor nameplate for the numbered winding lead connections. (NOTE: Diagrams for motor lead connections described in 11.1, 11.2, and 11.3 are shown in Annex B.)
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The following example is the recommended procedure for a basic motor installation. It incorporates the six basic steps for the installation of an electric motor. The example assumes a 10 hp, 3-phase, 208-volt, design B, squirrel cage motor with a code letter F and a service factor of 1.15. The motor is manually started by means of a Start-Stop button located in the cover of the motor controller. There is a remote Stop button located away from the motor controller. The motor controller is within sight from the electric motor and contains the motor overload protective devices. Dual-element fuses provide overcurrent protection for motor circuit conductors. The terminals of all equipment being used are rated for use at 75C (167F). The motor has a full-load current rating of 28.5 amperes marked on its nameplate.
mined in Step 1, by 125 percent (30.8 x 1.25 = 38.5 amperes). In NEC Table 310.16, the 75C column indicates that an 8 AWG THWN copper conductor has an allowable ampacity of 50-amperes.
STEP 3: Determine the fuse size (dual-element) to be used as motor branch-circuit short circuit and ground-fault protection.
NEC 430.52 refers to Table 430.52 for the maximum rating or setting of motor branch-circuit short-circuit and ground-fault protective devices. Dual element (time delay) fuses are permitted to be rated at 175 percent of the FLC determined in Step 1. Multiplying the FLC of 30.8 amperes by 175 percent (30.8 x 1.75) gives 53.9 amperes. NEC 430.52 permits the next higher standard rating of overcurrent device, to be used where the values determined by NEC Table 430.52 do not correspond to the standard sizes or ratings of fuses or nonadjustable circuit breakers. The standard sizes or ratings of fuses and circuit breakers can be found in NEC 240.6. The next higher standard size above 53.9 amperes is 60 amperes.
STEP 4: Determine the rating required for the motor disconnect switch.
NEC 430.110 requires that the disconnecting means for motor circuits must have an ampere rating of at least 115 percent of the full-load current rating of the motor. A listed non-fused motor-circuit switch having a horsepower rating equal to or greater than the motor horsepower is permitted to have an ampere rating less than 115 percent of the full-load current rating of the motor. Multiply the FLC of 30.8 amperes times 115 percent (30.8 x 1.15 = 35.42 amperes). Since this exceeds 30 amperes, a motor disconnect switch rated at 60 amperes is required.
Summary
Motor full-load current (FLC) Motor branch-circuit conductors Motor branch circuit overcurrent Motor disconnect switch rating Motor overload protection Motor control circuit overcurrent protection required 30.8 amperes 8 AWG THWN CU 60 amperes 60 amperes 36.5 amperes None
STEP 6: Determine requirements for motor control circuit conductor overcurrent protection.
NEC Section 430.72 shows the requirements for motor control circuit overcurrent protection. The motor control circuit extends beyond the motor controller enclosure to a remote stop button. Motor control circuit conductors are permitted to be protected by the motor branch-circuit short-circuit and ground-fault overcurrent protective device if the motor control circuit overcurrent protective device does not exceed the values specified in Column C of NEC Table 430.72(B). The motor branch-circuit protective device used in this installation is 60 amperes. Using 12 AWG copper conductors there is no requirement for supplemental overcurrent protection.
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Todays electric motors require minimal maintenance. However, proper maintenance is still cost-effective. The following are recommended maintenance procedures to ensure a maximum life for an electric motor.
13.3 Protection
Motors, motor controls, and ancillary equipment must always be properly guarded against inadvertent entrance of foreign materials, which may cause damage to the equipment. Personnel protection should always be a primary consideration. Proper signage warning of live voltages and rotating equipment dangers is recommended.
13.2 Cleaning
a) Electric motors require a clean and well-ventilated environment. Dirty motors run hot and overheated winding insulation can dramatically reduce the life of an electric motor. b) Electric motors should be periodically shut down and cleaned. Using an air pressure hose to blow debris out from the interior of the motor and cleaning the exterior with an identified solvent is recommended. This procedure should be done in conjunction with the bearing check shown above. c) Keeping the area around electric motors clear so that proper ventilation is always present is necessary to prevent overheating of the motor windings and will help ensure a long motor life. s 18
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Wiring Diagram: High Voltage and Low Voltage Delta Motor W indings
Wiring Diagram: High Voltage and Low Voltage Star (Y) Motor W indings
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This publication, when used in conjunction with the National Electrical Code and product manufacturers literature, provides sufficient information to install and maintain electric motors and motor controllers. The following publications may also provide useful information: National Fire Protection Association 1 Batterymarch Park P.O. Box 9101 Quincy, Massachusetts 02269-9101 (617) 770-3000 tel (617) 770-3500 fax www.nfpa.org NFPA 70-2002, National Electrical Code (ANSI) Current National Electrical Installation Standards published by NECA: NECA 1-2000, Standard Practices for Good Workmanship in Electrical Contracting (ANSI) NECA 100-1999, Symbols for Electrical Construction Drawings (ANSI) NECA 101-2001, Standard for Installing Steel Conduits (Rigid, IMC, EMT) NECA/AA 104-2000, Recommended Practice for Installing Aluminum Building Wire and Cable (ANSI) NECA/NEMA 105-2002, Recommended Practice for Installing Metal Cable Tray Systems (ANSI) NECA 111-2003, Standard for Installing Nonmetallic Raceways (RNC, ENT, LFNC) (ANSI) NECA 200-2002, Recommended Practice for Installing and Maintaining Temporary Electrical Power at Construction Sites (ANSI) NECA 202-2001, Recommended Practice for Installing and Maintaining Industrial Heat Tracing Systems (ANSI) NECA/FOA 301-1998, Standard for Installing and Testing Fiber Optic Cables NECA 305-2001, Standard for Fire Alarm System Job Practices (ANSI) NECA 400-1998, Recommended Practice for Installing and Maintaining Switchboards (ANSI) NECA 402-2001, Recommended Practice for Installing and Maintaining Motor Control Centers (ANSI) NECA/EGSA 404-2000, Recommended Practice for Installing Generator Sets (ANSI) NECA 405-2001, Recommended Practice for Installing and Commissioning Interconnected Generation Systems (ANSI) NECA 407-2002, Recommended Practice for Installing and Maintaining Panelboards (ANSI) NECA 408-2002, Recommended Practice for Installing and Maintaining Busways (ANSI) NECA 409-2002, Recommended Practice for Installing and Maintaining Dry-Type Transformers (ANSI) NECA/IESNA 500-1998, Recommended Practice for Installing Indoor Commercial Lighting Systems (ANSI) NECA/IESNA 501-2000, Recommended Practice for Installing Exterior Lighting Systems (ANSI) NECA/IESNA 502-1999, Recommended Practice for Installing Industrial Lighting Systems (ANSI) NECA/BICSI 568-2001, Standard for Installing Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling (ANSI) NECA/MACSCB 600-2003, Recommended Practice for Installing and Maintaining Medium-Voltage Cable (ANSI) s 30
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National Electrical Contractors Association 3 Bethesda Metro Center Suite 1100 Bethesda, MD 20814 301-657-3110 fax: 301-215-4500 www.neca-neis.org
Standards & Safety Index: NECA 230
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