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MOTORS ENCLOSURES

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cica58

Mechanical
Jan 17, 2003
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HI ALL. IS POSSIBLE USE A TEFC MOTOR IN CLASSIFIED AREA CLASS I OR II? THANKS IN ADVANCE.
 
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We refer you to the scriptures at NEC 501-8 and 502-8 regarding motors suitable for use in Classes I and II locations, respectively.

Best Regards,
William
 
According with the NEC NFPA70.
For Class I Division 1 locations , motor enclosures shall be: Explosion proof approved for division 1 locations or Totally enclosed supplied with positive-pressure ventilation from a source of clean air with discharge to a safe area and so arranged to prevent energizing the motor until ventilation has been established or Totally Enclosed inert gas-filled or submerged in a flammable liquid type.
For Class I Division 2 locations , motor enclosures TEFC or open type are permitted but should not have brushes, switching mechanisms or similar arc producing devices. If such mechanisms exit an Explosion proof approved for division 1 locations is required.
For Class II Division 1 locations , motor enclosures shall be: Explosion proof approved for class Í I division 1 locations or Totally enclosed supplied with positive-pressure ventilation from a source of clean air with discharge to a safe area and so arranged to prevent energizing the motor until ventilation has been established.
For Class II Division 2 locations , motor enclosures shall be TENV (totally enclosed non ventilated) or Totally enclosed pipe ventilated or TEFC (totally enclosed fan cooled) or Dust ignition Proof and all will have maximum full-load external surface temperature in accordance with section 500-3(d) when operating in free air and shall no have external openings.
 
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