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MOTORS ENCLOSURES

MOTORS ENCLOSURES

MOTORS ENCLOSURES

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HI ALL. IS POSSIBLE USE A TEFC MOTOR IN CLASSIFIED AREA CLASS I OR II? THANKS IN ADVANCE.

RE: MOTORS ENCLOSURES

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

RE: MOTORS ENCLOSURES

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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