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115/230v electric motor wiring

115/230v electric motor wiring

115/230v electric motor wiring

(OP)
I nave an electric motor I would like to change the wiring on. That is, from 230v to 115v. Following are the motor specs(from the plate on the motor). I am pretty sure it was on an A.C. unit blower fan. I plan on using it to power a "squirrel cage" type blower fan for a shop fan.

Any help you could give would be helpful.

Thank You.

Joe



Mfg. is G.E.
a.c. motor thermally protected.

mod#5kc38rn4x
hp3/4
hz60
v115/230
rpm 1725
code L
A11.6/5.8
sf 1.0
fr 56
amb 40c
insul class b
time rating is cont.
ser no HND/
stk c138


RE: 115/230v electric motor wiring

Since the nameplate specifies 115/230V, there should be a wiring diagram on the nameplate to show the different connections for the different nameplate voltages. This usually requires changing winding connections from series for 230V to parallel for 115V.
Other than that, the manufacturer should be able to provide it.

RE: 115/230v electric motor wiring

You may find the diagram on the inside of the T-box cover if it's not on the nameplate

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