Appliance question

[cppoly]

If you have a motor operated or refrigeration appliance and the cut sheet does NOT indicate circuit breaker requirements, then what can be done in the following example:

Let's say you have a refrigerator that draws 1.2 amps:

1) Are you required to put this on a 15A breaker?
2) What rules to follow if connecting multiple units on the same circuit? Can I put three on? Five? What's the limit?

 

[petersonra]

If you have a motor operated or refrigeration appliance and the cut sheet does NOT indicate circuit breaker requirements, then what can be done in the following example:

Let's say you have a refrigerator that draws 1.2 amps:

1) Are you required to put this on a 15A breaker?
2) What rules to follow if connecting multiple units on the same circuit? Can I put three on? Five? What's the limit?

I don't see why it could not be on a 20 Amp circuit if that is what you are asking.

 

[cppoly]

Well for appliances that have motors or are refrigeration equipment, do you have to follow the OCPD rules in Articles 430 or 440 depending on what type of appliance it is? For instance, 1.2A x 225% = 2.7A = 15A max breaker?

 

[Rock86]

You might want to read the 440.3(C) if you're talking about a household refrigerator.