Garage Door Opener

[srmoran]

May I know whether a garage door opener is consider a portable motor. We have seen many manufacturers using plug and cord. We trying to interpret the code whether plug and cord can be used.

 

[LarryFine]

I'd call it 'stationary' before I'd call it 'portable'.

 

[websparky]

As far as the NEC, it is an appliance, not a motor.

 

[allenwayne]

May I know whether a garage door opener is consider a portable motor. We have seen many manufacturers using plug and cord. We trying to interpret the code whether plug and cord can be used.

When have you seen a hard wired GDO ???

 

[memyselfandI]

Cord and plug can should be used because that is what the manufacturer recommends.

 

[iwire]

If it is a residential GDO I have only seen them shipped cord and plug connected.

If it is a commercial GDO I have only seen them hardwired.

I did not take the time to look but I am fairly certain UL lists residential and commercial 'door operators' separately with different requirements.

 

[George Stolz]

May I know whether a garage door opener is consider a portable motor. We have seen many manufacturers using plug and cord. We trying to interpret the code whether plug and cord can be used.

IMO, it doesn't have to be portable to be cord-and-plug-connected.

400.7(A) (7) and (8).

 

[dlhoule]

I am fairly certain UL lists residential and commercial 'door operators' separately with different requirements.

I agree there are different requirements. If I recall correctly OSHA or ANSI come into play on commercial/industrial openers. There are additional safety requirements if you want any type of Automatic operation.