What does Class 1, Group D, Division 2, Totally enclosed, fan cooled mean?
J jlogan New member Dec 2, 2003 #1 What does Class 1, Group D, Division 2, Totally enclosed, fan cooled mean?
iwire Moderator Staff member Location Massachusetts Dec 2, 2003 #2 Re: motor enclosures I can't help you with the class and division but here is a Totally enclosed, fan cooled motor, more commonly called a TEFC motor. As you can see the motor is closed up tight, there is a fan at the rear that blows air over the motor instead of through the motor. A good place to use a motor like this is in areas with a lot of dust, like a table saw.
Re: motor enclosures I can't help you with the class and division but here is a Totally enclosed, fan cooled motor, more commonly called a TEFC motor. As you can see the motor is closed up tight, there is a fan at the rear that blows air over the motor instead of through the motor. A good place to use a motor like this is in areas with a lot of dust, like a table saw.
S stamcon Senior Member Location South San Francisco CA Dec 3, 2003 #3 Re: motor enclosures Look at 500-5(a)(4) and 501-6(b) (99 NEC) for the class/group/division answers. steve
Re: motor enclosures Look at 500-5(a)(4) and 501-6(b) (99 NEC) for the class/group/division answers. steve