Small Motor w/ MOCP <10A Power Feed Question

[Random User]

This is somewhat out of normal type of work so I thought I'd ask to make sure I'm not over complicated it. I've got little, standalone dryer unit with a MOCP of 8.6A. Does this mean I have to put an 8A fuse or circuit breaker instead of a normal cable plugged into a wall outlet? It just seems odd to me that it'd be designed in such a way that the latter is not allowed. Full electrical specs below:

Electrical Data
Standard Power Supply 115/1/60 V/Ph/Hz
Nominal Electric Consumption 0.31 (3.1) kW (A)
Total Input Current 4.2A
Minimum Circuit Ampacity (MCA) 5.1A
Maximum Rating of Overcurrent Protective Device 8.6A
Fuse Max. 8.0A

 

[infinity]

Going to be pretty hard to use that on a standard 15 amp circuit. IMO if the MaxOCPD is less than 15 amps it should have integral protection. Does this have a cord and plug on it?

 

[Random User]

No cord and plug or internal fuse on the unit. Talked to the manufacturer about this. Right now I'm thinking I'll just mount a jbox on the side with an 8 amp inline fuse then put a plug and cord from that. I didn't buy it but I'm guessing somebody went directly to a factory and bought something a manufacturer would usually put into a larger assembly rather than use as a standalone unit.