Stationary Motor?

[chrisreisinger79]

Would a permanently secured 1/4hp 120vac fan be considered a stationary motor and thereby fall under 430.109(C)(1) for disconnecting purposes?

 

[chrisreisinger79]

I should add this is an industrial fan

 

[Jraef]

Is it hard wired or plug in?

 

[chrisreisinger79]

Hardwired

 

[Jraef]

As I interpret your question, yes. This is the definition of "stationary", as opposed to one with a cord and plug. The issue is, the cord and plug can serve as the disconnecting device, but if it is "stationary" as in permanently wired, then you must provide a disconnecting means. But that can be a suitably rated snap switch.

 

[kwired]

As I interpret your question, yes. This is the definition of "stationary", as opposed to one with a cord and plug. The issue is, the cord and plug can serve as the disconnecting device, but if it is "stationary" as in permanently wired, then you must provide a disconnecting means. But that can be a suitably rated snap switch.

430.109(C)(1) is what permits him to use a general use snap switch for motors 2hp and under / 300 volts and under.

I am guessing the OP's intended question could have easily been "can I use a general purpose switch instead of a motor rated switch".