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SAFEWSTANDARD FOR CONSTRUCTIONAND GUIDE FOR SELECTION,
INSTALLATION, AND USEOF ELECTRIC MOTORS AND GENERATORS
Published by:
National Electrical Manufacturers Association
2101 L Street, N.W., Suite 300
Washington, DC 20037
O 1992 by National Electrical Manufacturers Association

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Section 1
REFERENCED SANDARDS AND DEFINlTIONS

Enclosures
Section 2
CONSTRUCTIONANDTESTS
General
Corrosion
Protection
LiftingMeans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
wiring
connections
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TerminalHousings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bonding
and
Grounding
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Internal
Electrical
Circuits
InsulatingSupportsandBarriers
Internal and TerminalSpacingsInvolvingLive and Grounded Parts . . . . . . . . . . . .
HighPotentialTesting
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Thermal Protection
Impedance Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overspeed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Section 3
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FOREWORD
SCOPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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GUIDE FOR SEEEXTION. INSTAL,LAl"ION. AND USE OF

ELECTRICMACHINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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SafetyinMachineApplication
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Matching of theMachine to theLoad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Degree ofEnclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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ACMotorsfor Class I. Division 2. HazardousLocations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
ProperSelection of Apparatus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Variation h m Rated Voltageand Rated Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Usual
Service
Conditions
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Unusual ServiceConditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Speed Limitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Operation of Direct-Current Motors on Rectified Alternating Current . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Shafthding
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Transient
Torques
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Torsional Vibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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TorquePulsationsDuringStarting of SynchronousMotors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Safety inMachineInstallations
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SafetyinMachine Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Tables
Table 2-1
Table 2-2
Table 2-3
Table 2-4
Table 2-5
Table 2-6
Table 2-7
Table 2-8
MaximumAllowableTerminal Box Tempemture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Machines 11InchesinDiameterorLess ......................
MachinesMore Than 11InchesinDiameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Minimum Size GroundingConductorTermination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Minimum Spacing at Field-WiringTermi-Voltsand
Less . . . . . . . .
Minimum Spacing at Other 'IhanField-Wiring Terminals-600 Volts and Less .
Minimum SpacingsVoltagesMore Than 600 Volts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HighPotentialTest Wtages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Foreword
The use of electric machines, like that
of all other utilization of concentrated power, is potentially
hazardous. The degree of hazard can be greatly reduced by proper design, selection, installation, and
use, but hazards cannotbe completely eliminated.The reduction of hazard is the
joint responsibilty
of the user,the manufacturer ofthe driven or driving equipment, and the manufacturer of the machine,
The words "driven or driving equipment"as used in this publication mean equipment driven by a
motor or equipment driving
a generator.
In this publication, Section2 deals with consauctiondetails and tests,both of which contribute
to safety. It is intended to assist the machine manufacturer to design and build them with features
which will reduce hazards and alsoto assist the user and the manufacturer ofthe driven or driving
equipment in the seleciton of machines that have been designed and built to have features that
contribute to safety.
The machine manufacturer has little, if any, control over the selection, installation, anduse of
these machines. S'ke the reduction of hazards depends greatly on how machines are selected,
installed, and used, Section3 of this publication has been preparedas a guide to assist theuser and
the manufacturer of the driven
or driving equipment inthe proper selection, installation, and use
of
machines. It points out possible hazards and suggests
ways and meansto reduce them.If the guidelines
given inSection 3 are followed, the possiblehazards and risks of using machines willbe reduced.
MG 2-1989 completely revises andsupersedesMG 2-1983.
This publication is periodically reviewed by
the Motor and Generator Section NEMA
of
for any
revisions necessary to keep it up to date with advancing technology. Proposed or recommended
revisions shouldbe submitted to:
Vice-Resident, Engineering
National Electrical Minufacturers
Association
2101 L Street, N.W., Suite 300

Scope
This publication defines construction requirements of electric machines intended for use in
circuits of 50 volts and higher and provides recommendations for their selection, installation,
use and
in such a manner
as to provide for the practical safeguarding of persons and property.
Excluded from the scope of this publicationare the following:
1. Weldinggenerators.
2. Booster, dynamic braking, and absorption-type machines.
3. Isolated electric farm lighting plants.
4. Variable-sped generator equipment for railway passenger
cars.
5. Main propulsionmotors,generators,andmotor-generatorsetsmountedonrailroadand
transit
locomotives andcars.
6. Automotive motors, generators, and motor-generatorsets.
7. Motors, generators, exciters, and motor-generator or exciter sets mounted on airborne craft.
8. Toy motors and small synchronous motors
of the type generally used in household clocks
and timing devices.
9. Additional specific features required in machines for
use in hazardous (classified) location.
Such locations mightbe in minesor in areas defined inthe National Electrical Code
( A N S W A 70-1990), Chapter 5.
10. Machines built to military specifications having requirements which conflict with
or
override the provisions
of this publication.
11. Machine parts intended for installation ina hermetically sealed enclosure.
12. Nonsalient-pole generatorsand their exciters.
13. Generators larger than
lO,OOOkVA, and their exciters, for hydraulic turbine drive, including
reversible motor-generator units.
14. Synchronous condensers, frequency changers, and phase converters.
Since any machine can be installed or operated in such a manner that hazards
can WUT,
compliance with this publication does not by itself
assure a safe installation. However, when a
machine complying with this publication is properly selected with respect to the driven load and
environment, andis installed in accordance with the applicable provisions of national codes and sound
local practices, the hazards
to persons and property
will be reduced.

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SAFETY STANDARD FOR CONSTRUCTION

AND GUIDE FOR SELECTION, INSTALLATION, AND USE
OF ELECTRIC MACHINES
Section 1
REFERENCED STANDARDS AND DEFINITIONS
In this publication, referenceis made to the following standards and other publications listed belw. Copies are available
from the indicated sources.
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

1430 Broadway
New York,NY 10018
Safety Standardfor Mechanical Power Transmission
Apparatus
ANSI/ASME B15.1-1984
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASI")

1916 Race Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Testfor Flammability of Selj-Supporting Plastics
ASTM D635-8 1
National ElectricalManufacturers Association(NEMA)

2101 L Street, N.W.
Motors and Generators
NEMA MG 1-1987
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269
National Electrial Code
ANSI/NFPA 70-1990
Underwriters Laboratories,Inc. (UL)

333 PfingstenRoad
Northbrook, Il 60062
A N S I / U L 674-1984

Electric Motors and GeneratorsforHazardous

Use in
Locations, Class I Groups C and D, Class II Groups
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ENCLOSURES
1.1 .I .4 DRIPPROOF GUARDED MACHINE
Ventilation and other design considerations of machines A dripproof guarded machine
is a drip resistant machine
frequently quire openings in the exterior enclosures in
whose ventilatingopeningsareguarded in accordance
the vicinity of uninsulated live metal
with 1.1.1.3.
parts, space heaters,
NEMA Standard 1 1-3-1 983.
ormovingmechanical parts ofthemachine.Machine
enclosures in general use are defined1.1.1
in and 1.1.2.
1.1 .I.5 WEATHER-PROTECTED MACHINE,
TYPEI
NEM4 Standard 11-16-1989.
A weather-protected T ) p I machine is an open machine
1.1.1 OpenMachine
with its ventilating passages
so constructed as to minimize
An open machine is one having ventilating openings
the entrance of rain, snm, and airborne particles to the
which permit passage of external cooling
air over and
electric parts and having its ventilated openings so conaround the windings of the machine. The term open mastructed as to prevent the passageof a cylindricalrod 0.75
inch in diameter.
chine, when applied to large apparatus without qualificaNEMA Standard 1 1-3-1 983.
tion, designates a machinehavingnorestriction
to
ventilation otherthan that necessitated by mechanical con- 1.1 .I .6 WEATHER-PROTECTED MACHINE,
TYPEII
struction.
A weather-protected Type II machine shall have,in adNEMA Standard 1 1 3 - 1983.
dition to the enclosure defined for a weather-protected
1.1.1.1
DRIPPROOFMACHINE
Qpe I machine, its ventilating passages at both intake and
A dripproof machineis an open machine in which the discharge so arranged that high-velocity air and airborne
particles blown into the machine smrms
by
or high winds
ventilating openings areso constructed that successful
operation is not interfered with when drops of liquid qr can be discharged without entering the internal ventilating
passages leading directly to the electric parts of the masolid particles strike or enter the enclosure
at any angle
chine itself. The normalpath of the ventilating air which
from O to 15 degrees, downward from the vertical.
NEMA Standard 1 1 3 - 1983.
parts of the machineshall be so arranged
enters the electric
by W i n g or separatehousings as to provide at least
three
1 .I .1.2 SEMIGUARDED MACHINE
abrupt
changes
in
direction,
none
of
which
shall
be
less
A semiguarded machine is an open machine in which
than
90
degrees.
In
addition,
an
area
of
low
velocity
not
part of the ventilating openings in the machine,
usually in
600 feet per minute shall be provided in the
exceeding
thetophalf,areguardedasinthecaseofaguardedmachine
intake air path to minimize the possibility of moisture or
but the others are left open.
dirt
being carried into the electricparts of the machine.
NEMA Standard 1 13-1983.
1.1
GUARDED
MACHINE
A guarded machine is an open machine in which all
openings giving direct access to live metal or rotating
parts (except smooth rotating surfaces) are limited in
size by the structuralparts or by screens, baffles, grilles,
expanded metal, or other means to prevent accidental
contact with hazardous parts. Openings giving direct
access to such live or rotating
parts shall not permit the
passage of a cylindrical rod0.75 inch in diameter.
The opening in the machine enclosure mustbe such
that: (1) aprobe,asillustratedinFigure
1-1, when
inserted through the openings, shall not touch an uninsulated live metal part or a hazardous rotating part, and
(2) a probe, as illustrated in Figure 1-2, when inserted
through the openings, shall not touch film-coated wire.
NEMA Standard 1 1-3-1 983.
1.1.1.3
NEMA Standard 11-16-1972.
NOTE: Certain machine applications may require openings smallerthan those specified fora guarded machine.
Authorized Engineering Information 11-16-1989.
D = 0.50"
D = 0.50"
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1.56"
4"
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- CONVENIENT
ANY
- LENGTH
0.75"
PROBE
Figure 1-1

, R = 0:25"
4-
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tI-
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PROBE
Figure 1-2
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1 .1.2 Totally Enclosed Machine
A totallyenclosed machine is one so enclosed as to
prevent thefree exchange ofair between the inside and
the
outside of the case but not sufficiently e n c l o s e d to be
termed airtight.
NEMAStandard11-3-1983.
1.1.2.1TOTALLYENCLOSEDNONVENMATED
MACHINE
A totally-enclosed nonventilated machine
is a totally-enclosedmachinewhich is not equippedforcoolingby
means extemalto the enclosing parts.
1.I .2.4 TOTALLY ENCLOSED WATER-AIR-COOLED

MACHINE
A totally enclosed water-air-cooled machine aistotally
enclosed machine which
is cooledby circulating
air which,
in turn,is cooled by circulating water.
It is provided with
a water-cooled heat exchangerfor coolingthe internal air
and a fan or fans, integral
to the rotor shaft or separate, for
circulating the internalair.
NEMAStandard 1 1-3-1983.
1.I .2.5 TOTALLY ENCLOSED PIPE-VENTILATED

MACHINE
NEMA Standard 1 1-3-1983.
A totally enclosed pipe-ventilated machine aismachine
1.1.2.2 T ~ A L LENCLOSED
Y
FAN-COOLED MACHINEwith openings so arranged that wheninlet and outlet ducts
or pipes are connected to them there is no free exchange
A totally enclosed fan-cooled machine is a totally enof
the internal air and the air outside the case. Totally
closed machineequipped for exterior cooling by means
of
enclosed
pipe-ventilated machines may
be self-ventilated
a fan or fans integral to the machine but extemal to the
(
a
i
r
circulated
by
means
integral
to
the
machine)
or forcedenclosing parts.
ventilated
(
a
i
r
circulated
by
means
external
to
and
not a
NEMA Standard 1 1-3-1
983. part of the machine).
1.1.2.3TOTALLYENCLOSEDFAN-COOLED
NEMAStandad 1 1-3-1 983.
GUARDED
MACHINE
1.I .2.6 TOTALLY ENCLOSED AIR-OVER MACHINE
A totallyenclosedfan-cooledguardedmachine
is a
A totally enclosed air-over machine
is a totally enclosed
totally enclosed fan-cooled machine in which
all openings
machine
intended
for
exterior
cooling
by
a ventilating
givingdirectaccesstothefanarelimitedinsizebythe
means
external
to
the
machine.
structural parts or by screens, grilles,expanded metal,and
so forth, to prevent accidental contact withthe fan.Such
NEMA Standard 1 1-3-1983.
openings shall be guarded as in the case of guarded machines (see 1.1.1.3).
NEMAStandard 11-3-1983.

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Section 2
ONSTRUCTION AND TESTS
GENERAL
The provisions of the definitions in 1.1.1 and 1.1.2 for
machine enclosures may be obtained by the construction
of the machine housing or by the use of a supplemental
enclosure, shield, or structure, provided such itemis securely held in place; or by a combination of two
or more
such items when the machine is assembled
to the drivenor
driving device.
2.3 LIFTINGMEANS
Machines may include provisions for lifting the machine
by means of eyebolts, lifting rings, integrally
cast bosses,
and so forth. When lifting means
are provided, they shall
be designed to lift the machine at any angle from the
designed lifting direction between O degrees and 30 degrees for machines with
single liftingpints, or betweenO
degrees and45 degrees for machines with multiple lifting
points (see Figure 3-1 and 3-2) with a safety factor ofat
least 5 (based on the ultimate strength and the use ofall
Tests for compliance with the definitions for guarded
intended liftingpints). This isto allow for overloads due
machine given in 1.1.1.3 and 1.1.2.3 shall be made h m
to acceleration, deceleration,or shock forces encountered
the exterior of the supplemental enclosure.
in handling. Any means provided for lifting only a sub-asA machine enclosure, including
that of parts mounted on
sembly of the machineshall be so identified.
a machine, shall be so constructed that it will have the
The lifting means shall be designed so that when the
strength and rigidity necessary
to resist the normal service machine is lifted in the intended manner the suspended
to which it may be subjected without reduction or spacings mass is stable,i.e., normal handling forces willnot cause
or displacement ofparts.
a permanent shift or rotation of the load.
Enclosures of nonmetaltic material shall be resistantto
NOTE: See 3.16.7.
adverse effects h m exposure to moisture, oil, and temNEMA Standard 11-16-1989.
perature under normal conditions use
of and shallbe flame
2.4 WIRINGCONNECTIONS
retardant.
Means shallbe provided to electrically connect the maIn the case of capacitors mounted on
or in the machine,
chine
to its source of poweror to its load.
the capacitor, or its supplementary enclosure, shall prevent
2.1
the emissionof flying fragments, flame, or molten material

resulting h m failure of thecapacita.
Connecting means may be rigidly mounted wiring terTotally enclosed water-air-cooled machines shall have
minals, wiring leads, or cord assemblies.
interior baffles, or other means, to prevent cooler-tube
leakage and condensation from contacting the machine
2.4.1 Rigidly Mounted Wiring Terminals
winding. The interior of the machine base shall be conA rigidly mounted wiring terminal may be one of the
structed so that cooler leakage will collect and drain
h m
following types:
the machine before reaching the level of the windings.
1. A soldering lug or pressure wire connector, securely
For the selection and use of machine enclosures,
see
fastened in place.
Section 3.
2. A wire-binding screwif provisions are made to hold
the wire in position. These screws, if used, be
shall
2.2 CORROSIONPROTECTION
threaded in metal and shall have not less than two
Iron and steel parts,* except beatings, laminations, and
fullthreads ofengagement.Metalthicknessfor
minor parts of iron and steel, suchas washers, screws, and
these threads may be provided by extruding the
similarparts,shall be suitably protected against corrosion by
metal.
enamelling,galvanizing,plating,orbyotherequivalent
3. Threaded terminal studs to whichleadassemblies
means,ifthefailureofsuchunprotectedpartswouldbelikely
are secured by a nut, and, for user wiring terminals,
to result in a hazardous condition.
a cupped washeror equivalent.
4. Plugs,receptacles,jacks,sockets, orotherrecognized COM~C~OISfor power cable.
*In certain instances where the oxidationof iron or steel caused by the
5.
Blades
or pins for individual conductor connection
exposure of the metal to air and moisture is not likelyto be appreciable
(thickness of metal and temperature also being factors), the surfaces of
used only for factory-wired assemblies, not for user
sheet steel and cast-iron parts within an enclosure need not be protected
wiring terminals,
against corrosion.
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A wire-binding screw or stud and nut intended for conIf the machine has provisionfor use on different values
nection in the field of
No.a10AWG or smaller conductor, of voltage by field alternation of internal connections, the
shall be not smaller than No. 10, except that a No. 8 may
attachment-plug cap provided with the machine shall be
be used at a terminal intended only for the connection
a ofsuitable for the voltage for which the machine is connected
No. 14 AWG conductor. (Suggested Standard for Future
when shipped from the factory.
Design 11-3-83.)
If a machine
is provided with a flexible cord as the means
Wiring terminals shall be securely fastened to prevent
for line connection,strain relief shall be provided to prerotation.
vent transmission of cord pull to the winding connection
The wires of stranded leads for connections to wiring
or to other internal electrical connections. Wiring cords
terhinalsshallbe confined in pressure connectors, eyelets, shall be capable of withstanding the high-potential test
soldering lugs, soldered, or welded in place, or otherwisevoltage appliedto the machine. Provisions shallbe made
retained to prevent groundingor short-circuiting by stray
to prevent the cord from coming into contact with the
strands.
operainternal rotatingparts and from interfering with the
If terminal screws, nuts, or studs are of ferrous metal,
tion of internal devices.
they shall be plated
to prevent corrosion.
At any point where a flexible cord passes through an
are
If factory-wired terminals(see Table 2-6, Note g)
opening in a wall, barrier or enclosing case, there shall
be
to be reconnectedin service to change voltage speed
or or
a suitable bushing,or the equivalent, which is substantial
to reverse rotation, the reconnection means shall
be rigid
and has a smooth, well-rounded surface against which the
links or flexible leads with factory-assembled terminals.
cord may bear. The bushing shall be reliably secured in
The minimum spacing for factory-wired terminals shall be place.
NEM4 Standard 11-1 6-1989.
maintained for each connection.
2.5 TERMINAL HOUSINGS
2.4.2Wiring Leads
2.5.1
Construction
Wiring leads are flexible machine conductors supplied
for connecting the machine windings to the line, for changTerminal housings of machines are the enclosures suring winding connections and for making connections to
rounding the winding terminals of leads of the machine
in
auxiliary devices except those supplied for thermocouple, whichconnectionstotheincomingoroutgoingpower
resistance temperature detectors or thermistors.Leads
supply leads are made.
shall be of suitable ampacity. A wiring lead intended for
They may be separate enclosures mounted on the outside
connection in the fieldshall not be smaller than 18 AWG.
of the machine or they may
be partially or completely part
a
Lead insulation shall be capable of withstanding the
of the machine enclosure. The degree of enclosure of the
high-potential test voltage applied to the electric circuit
terminal housing shallbe consistent with the basic enclosure
involved. Provision shall
be made to prevent the leads
from
of the machine; however, the minimum enclosure shall be
(1) coming into contact with the internal rotating
parts,(2)
dripproof guarded except:
interfering with the operation of intemal devices, and
(3)
1. For openings for conduit connections.
being abraded.
2. When the intended mounting arrangements for large
Terminal lugs, when supplied with the wiring leads, shall
machineshavingthepowerleadslocatedatthe
be selected to conform with the provisions of the
National
bottom of the frame limits accessibility to the termiElectrical Code, Section 110-14.
nal connections, the terminal housing may
be open
at
the
bottom.
2.4.3 Wiring Cords and Plugs
Terminal housings, when supplied, shall
be of substanWhen a machineis provided with a flexible cord or with
tial
construction.
For
machines
more
than
7 inchesin
a flexible cord having an attachment-plug capCOMWfor
diameter,t the terminal housings shall
be capable of withtion to the supply circuit, the flexible cord shalltype
be of a
standing without failure a vertical loading of 240
pounds
suitable for the particular application. It shall be suitable
on
the
horizontal
surfaces when the machine is mounted
for use at a voltage not le&than the rated voltage of the
in any intendedposition.Forconduitboxeshavinga
machine and shall have an ampacity, as given in the Nahorizontal surface of less than 12 square inches the load
tional Electrical Code Section 400-5, not less than the
shall be calculated on the basis of 20 pounds per square
current rating of the machine. Such cords shall be provided
inch
ofhorizontalsurface.
This loadshall be applied
with a grounding conductor unless grounding is not rethrough a 2-inch diameter flat metal surface. Bending or
quired, and the attachment-plug cap, when supplied, shall
be considered a failure
deforming of the housing shall not
be of atype suitable for the rated voltage
of the machine
unless it results in spacing between the housing and any
less than 125
and shall have a current-carrying capacity not
rigidly mounted line terminals
less than indicatedin Tables
percent of the rated current of the machine.
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In other than hazardous classified locations, substantial
The temperature test shall be conducted under the following conditions:
non-metallic, nonbuming" terminal housings may be used
1. The supply conductor ampacity shall be125 percent
on motors andgenemrs larger than 34 inches in diameter,
shall be permitted on machines, provided internal grounding
of the motor full load current rating,100
or percent
means between the machine frame and the conduit connecof the generator rated current;
tion is incorporated with the housing.
2. The supply conductors shall
be of copper and their
ampacityshall be basedona 75C insulation
rating;
t ' I h i s is a diameter measured in the plane of the laminations of the circle 3. The conductors shall extend not less than
4 feet from
circumscribing the stator frame, excluding lugs, fins, boxes, etc., used
the
terminal
box;
solely for motor cooling, mounting assemblyor connection.
4. The conductors shall be in conduit; and
tt See American Society for Testing and Materials'
Tesffor Flummabilify
of Self-Supporfing PlosfiCs, AS"
D635-81, morethan 0.050 inch
5. All unused terminal box openings shallbe closed.
(0.127 centimeter) in thickness, for the non-burning test.
NEMAStandard 11-16-1989.
2.5.2 ThreadedConduitOpenings
Those conduit openings intended to receive threaded
conduit shallbe capable of withstanding(a) bending moment in any direction and @) torque in the direction of
tightening, appliedto a short length of pipe, in accordance
with the following values:
Machine
Enclosure
Class of Insulation System

A
Conduit S b Inches
'/z
%
Inches
Pound
300
500
700
1 '4
1%
1, o 0 0
1,200
1,W
Table 2-1
MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE TERMINAL
BOX TEMPERATURE
(Based on an ambient temperatureof 30%)
All enclosures except

totally enclosed nonventilated:
75
75
90
110
Totally enclosed nonventilated:
75
90
110
110
2.5.4 Dimensions and Space, Motors with

Rigidly Mounted Terminals
NEMAStandard I 1-3-1983.
When these terminal housings enclose rigidly mounted
2.5.3 TerminalHousingTemperature
motor terminals, the terminal housing shall
be of sufficient
The temperature within the terminal housing, and on thesize to provide minimum usable volumes in accordance
supply conductors, shall not exceed the values 2-1
in ,Tablewith the following:
except that higher temperatures not exceeding llO'C are
UsableVdumes
permitted if the machine is marked
as follows:
"CAUTION: USE SUPPLY CONDUCTORS SUITMinimum Usable Volume
per
Power Supply,
Power Supply Conductor,
Conductor Size,
ABLE FOR -'c" or equivalent wording.
larger
2 and
The value of temperatureto be marked shall be90Cor

110Cfor terminal housing temperature ranges
of 76-9O'C
or 91-1l O T , respectively. The marking shall appear
on the
nameplate, inthe terminal housing ornear the point where
the supply connections willbe made.
AWG
Cubic Inches
14
1.o
12 and 10
1.25
8 and 6
2.25
983.
For larger wire sizes or when motors are installed as a

part of factory-wired equipment, without additional conThe maximum temperatures are based on an ambient
nection being requiredat the motor terminal housing durtemperature of30C. Temperature tests shall be conducted ing equipment installation,the terminal housing shall be
at any room temperature between1O'C and 40'C and the
of amplesizetomakeconnections,buttheforegoing
variation below or above
3 0 T shall be respectively added provisions for the volumes of terminal housings need not
to or subtracted from the observed temperatures.
NEMA Standard1 1-3-1
983. apply.

983.
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nished for a screw, bolt, or stud intendedas a grounding

2.5.5 Dimensions and Space, Wire-to-Wire
conductor termination.
Connections
When a machineis provided with a grounding terminal,
When these terminal housings enclose wire-to-wire con- this terminal shall be of the solderless type, and shall be
nections, they shall have minimum dimensions and usableon a partof the machine not normally disassembled during
volumes in accordance with Tables
2-2 and 2-3. Auxiliary
operation or servicing.
as brakes, thermostats, space heaters,
leads for such items
When a terminal housing mounting screw, stud, or bolt
exciting fields, and so forth, may be disregarded if their
is used to secure the grounding conductor to themain
current-carrying m a does not exceed 25 percent of the
terminal housing there shall
be at least one other equivalent
current-carrying area of the machine power leads.
securing meansfor attachmentof the terminal housing to
NEMA Standad 1 1-3-1 983.
the machine frame.

2.5.6AccessoryLeads
Suggested Standard for Future Design 11-16-1989.
1. For machines rated 601 volts and higher, accessory
2.7 INTERNALELECTRICALCIRCUITS
leads shall terminateinaterminalboxorboxes
2.7.1 Current-carrying
Parts
separate from the machine's terminal housing.
As an
Current-carrying
parts
shall
be of silver, copper, a copper
exception,currentandpotentialtransformersloalloy,
aluminum,
plated
iron
or
steel,
or other material
cated in the machine terminal housing shallbe persuitable
for
the
particular
application
andbeshall
properly
mitted tohavetheir
secondary connections
connected
and
mechanically
secured.
terminated in the machine terminal housing if sepaNEMA Standad 11-16-1972.
rated from the machine leads by a suitable physical
2.7.2 InternalWiring
barrier to prevent accidental contact.
2, For machines rated 601 volts and higher, the termiInternal wiring shall be of a type suitable for the temnation of leads of accessory items normally operat- perature, voltage, environment, and other conditions of
ing at a voltage of 50 volts (rms) or less shall be
service forwhich the machine is designed. All splices and
separated from other leads by a suitable physical
connections shallbe mechanically secure and shall provide
barrier to prevent accidental contact or terminated
adequate and reliable electrical contact.
in a separate box.
2.8INSULATINGSUPPORTSANDBARRIERS
2.6BONDINGANDGROUNDING
Insulating materialsused to support or separate live parts
2.6.1
Bonding
shall have thermal, mechanical, and electrical properties
suitable for the service for which the machine
is designed.
When a machine is required tobe grounded, all exposed
NEMA
Standard
11-16-1972.
noncurrentcarrying metal parts which are likely to be2.9 INTERNALANDTERMINALSPACINGS
comeenergizedunderabnormalconditionsshallmake
INVOLVING LIVE AND GROUNDED PARTS
metal-to-metal contact or otherwise be electrically connected or bonded together to provide a common ground
The spacing through air and over surfaces for machines
connection.
shall be not lessthan those indicated in Tables
2-5,2-6,0r2-7.
The voltage ratingof the machine circuit for the winding or
2.6.2 Grounding Means for Field Wiring
other livepart under consideration shallbe used in applying
as modified byNotes 6 and7. In those cases
When machinesare provided with terminal housings for the tables except
wire-to-wire connections or fixed terminal connections, a where windings, or components, or both, are in two different
electric circuits," the higher of the two
rated circuit voltages
means for attachment of
an equipment grounding conducshall be used in applying the table to spacings between live
tor termination shallbe provided inside, or adjacent with
parts of the two circuits. Linings or barriers of insulating
accessibilityfrom,theterminalhousing.Unlessitsinmaterials
may be used where spacingsare less than the values
tended use is obvious, it shall k suitably identified. The
specified
in the tables, provided that such linings
or barriers
terminationshallbesuitablefortheattachmentand
are
securely
fastened
in
place
and
are
capable
of
withstanding
equivalent fault current ampacity of a copper grounding
the high-potentialtest.
conductor as shown in Table24.
Where windings are varnish-treated
as an assembly, butt
A screw, stud, or bolt intended for the termination of a
andlapjoint s intheinsulation
are considered to be
grounding conductor shall be not smaller than shown in
continuous insulation.
Table 2-4. For motor full load currents in excess of 30
For windings with supplemental insulation on the coil or
amperes ac or 45 amperes dc, external tooth lockwashers,
conductor, suchas taping, encapsulation, andso forth, the
serrated screw heads, or the equivalent shall not be furspacings may be less than those given in the tables pro-

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vided the machine is capableof withstanding the high-potential test.
spacings in the @bles do not apply to components
or to electronicassembliesusedincontrolcircuits.
*helectric circuit consists of all windings and other live parrs of a

machine which are conductively connected to the same power supply or
load b u s when starting or running. Fields of direct-currentmachines shall
be considered to be separate circuits unless they are permanently connected in the machine. Interconnectedpolyphase windings are considered
as one circuit
NEMA Stadad 11-16-1989.
Table 2-2
MACHINES 11 INCHES IN DIAMETER* OR LESS
HP
C o v a Opening, Minimum Dimensions, Inches
1 and smaller
lV2,1, and 3(2)
5 and 7%
10 and 15
1.62
1.75
2.00
250
Usable Volume, Minimum,

Cubic
Inches
7.50
12.00
16.00
26.00
*This is a diameter measured in the plane of the laminations of the circle circumscribingthe stator frame, excluding lugs, fms. boxes, and such, used
solely for motor cooling, mounting, assemblyor connections.
NOTE 1-For motors rated 1horsepower and smaller and withthe terminal housing partially or wholly integral with the frameor endshield, the volume
of the terminal housing shall be not less than 0.8 cubic inch per wire-to-wire connection. The minimum cover opening dimension is not specified.
N U E3
1
motors mted 1l/a 2, and 3 horsepower and with the terminal housing
padally or wholly integral withthe frame or endshield, the volume of the
e
t
dhousing shail be not less than l.0cubic inch per wire-bwire
The minimum cover opening dimension
is not specified.
connection.
Table 2-3
MACHINES MORE THAN11 INCHES IN DIAMETER*
Induction MotordOOVolts and Less
Terminal Housing
Maximum F u l l h a d Current
for Motors with Maximumof
Twelve Leads Amperes
Usable
Volume. CubkInches
2.5
3.3
4.0
5.0
6.0
7.0
8.0
8.0
10.0
26
55
100
180
330
45
70
110
160
250
400
600
900
1200
Typical Maximum Horsepower Three Phase
Minimum
Minimum
Dimension. Inches
600
1100
2000
3200
Induction Motors-2300
Housing.
Terminal
Voltage
230 V d t
460 Volt
15
25
40
60
100
150
250
30
50
75
125
200
300
500
700
1000
...
e..
Volts and Above
Qpical
Maximum
Fu"4oad
Current
1602300
Minimum Dimension,Inches
Distance,. Inches
Maximum
Minimum UsableVolume, Cubic
Inches
Horsepower
700
1000
5
6
7
8
8
8
14
16
8OOO
6600260
680
14
16
8000
250
400
600
900
1604000
e..
600
1100
2000
2000
1000
5000
3000
180
600
...
...
...
...
4Ooo
12.5
16
20
7000
16
20
8000
1000
1750
2500
*This is a diameter measured in the plane of the laminations of the circle circumscribing the stator frame, excluding lugs, fiins, boxes, and such, used
solely for motor cooling, mounting, assemblyor connections.
*Minimumdistance from the entrance plate for conduit entrance to the centeriine of machine leads.
*Terminal housings containing surge capacitors.surge arrestors, current transformers,or potential transformers require individual consideration.

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Table 2-3 (continued)
MACHINES MORE THAN 11 INCHES IN DIAMETER*
Synchronous Motors
Housing.
'lkrminal
Maximum
Minimum
DimenMinimum
Usable
don,hches
Volume, Cubic Inches
Voltage
460
3200
160 2300
000
14
16
400
600
900
1200
7
8
8
10
250
400
600
900
5
6
7
8
8
40001250
180
330
600
1100
2000
12.5
8
700
1000
146600
16
600
1100
2000
2000
5600
5600
8000
260
680
Minimum Centerline
Inches
...
...
...
1000
...
300
Typical Horsepower
Maximum
1.0 Power Factor
0.8 Power Factor
400
600
500
700
900
1250
...
800
1250
2000
3000
4500
600
16
700020
16
3000
20
6OOo
8000
5000
1000
...
1750
...
2500
...
4000
...
3500
loo00
8000
SynchronousGenerators
Voltage
201-3
480
incl.
incl.
WA
Inches
313-500,
501-750,
751-1000,
251-625,
incl.
2400
incl.
incl.
626-1000, incl.
1001-1563,
1564-2500,
2501-3750, incl.
8000
1251-5000,
5001-7500, incl.
6900
876-3
125,
incl.
312643750, incl.
UsaMeVdume, Cubic
Minimum
Inches
-
Centerline
Distance,. Inches
...
7
8
8
600
1100
2000
5
6
180
330
600
1100
2000
2000
5600
16
5600
8000
16
20
12.5
351-1250,
4160
incl.
incl.
Minimum
Minimum
Dimension,
8
8
8
16
14
16
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
"
"
*'his is a diameter measured in the planeof the laminations of the circle circumscribingthe stator frame, excluding lugs, fins, boxes, etc., used solely
for motor cooling, mounting, assemblyor connections.
* M i n i m u m distance from the
entrance plate for conduit entrance to the centerline of machine leads.

*Terminal housings containing surge capacitors,surge arresters, current transformers, or potential transformers require individual consideration.

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Table 2-3 (continued)
MACHINES MORE THAN11 INCHES IN DIAMETER*
Dfrect-Current Machines
Maximum
Terminal
Machines
F u l l hfor
a d Current
with Maximum of Six Leads
Housing.
Minimum
Dimensions,
Inches
Minimum UsableVdume, Cubic Inches
2.5
3.3
68
105
165
240
315
600
900
26
55
4.0
5.0
6.0
180
330
600
1100
7.0
8.0
*This is a diameter measured in the plane of the laminations of the circle circumscribing the stator frame, excluding lugs, fins, boxes, and such, used
solely for motor cooling. mounting, assembly or connections.
*Terminalhousings containing surge capacitors, surge arresters, current transformers, or potential transformers require individual consideration.
Table 2 4
MINIMUM SIZE GROUNDING CONDUCTOR TERMINATION
Motor Full Load
Current
Minlmum SizeGrounding
of
Conductor 'krmlnation Attachment Means,AWG
Minimum Size of Sam,Stud,

or
AC
Dc
12
16
30
12
16
40
68
105
165
14
12
10
...
...
...
8
6
#10
#12
5/16"
240
375
5/16"
600
WO
900
310
45
70
110
160
250
400
600

Steel
...
...
Bronze
3/8"
W'
Bolt
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When conducting a high-potentialtest on an assembled
2.10 HIGHPOTENTIALTESTING
brushless exciter and synchronous machine field winding,
The high potentialtest voltage specified in Table 2-8shall
the brushless circuit components (diodes, thyristors, and
be applied to the windings of each new machine in accord-so forth) shallbe short circuited (not grounded) during the
ance withthe test procedures specified in NEMA Standards
test.
Publication MG 1,Motors and Generators.
NEMA Standard 11-1 6-1989.
NEM4 Standad 11-16-1989.
Table 2-5
MINIMUM SPACING ATFIELDWIRING
TERMINALS* "600 VOLTS AND LESS
WARNING-Because of the high voltages used, high

potential tests should
be conducted only by trained personnel and the following minimum safety precautionsstated
in 2.10.1 through 2.10.4 should be taken
to avoid injuryto
personnel and damageto property.
Potential
Invdved
VdtS
2.10.1 Grounding
To minimize the safety hazards, as a general rule the
frame or core and
all external metal parts of the machine
being tested should be grounded with all windings and
components not under test connected together andto the
frameorcore. If themachineunder test is to be ungrounded, proper precautions (which may include sethe
lection of test equipment)
shouldbetaken to render the test
and the area safe for personnel.
in
Minimum Spacings in Inches

Through Air or Over
Surface-
50 to 250, incl.
251 to 6 0 0 , incl.
*Fieldwiring terminals of machines are those to whichsupplyline

connections are made, at the point of use, by or on behalfof the user. The
user is the ultimate consumer or user of the machine and its driven or
driving equipment or of the equipment on which the machine is employed.
*Appliestothe sum of the spacings involved where an isolated dead metal
part is interposed. See Note 4.
NOTE 1-The spacing between field-wiringterminals of opposite polarand a spacing between a field-wiring terminal and any other uninsulated metal part (dead or live) not always of the same polarity, shall be
not less than that indicated.
2.10.2AccessoriesandComponents
NOTE 2-If an uninsulated live part is not rigidly fixed in position by
other than friction between surfaces or if a movable dead metal
All accessories suchas surge capacitors, lightning arrest- means
part is in proximity to an uninsulated live part, the construction shall be
ers, current transformers, andso forth, which have leads
such that the minimum acceptable spacing will be maintained.
NOTE%Thespacingsdo
not apply to the inherent spacings of a
connected to the rotating machine terminals shall be discomponent of the machine, such as a snap switch; such spacings are
connected during the test, with the leads connected
tojudged on the basis of the requirements for the component in question.
gether and to the frame or core. These accessories shall
The spacings do apply between a component live part, such as on a snap
switch, and adjacent metal parts. For a repulsion motor, a repulsion-inhave been subjectedto the high-potential test applicable
to
duction motor, or a repulsion-start induction motor, the spacings do not
the class of apparatus at their point of manufacture. Caapply to the commutator, the brush assembly, or the jumpers that shortpacitors of capacitor-type motors must be left connected
circuit thebrushes.Anyuninsulated
conductor of the rotor circuitis
regarded as a dead metal part with respect to the stator circuit, and the
to the winding in the normal manner for machine operation
appropriate spacingisrequired
between uninsulated stator androtor
(running or starting).
conductors.
Componentdevicesandtheircircuitssuch
as space
NOTE 4-If an isolated dead metal part is interposed between or is in
heaters and temperature sensing devices in contact with close
the proximity to (1) live parts of opposite polarity, (2) a live part and
an exposed dead metal part, or (3) a live part and a dead m e d part that
winding (thermostats, thermocouples, thermistors, resismay be grounded, the spacing may be not less than 3/a4 inch between the
tance temperature detectors, and
so forth) connected other
isolated dead metal part and any one of the parts previously mentioned,
other
than in theline circuit, shall
be connected to the frame or if the total spacing between the isolated dead metal part and the two
parts is not less than the value indicated.
t
e
s
t
s
.
Each
of
core during machine winding high-potential
NOTE %-The minimum spacings shall notbe reduced by changes in the
thesecomponentdevicecircuits,withleadsconnected
clearance and creepage spacings due to the assembly of terminal leads in
various positions.
together, shall then be tested by applying a voltage between
NOTE &The minimum spacings for the field winding of synchronous
the circuit and the frame
or core, equalto twice the circuit machines
shall be based upon the higher o f
loo0 volts, or equal
to the high-potential
rated voltage plus
a. 'Ihe voltage range correspondingto the rated excitation voltage,or
b. The next lower voltage range corresponding to the maximum rms
test voltage of the machine, whichever is lower. During
voltage appearing across the poles (or groups of poles when segregated)
each device circuit test all other machine windings and
during starting with rated voltage applied to the stator terminals.
components shall be connected together andto the frame
NOTE 7-The minimum spacings for the secondary winding of woundrotor motors shallbe based uponthe maximum voltage induced between
orcore.Unlessotherwisestated,theratedvoltage
of
collector ringsonopencircuitat
standstill (or running if underthis
temperature sensing devicesshall be taken as follows:
condition the induced voltage is greater) withratedprimary voltage
T h e r m o s t a t s 4 volts
applied to the statorterminals.
Thermocouples, thermistors,RTD's-50
volts.

ity.
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TaMe 2-6
MINIMUM SPACING AT OTHER THAN
FIELDWIRING TERMINALS-") VOLTS AND LESS
Potentlal
Invdved in
VdlS
50-125
126-250
251-600
Mlnimurn Spacinps
- in Inches
Parts
Invdved
Diameter 7 Inches or Less'

Over Surfsce
ThroughAir
Dirunkter More than 7 Inches*
Through Air
Commutator or collectorrings
1/16
Elsewhere in the machine gb
3/32"
Commutator or collector rings
1/16
3!46b
Elsewhere in the machinegb
3h2
y4b.d
Commutator or collector rings

and live parts of the brush rigging
vib
Elsewhere in the machine gb

.This is the diameter, measuredin the planeof the laminations, ofthe circle circumscribing the stator frame, excluding lugs,fm,boxes, and so forth,
used solely for machine mounting, cooling, assembiy.
or connecticm.
Spacing of not less than 3/32 inch are accepable throughout a universalmotor.
c
For a motor rated 1/3 horsepower

or less, thesespacings may be not less than 1/16 inch.
Enamel-insulated wire is considered

to be an uninsulated livepart. However,*a spacingof not less than 3/32
inch (over surfaceand through air) between
enamel-insulated wire, rigidlysupported and held in place 001 a coil, and a dead metalpart is acceptable.
%rough& spacings involving acolledor ring maybe not less than 1/8 inch.
Spacings not less than 114 inch are acceptable between live parts and dead metal parts (1) within a subassembly and (2)between partsin different
subassemblies of the following types only:
1. a terminalboard not intended for fieldwiring,
2. centrifugally-operated (1) starting, (2) auxiliary, and (3) interlock switches,
3. a starting relay, and
4. a capacitor.
This applies onlyto subassemblies mountedon or inside a machine.
*Elsewhere in the machine includes factory-wired terminals. Factory-wired terminals are termi~lsto which connections are made by the machine
manufacturer or the equipment manufacturer,but not the useras defined in the single
asterisked note in Table 1-5.
capacitor that employsan internal intermper to prohibit expulsion of aflammable dielectric. in the eventof rupture of its enclosure. shall have
additional through-air spacingin the axial direction to allow movementof the terminals.
Such axial movement requires a total of 9/16 inch through-air to
spacing
a deadmetal enclosureif the machineis intended for connection to a source
of potential ratedup to 300 volts, and
5/8 inch total ifthe machine is intended for connedionto a sour of potential rated 301-600 volts.
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Table 2-7
MINIMUM SPACINGS-VOLTAGES OVER600 VOLTS
Minimum Spacing Between Bare LiveParts of Opposite Pdarity and Between
Bare Live Partaand Parts Which MayBe Grounded When Machine Is in Operation
clearan-
Rating Range,
Distance,
Creepage
Inches
Vdts
Inches
601-1Ooo
1001-2000
u)o1-3000
3/8
3/4
34
1Y8
2
3001-5Ooo
5001-7500
7501-12500
12501-15000
1
Line to Line
Line to Ground
Line to
Line
Line
3Y'
2%
3
5%
498

5
7
8
to Ground
3 ?h
5
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TaMe 2-8
HIGH POTENTIAL TEST VOLTAGES
(See 1.lo)
1. Motors
A. Universal Motors (ratedfor operation on circuits not
exceeding 250 volts)
1. Motors rated
horsepower and larger andall motors
for portabletools
2 All other motors'
ln
..............
..............
B. Induction and NonexcitedSynchronousMotors

1. Motors rated ln horsepower and larger
a. Stator windings
b. For secondary windings of wound
rotors of induction
motors
..............
.................
c. For secondary windings of wound

rotors of reversing
motors
................
2 Motors ratedless thanIf2 horsepower

a. Rated 250 volts or less
b. Rated above 250 volts
C.Direct-current Motors
1. Motors rated horsepower and larger
a. Armature or field windings for useon adjustablevoltage
electronicpowersupply
............
............
loo0 volts + 2 times the rated voltage

of the motor.
loo0 volts.
loo0 volts + 2 times the rated voltage

of the motor.
loo0 volts +2 times the maximum voltage induced between collectorrings
on open circuitat standstill(or nmning if under this conditionthe voltage
is p a t e r ) with ratedprimary voltage appliedto the stator terminals.
loo0 volts 4 times the maximum voltageinduced between collector

rings on open circuit at standstill
with rated primary voltage applied to the
stator terminals.
loo0 volts.
loo0 volts +2 times the rated voltage of the motor.
ln
...........
b. AU other armatureor field windings . . . . . . .
2. Motors ratedless than ln horsepower
a. 24Ovolts or less . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b. Rated above 240 volts . . . . . . . . . . . .
D. Synchronous Motors-except for nonexcted synchronous

motors (see 1B)
1. Armature windings
2. Field windings including brushless exciters
2. Generators
A. Generators rated250 warn or more-exptfor field windings
of synchronous generators (See2.C.)
B. Generators rated lessthan 250 watts
1. Rated 2.50 volts or lessbut above 35 volts
2. Rated above 250 volts
C.Field windingsof synchronous generators (rated 250 watts
..............
......
.........
.......
loo0 volts +2 times the acline-to-line voltage of the power

supply
selected for the
basis of rating.
loo0 volts +2 times the rated voltage. ofthe motor.
loo0 volts.
See 1.C.l.a and l.C.l.b above.
loo0 volts + 2 times therated voltage of the motor.

See NEMA Smdard MG 1. Part 21.
loo0 volts + 2 times the rated voltage. of the generator.

loo0 volts.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . loo0 volts + 2 times the rated voltage-of thegenerator.

4
* Complete motors less thanln horsepower shall be considered to be m the "all other" category unless marked to indicate kat they are motors for
portable tools.
Where the voltage ratingof a separately excitedfield of a d i m a r r e n t machine is not stated, it shall be assumed to be 1.5 times the field resistance
in ohms at 25'C times the rated field mrrent
NEMA StandNd 11-3-1983.
NOTE l-Certain applications may require high-potential test voltages higherthan those specified.
NOTE 2"I'he normal production high-potentialtest voltage maybe 1.2 times the specified 1-minute high-potential Voltage,
test
applied for1 second.
NOTE G A direct instead of an alternating voltage is sometimesused for high-potential tests on primary windings ofmachines rated 6ooo volts or
higher. In such cases, a test voltage equalto 1.7 times the specifiedalternating-currenttest voltage (effective value)is recommended.
NOTE A T Oavoid excessivestressing of the insulation, repeated application the
of high-pential test voltage is not recommended. Immediately after
manufacture, whenequipnent is installed or assembled with other apparatus ahigh-potential
and
test
of the entire assembly
is Equired, itis recommended
that the test voltagenot exceed 85 percent ofthe original test voltage or. when in an assembled group, not exceed 85 percent of the lowest test voltage
of the group.
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2.10.3 Discharging Windings After Test
As a result of the alternating voltage high-potentialtest,
the tested winding may retain a significant charge. Unless
it is known that the retained charge is insignificant, the
tested winding shouldbe discharged to ground before it is
touched by personnel.
Following a direct-voltage high-potential test, the tested
windings should be discharged to ground. The insulation
the test level of the voltage
ratingofthewindingand
applied, determine the period of time required
to dissipate
the charge and, inmany cases, thegroundshould be
maintained for several hours to dissipate the charge to
avoid hazard to personnel.
2.10.4 Guarding
In the interest ofsafety,precautions shall be taken to prevent
anyone from coming in antact with any part of the circuit or
while high-potentialtests are in progress.
2.13.2Direct-CurrentMotors
2.13.2.1 SHUNT-WOUND
MOTORS
Direct-current shunt-wound motors shall withstand an
overspeed of 25 percent above the highest ratedspeed or
15 percent above the corresponding no-load
speed, whichever is greater.
2.13.2.2COMPOUND-WOUND MOTORSHAVING
SPEED REGUIAIION OF 35 PERCENTOR
LESS
Compound-wound direct-current motors having
speed
a
regulation of 35 percent or less shall withstand an overspeed of 25 percent above the highest rated speed or 15
percent abovethe corresponding no-loadspeed, whichever
is greater, but not exceeding
50 percent above the highest
rated speed.
2.1 3.2.3 SERIES-WOUND MOTORS

AND COMPOUND
WOUND MOTORS HAVING SPEED
2.1 1THERMALPROTECTION
REGULATIONGREATERTHAN35 PERCENT
Motors provided with a thermal protector conforming
to
Since these motors require special consideration, dethe requirements of MG 1-1.71, Thermal Protector, (defi- pending upon the application for which they
are intended,
nition) shall be stamped ThermallyProtected* onthe
the manufacturer shall assign a maximum safe operating
nameplate.
speed which shall be stamped on the nameplate. These
A thermally protected motor is a motor which is promotors shall withstandan overspeed of 10 percent above
tected against dangerous overheating due
to overload and
the maximum safe operatingspeed.
failure to start.
Smallmotorsusuallyarecapable
of withstandinga
* Motors rated 100 watls and less may be marked "'P.''
speed of 10 percent above no-load speed. When this is the
2.12 IMPEDANCE PROTECTION
case, the safe operating speed marking is not required.
Motorssupplied as impedanceprotectedshallbe
stamped Impedance Protected*on the nameplate.
2.13.2.4PERMANENT-MAGNET-EXCITEDMOTORS
An ImpedanceProtected motor is oneinwhichthe
Permanent-magnet-excited motors shall withstand the
impedance of the motor windings is sufficient to prevent
overspeeds specified in 2.13.2.1, except that, if the motor
overheating due to failure
to start.
also has a series winding, it shall withstand the overspeed
* Motors rated 100 watts and less may be marked'"P.''
specified in 2.13.2.2or 2.13.2.3.
NEMA Standard9-7-1977.
2.13
OVERSPEED
2.13.3
Alternating-Current
Series
and
It may be hazardous to operate a machinefor a signifiUniversal Motors
cant length of time at higher than rated speed. However,
machines shallbe so constructed that, inan emergency not
Alternating-current series and universal motors shall
be
to exceed one minute, they will withstand without mecapable of withstanding speed
a which is10percent above
chanical injury,overspeeds in accordance with the follow- the no-load speed at rated voltage.
ing specifications.
NEMA Standard11-1 6-1 989.
2.13.1 INDUCION
MOTORS
Percent of SynchronousSpeed
SynchronousOverspeed,
speeds,
Rpm
20 1801 and over

25 1201 to1800
1200 and below
200 Hp and SmallerOver
200 Hp
25
25
50
NOTE: For motors which

are integrally attachedto loads
that cannot become accidentally disconnected, the words
"no-load speed" shall be interpreted to mean the highest
speed attainable with the integrally attached load.
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2.13.4Salient-PoleSynchronousMotors
Salient-pole synchronousmotors shall withstand overspeeds above rated synchronous speed as follows:
2.13.5Salient-PoleSynchronousGenerators
Salient-pole synchronous generatorsshall withstand an
overspeed of 25 percent above rated synchronous
speed.
Synchronous Speed,
RPm
Overspeed, Percent
of Synchronous Speed
1800-1500
20
1499 and below
25

2.13.6 Direct-CurrentGenerators
Direct-current generatorsshall withstand an overspeed
of 25 percent above ratedspeed.
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Section 3
GUIDE FOR SELECTION, INSTALLATION, AND USE OF ELECTRIC MACHINES
3.3 MATCHING OF THE MACHINE TO THE
3.1 GENERAL
LOAD
The construction provisions set forth in Section
2 of this
Theapplicationinformationrequiredfortheproper
publication cannot by themselves assure safety in we of
matchingof a machinetotheinfinitevarietyofload
machines. There is as great-a need for safeguards in the
requirementsisbeyondthescopeofthispublication.
selection, installation, and use of machines
as there is for
NEMA Publication MG 1provides basic application inforsafeguards in their design and manufacture.
The following
mation along with minimum performance characteristics
recommendations are generally applicable but there may
for machinesto assist the user in makingthe proper selecbe situations where conflict with other safety measures
or
tion of the machine for the particular application.
operational requirementswill necessitate that these
recomAutfiorized EngineeringInformation 11-16-1989.
mendations be modified. Wheretheabove-mentioned
safeguards and past experience of the user are not suffi3.4DEGREE OF ENCLOSURE
cient to serve as a guide, the manufacturer of the driven
or
3.4.1 General
driving equipment or the machine manufacturer, or both,
Therequireddegree of enclosure of a machine,for
should be consulted to develop further information. This
personnel
safety, is dependent upon the installation and
further information should be considered by the user, his
application
of the equipment. Therefore, the user or the
consultants, or others most familiar with the detailsthe
of
manufacturer
of the driven or driving equipment should
application involved when making thefinal decision.
consider
the
following questions when selecting the degree
The importance of communication between manufacof
enclosure
for
the machines:
turer and user cannot be overemphasized. The chances for
1.
Will
the
equipment
be installed in:
preventing hazardous incidents and limiting their conseResidences?
a.
quences are greatly improved when both user and manub. Places regularly open tothe public?
facturer are correctly and fully informed with respectto
c.Placesfrequentedonlybypersonsemthe intended use and all environmental and operating
conployed on the premises?
ditions. Since such intended use and environmental and
d.
Places
accessible only to ClUalifed personoperating conditionsare under the sole control of the user,
nel?
who has the most complete knowledge of the intended
use
2. Will the equipmentbe attended byan operator when
and the environmental and operating conditions, the user
it is in use?
should select and install machines which will optimize
3.
Are
the size, location,appearance,andworking
safety in use. This guideis intended only to assist him in
anangement
of the equipment such that they will
such selection, installation, and use.
discourage inappropriate use or approaches to the
equipment?
3.2 SAFETY IN MACHINE APPLICATION
4. Is it possible to encounter hazard in the installed
Theapplicationsformachines are sonumerousthat
machine if it is approached
or serviced in a manner
exceptions can be cited to almost every recommendation
other than the manner for whichit was designed? If
for safe application. Among the many factors that be
must
so, are the hazards of such actions visibly obvious
considered in machine application are:
to the personnel operating, servicing, and generally
1. Proper matching of the machine to the load.
having access to the machine?
2. Degreeofenclosure.
The following recommendations for the selection
of
3. Serviceconditions.
machine enclosuresare given as a guide. If other than
the
4. Use of back-upequipmentwheretheapplication
recommended machine enclosuresare to be applied, it is
requires exceptional reliability for the protection
of
recommended that the installation be isolated and made
life and health, property or perishable products.
inaccessible by fencing, by isolation in a room, by addiWhere the application or performance informationbetional enclosures, or by other means,
so that access to the
yond that contained in this publication is needed, NEMA
isolated areas is limited onlyto qualified personnel.QualiPublication MG 1 or the machine manufacturer, or both,
fied personnel are those who are familiar with the conshould be consulted.
struction and operation of the equipment and
with the
hazards involved
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3.4.2 Application in Reskknces and in Places
Regularly Open to the Public
For those applications in residences and
in places which
are regularly open to the publicandwhichcannot
be
isolated h m thepublic,onlythefollowingmachines
should be used:
1. Guarded machines; 1
2. Totally-enclosednonventilatedmachines;
3. Totally-enclosed fan-cooled guarded machines;
4. Totally-enclosed water-airaoled machines;
5. Totally-enclosed pipe-ventilated machines;
6. Weather-protectedmachines;and
7. Open machines when the enclosure of the equipment provides the equivalenta of
guarded machine.
c
'ertainm a c h e qplications may require openings smaller than those
mentioned for a guarded machine.

As an alternative, the user may selectan open or nonexplosion-proof enclosed motor for submissionto the local
authority for approval. Since the enclosure is not explosion-proof, the user should consider the temperature
of
external and internal surfaces of the motor to which the
surrounding atmospherehas access.
For open, ambient-air-breathing ac integral and large
machines, the operating surface temperature of insulated
windings will normally be associated with the insulation
class. NEMA standards do not establish values of total
temperature; only values of observable temperature rise
are given. However, the following tablecan be used as a
guide based on a 40C ambient temperature and observable
continuous temperature rises as specified in NEMA MG
1-12.42, MG 1-12.43, MG 1-20.40, and MG 1-21.40.
Insulation
class
TypidTotal WindingTemperature
1.15 Servi Factor 1.0 Service Factor

3.4.3 Applications in Places Restricted to
Persons Employed on the Premises
Class H
...
180C
Class F 155'C 165'C
Many years of experience
in industrial plants, light comClass B
140'C
130C
mercial installations, and otherareas where access to the
105'C 115C
Class A
equipment is normally restricted to persons employed on
the premiseshave established that the following machines
have a successful and satisfactory safety
record:
The rotor surface temperature of squirrel-cage induction
1.Dripproofmachines;
motors cannotbe accurately measuredon production units.
2.Semi-guardedmachines;
The rotor surface temperature varies greatly with enclo3. Totally-enclosed fan-cooled machines; and
sure type, cooling method, insulation class, and slip, but
4.Machinesrecommendedabovefor
use inplaces
may be in the range of 150-225C for ClassB or Class F
regularly opento the public.
insulated normal slip motors when operating at rated load
and in a 40C ambient temperature.
3.4.4 Application in Places Accessible Only
The abve insulated windingtemperatureand rotorsurface
to Qualified Personnel
e
t
m
p
u
tr
evalues are typical values based on continuous
operation
atrated voltage and rated frequency underusual
Any of the machine enclosures mentioned in 2.4.3 may
e
Margin for voltage and frequency varibe used in these places.
In addition, many years of experi- ~ M c conditions.
ations, manufacturing variation, overload, or hot start and
enceinpowerplantsand
in otherapplicationswhere
accelmtion is not included. The motor manufacturer should
machines areso located OT installed thatthey are accessible
be consulted forfurther information.
only to qualifed personnel have established that open
When motor-mounted space heatersare to be furnished,
machines havea successful and satisfactory safety record
it is recommended that the exposed surface temperature
be
limited
to
80
percent
of
the
ignition
temperature
of
the
gas
3.5 AC MOTORS FOR CLASS I, DIVISION 2,
or
vapor
involved
with
rated
space
heater
voltage
applied
HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS
and the motor deenergized.
Open or nonexplosion-proof enclosed motors are alThe range of ignition temperatures so
is great and varilowed bythe National Electrical Code as longas they do
able that it is not practical for the motor manufacturer
to
not have brushes, switching mechanisms, or other
similar
determine if a given motoris suitable for a Division
area2.
m-producing devices. Accordingly,the user has two posThe user's knowledge of thearea classification, the applisibilities when selecting a motor for Class I, Division 2
cation requirements, the insulation system class, and past
applications.
experience are all factors which should be considered by
The recommended approach for the useris to select an
the user, his consultant, or others most familiar with the
explosion-proof motor, which in accordance with Under- details of the application involved when making the final
writers Laboratories Inc.requirements, shall not exceed
decision.
the specified external surface temperature underoperany
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3.6 PROPER SELECTION OF APPARATUS
3.7.1.2 STARTING
Machines should be properly selected with respect to
The limiting values of voltageandfrequencyunder
their usual or unusual service conditions, both of which
which a motor will successfully start and accelerate to
involvetheenvironmentalandoperatingconditions
to
running speed depend on the margin between the speedwhich the machine is subjected. Machines conforming to
torque curve of the motorat rated voltage and frequency
the Scope and Section 1 of this publication are designed
andthespeed-torquecurveoftheloadunderstarting
for operation in accordance with their ratings under usual conditions. Since the torque developed by the atmotor
any
service conditions. Some machines may also be capable speed
of is approximately proportional to the square of the
operating in accordance with their ratings under one or
voltage and inversely proportional to the square of the
more unusual service conditions. Definite-purpose speor
frequency, it is generally desirable
to determine what voltcial-purpose machines maybe required for some unusual age and frequency variations will actually occur at each
conditions.
installation, takinginto account any voltage drop resulting
Service conditions, other than those specifiedas usual,
from the starting current drawn bythe mota-. Thisinformay involve some degree hazard.
of
The additional hazard
mation and the torque requirements of the driven machine
define the motorspeed torquecurve, at rated voltage and
depends upon the degree of departure from usual operating
conditions and the severity of the environment to which
frequency, whichis adequate for the application,
from
the machineis exposed. The additional hazard results
such things as overheating, mechanical failure, abnormal
3.7.1.3OPERATION FROMVARIABLE-FREQUENCY
deterioration of the insulation system, corrosion, fire, or
OR VARIABLE-VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLIES
explosion.
OR BOTH
Although past experience of the user may often be the
Induction motors to
be operated from solid-state
or other
bestguide,themanufacturerofthedrivenordriving
types of variable-frequencyor variable-voltage power supequipment or the machine manufacturer, or both, should
plies, or both, for adjustable-speed-drive applications may
be consulted for further information regarding any unusualrequire individual consideration to provide satisfactory
service conditions which increase the mechanical or ther- performance. Especially for operation below rated
speed,
maldutyofthemachineand,
as a result, increase the
it may be necessaryto reduce the motor torque load below
chances for failure and consequent hazard. This further
the ratedfull-loadtorque to avoid overheating the motor.
information shouldbe considered by the user, his corisult- The motor manufacturer
shouldbe consulted before selectants, or others most familiar with the details of the appli- ing a motor for such applications.
cation involved when making the final decision.
3.7.2 SynchronousMotors
3.7VARIATIONFROMRATEDVOLTAGE
3.7.2.1 RUNNING
AND RATED FREQUENCY
Motors will operate successfully in synchronism, rated
Motors
3.7.1 Induction
exciting current W i g maintained, under running condi3.7.1.1 RUNNING
tions at rated load with a variation in the voltage or the
Motors will operate successfully under mnning condifrequency up to the following:
tions at rated load with a variation in the voltage or the
a. Plus or minus 10 percent of rated voltage with rated
frequency up to the following:
frequency;
a. Plus or minus10 percent of rated voltage with rated
b. Plus or minus5percent of rated frequency with rated
frequency.
voltage; and
b. Plus or minus 5 percent of rated frequency with rated
c. Acombined variation in voltage and frequency of10
voltage.
percent (sum ofabsolute values) of the rated values,
c. Acombined variation in voltage and frequency of10
provided the frequency vdation does not exceed
percent (sum of absolute values) of the rated values,
plus or minus5 percent of rated frequency.
provided the frequency variation does not exceed
Pexfomancewithin these voltage and fresuencyvariations
plus or minus5 percent of rated frequency.
will not neceSSarily be in accordance with the standards estab
lished for operationat rated voltage and frequency.
Performance within these voltage and frequency variations will not necessarily inbeaccordance with the stand- 3.7.2.2
STARTING
ards established for operation
at rated voltage and
The limiting values of voltagefresuency
and
unda which a
frequency.
motor
will
successfi~lly
start
and
synchronize
depend
upon the
margin between the locked-- and pull-in torques
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mom at rated voltage and fresuency and the carresponding requirements oftheload
under starting conditions.
Since the locked-mmandpull-intorquesofa
mom are
approximately proporlid to the square of the voltage
and inversely proportional to the square of the frequency,
it is g e n d y desirable to determinewhatvoltageand
fr'aquency variation will actually occur at each installation,
takingintoaccountanyvoltagedropresulting
b r n the
starting current drawn by the motor. This infoxmation and
the torque requirements ofthedrivenmachinedetermine
the values of locked-mor and pull-in torque at rated voltage and fresuency that are adequate far the application.
2. Exposure to an altitude which does not exceed

3300
feet (lo00 meters);
3. Installation on a rigid mounting surface; and
4. Installationin areas orsupplementaryenclosures
which do not seriously interfere with the ventilation
of the machine.
3.9 UNUSUALSERVICECONDITIONS
The manufacturer should be consulted if any unusual
service conditions exist which may
affect theconstruction
or operation of the machine. Among such conditions
are:
1. Exposureto:
a.Combustible,explosive,abrasive,orcon3.7.2.3 OPERATION FROM VARIABLE-FREQUENCY
ducting dusts;
POWER SUPPUES
b. Lintorverydirtyoperatingconditions
where the accumulation of dirt will interSynchronous motors to be operated from solid-state or
fere with normal ventilation;
other types of variable-frequency power supplies for adc. Chemical fumes, flammableorexplosive
justable-speed-drive applications, may require individual
gases;
consideration to provide satisfactory performance. Esped.Nuclear radiation;
cially for operation below rated
speed, it may be necessary
e. Steam, salt-laden air, or oil vapor;
to reduce the motor torque load below the rated full-load
f. Damp or very dry locations, radiant heat,
torque to avoid overheating the mota. The motor manuvermin infestation, or atmospheres condufacturer should be consulted before selecting a motor for
cive to the growth of fungus;
such application.
Authorized Engineering Information
11-1 6-1 972.
g.Abnormal shock, vibration, or mechanical
loading from external sources; and
3.7.3SynchronousGenerators
h.
Abnormal
axial or side thrust imposed on
Synchronous generators willoperate successfully at rated
the
motor
shaft.
kVA, frequency, and power fztor with a variation in the
2.
Operation
where:
output voltage up
to plus orminus 5 percent of rated voltage.
from rated
a.Thereisexcessivedeparture
Performancewithinthesevoltagevariationswillnot
voltage
or
frequency,
or
both
(see
3.7);
necessarily be in accordance with the standards established
The
deviation
factor
of
the
dternating-curb.
for operationat rated voltage.
rent supply voltage exceeds 10 percent;
is
c.Thealtemating-currentsupplyvoltage
3.7.4 Directcurrent Motors
unbalanced by more than 1 percent; and
Direct-current motors will operate successfully using the
d. Low noise levels are required.
power supply selected for the basis of rating up to and
3. Operation at speeds above the highest ratedspeed.
including 110 percentofrated directcurrent armature
4. Operation in a poorly ventilatedm m , in a pit, orin
voltage provided the highest rated speedis not exceeded.
an inclined position.
Directcurrent motors rated for operationfrom a rectifier
5. Operation where subjected to:
power supply will operate successfully with a variation of
a.Torsionalimpactload;
plus or minus 10 percent of rated altemating-current line
b. Repetitive abnormal overloads; and
voltage.
c. Reversing or electric braking.
Performance within this voltage variation will not nec6. operation of machine at standstill with any winding
essarily be in accordance with the standards established
for
continuously enaglzed or of short-time rated machine
operation at rated voltage. For operation base
below
speed,
with any winding continuouslyme&.
see 3.10.
7. Operation of directcurrent machine where the averAuthorized Engineering Information 11-16-1972.
age armature current isless than 50 percent of the
rated full-load amperes over a M-hour period, or
3.8 USUAL SERVICE CONDITIONS
continuous operation at armature current less than
Usual service conditionsare as follows:
50 percent of rated currentfor more than4 hours.
1. An ambient temperaturein the rangeof O'C to 40C
or, when water coolingis used, in the range 10C
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3.1O SPEEDLIMITATION
3.11OPERATIONOFDIRECT-CURRENT
MOTORS ON RECTIFIED ALTERNATING
3.10.1 Operation Below Rated or Base Spead
CURRENT
When a machine is operated below rated speed (base
3.11.1 General
speed inthe case ofdirect-currentmotors),itmaybe
necessary to reduce its loading in order to avoid overheat- When a directcurrent motor is operated fioma rectified
ing.Overheatingmayresult
firom reducedventilation,
alternating-current supply,its performance may differ machanges in power supply characteristics, or changes in the terially from that of the same motor when operated
from a
characteristics of the machine. The manufacturer of the
low-ripple direct-currentsource of supply, suchas a gendriven or driving equipment or the manufacturer of the
erator ora battery. The pulsating voltage and current wave
machine, or both, should be consulted for further informa-forms may increase temperature rise and noise and adtion regarding applications where operation below or
rated verselyaffectcommutationandefficiency.Becauseof
these effects, it may be necessary that direct-current
basespeediscontemplated.Thisfurtherinformation
moshould be considered by the user,
his consultants, or others tors be designed or specifically selected to operate on the
most familiar with the details ofthe application involved
particular type of rectifier to be used.
when making the final decision.
3.1 1.2 Motors Builtin Frames Having a
3.10.2 Operation Above Highest Rated Speed
Continuous Dripproof Rating or
Equivalent Capacity, Up to and Including
Series motors anddirectcurrent compound-wound and
1.25 Horsepowerper RPM, Open Type
shunt-wound motors are subject to dangerous overspeeding under certain conditions of misoperation.
Standards for these motors,
as contained inParts 10,11,
A series motor with no load (or light load) connected
to
12, and 14 of NEMA Publication MG 1, set fortha basis
it will increase in speed very rapidly, and the armature may of rating direct-current motors intended for use with rectifier power supplies.These ratings arebased upon tests of
be thrown apart by centrifugal force. Series motors should
therefore be positively connected to the driven load in a
the motors usinga test power supply.
manner whichwill not allow the motor
to become disconSmall motorsare identified on the nameplate by means
nected accidentally from the driven load.
are identiof a rated form factor, whereas medium motors
Dangerous overspeeding ofa direct-current compoundfied on the nameplate by a single letter or a combination
wound or shunt-wound motor may occur
if the shunt field
of digits and letters designating
a particular typeof rectifier
circuit becomes deenergized. Unless the speed is inherpower supply.
ently limited by the application of the motor, these motors All direct-current motors intended for use on rectifier
should be protected against dangerous overspeed by over- power supplies maybe used onlow-ripple power supplies
such as a direct-current generator or battery.In addition,
speed devices, fieldloss relays, or other means.
motors identified bya rated form factor ora single identifying letter may be useda power
on
supply having
a lower
form factor or on
a power supply designated or identified
by a lower letter of the alphabet. For example, a motor
rated on the basis of
an E power supply maybe used on a
C or D power supply.
For operation of
direct-cunentmotors on power supplies
other than those used
to establish the basis
of rating (except
as noted above), the combination of the power supply and
the motor should be considered in combination with the
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the machine, operating conditions, switching times, system inertia, andso forth.
Those Having a Continuous Dripproof
To avoid the possibility
of damaging the external equipRating, or Equivalent Capacity,of 1.25
ment
(that
is,
shafts,
couplings,
gears, and so forth), the
Horsepower perRPM, Open Type
peak magnitude of the transient torques likely to be enStandards for these motors,as contained in Part 23 of
countered should be considered in the design of the system.
NEMA Publication MG 1, are based on operation from a
The machine manufacturer shouldbe consulted regarding
low-ripple power supply. The power supply and series
the peak magnitude of the transient air-gap torque, and this
inductance (including motorq a t u r e ) selected shouldbe
information shouldbe considered by the manufacturer of
such that the magnitude of the ripple current @&-tothe drivenor driving equipment, the user, his consultants,
peak), expressed in percent of rated
load current, does not
details of the application
or others most familiar with the
exceed 6 percent at rated load, rated armature voltage, and
involved when making the final decision.
rated base speed. For operation on other power supplies,
MG 1-20.85 and 21.86 of NEMA Publication MG 1
the combination ofthe power supply and the motor should provide basic application information relative to bus rransbe considered in consultation with the motor manufacturer.
fer or reclosing. The 1.33 maximum per unit volts per
Hertz specified in
MG 1-20.85 for bus transfer or reclosing
3.1 1.4 Bearing Currents
is also applicable to out-of-phase synchronizing of synWhen a directcurrent motorisoperated from some
chronous generators.
Authorized Engineering Information 11-1 6-1989.
unfiltered rectifier power supplies, bearing currents may
result. Ripple currents, transmitted by capacitive coupling 3.14TORSIONALVIBRATION
between the rotor winding and the core, may flow through Overstressed shafts or couplings and other hazards can
the ground path to the transformer secondary. While these result from equipment which subjects machines to excescurrents are small in magnitude, they may cause damage
sive torsional vibration. Unlike lateral vibrations that can
to either antifriction or sleeve bearings under certain cir- be readily sensed by touch and measured with relatively
cumstances. It is recommended that the manufacturer be
common instruments, torsional vibrations with considerconsulted to determine whether bearing currents may
a be able amplitudes can exist and be undetectable except by
problem and, if so, what measures can be taken to minispecial, relatively uncommon instruments. Since torsional
mize them.
vibrations are so difficult to detect and measure, it is
particularly important that torsional
stresses be considered
3.12SHAFTLOADING
when machines are to drive or be driven by equipment
Hazard can be created by overstressing the motor or
producing periodic torque pulses, such as reciprocating
engines, chippers, hammer mills, and
generator shaft by such means as misalignment of couso forth.
While the factors which affect torsional vibration
are
plings,overtighteningbelts,and
so forth, or byusing
V-belt sheaves, gear pinions, or chain sprockets smaller in primarily contained in the design of the equipment external
to the motor, the design of the machine rotorto which the
diameter than provided for in the design of the machine.
external equipment is mechanically connected should
also
In coupling to the motor or generator shaft, the practices
be considered.Whenthemanufactureroftheexternal
outlined in Part 14 ofNEMA Publication MG 1 should be
equipmentmakes a torsional analysis ofthecomplete
followed, or the machine manufacturer should
be conassembly, the machine manufacturer shouldbe consulted
sulted.
for the rotor design data which affects torsional vibration.
Authorized EngineeringInformation 11-16-1989.
3.13TRANSIENTTORQUES
3.15 TORQUEPULSATIONSDURING
Machines are inherently capable of developing tranSTARTING OF SYNCHRONOUSMOTORS
sient torques considerably in excess of their rated torque
Whenoperatedatotherthansynchronous
speed, all
when exposed to any of the following conditions:
salient-polesynchronousmotorsdevelopapulsating
1.Bustransfer;
torque superimposed on the average torque. During
start2. Out-of-phasesynchronizing;
ing and acceleration (with no field excitation applied), the
3. Plugging;
frequency of the torque pulsationsis at any instant equal
4. Speed transfer or regenerative braking, or both, of
to the per-unit slip times
2 times the line frequency. Thus,
multispeed motors;or
for a 60-hertz motor, the frequency of the torque pulsation
5. Externalshortcircuits.
varies from 120 hertz at zero speed to zero hertz at synThe magnitude of these transient torques ranges from
speed.
chronous
approximately 5 to 20 times rated torqueas afunction of
3.11.3
Motors Built in Frames Larger than

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Any system consisting of inertias connected by shafting conditions dictate that a grounded frame cannot beused,
the installer should make
sure the machine is permanently
and effectively insulated from ground. In those installations where the machine fiame is insulated from ground,
it is recommended that appropriate warning labels or signs
quency will be transiently excited.
When it is desired to investigate the magnitudes of the
be placed on or inarea
the
of the equipment by installa.
the
torques which are transiently imposed upon the shafting
during starting, the instantaneous torque pulsations should3.16.3WiringConnections
be considered in addition tothe average torque.
The connection ofthemachine to the power supply
Authorized Eq'neering Information 11-16-1972.
should be made by qualified personnel in accordance with
3.16SAFETY IN MACHINE INSTALLATIONS
the diagram or other instructions furnished by the machine
manufactura.
Where the machine has provision
use for
on
3.16.1InstallationandProtection
different
values
of
voltage
by
alteration
the
connections,
of
All machinescoveredbythispublication
should be
care should be taken to ensure that the connections made
installed and protected in accordance with the applicable
are
c o m a for the voltage supplied to the machine.
provisions of natimal codesand soundlocal practices.
If
a machine having a cord and attachment plug cap is
required to be reconnected for operation on a different
3.16.2
Grounding
voltage, it isrecommended that the changes
be made by a
The frames and other metal exteriors of machines (?xqualified electrician. Care should be taken to ensure that
cept for insulated pedestal bearings)
usually shouldbe
the attachment plug cap is replaced with one of a type
to ground in the event of
grounded to limit their potential
suitable for the voltage for which the machineis reconaccidental connection or contact between live electrical
nectedandthat all of the instructions of the machine
parts and the metal exteriors.See theNational Electrical
manufacturer are followed, since improper connections
Code, Article 430,part L, for information on grounding of could resultin the machine becominga shock hazard.
motors; Article 445-1 for grounding of generators: and
Article 250 for general information on grounding. In mak- 3.16.4Flammable
Materials
ing the ground connection, the installer should make cerSparking of brushes on commutator or collector rings
tain that thereis a solid and permanent merallic connection
may
be expected during normal operation.
In addition,
between the ground point, the machine terminal housing,
open-type
machines
may
eject
flame
or
molten
metal, or
and the machine frame.A common method of providing
a
both,
in
the
event
of
an
insulation
failure,
commutator
ground is througha grounded metallic conduit system.
flashover, orm-over of collector rings. Therefore, considMotors with resilient cushion rings usually
are
supplied
eration should be given to the avoidance or protectionof
with a bonding conductor across the resilient member
(see
flammable or combustible materials in the area of open3.9). Some motorsare supplied with the bonding conductype machines.
tor on the concealed side of the cushion ring
to protect the
bond from damage. Motors with bonded cushion rings
3.16.5RotatingParts
should usually be grounded at the time of installation.
When motors with bonded cushion rings are used in mulExcept for openingsin machine enclosures (see1.1..l),
timotor installations employing group fusing
or group
the guarding of rotatingparts such as couplings, pulleys,
protection,thebondingofthecushionringshouldbe
and unusedshaft extensions, shouldbe in accordance with
checked (see 3.9) to determine that it is adequate for the
ANSIBl5.l.Thisisparticularlyimpo~twheretheparts
rating of the branch circuit overcurrent protective device
have surface irregularities such as keys, keyways, or set
being used.
screws. Some satisfactory methods
of guarding are:
There are applicationswheregroundingtheexterior
1. Covering. the machine and associated rotating parts
parts of a machine may result in greater
hazardby increaswith structural or decorative parts of the driven or
ing the possibility of a person in the area simultaneously
driving equipment.
contacting ground and some other nearby live electrical
2. Providing covers for the rotating
parts.The openings
part or other ungrounded electrical equipment. In portable
in or at the edges of such covers shouldbenot
more
equipment, it is difficult to be sure that
a positive ground
than '/2 inch wide (3/4 inch if the rotating parts are
connection is maintainedas the equipmentis moved, and
more than 5.5 inches h m the opening) in the
direcproviding a grounding conductor may leadto a false sense
tion (usually above and to the side) from which
of security. When carell consideration of the hazards
contact is to be expected. In other directions where
involved ina particular application indicates the machine
other stationary parts, such as a sub-base, provide
fiames should not be grounded
or when unusual operating
partialguarding, somewhat wider openings may be
has one or morenaturaltorsionalfrequencies.During

acceleration by a salient-polesynchronous mom, any
torsional ~ t ~ rfrequency
a l
at or below 2 times line fre-

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used.Covers should be sufficiently rigid

to maintain
adequate guarding in normal service.
NOTE: Where the torques involved are small and the
rotating parts of the motor are ofsmall diameter without
sharp edges, guarding is not ordinarily necessary. Such
motors are usually rated '/z horsepower or less.
3.16.6 Maximum Speed of Drive Components
The maximum speed of drive components should not
exceed the values recommended by the component manufacturer or the values specified in the industry
standardsto
whichthecomponentmanufacturerindicatesconformance. Speeds above the maximum recommended speed
may result in damage
to the equipment or injury
to personnel.
30 DEGREI
Authorized Engineering Information 11-1 6-1 989.
3.16.7 Lifting of Machines

The lifting of machines and related equipment is a potentially hazardous operation requiring care and howledge of proper lifting techniques to assure safety
of
personnel and to prevent damage to the equipment.Any
instructions or guidelines given by the machine manufacturer on machine labels, instruction sheets, or drawings
should be followed carefully.
Generally, where lifting means
has been provided on the
machine by the manufacturer, such lifting means (that is,
eyebolts, lifting lugs, and
so forth) are so located that when
themachine is suspended in theintendedmanner,the
resultant angleof lifting from the design lifting direction
will notbe greaterthan 30 degrees for machines with single
lifting means or 45 degrees for machines with multiple
lifting means. In all cases, care shouldbe taken to assure
lifting in the direction intended in the design of the lifting
means (see Figures 3-1 and 3-2). With multiple lifting
means, a spreader bar or a supporting sling, or both, is
recommended to reduce the lifting angle or prevent
damage to top mounted protective or ventilating enclosures.
For unusual conditions, such as side-wall and ceiling
mounting of horizontal motors and installation of vertical
motors shipped in a horizontal position, special precautionsshouldbetakenandit
is recommendedthat an
experienced riggerbe employed.
to prevent hazardous overPrecautions should be taken
loads due to acceleration, deceleration, or shock foEes.
Additional care shouldalso be used when lifting or handling at temperatures below0Cbecause the ductility of
the lifting means
is reduced.
In the case of assemblies on a common
base, any lifting
means provided on the machine should not be used
to lift
the assembly and base, but rather the assembly should be
lifted bya sling around the base or by other lifting means
provided on the base. It is recommended that a spreader
bar be used when lifting assemblies ona common base.

SINGLE LIFTING DEVICE (TYPICAL)

Figure 3-1
! I
45 DEGREE MAX.
MULTIPLE LIFTING DEVICES (TYPICAL)

Figure 3.2
LIFTING MACHINE ALONE
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Unless specifically allowed by the manufacturer's instruction manual or drawings, or both, the lifting means
provided for lifting
a machine should not
be used to lift the
machine plus additional equipment such
as gears, pumps,
compressors, or other driven equipment.
Excepfion: For machines built in 34-inchdiameter'(680
m e ) and smaller, the following guide may
be used.
If care is taken to minimize
shock loading, anda spreader
bar or supporting sling (securely anchored), or both, is
used to assure a lifting foEe parallel with the designed
lifting direction (lifting angle zero
of degrees) and equally
distributed over multiple lifting points, connected loads
notexceeding 100 percentofthemachineweight
can
normally be safely handledwith the machine lifting device
(see Figures 3 - 3 , 3 4 and 3-5).
engagement based on steel (or equivalent)is equal to the

bolt diameter after allowing for washers under theofhead
the bolt and any shims under
the feet.
Authorized Engineering Information11-1 7-1989.
3.16.10PowerFactorCorrection
When power factor correction capacitors are used, the
total corrective bar placed on the load side of the motor
controller should not exceed the q
value
u
r
i
e
d to raise the
no-loadpower factorof themotor to unity. Corrective kvar
in excess of this value may cause overexcitation resulting
h high transient voltages, currents, and torques thatcan
increase safetyhazardsto personnel and can cause possible
damage to the motoror to the driven equipment.
The use of capacitors for power factor correction,
switched
at the motor terminals, is not recommended for
elevator motors,multi-speedmotors, motors used on plugging or jogging applications, motors subject
to high speed
'his is a diameter measured in the plane of laminations of the circle
bus transfer, and motors used with open transition wyeciramscribing the stator frame, excludinglugs, fms, boxes, and so forth,
used solely for machine
cooling.mounting, assembly, orc o n n e c t i o n .
delta or auto-transformer starting. For such applications
the motor manufacturer should be consulted before install3.16.8 Surface Temperatures
ing
powerfactorcorrectivecapacitorsswitchedatthe
The surface temperature of machines varies
with enclosure
motor
terminals.
type, cooling method, insulation class, and operating condiAuthorized Engineering Information9-7-1977.
tions. Exposedsurfaces may reach temperatures which could
cause discomfort or injuryto personnel accidentally coming 3.17 SAFETY IN MACHINE USE
in contactwith the hot surfaces For this reaSOn during
3.17.1 Loading
machine installation consideration should be given to the
There is no single, applicable standard for safe loading
possible need to protect against xcidental contxt with hot
of a machine. The principle effect of overloading a mamachine surfaces.
chine is an increase in operating temperature. While it
should be recognized that operation ata higher tempera3.16.9HoldDownBolt
Sizes
ture does accelerate the deterioration
of the insulation, no
ordinarily attainable temperature normally results in an
The bolt holes in machine feet and flanges have
been
selected to accept bolts which will hold the machine seimmediate hazard(Cuution-see 3.5) if adequate overload
curely in place.The largest bolt diameter which will
fit the
protective equipmentis properly selected and applied.
nominal hole should be used to mount the machine. The
length of the bolt should be such that the minimal thread

MG 2-1989
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*
1
I
I
SINGLE
LIFTING
DEVICE
(TYPICAL)
Figure 3-3
EQUIPMENT
MULTIPLE
LIFTING DEVICES (TYPICAL)
Figure 3-4
VERTICAL MACHINE
I
MULTIPLE LIFTING DEVICE (TYPICAL)
Figure 3-5
HORIZONTAL MACHINES
LIFTING MACHINE HAVING ATTACHED EQUIPMENT

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3.17.2 Automatic Reset Thermal Protectors
Motors with automatic reset thermal protectors should
not be used when unexpected starting of the equipment
might result in injuryto the operatoror malfunctioning of
the equipment. Examples of such equipment are bench
saws and food choppers.
11-16-1972.
3.17.3
Maintenance
A well planned and executed maintenance schedule is
essential to the satisfactory operationof electrical equipment. The kind and frequency of the maintenance operation will vary with the kind and size of the equipment as
well as with the nature of the operating conditions.
It is not possible to establisha single maintenance program to serve all classes of equipment within the
scope of
this publication. The user should establish
a maintenance
program giving due consideration tithe installation and
application of the equipment
as well as to the maintenance
instructions and recommendations of the machine manufacturer.
The following factors should be considered when formulating a maintenance program:
1. Maintenance should be performed by qualified personnel.
2. The equipment should beso located as to permit the
performance of all maintenance operations without
hazard to the worker.
3. Wheneverpossible,maintenanceshouldbeperformed withtheequipmentnot
in operation and
disconnected from the line. In particular, the alternating-current primary power s o w e for a directcurrent or altemating-current motor usedonan
adjustable-voltage or adjustable-frequency electronic power supply, or with
an electronic controller,
should be completely disconnected from the line.
All hazardous energy sources should
be locked out
and/or tagged if workers may be exposed to injury
by reenergization.
4. Ageneral inspection of mechanical integrity, thatis,
fracture, loose bolts, missing parts, and so forth,
should be made.

5. Vibration and noise should be observed. A change

in the magnitude or frequency of the vibration or
noise, or both, indicatesa need for attention.
6. Ventilationpassagesshouldbekeptopen.If
the
equipment depends upon auxiliary cooling, that is,
air, water,oil,and so forth,perodicinspections
should be made of these systems.
7. Periodic inspection ortests,or both,of the insulation
system, when recommended by the machine
manufacturer, should be made.
8. Brushes,sliprings,andcommutatorsshouldbe
frequently inspected and servicedas required.
9. Lubrication procedures givenin the machine manufacturers instructions shouldbe followed.
10. The means employedfor grounding the machine
or
insulating the machine from ground should
be
checked to assure its integrity.
11. Flexible cords and connectors should be examined
to determine that the cords are freefrom abrasion,
cracks, and exposed strands and that the connectors
haveunbrokenbodies so thatlive parts are not
exposed.
3.17.4
Repair
When a machine is repaired, it is important that any
replacement part be ofa quality equalto or better than that
of the original part. For example, any replacement shaft
should be of as high quality steel and have as good heat
treatment as the shaft being replaced; insulation should
be
replaced by insulating materials of at least the same, or
higher, temperature rating,Care should be taken to avoid
the use ofparts which nolonger are compatible with other
changes in the machine.
Also, replacement parts should be
inspected for deterioration due to shelf life and for signs
of rework or wear which may involve factors critical to
safety.
Repaired machines should conform
to the provisionsof
Section 1and 2 of this publication except thatifa winding
is only repaired or partially
repbced, the applied high-potential test voltage should be 70 percent of the specified
value.
NEMA MG*2 89
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NEMA STANDARDEATION
The purpose of NEMA Standards, their
classification and status are set forth in certain clauses of the NEMA Stundurdizatim
Policies Md Procedures manual and are referenced below:
Furposa of Standards
National Electrical Manufacturers Association Standards are ed~ptedin the public interest and are designed to eliminate
misunderstandings betweenthe manufacturer and the purchaser and to assist the purchaser in selecting and obtaining the proper
product for their particular needs. Existence
of a National Electrical Manufacturers
Association Standard does not in any respect
preclude any member or nonmember from manufacturing or selling products not conforming to the standard.
(StandardizationPolicies and Procedures, p . I )
Definitbn ofa Standard

A standard of the National Electrical Manufacturers Association
defines a product,process or procedure with reference to one
or more of the following: nomenclature, composition, construction, dimensions, tolerances, safety, operating characteristics,
performance, rating, testing, and the service for which they are designed.
(StandardizationPolicies and Procedures, p . 2)
Dimensbns
Where dimensions are given for interchangeability purposes, alternate dimensions satisfying the other provisions of the
Standards Publication maybe capable of otherwise equivalent performance.
(StandardizationPolicies and Procedures, p . 8)
Categories of Standards
NationalElectricalManufacturersAssociationStandards
are of three classes:
1. NEMA Standard, which relates to a product, process or procedure commercially standardized and subject to repetitive
manufacture, which standardhas been approved by at least 90 percent of the members of the Subdivision eligible to vote
thereon;
2. Suggested Standard for Future Design, which may not have been regularly applied to a commercial product, but
which suggests a sound engineehg approach to future development, which standard has hen approved by at least
two-thirds of the members of the Subdivision eligible to vote thereon.
3. Adoptive Standard, which is adopted in whole or in part from the standards of another organization, either domestic,
regional, or international.
(StandardizationPolicies and Procedures, pp 7 & 16)

consists of explanatory data and other engineexing information of an informative character
not falling within the classification of NEMA Standard or Suggested Standard for Future Design, which standard has been
approved by at least two-thirds of the members of the Subdivision eligible to vote on the standard.
(StandardizationPolicies and Procedures, pp. 7 & 16)
Officiai Standards Proposal

An Official Standards Proposal is an official draft of a proposed standard which is formally recommended to an outside
organization(s) for consideration, comment and/or approval,
and which has been approved by at least 90percent of the members
of the Subdivision eligible to vote thereon.
(StandardizationPolicies and Procedures, pp 7 & 16)
ldentlfkationof Status
Standards in NEMA Standards Publications are identified in the foreword or following each standard as NEMA Standard
or Suggested Standard for Future Design. These indicate the status of the standard These words are followed by a date which
indicates when the standard was adopted in its present form by the Association.
The material identified as Authorized Engineering Information andOfficial Standards Proposal is designated similarly.
July 17, 1990

NEMA MG*Z
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MOTOR AND GENERATOR SECTION

OF THE
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
MEMBER COMPANIES
Allen Bradley Company
Milwaukee, WI 53204
Ametek, Incorporated
Lamb Electric Division
Kent, OH44240
Baldor Electric Company
Fort Smith,AR 72902
Bodine Electric Company
Chicago, IL 60618
Electra Gear
Division of Regal-Beloit
Anaheim, CA 92801
Electric Machinery
Dresser-Rand
554
13
MiMMPOk,
Emerson Electric Company
U. S. Electrical Motors Division
St. Louis, MO 63136
GE Motors
Fort Wayne,IN 46801-2205
General Dynamics
Electro Dynamic
Avenel, NJ 07001
Gettys Corporation
Racine, WI 53404
Giddings & Lewis

Nexes Automation
Fond du Lac,WI 549361658
Hamischfeger Corporation
Milwaukee, WI 53201
Howell Electric Motors
Division of SFM Corporation
Plainfield, NJ 07601
Ideal Electric Company

Subsidiary of Carrier Corporation
Mansfield, OH 44903
The Imperial Electric Company
Akron, OH44309
The Kohler Company

Kohler, WI 53044
Lincoln Electric Company
Cleveland, OH 44117
MagneTek, Inc.
Medium AC Motor Business
St. Louis, MO 63017
MagneTek Indiana General
El Paso, "X 79935
Marathon Electric Mfg. Corporation
Wausau, WI 54402-8003

Micro Mo Elecaonics, Inc.

St. Petersburg, J% 33701
Onan Corporation
Minneapolis, MN 55432
Peerless-Winsmith, Inc.
Warren, OH44485
Pitman, A Divisionof Penn
Engineering & Manufacturing Corp.
HarIeysville,PA 19438
Reliance Electric Company
Cleveland, OH44124-8020
Rexroth Corporation
Indramat Division
Wood Dale, IL. 60191
Siemens Energy& Automation, Inc.
Alpharem,GA 30201
Sterling Electric, Inc.
Santa Ana, CA 92799-5070
The Superior Electric Company

Bristol, CT 06010
Toshiba International Corporation

Houston, TX 77041
Westinghouse Motor Company
Round Rock,TX 78680-0277

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STANDARDS PUBLICATION No. MG2

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

2101 L STREET, N.w., WASHINGTON, D.C. 20037

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REFERENCED SANDARDS AND DEFINlTIONS

GUIDE FOR SEEEXTION. INSTAL,LAl"ION. AND USE OF

MaximumAllowableTerminal Box Tempemture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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SAFETY STANDARD FOR CONSTRUCTION

American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASI")

National ElectricalManufacturers Association(NEMA)

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

Underwriters Laboratories,Inc. (UL)

COPYRIGHT National Electrical Manufacturers Association

Electric Motors and GeneratorsforHazardous

NEMA Standard 1 1-3-1 983.

NEMA Standard 11-16-1972.

COPYRIGHT National Electrical Manufacturers Association

1.I .2.4 TOTALLY ENCLOSED WATER-AIR-COOLED

1.I .2.5 TOTALLY ENCLOSED PIPE-VENTILATED

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NEMA MG*2 8 9 E 6470247 0500662 5 E

COPYRIGHT National Electrical Manufacturers Association

NEMA Standard 9-7-1977.

the emissionof flying fragments, flame, or molten material

COPYRIGHT National Electrical Manufacturers Association

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Class of Insulation System

All enclosures except

Totally enclosed nonventilated:

2.5.4 Dimensions and Space, Motors with

The value of temperatureto be marked shall be90Cor

For larger wire sizes or when motors are installed as a

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nished for a screw, bolt, or stud intendedas a grounding

the machine frame.

COPYRIGHT National Electrical Manufacturers Association

*helectric circuit consists of all windings and other live parrs of a

NEMA Stadad 11-16-1989.

C o v a Opening, Minimum Dimensions, Inches

Usable Volume, Minimum,

Typical Maximum Horsepower Three Phase

Volts and Above

COPYRIGHT National Electrical Manufacturers Association

0.8 Power Factor

entrance plate for conduit entrance to the centerline of machine leads.

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NEMA MG*2 89 ICa4702V7 0500669

Minimum UsableVdume, Cubic Inches

Minimum Size of Sam,Stud,

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WARNING-Because of the high voltages used, high

Authorized Engineering Information 9-7-1977.

Minimum Spacings in Inches

*Fieldwiring terminals of machines are those to whichsupplyline

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Diameter 7 Inches or Less'

Dirunkter More than 7 Inches*