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Issue: 27 February 2023

SECTION 230513 - COMMON MOTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR HVAC EQUIPMENT

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary
Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes basic requirements for factory-installed and field-installed motors.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: Show nameplate data and ratings; characteristics; mounting arrangements;
size and location of winding termination lugs, conduit entry, and grounding lug; and
coatings.

B. Factory Test Reports: For specified tests.

C. Field Test Reports: Indicate and interpret test results for compliance with performance
requirements.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Comply with NEMA MG1.

B. Comply with IEC 60034.

C. Comply with IEC 60072.

D. Comply with IEC 60529.

E. Comply with local codes for the motor requirements of HVAC equipment.

1.5 WARRANTY

A. Manufacturer’s Warranty: Submit a written warranty signed by the manufacturer agreeing to

repair, restore or replace any defective equipment specified in this section during the
specified warranty period.

1. Warranty Period: 5 years from date of substantial completion.

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 BASIC MOTOR REQUIREMENTS

A. Basic requirements apply to mechanical equipment motors, unless otherwise indicated.

B. Motors shall be of the energy efficient design.

C. Motors shall be NEMA design B or design N or NY as applicable to IEC 60034-12, unless

otherwise recommended by manufacturer and approved by the Engineer for high torque
applications.

D. Motors 0.746 kW (1 HP) and Larger: Three phase.

E. Motors smaller than 0.746 (1 HP): Single phase.

F. All indoor units shall be EC motor type.

G. Frequency Rating: Determined by the frequency of circuit to which motor is connected, refer
to Electrical Specifications and Drawings.

H. Voltage Rating: Determined by voltage of circuit to which motor is connected, refer to

Electrical Specifications and Drawings.

I. Service Factor: 1.15 according to NEMA MG1 or shall be duty type S1 - continuous running
duty to IEC 60034-1, unless otherwise indicated. Motors used for excessive intermittent
periodic operation shall be suitably designed for the expected number of starts. Motors’
dimensions shall comply with NEMA MG1 or IEC 60072 as applicable.

J. Capacity and Torque Characteristics: Rated for continuous duty and sufficient to start,
accelerate, and operate connected loads at designated speeds, in indicated environment,
with indicated operating sequence, and without exceeding nameplate ratings or considering
service factor.

K. Low Voltage Motors’ Enclosure: Totally enclosed, fan-cooled type (TEFC) to NEMA MG1 or
IC 411 to IEC 60034-6 as applicable, unless otherwise indicated or recommended by
manufacturer and approved by the Engineer.

L. Medium Voltage Motors’ Enclosures: Totally enclosed, air to air cooled (TEAAC) to NEMA
MG1 or IC 611 to IEC 60034-6 as applicable or totally enclosed, water to air cooled
(TEWAC) to NEMA MG1 or IC 817 to IEC 60034-6 as applicable. Enclosure type shall be as
recommended by manufacturer and approved by the Engineer, unless otherwise indicated.

M. Degree of Protection (IP): Motors shall be IP55 to IEC 60529 for outdoor use and IP54 to
IEC 60529 for indoor motors as a minimum.

N. Temperature Rise: Shall not exceed 80 deg. C based on 50 deg. C (122 deg. F) ambient
temperature for outdoor conditions and based on 40 degree C (104 deg. F) for indoor
conditions, unless otherwise indicated or recommended by manufacturer and approved by
the Engineer for specific applications, where temperature rise not exceeding 105 deg. C
may be used.

O. All motors in this project shall be IE3 efficiency.

P. Motors shall comply with electrical specifications requirements,

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Q. Low Voltage Motors Terminal Boxes: Shall have the same motor’s degree of protection.

R. Medium Voltage Motors Terminal Boxes: Shall have the same motor’s degree of protection
and shall be designed for differential CT's and/or surge protection (surge arrestor and surge
capacitor). Enough space shall be provided below main terminal box for cable connection.

S. Include built-in terminal blocks and built-in thermistors PTC100 / RTD200 for winding
protection for all low voltage motors rated 50 HP and above and for all low voltage VFD
motors.

T. Include built-in terminal blocks and built-in thermistors PTC100 / RTD200 for winding and
bearing protection for all medium voltage motors.

U. The contractor is responsible for coordination between the motor and motor controller
suppliers to ensure compatibility, proper starting and satisfactory operation.

2.2 POLYPHASE MOTORS

A. Description: NEMA MG 1 or IEC 60034 and IEC 60072, induction motor.

1. Design Characteristics: NEMA MG 1 or IEC Standards.

2. Energy-Efficient Design: Premium efficiency to NEMA MG1 or class IE3 to IEC
60034-30 unless otherwise indicated.
3. Stator: Copper windings, unless otherwise indicated. Multispeed motors have
separate winding for each speed.
4. Rotor: Squirrel cage, unless otherwise indicated.
5. Bearings: Double-shielded, prelubricated ball bearings suitable for radial and thrust
loading.
6. Insulation: Unless otherwise indicated, Class F for motors with temperature rise 80
deg. C and Class H for motors with temperature rise 105 deg. C as indicated in
paragraph 2.1 M above.

B. Motors Used with Reduced-Inrush Controllers: Match wiring connection requirements for
indicated controller, with required motor leads brought to motor terminal box to suit control
method. Maximum permissible starting current shall be 5 to 6.3 times the Full Load Current
(FLC). (NEMA starting code F or G) for motors rated 15 HP and above. For motors rated
below 15HP, starting current shall be as per manufacturer’s recommendations.

C. Motors Used with Variable-Frequency Controllers: Ratings, characteristics, and features

coordinated with and approved by controller manufacturer.

1. Critical vibration frequencies are not within operating range of controller output.

D. Rugged-Duty Motors: Where indicated, motors are totally enclosed with 1.25 minimum
service factor to NEMA MG1, greased bearings, integral condensate drains, and capped
relief vents. Windings are insulated with nonhygroscopic material. External finish is
chemical-resistant paint over corrosion-resistant primer.

E. Source Quality Control: Perform the following routine tests according to IEC:

1. Measurement of winding resistance.

2. No-load readings of current and speed at rated voltage and frequency.
3. Locked rotor current at rated frequency.
4. High-potential test.
5. Alignment.

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2.3 SINGLE-PHASE MOTORS

A. Motors larger than 1/20 hp shall be one of the following, to suit starting torque and
requirements of specific motor application:

1. Permanent-split capacitor.
2. Split phase.
3. Capacitor start, capacitor run.
4. Insulation: Unless otherwise indicated, Class B insulation may be used.

B. Shaded-Pole Motors: Do not use, unless motors are smaller than 0.037 kW (1/20 hp).

C. D. Bearings: Ball-bearing type for belt-connected motors and other motors with high radial
forces on motor shaft. Sealed, prelubricated sleeve bearings for other single-phase motors.

D. Motors 1/20 HP and Smaller: Shaded-pole type.

E. Thermal Protection: Internal protection to automatically open power supply circuit to motor
when winding temperature exceeds a safe value calibrated to temperature rating of motor
insulation. Thermal-protection device shall automatically reset when motor temperature
returns to normal range.

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Applicable)

3.1 ADJUSTING

A. Use adjustable motor mounting bases for belt-driven motors.

B. Align pulleys and install belts.

C. Tension according to manufacturer's written instructions.

D. Install power feeders to motors in raceways. Locate raceways close to motor terminal box
and use liquid tight flex for final connection to motor terminal box.

E. Motors located in classified areas shall be installed in accordance with IEC or NFPA
recommendations for “Hazardous (classified) Locations”.

3.2 COMMISSIONING

A. Check operating motors for unusual conditions during normal operation. Coordinate with the
commissioning of the equipment for which the motor is a part.

B. Take measurements and prepare a log of voltage, current, frequency, and power.

C. Report unusual conditions.

D. Report current deficiencies of field-installed units.

END OF SECTION

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