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ELECTRICAL SAFETY DESIGN

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Wiring Methods and Components - Motor Protection

Additional motor disconnecting means requirements are listed here:
  • The disconnecting means shall plainly indicate open
    (off) or closed (on)
  • The disconnecting means shall be readily accessible. If more than one is provided for the same equipment, only one must be readily accessible
  • An individual disconnecting means shall be provided
    for each motor, but a single disconnecting means may be used for a group of motors under any one of the following conditions:
    • If a number of motors drive special parts of a single machine or piece of apparatus, such as a metal or woodworking machine, crane, or hoist
    • If a group of motors is under the protection of one set of branch-circuit protective devices
    • If a group of motors is in a single room in sight from the location of the disconnecting means.

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