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Table 7-2. Motor Altitude Derating Factors

Altitude Range

Altitude Range

Derating by Service Factor

(feet)

(meters)

1.0

1.15

1.25

1.35

3,300 9,000

1,006 2,743

93%

100%

100%

100%

9,000 9,900

2,743 3,018

91%

98%

100%

100%

9,900 13,200

3,018 4,023

86%

92%

98%

100%

13,200 16,500

4,023 5,029

79%

85%

91%

94%

Over 16,500

Over 5,029

Consult Manufacturer

7-1.6. Consult the manufacturer if the motor operating conditions will be unusual. This
includes:
Dirty areas.
Explosive areas.
Areas with chemical fumes.
Salt-laden or oil-laden air.
Excessive voltage and frequency variations from rated values.
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7-2.1

.
Provide motor controllers (starters) for motors larger than 0.125 horsepower

(93.25 watts) and apply the design criteria of NEMA ICS 1,

and NEMA ICS 2,
. Motors smaller than 0.125 horsepower (93.25 watts) must comply with
NEC requirements.
7-2.2

The motor starting circuit should be full voltage-type starting (also referred to

as line starting). Energizing the motor with full line voltage is the most economical
starting method and allows the most rapid acceleration. Accordingly, motor controllers
should normally be of the magnetic, across -the-line type.
7-2.3

High-efficiency motors (either Design E or energy efficient Design B) often

have very high starting currents that can cause voltage dips below the system voltage
tolerances. If the starting current will result in more than a 20 percent transient voltage
dip or if the analyzed voltage dip is otherwise determined to be unacceptable (refer to
paragraph 2 -6 for information regarding voltage drop during motor starting), apply one
of the following methods for motor starting:

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