In this program students will be introduced to the important National Electric Code Article 430, which deals with motor and circuit protection. They will be presented with information on how to properly design and implement a safety control circuit and how to go about choosing the correct protection components for branch and feeder circuits.
The topic on how to properly read a motor nameplate is also explained in detailed. Also presented is the selection of NEMA starters and a summary on the six-steps to be taken when putting together a motor branch circuit.
Some skills, such as reading motor nameplates, may be basic but are still important. The information in this program is extremely important because if someone makes a mistake, not only will you not be up to code, but a dangerous situation could occur.
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