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As shown in figure "A" of the illustrated motor nameplate, how much current could the motor safely draw on a continuous basis at sea level without overheating? Illustration EL-0171

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Question 1 of 27070

As shown in figure "A" of the illustrated motor nameplate, how much current could the motor safely draw on a continuous basis at sea level without overheating? Illustration EL-0171

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🔍 Key Concepts

• Carefully read the motor nameplate in Figure A, especially the line labeled AMPS. • Understand that the nameplate rating is given for a specific ambient temperature (AMB 40°C) and altitude, which includes conditions at sea level. • Differentiate between the motor’s full‑load current rating and the overload relay heater table on the right side of the page.

💭 Think About

• Ask yourself: Which number on the nameplate represents the motor’s full‑load current that it can carry continuously without overheating under the listed conditions? • Does operating at sea level require you to increase, decrease, or simply use the current value already stamped on the nameplate? • Are the smaller and larger current ranges shown in the heater table meant to change the motor’s rating, or just to pick the correct overload relay heater size?

✅ Before You Answer

• Locate and read the exact value next to AMPS on the motor nameplate in Figure A. • Confirm that the ambient temperature and altitude listed on the nameplate cover operation at sea level, so no derating is required. • Verify that you are not accidentally using the heater current ranges from Table 24 instead of the motor’s own continuous current rating.