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Energy Efficiency Regulations, 2016 (SOR/2016-311)

Regulations are current to 2024-10-30 and last amended on 2024-03-27. Previous Versions

PART 2Energy-Using Products (continued)

DIVISION 12Motors (continued)

SUBDIVISION AElectric Motors (continued)

Marginal note:Information

 For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the following information must be provided to the Minister in respect of an electric motor:

  • (a) in respect of an electric motor for which a unique motor identifier was not provided under paragraph 5(1)(c),

    • (i) its nominal output power, expressed in kilowatts (horsepower),

    • (ii) the number of poles, and

    • (iii) its construction — namely, open construction or enclosed construction; and

  • (b) in respect of an electric motor described in column 1 of the table to this section, the information set out in column 3, which must be collected in accordance with the standard set out in column 2.

TABLE

Column 1Column 2Column 3
ItemEnergy-using ProductTesting StandardInformation
1Electric motors manufactured on or after February 3, 1995 and before June 1, 2016CSA C390-10
  • (a) nominal efficiency value;

  • (b) NEMA or IEC design of motor;

  • (c) frame type;

  • (d) motor configuration, namely, close-coupled pump motor, vertically mounted solid shaft normal thrust motor, fire-pump motor or motor that is part of an integral gear assembly;

  • (e) shaft type;

  • (f) mounting type; and

  • (g) motor configuration, namely, footless, with feet or with detachable feet.

2Electric motors manufactured on or after June 1, 2016CSA C390-10, IEEE 112 or IEC 60034-2-1
  • (a) nominal efficiency value;

  • (b) NEMA or IEC design of motor; and

  • (c) motor configuration, namely, fire-pump motor, medical-imaging motor or another configuration.

SUBDIVISION BSmall Electric Motors

Marginal note:Definitions

 The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.

CSA C747-09

CSA C747-09 means the CSA standard CSA C747-09 entitled Energy efficiency test methods for small motors. (CSA C747-09)

IEEE 114-2010

IEEE 114-2010 means the IEEE standard IEEE 114-2010 entitled IEEE Standard Test Procedure for Single-Phase Induction Motors. (IEEE 114-2010)

small electric motor

small electric motor means a machine that converts electrical power into rotational mechanical power and that

  • (a) has a nominal output power of not less than 0.18 kW (0.25 horsepower) and not more than 2.2 kW (3 horsepower);

  • (b) is a NEMA design with a two-digit frame number or an IEC design with a frame number of 63 or 71;

  • (c) has a nominal frequency of 50/60 Hz or 60 Hz;

  • (d) has a two-, four- or six-pole construction;

  • (e) operates using alternating current;

  • (f) is one of the following types, namely, capacitor-start capacitor-run, capacitor-start induction-run or polyphase;

  • (g) has an open construction;

  • (h) is rated for continuous duty or S1 operation;

  • (i) is designed to operate at a single speed; and

  • (j) is designed as a general purpose motor.

It does not include a split-phase motor, shaded pole motor or permanent split-capacitor motor. (petit moteur électrique)

10 C.F.R. §431.446

10 C.F.R. §431.446 means section 431.446 of Subpart X, Part 431 of Title 10 to the United States Code of Federal Regulations, as amended from time to time. (10 C.F.R. §431.446)

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  •  (1) A small electric motor is prescribed as an energy-using product.

  • Marginal note:Limits

    (2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5 and 755, a small electric motor is not considered to be an energy-using product if it was manufactured before March 9, 2015 or it is incorporated into any other product that is subject to these Regulations.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  •  (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in the applicable table in paragraph (a) of 10 C.F.R. §431.446 apply to a small motor.

  • Marginal note:Testing standard

    (2) A small electric motor complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when

    • (a) the product’s average full load efficiency is determined using horsepower and kilowatt ratings that are determined in accordance with paragraph (b) of 10 C.F.R. §431.446;

    • (b) the product is tested at 100% of its nominal full load; and

    • (c) the product is tested in accordance with testing procedures established by one of the following standards that are applicable to a small electric motor as defined in section 753:

      • (i) if the motor is polyphase and has a nominal output power ≥ 0.18 kW (0.25 horsepower) but ≤ 0.75 kW (1 horsepower), CSA C747-09, IEEE 112 (Test Method A) or IEC 60034-2-1 (Test Method 2-1-1A),

      • (ii) if the motor is polyphase and has a nominal output power > 0.75 kW (1 horsepower) but ≤ 2.2 kW (3 horsepower), CSA C390-10, IEEE 112 (Test Method B) or IEC 60034-2-1 (Test Method 2-1-1B), or

      • (iii) if the motor is capacitor-start capacitor-run or capacitor-start induction-run, CSA C747-09, IEEE 114-2010 or IEC 60034-2-1 (Test Method 2-1-1A).

Marginal note:Information

  •  (1) For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the following information must be provided to the Minister in respect of a small electric motor:

    • (a) its average full load efficiency;

    • (b) its type, namely, capacitor-start capacitor-run, capacitor-start induction-run or polyphase; and

    • (c) if the motor is one for which a unique motor identifier has not been provided under paragraph 5(1)(c), its nominal output power expressed in kilowatts (horsepower) and the number of poles.

  • Marginal note:Standard

    (2) The information must be collected in accordance with one of the following standards:

    • (a) if the motor is polyphase and has a nominal output power ≥ 0.18 kW (0.25 horsepower) but ≤ 0.75 kW (1 horsepower), CSA C747-09, IEEE 112 (Test Method A) or IEC 60034-2-1 (Test Method 2-1-1A);

    • (b) if the motor is polyphase and has a nominal output power > 0.75 kW (1 horsepower) but ≤ 2.2 kW (3 horsepower), CSA C390-10, IEEE 112 (Test Method B) or IEC 60034-2-1 (Test Method 2-1-1B); or

    • (c) if the motor is capacitor-start capacitor-run or capacitor-start induction-run, CSA C747-09, IEEE 114-2010 or IEC 60034-2-1 (Test Method 2-1-1A).

[757 to 799 reserved]

 [Reserved, SOR/2018-201, s. 80]

 [Reserved, SOR/2018-201, s. 80]

DIVISION 13Commercial Pre-Rinse Spray Valves

Marginal note:Definitions

 The following definitions apply in this Division.

commercial pre-rinse spray valve

commercial pre-rinse spray valve means a handheld device for spraying water on food service items, that has a release-to-close valve and is designed and marketed to be used in conjunction with commercial dishwashing or commercial ware washing equipment. (pulvérisateur de prérinçage commercial)

10 C.F.R. §431.264

10 C.F.R. §431.264 means the test method set out in section 431.264 of Subpart O, Part 431 of Title 10 to the United States Code of Federal Regulations, as amended from time to time. (10 C.F.R. §431.264)

10 C.F.R. §431.266

10 C.F.R. §431.266 means the table to paragraph 431.266(b) of Subpart O, Part 431 of Title 10 to the United States Code of Federal Regulations, as amended from time to time. (10 C.F.R. §431.266)

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  •  (1) A commercial pre-rinse spray valve is prescribed as an energy-using product.

  • Marginal note:Limit

    (2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5 and 802, a commercial pre-rinse spray valve is not considered to be an energy-using product unless it is manufactured on or after June 27, 2016.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  •  (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 2 of the table to this section apply to commercial pre-rinse spray valves described in column 1 that are manufactured during the periods set out in column 3.

  • Marginal note:Testing standard

    (2) A commercial pre-rinse spray valve complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by 10 C.F.R. §431.264 that are applicable to a commercial pre-rinse spray valve as defined in section 800.

    TABLE

    Column 1Column 2Column 3
    ItemEnergy-using ProductEnergy Efficiency StandardPeriod of Manufacture
    1Commercial pre-rinse spray valvesMaximum water flow rate ≤ 6.1 L/min (1.6 gallons/min)On or after June 27, 2016 and before January 28, 2019
    2Commercial pre-rinse spray valves that have a spray force ≤ 1.39 N (5.0 ounce-force)Maximum water flow rate ≤ flow rate for “Product Class 1” commercial pre-rinse spray valve set out in 10 C.F.R. §431.266On or after January 28, 2019
    3Commercial pre-rinse spray valves that have a spray force > 1.39 N (5.0 ounce-force) but ≤ 2.22 N (8.0 ounce-force)Maximum water flow rate ≤ flow rate for “Product Class 2” commercial pre-rinse spray valve set out in 10 C.F.R. §431.266On or after January 28, 2019
    4Commercial pre-rinse spray valves that have a spray force > 2.22 N (8.0 ounce-force)Maximum water flow rate ≤ flow rate for “Product Class 3” commercial pre-rinse spray valve set out in 10 C.F.R. §431.266On or after January 28, 2019
 

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