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Paragraph 1 Energy efficiency requirements for motors

(1)

From 1 July 2021, three-phase motors must meet the following requirements.

(2)

In this Schedule “IE” means energy efficiency for motors, expressed in International Energy efficiency classes in accordance with the following provisions.

(3)

The energy efficiency of three-phase motors—

(a)

with a rated output equal to or above 0.75 kW and equal to or below 1,000 kW;

(b)

with 2, 4, 6 or 8 poles; and

(c)

which are not Ex eb increased safety motors,

must correspond to at least the IE3 efficiency level set out in Table 22 or Table 25, as applicable.

(4)

The energy efficiency of three-phase motors—

(a)

with a rated output equal to or above 0.12 kW and below 0.75 kW;

(b)

with 2, 4, 6 or 8 poles; and

(c)

which are not Ex eb increased safety motors,

must correspond to at least the IE2 efficiency level set out in Table 21 or Table 24, as applicable.