Paragraph 10 Exemptions

(1)

Paragraphs 1 to 5, 6(3)(a), (b), (e) to (k) and (5) of this Schedule do not apply to—

(a)

motors completely integrated into a product and whose energy performance cannot be tested independently from the product, even with the provision of a temporary end-shield and drive-end bearing, and for this purpose the motor must—

(i)

share common components (apart from connectors) with the driven unit; and

(ii)

not be designed in such a way that the motor can be separated in its entirety from the driven unit and operate independently;

(b)

motors with an integrated VSD (compact drives) whose energy performance cannot be tested independently from the VSD;

(c)

motors with an integrated brake which forms an integral part of the inner motor construction and can neither be removed nor powered by a separate power source during the testing of the motor efficiency;

(d)

motors specifically designed and specified to operate exclusively—

(i)

at altitudes exceeding 4,000 metres above sea-level;

(ii)

where ambient air temperatures exceed 60 °C;

(iii)

in maximum operating temperature above 400 °C;

(iv)

where ambient air temperatures are less than -30 °C; or

(v)

where the water coolant temperature at the inlet to a product is below 0 °C or above 32 °C;

(e)

motors specifically designed and specified to operate wholly immersed in a liquid;

(f)

motors specifically qualified for the safety of nuclear installations;

(g)

explosion-protected motors specifically intended for use in mining, in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 1A to the Equipment and Protective Systems Intended for Use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2016^f1;

(h)

motors in cordless or battery-operated equipment;

(i)

motors in hand-held equipment whose weight is supported by hand during operation;

(j)

motors in hand-guided mobile equipment moved while in operation;

(k)

motors with mechanical commutators;

(l)

totally enclosed non-ventilated motors;

(m)

motors placed on the market before 1 July 2029 as substitutes for motors identical to those integrated in products placed on the market before—

(i)

in the case of motors referred to in paragraph 1, 1 July 2021,

(ii)

in the case of motors referred to in paragraph 2, 1 July 2023,

and specifically marketed as such;

(n)

multi-speed motors, which are motors with multiple windings or with a switchable winding, providing a different number of poles and speeds;

(o)

motors designed specifically for the traction of electric vehicles.

(2)

Paragraphs 7, 8(3)(a) to (c) and (f) to (k) of this Schedule do not apply to—

(a)

VSDs integrated into a product and whose energy performance cannot be tested independently from the product, such that an attempt to do so would render the VSD or the product inoperative;

(b)

VSDs qualified specifically for the safety of nuclear installations;

(c)

regenerative drives;

(d)

drives with sinusoidal input current;

(e)

VSDs consisting of a single cabinet, comprising VSDs which all comply with these Regulations.

(3)

In this paragraph “nuclear installation” has the meaning given in section 26 of the Nuclear Installations Act 1965^f2.

Annotations

Footnotes

f1: S.I. 2016/1107; Schedule 1A was inserted by S.I. 2019/696.
f2: 1965 c.57.