UL/CSA Motors 

Product description

UL approval what is it?

The focus of UL approval is on the potential for fire and personal injury. Although the UL label, unlike the CE marking in Germany, is not legally required anywhere, electrically operated products in particular are hardly traded or not traded at all on the US market without UL certification. There, the UL Mark is one of the most important indicators of safety and fire protection.

UL certification — the history

Since its founding in 1894, Underwriters Laboratories Inc. has been testing products for the American market in order to establish safety standards in both industrial and private environments. Products are tested according to specially developed procedures and strict test criteria. Although the UL label is not required by law, the use of uncertified equipment in the U.S. can result in the loss of insurance coverage. Wholesalers often refuse to ship equipment without a UL label, and building officials, fire marshals and inspectors often refuse to approve a product for installation in a building unless it carries a recognized test seal.

UL and CSA approval — the difference

The UL label applies primarily to the United States, while the CSA certificate applies in Canada. Both marks signify that a product meets applicable safety and performance standards. The UL and CSA marks have been awarded to our low-voltage motors by the independent U.S. body, Underwriters Laboratories Inc. This tests and certifies the product safety of materials, components and finished products.

The CC number

A CC number has been applied for from the Department of Energy (DOE) for our IE3 UL motors.
This is permanently affixed to the nameplate, in the immediate vicinity of the UL logo.