1、UL COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL NOT AUTHORIZED FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION ORDISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM ULUNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC. CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT DECISIONThis Certification Requirement Decision is prepared and published by Underwriters Laboratories Inc.(UL). It is normative for the a
2、pplicable UL Product Certification Program(s); however, it is currently notpart of the UL Standard(s) referenced below.Product Category (CCN): GPWV/GPRTStandard Number: UL 507Edition Date: December 13, 1999Edition Number: 9Section / Paragraph Reference: 2.3.9ASubject: Usable Normal Condition Clarifi
3、cationDECISION:2.3.9A USABLE NORMAL CONDITION - Operation in excess of 25 rpm for ceiling suspended fans andoperation at 10% or greater of measured as-received high speed rpms for all other fans, excluding fansfor use in unattended areas.Exception No. 1: For fans intended for use in unattended areas
4、, aAn increase in volume or change in pitchof noise emitted from the fan is considered to signify an abnormal condition.Exception No. 2: Operation of a motor thermal protector prior to temperature stabilization is considered tosignify an abnormal condition.RATIONALE FOR DECISION:Previous discussion
5、regarding “usable normal condition” centered on the users inability to observe rpmfor unattended area fans. However, noise changes and increases are considered to be a viable indicatorof abnormal operation for all fan types.Copyright 2011 Underwriters Laboratories Inc.UL, in performing its functions
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