Joslyn brand Fire Pump motors are specifically designed for applications with fire pumps installed as per NFPA 20. These motors are UL Listed as per the requirements mentioned in the UL standard UL 1004-5
These motors are horizontally mounted and are classified as low voltage squirrel cage medium induction motors designed as per NEMA MG-1 standards.
These motors are protected by an Open Drip Proof Enclosure. The main advantage of using the Open Drip Proof motors is that it typically runs cooler and does not overheat, because of its open vent chamber design where air flows directly over the windings, this style of motors are comparatively slightly more efficient as windings are kept cool during operation.