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§ 111.25-15 - Duty cycle.

Each motor must be rated for continuous duty, except a motor for an application listed in Table 111.25-15 or a similar duty must meet the minimum short-time rating stated in the table.

Table 111.25-15

Application of motor Minimum short-time rating of motor, in hours Deck winch and direct acting capstanHalf. Deck winch with hydraulic transmissionContinuous at no load followed by 1/2 hr. at full load. Direct acting windlassOne fourth. Windlass with hydraulic transmissionHalf hour idle pump operation, followed by 1/4 hr. full load operation. Steering gear, direct actingOne. Steering gear, indirect driveContinuous operation at 15 pct. load followed by 1 hr. at full load. Watertight door operators1/12. Boat winches1/12.