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Leeson Air Compressor Electric Motor, 5SPL HP, Model# 116845

Item# 162493
Leeson Air Compressor Electric Motor, 5SPL HP, Model# 116845

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Leeson Air Compressor Electric Motor, 5SPL HP, Model# 116845

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  • Pre-lubricated, double-shielded ball bearings to accommodate varying belt loads and tension
  • High-efficiency designs for energy savings
  • High starting and breakdown torque
  • Reversible rotation direction adds versatility
  • Capacitor start for increased motor starting torque allowing the motor to be cycled on and off quickly

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Product Summary

This dependable and powerful LEESON compressor duty motor is designed especially for compressors which require high-breakdown torque and rugged mechanical construction. Trust LEESON for high-quality compressor duty motors to get the job done. Specially designed as a replacement motor for air compressors, this motor has a high breakdown torque of a 5HP motor, but continuous duty rating of a 3HP motor.

What's Included

    (1) 5SPL compressor duty AC electric motor

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Features + Benefits

  • Pre-lubricated, double-shielded ball bearings to accommodate varying belt loads and tension
  • High-efficiency designs for energy savings
  • High starting and breakdown torque
  • Reversible rotation direction adds versatility
  • Capacitor start for increased motor starting torque allowing the motor to be cycled on and off quickly
  • Continuous duty operation
  • Manual reset overload protects against motor overload and automatic resets
  • Capacitor Start/Capacitor Run construction for reduced amperage and higher efficiency
  • Rigid base allows for mounting on equipment
  • Open drip proof (ODP) housing allows for venting and prevents drops of liquid from falling into the motor

Key Specs

AttributeSpecification

item#

162493

Brand

Leeson

Manufacturer's Warranty

1 year limited warranty

Ship Weight

35.2 LB

Horsepower

5

RPM

3,450

Volts

230

Amps

15
AttributeSpecification

Hertz

60

Motor Phase

Single-phase

Rotation

Bi-Directional

Shank Diameter

5/8 in

Shank Length

1.875 in

UL Listed

Yes

CSA Certified

Yes

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  1. What is the running capacitor part number?

    1 answer

    1. The start capacitor, part number LE9115580. Northern Tool does not offer this part.

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  2. What size is the run capacitor?

    1 answer

    1. The run capacitor is 30 UFD/370VAC. The replacement run capacitor, part #LE00301408, is available through our sister company, Jacks Small Engines. Please visit www.JacksSmallEngines.com for pricing and availability.

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  3. What size pully is recommended for this motor? The motor keeps tripping the thermal overload. Thought maybe the 4 inch is to big?

    1 answer

    1. The motor can be outfitted with any number of pulley sizes. The pulley diameter would not necessarily have an effect on the load.

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  4. 3 wire , black , white , green , to motor ? or 220 , 4 wire to motor ?

    1 answer

    1. There are four terminals inside the cover and they are marked as such Line 1, Line 4, 3 and 2. For counter clockwise rotation it's ready to go just hook hot wires to Line 1 and Line 4. For clockwise rotation you will need to switch the wire with red tape on it from terminal 2 to terminal Line 4 and the wire with
      black tape on it from terminal Line 4 to terminal 2 and then hook hot wires to Line 1 and Line 4.

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  5. what are the uf for the starting capacitor,and what is the part #

    1 answer

    1. The UF is not listed for this motor. It has listing of A35406-258S for the micro-farad and voltage on the UF part. The part number for it would be 9115580.

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  6. What is the FLA, SF, PH, CDUTY on this motor? Thank you. 

    1 answer

    1. The FLA 15 Amps. The SF has 1.0 rating. This is single phase. This is a continuous duty electric motor.

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  7. What is the rpm of this motor 

    1 answer

    1. The RPM on this motor is rated at 3,450.

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  8. Circuit breaker requirements?

    Is a 230V 20A breaker sufficient for startup of this motor?

    1 answer

    1. This motor requires a 230 volt 20 amp breaker.

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  9. What is the difference between an aircompressor motor and a motor to be used on a piece of equipment, namely a table saw?

    I now have a 2 HP motor , 3450 RPM 115/220 single phase, 56H frame, thermally protected, manual10.2 amps @230

    1 answer

    1. An air compressor motor has a drip-proof housing to prevent corrosion and takes higher torque for heavy start up loads. A woodworking motor has a totally enclosed frame to prevent dust and shavings from damaging the internal workings and also designed for continuous running.

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  10. Do you stock a suitable pressure switch for this motor?

    1 answer

    1. For this Leeson Air Compressor Electric Motor, Northern Tool does carry pressure switches for compressors. Items are listed below.

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Warranty

Manufacturer's Warranty

1 year limited warranty

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