Xylem IM180 R3 Standard and Dual Voltage Motors - Manual (Page 15)

CentriPro Motors Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual 13
FLOW SLEEVE
X. Motor Cooling, Temperature Ratings
Six (6) inch canned design motors from 5 – 40 HP will operate in water up to 95º
F (35º C), without any de-rating of horsepower, with a minimum flow rate of .5 ft./
sec. past the motor. 6" – 50 HP and all 8" – 10" motors can operate in 77º F (25º C)
water with .5'/sec velocity past the motor.
Minimum Flow Rates For Proper Motor Cooling
Well or CP = 5.5" Dia. FE = 5.38" Dia. CP = 7.52" Dia.
Sleeve 6" CP Motor 6" FE Motor 8" CP Motor
Diameter .5'/sec. .5'/sec. .5'/sec.
(inches) GPM Required
6 7 9 –
7 23 25 –
8 41 45 9
10 85 90 53
12 139 140 107
14 198 200 170
16 276 280 313
Multiply gpm by .2271 for m 3 /Hr.
Multiply gpm by 3.785 for l/min.
Motor Cooling, Temperature Ratings