Dayton 103844.00 Capacitor-Start/Run Motor 1/2 HP 56 Frame 115/208-230V 60 Hz

1/2 HP Capacitor-Start/Run Motor

The Dayton 103844.00 is a single-phase general-purpose motor rated at 1/2 horsepower with a nameplate speed of 3,450 RPM. It operates on 115/208-230V AC at 60 Hz and draws 4.4 amps at 115V or 2.4 to 2.2 amps at the higher voltages. The 56 frame design features a rigid base for horizontal or vertical shaft-down mounting.

Suits fixed-speed industrial tasks.

This motor suits equipment requiring continuous duty at a constant 3,450 RPM such as pumps, fans, or conveyors where a 1.25 service factor provides overload margin. The open dripproof enclosure and Class B insulation handle ambient temperatures up to 104 degrees F. Buyers who need variable speed control, inverter-rated operation, or built-in thermal protection should look at alternative motor designs.

Check voltage, rotation.

Verify your supply matches the dual-voltage 115/208-230V wiring configuration and that the 56 frame rigid base fits the existing mounting pattern. Confirm the shaft rotation direction meets the driven equipment requirement since the motor supports both CW and CCW operation. Ensure the operating environment stays within the 104 degrees F maximum ambient temperature limit.