Extension
Cords
If an extension cord must be used, be
sure it is:
•
a 3-wire extension cord that has
a 3-blade grounding
plug, and a
3-slot receptacle that will accept
the plug on the product
in good condition
no longer than 50 feet
14 gauge (AWG) or larger. (Wire
size increases as gauge number
decreases. 12 AWG and 10 AWG
may also be used.
DO NOT USE
16 OR 18 AWG.)
The use of an under-
sized extension
cord will cause volt-
age to drop resulting in power loss to
the motor
and overheating.
Instead
of using an extension
cord, increase
the working
reach of the air hose by
attaching
another
length of hose to
its end. Attach additional
lengths of
hose as needed.
Voltage
and Circuit
Protection
Refer to the specification
chart for the
voltage and minimum branch circuit
requirements.
_Risk
of Opertion.
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Certain air
compressors
can be operated
on
a 15 amp circuit if the following
conditions
are met.
1.
Voltage supply to circuit must
comply with the National
Electrical Code.
2.
Circuit is not used to supply any
other electrical needs.
3.
Extension cords comply with
specifications.
4.
Circuit is equipped with a 15 amp
circuit breaker or 15 amp time
delay fuse. NOTE: If compressor
is connected to a circuit protected
by fuses, use only time delay
fuses. Time delay fuses should be
marked "D" in Canada and "T" in
the US.
If any of the above conditions cannot
be met, or if operation of the compres-
sor repeatedly causes interruption
of the power, it may be necessary to
operate it from a 20 amp circuit. It is
not necessary to change the cord set.
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