3. 240 VOLT SINGLE PHASE OPERATION
The motor supplied with your machine is a dual voltage,
120/240 volt motor. It is shipped ready-to-run for 120
volt operation. However, it can be converted for 240 volt
operation.
A qualified electrician should do the conversion, or the
machine can be taken to an Authorized Delta Service
Center. When completed, the machine must conform to
the National Electric Code and all local codes and
ordinances.
The machine is converted by re-wiring the motor for 240
volts, installing a 240 volt plug on the power supply cord
and replacing the switch with one that is rated for 240
volt operation.
Be sure the 240 volt plug is only used in an outlet having
the same configuration as the plug illustrated in Fig. C.
No adapter should be used with the 240 volt plug.
IN ALL CASES, MAKE CERTAIN THAT
THE RECEPTACLE IN QUESTION IS PROPERLY
GROUNDED. IF YOU ARE NOT SURE, HAVE A
QUALIFIED
ELECTRICIAN
RECEPTACLE.
EXTENSION CORDS
Use proper extension cords. Make sure
your extension cord is in good condition and is a 3-wire
extension cord which has a 3-prong grounding type
plug and matching receptacle which will accept the
machine's plug. When using an extension cord, be sure
to use one heavy enough to carry the current of the
machine. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line
voltage, resulting in loss of power and overheating. Fig.
D-1 or D-2, shows the correct gauge to use depending
on the cord length. If in doubt, use the next heavier
gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the
cord.
CHECK
THE
7 7
GROUNDED OUTLET BOX
CURRENT
CARRYING
PRONGS
GROUNDING BLADE
IS LONGEST OF THE 3 BLADES
Fig. C
MINIMUM GAUGE EXTENSION CORD
RECOMMENDED SIZES FOR USE WITH STATIONARY ELECTRIC MACHINES
Ampere
Total Length
Rating
Volts
of Cord in Feet
0-6
120
up to 25
0-6
120
25-50
0-6
120
50-100
0-6
120
100-150
6-10
120
up to 25
6-10
120
25-50
6-10
120
50-100
6-10
120
100-150
10-12
120
up to 25
10-12
120
25-50
10-12
120
50-100
10-12
120
100-150
12-16
120
up to 25
12-16
120
25-50
12-16
120
GREATER THAN 50 FEET NOT RECOMMENDED
Fig. D-1
MINIMUM GAUGE EXTENSION CORD
RECOMMENDED SIZES FOR USE WITH STATIONARY ELECTRIC MACHINES
Ampere
Total Length
Rating
Volts
of Cord in Feet
0-6
240
up to 50
0-6
240
50-100
0-6
240
100-200
0-6
240
200-300
6-10
240
up to 50
6-10
240
50-100
6-10
240
100-200
6-10
240
200-300
10-12
240
up to 50
10-12
240
50-100
10-12
240
100-200
10-12
240
200-300
12-16
240
up to 50
12-16
240
50-100
12-16
240
GREATER THAN 100 FEET NOT RECOMMENDED
Fig. D-2
Gauge of
Extension Cord
18 AWG
16 AWG
16 AWG
14 AWG
18 AWG
16 AWG
14 AWG
12 AWG
16 AWG
16 AWG
14 AWG
12 AWG
14 AWG
12 AWG
Gauge of
Extension Cord
18 AWG
16 AWG
16 AWG
14 AWG
18 AWG
16 AWG
14 AWG
12 AWG
16 AWG
16 AWG
14 AWG
12 AWG
14 AWG
12 AWG