EXtENSIoN CordS
USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When
using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product
will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and
overheating. Table 1 shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate
ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier
the cord.
table 1 Minimum gage for cord
Ampere
More than
Not More than
0
6
10
12
8 8
Battery charger
Volts
rating
120V
240V
6
10
12
16
total length of cord in feet
25ft.
50ft.
50ft.
100ft.
AWg
18
16
18
16
16
16
14
12
100 ft.
150 ft.
200 ft.
300 ft.
16
14
14
12
14
12
Not Recommended
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