Extension Cords
Using
extension
cords
is not
recommended.
The use of extension
cords
will cause voltage
to drop
resulting
in power
loss to the motor
and overheating.
Attach extra air hoses at the air outlet
instead of using 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
12 gauge
(AWG) or larger.
(Wire
size increases
as gauge
number
decreases.
10 AWG and 8 AWG
may also be used.
DO NOT USE
14 OR 16 AWG.)
Voltage
and Circuit
Protection
Refer to the Specification
Chart for
the voltage and minimum branch
circuit requirements.
Certain air compressors
can be
operated on a 15 amp circuit if the
following conditions are met.
1.
Voltage supply through branch
circuit is 15 amps.
2.
Circuit is not used to supply any
other electrical needs (lights,
appliances,
etc.).
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
compressor
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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