Southbend owner manual 220V Conversion, To convert the Model SB1017 to

220V Conversion

Wiring diagrams are provided in this section showing the Model SB1017 wired for both 110V and 220V. Refer to these diagrams if needed when following this procedure. Additionally, you must purchase a 220V toggle switch (Part No. PSB1017204) in order to complete the conversion.

To convert the Model SB1017 to 220V:

1.DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!

2.Open the motor junction box, then loosen the wire terminals indicated in Figure 57. Remove the wires connected to those terminals.

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Figure 57. Wiring terminal locations.

3.Use a wire nut to connect wires #2, #3, and #5, then wrap them with electrical tape.

4.Connect wires #1 and #6 to the lower right terminal and wire #4 to the lower right terminal shown in Figure 58. Tighten the terminal screws to secure the wires.

Figure 58. Rewired for 220V.

5.Remove the existing motor overload breaker from the junction box cover by disconnecting both wires, then un-threading the nut on the front of the button. Pay close attention to the wires as you remove them to ensure you re- install them correction in the next step.

6.Install the 5A motor overload breaker (part No. PSB1017085-7) in place of the one breaker you removed in Step 5.

7.Close the motor junction box.

8.Connect a NEMA 6-15 plug in the place of the standard plug on the power cord.

9.Insert the plug into a receptacle on a 220V circuit that meets the requirements listed on Page 10.

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