Woodstock W1687 Electrical Requirements, 220V Operation, Extension Cords, Grounding

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

ELECTRICAL

Any electrical receptacle and circuit that you plug your machine into must be grounded. Never remove the grounding pin from any plug and always make sure all wiring to the machine is grounded before operating. Serious injury may occur if this warning is ignored!

NOTICE

Never replace the circuit breaker with one rated at a higher amperage or damage to the circuit may occur.

L6-20RL6-20P

Figure 6. NEMA-style L6-20 plug and

receptacle.

220V Operation

The Shop Fox® Model W1687 requires a 220V sin- gle-phase power source for operation. Also, you will need a NEMA-style L6-20 plug as shown in Figure 6. The motor supplied with your new machine is rated at 3 HP and will draw approxi- mately 18 amps during 220 volt operation. When choosing a receptacle for this machine, consider using one with a 20 amp circuit breaker or fuse. Keep in mind that a circuit being used by other machines or tools at the same time will add to the total load being applied to the circuit. Add up the load ratings of all machines on the cir- cuit. If this number exceeds the rating of the circuit wires or circuit breaker/fuse, use a dif- ferent circuit.

Extension Cords

We do not recommend using an extension cord for 220V equipment. Instead, arrange the place- ment of your machinery and installed wiring to eliminate the need for extension cords. If you must use an extension cord, make sure it is rated Hard Service (grade S) or better. The extension cord must always contain a ground wire and plug pin. Always repair or replace extension cords when they become worn or damaged.

Grounding

This machine must be grounded! The electrical cord supplied with the Model W1687 does not come with a 220 volt plug. Use a plug with a ground pin. If your receptacle does not accom- modate a ground pin, have it replaced by a qual- ified electrician or have an appropriate adapter installed and grounded properly. An adapter with a grounding wire does not guarantee the machine will be grounded. A ground source must be verified.

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