220V Operation, Grounding, Extension Cords

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

ELECTRICAL

220V Operation

The SHOP FOX® W1688 is prewired for 220V operation. You will need a NEMA-style 6-15 plug and receptacle as shown in Figure 7. The motor supplied with your new machine is rated at 11⁄2 HP and draws approximately 8 amps during 220 volt operation. Use an outlet with a 10 amp cir- cuit breaker or fuse. Remember other machines using the same circuit as this machine add to the total electrical load applied to the circuit. If this total amperage load exceeds the amperage rat- ing of the circuit breaker or fuse, use a different circuit with a higher amperage rating.

DO NOT modify an existing low-amperage circuit by only replacing the circuit breaker with a breaker rated for a higher amperage. The break- er and the complete circuit must be replaced by a qualified electrician.

Grounding

Any electrical outlet and cir-

cuit that you plug your

machine into must be grounded. Serious injury and/or fire may occur if this warning is ignored!

Ground this machine! The electrical cord sup- plied with the Model W1688 does not come with a 220 volt plug. Use a plug with a ground pin as shown in Figure 7. If your receptacle does not accommodate a NEMA 6-15 plug with a ground pin, have the receptacle replaced by a qualified electrician or have an appropriate adapter installed and grounded properly.

Extension Cords

We do not recommend using an extension cord with 220V equipment. Using extension cords with an undersized gauge or one that is too long, generates heat in the cord that may cause fire or circuit damage. If you must use an extension cord, use the guidelines below and TABLE 2 to determine the correct cord length and gauge. The amp rating of the motor is 8 amps while wired for 220V and can be found on the motor- data plate.

•Use a cord rated for Hard Service (Grade S) •Use a cord that is 100 feet or less only •Use a cord with a NEMA-style 6-15 plug •Use an undamaged cord only

Extension Cord Requirements

TABLE 2

	Length and Gauge
Amp Rating	25ft	50ft	100ft
7-10	#18	#16	#14
11-12	#16	#16	#14
13-16	#14	#12	#12
17-20	#12	#12	#10

21-30	#10	#10	No

NOTICE

Make sure when using an adapter, the adapter is grounded.

Remember, an adapter with a grounding wire does not guarantee the machine will be ground- ed. A ground source must always be verified in the electrical circuit within the wall or conduit.

6-15P 6-15R

Figure 7. NEMA-style 6-15 plug and

receptacle.

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