Miller Electric M-15 Electrical Service Guide, Selecting a Location And Connecting Input Power

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2-7. Electrical Service Guide

Input Voltage

230

 

 

Input Amperes At Rated Output

20.5

 

 

Max Recommended Standard Fuse Or Circuit Breaker Rating In Amperes

25

 

 

Min Input Conductor Size In AWG/Kcmil

14

 

 

Max Recommended Input Conductor Length In Feet (Meters)

64 (19)

 

 

Min Grounding Conductor Size In AWG/Kcmil

14

 

 

Reference: 1996 National Electrical Code (NEC)

S-0092-J

 

 

2-8. Selecting A Location And Connecting Input Power

18 in (457 mm) of space for airflow

L2

YAlways connect grounding conductor first.

=GND/PE

1

2

4

L1

1 Rating Label

Supply correct input power.

2Plug

3Receptacle

Connect plug to receptacle. 4 Line Disconnect Device See Section 2-7.

YSpecial installation may be required where gasoline or volatile liquids are present – see NEC Article 511 or CEC Section 20.

3

L2 L1

230 VAC, 1

YDo not move or operate unit

where it could tip.

ssb2.2* 1/94 – ST-801 504

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M-15 specifications

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