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Voltage and Circuit Protection
Refer to the Parts Manual 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 is 108V-132V AC at the outlet.
2. Circuit is not used to supply any other electrical needs (lights, appliances, etc.).
3. Circuit is equipped with a 15 amp circuit breaker minimum or 15 amp time delay
fuse. NOTE: If compressor is connected to a circuit protected by fuses, use only
time delay fuses marked “D” for Canada and "T" for US.
4. Extension cords comply with specifications.
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.
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.
Instead of using an extension cord, increase the working reach of the air hose by
attaching another length of hose to its end. Attach additional lengths of hose as
needed.
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
• 14 gauge (AWG) or larger. (Wire size increases as gauge number decreases. 12
AWG, 10 AWG, and 8 AWG may also be used. DO NOTUSE 16 OR 18 AWG.)
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