Chicago Electric 92146 Symbology, Figure B, WARNING NEVER use 16 or 18 gauge extension cords

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FIGURE B

6.If you are using an extension cord outdoors, make sure it is marked with the suffix “W-A” (“W” in Canada) to indicate it is acceptable for outdoor use.

7.Make sure your extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition. Always replace a damaged extension cord or have it repaired by a qualified electrician before using it.

8.Protect your extension cords from sharp objects, excessive heat, and damp or wet areas.

9.If an extension cord is needed, only use a cord with the proper gauge wire.

(See Figure B.)

RECOMMENDED MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS*

(120 VOLT)

 

NAMEPLATE

 

 

 

 

EXTENSION CORD LENGTH

 

 

 

AMPERES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(At Full Load)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

25

 

 

50

 

75

 

100

 

150

 

 

 

 

FEET

 

FEET

 

FEET

 

FEET

 

FEET

 

 

0-2.0

 

18

 

 

18

 

18

 

18

 

16

 

 

2.1-3.4

 

18

 

 

18

 

18

 

16

 

14

 

 

3.5-5.0

 

18

 

 

18

 

16

 

14

 

12

 

 

5.1-7.0

 

18

 

 

16

 

14

 

12

 

12

 

 

7.1-12.0

 

16

 

 

14

 

12

 

10

 

-

 

 

12.1-16.0

 

14

 

 

12

 

10

 

-

 

-

 

16.1-20.0

 

12

 

 

10

 

-

 

 

-

 

-

 

 

FIGURE B

 

*Based on limiting the line voltage drop

 

 

 

 

 

 

to five volts at 150% of the rated amperes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WARNING: NEVER use 16 or 18 gauge extension cords

 

 

 

 

 

of any length on this Pressure Washer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SYMBOLOGY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Double Insulated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Canadian Standards

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Association

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Underwriters

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Laboratories, Inc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

V ~

 

Volts Alternating

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A

 

 

Amperes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

no

 

No Load Revolutions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

xxxx/min.

 

Per Minute (RPM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FIGURE C

 

 

 

 

SKU 92146

For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.

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Chicago Electric 92146 manual Symbology, WARNING NEVER use 16 or 18 gauge extension cords, Figure C, See Figure B