Delta 36-978 instruction manual Extension Cords, Minimum Gauge Extension Cord

3. 240 VOLT SINGLE PHASE OPERATION

The motor supplied with your machine is a dual voltage, 120/240 volt motor. It is shipped ready-to-run for 120 volt operation. However, it can be converted for 240 volt operation.

A qualified electrician should do the conversion, or the machine can be taken to an Authorized Delta Service Center. When completed, the machine must conform to the National Electric Code and all local codes and ordinances.

The machine is converted by re-wiring the motor for 240 volts, installing a 240 volt plug on the power supply cord and replacing the switch (if necessary) with one that is rated for 240 volt operation.

Be sure the 240 volt plug is only used in an outlet having the same configuration as the plug illustrated in Fig. C. No adapter should be used with the 240 volt plug.

GROUNDED OUTLET BOX

CURRENT

CARRYING

PRONGS

GROUNDING BLADE

IS LONGEST OF THE 3 BLADES

Fig. C

IN ALL CASES, MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE RECEPTACLE IN QUESTION IS PROPERLY GROUNDED. IF YOU

ARE NOT SURE, HAVE A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN CHECK THE RECEPTACLE.

EXTENSION CORDS

USE PROPER EXTENSION CORDS. MAKE SURE YOUR EXTENSION CORD IS IN GOOD CONDITION AND IS A 3-WIRE EXTENSION CORD WHICH HAS A 3-PRONG GROUNDING TYPE PLUG AND MATCHING RECEPTACLE WHICH WILL ACCEPT THE MACHINE’S PLUG. WHEN USING AN EXTENSION CORD, BE SURE TO USE ONE HEAVY ENOUGH TO CARRY THE CURRENT OF THE MACHINE. AN UNDERSIZED CORD WILL CAUSE A DROP IN LINE VOLTAGE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF POWER AND OVERHEATING. FIG. D-1 OR D- 2, SHOWS THE CORRECT GAUGE TO USE DEPENDING ON THE CORD LENGTH. IF IN DOUBT, USE THE NEXT HEAVIER GAUGE. THE SMALLER THE GAUGE NUMBER, THE HEAVIER THE CORD.

MINIMUM GAUGE EXTENSION CORD

RECOMMENDED SIZES FOR USE WITH STATIONARY ELECTRIC MACHINES

Ampere		Total Length	Gauge of
Rating	Volts	of Cord in Feet	Extension Cord
0-6	120	up to 25	18 AWG
0-6	120	25-50	16 AWG
0-6	120	50-100	16 AWG
0-6	120	100-150	14 AWG
6-10	120	up to 25	18 AWG
6-10	120	25-50	16 AWG
6-10	120	50-100	14 AWG
6-10	120	100-150	12 AWG
10-12	120	up to 25	16 AWG
10-12	120	25-50	16 AWG
10-12	120	50-100	14 AWG
10-12	120	100-150	12 AWG
12-16	120	up to 25	14 AWG
12-16	120	25-50	12 AWG
12-16	120	GREATER THAN 50 FEET NOT RECOMMENDED

MINIMUM GAUGE EXTENSION CORD

RECOMMENDED SIZES FOR USE WITH STATIONARY ELECTRIC MACHINES

Ampere		Total Length	Gauge of
Rating	Volts	of Cord in Feet	Extension Cord
0-6	240	up to 50	18 AWG
0-6	240	50-100	16 AWG
0-6	240	100-200	16 AWG
0-6	240	200-300	14 AWG
6-10	240	up to 50	18 AWG
6-10	240	50-100	16 AWG
6-10	240	100-200	14 AWG
6-10	240	200-300	12 AWG
10-12	240	up to 50	16 AWG
10-12	240	50-100	16 AWG
10-12	240	100-200	14 AWG
10-12	240	200-300	12 AWG
12-16	240	up to 50	14 AWG
12-16	240	50-100	12 AWG
12-16	240	GREATER THAN 100 FEET NOT RECOMMENDED

Fig. D-1 Fig. D-2

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