RECOMMENDED MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS
(120 VOLT)
NAMEPLATE | EXTENSION CORD | |||
AMPERES |
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(at full load) | 25’ | 50’ | 100’ | 150’ |
10.1 – 12 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 12 |
12.1 – 16 | 14 | 12 | Do not use. | |
TABLE A |
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a. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition.
b. Be sure to use an extension cord which is heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. Table A shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
17.Industrial applications must follow OSHA guidelines.
18.Maintain labels and nameplates on the compressor. These carry important safety information. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.
19.This product is not a toy. Keep it out of reach of children.
20.Operate unit on level surface. Check oil level daily and fill to marked level if needed.
21.People with pacemakers should consult their physician(s) before use. Electromagnetic fields in close proximity to heart pacemaker could
cause pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure.
22.WARNING: The brass components of this product contain lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects (or other reproductive harm). (California Health & Safety code § 25249.5, et seq.)
23.The warnings, precautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator.
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Grounding
To prevent electric shock
and death from incorrect grounding wire connection: Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. Do not modify the power cord plug provided with the compressor. Never remove the grounding prong from the plug. Do not use the compressor if the power cord or plug is damaged. If damaged, have it repaired by a service facility before use. If the plug will not
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