Model W1823 (Mfg. Since 9/10)

220V Conversion

The Model W1823 can be converted for 220V. This conversion requires re-wiring the motor, installing a 220V plug, a 220V magnetic switch box assembly, and reprogramming the remote control receiver. Only a qualified electrician or service personnel should perform this procedure!

To convert the Model W1823 to 220V, do these steps:

1.DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!

2.Remove the 110V plug from the power cord, then install a NEMA 6-15 plug, according to the instructions included with the plug. If no instructions were included, use the wiring diagram on Page 31.

3.Open the motor junction box, then remove the wire

nuts indicated in Figure 39.

Overload

Remove

 

Start Capacitor 250MFD 250VAC

Run Capacitor 50MFD 250VAC

 

Remove

Figure 39. Motor wires at 110V.

SERVICE

4.Connect the motor wires as shown in Figure 40 by twisting them together, then twisting a wire nut over them. Once snug, wrap the wire nut and the wires it contains with electrical tape to reduce the likelihood of the wire nut loosening during use, and reinstall the junction box cover.

Re-connect

Overload

 

and Tighten

 

Start Capacitor 250MFD 250VAC

Run Capacitor 50MFD 250VAC

 

Re-connect

 

and Tighten

Figure 40. Motor wires re-positioned for

220V.

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Woodstock manual 220V Conversion, To convert the Model W1823 to 220V, do these steps