Using Electrical Cords; Grounding And Electrical Requirements; Power Cord; Extension Cord Requirements - Graco 258870 Manual

Using Electrical Cords

Grounding and Electrical
Requirements
Sprayer must be grounded. Grounding reduces the risk
of static and electric shock by providing an escape wire
for electrical current due to static build up or in the
event of a short circuit.
This 120 Vac sprayer requires a 120 Vac, 60 Hz, 15A
circuit with a grounding receptacle.
Never use an outlet that is not grounded or an adapter.
Do not use the sprayer if the electrical cord has a dam-
aged ground prong.

Power Cord

Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of elec-
tric shock.
Do not abuse the sprayer cord.
Do NOT use the cord for carrying, pulling, or unplug-
ging the sprayer.
Keep the cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges,
and moving parts.
Do not operate the sprayer with a damaged cord.
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Extension Cord Requirements

Only use an extension cord with an undamaged
3-prong plug.
When operating sprayer outdoors, use an extension
cord suitable for outdoor use.
NOTE: When using an extension cord, always use a
cord coupler or an extension cord with locking plugs to
ensure that your sprayer maintains power during opera-
tion.
Your extension cord must have an adequate wire size
(AWG or American Wire Gauge) to be able to carry the
current that your sprayer draws. A smaller gauge num-
ber has a greater capacity than a large one. For exam-
ple, 14 gauge wire has a greater capacity than 16 gauge
wire. An undersized extension cord will result in a drop
in line voltage and loss of power, overheating, and pos-
sible damage to equipment.
When using more than one extension cord, make sure
each individual cord contains at least the minimum wire
size needed. The table below shows the correct size to
use depending on extension cord size and gauge. If you
are unsure, it is better to use a heavier gauge than
needed. Remember, a smaller number indicates a larger
gauge wire.
Extension Cord Gauge
(AWG Minimum)
18
16
14
Using Electrical Cords
Extension Cord Length
(Maximum)
50 ft (15 m)
100 ft (30 m)
200 ft (60m)
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