Extension Cords - Delta 36-714B Instruction Manual

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 and installing a 240 volt plug on the power supply
cord.
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.

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
Rating Volts of Cord in Feet
0-6 120 up to 25
0-6 120 25-50
0-6 120 50-100
0-6 120 100-150
6-10 120 up to 25
6-10 120 25-50
6-10 120 50-100
6-10 120 100-150
10-12 120 up to 25
10-12 120 25-50
10-12 120 50-100
10-12 120 100-150
12-16 120 up to 25
12-16 120 25-50
12-16 120
GREATER THAN 50 FEET NOT RECOMMENDED
Fig. D-1
receptacle in question is properly grounded. If you
are not sure, have a qualified electrician check the
receptacle.
Gauge of Ampere
Extension Cord Rating
18 AWG 0-6
16 AWG 0-6
16 AWG 0-6
14 AWG 0-6
18 AWG 6-10
16 AWG 6-10
14 AWG 6-10
12 AWG 6-10
16 AWG 10-12
16 AWG 10-12
14 AWG 10-12
12 AWG 10-12
14 AWG 12-16
12 AWG 12-16
12-16
6
GROUNDED OUTLET BOX
CURRENT
CARRYING
PRONGS
GROUNDING BLADE
IS LONGEST OF THE 3 BLADES
Fig. C
In all cases, make certain that the
MINIMUM GAUGE EXTENSION CORD
RECOMMENDED SIZES FOR USE WITH STATIONARY ELECTRIC MACHINES
Total Length
Volts of Cord in Feet
240 up to 50
240 50-100
240 100-200
240 200-300
240 up to 50
240 50-100
240 100-200
240 200-300
240 up to 50
240 50-100
240 100-200
240 200-300
240 up to 50
240 50-100
240
GREATER THAN 100 FEET NOT RECOMMENDED
Fig. D-2
Gauge of
Extension Cord
18 AWG
16 AWG
16 AWG
14 AWG
18 AWG
16 AWG
14 AWG
12 AWG
16 AWG
16 AWG
14 AWG
12 AWG
14 AWG
12 AWG