Central Machinery 92658 Assembly And Operating Instructions Manual page 12

6. The smaller the gauge number of the wire, the greater the capacity of the cord.
For example, a 14 gauge cord can carry a higher current than a 16 gauge cord.
(See Figure C.)
7. When using more than one extension cord to make up the total length, make
sure each cord contains at least the minimum wire size required.
(See Figure C.)
8. If you are using one extension cord for more than one tool, add the nameplate
amperes and use the sum to determine the required minimum cord size.
(See Figure C.)
RECOMMENDED MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS*
NAMEPLATE
AMPERES
(At Full Load)
0 - 2.0
2.1 - 3.4
3.5 - 5.0
5.1 - 7.0
7.1 - 12.0
12.1 - 16.0
16.1 - 20.0
FIGURE C
SKU 92658 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.
(120 VOLT)
EXTENSION CORD LENGTH
25 FEET 50 FEET
18 18
18 18
18 18
18 16
16 14
14 12
12 10
*Based on limiting the line voltage drop
to five volts at 150% of the rated amperes.
SYMBOLOGY
Double Insulated
Canadian Standards
Association
Underwriters
Laboratories, Inc.
V ~
Volts Alternating Current
A
Amperes
n o No Load Revolutions
xxxx/min.
per Minute (RPM)
75 FEET 100 FEET
16 16
16 14
16 14
14 12
12 10
10 -
- -
150 FEET
16
14
12
12
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