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Converting.Voltage.
to.220V
For your own safety and protection of property,
consult an electrician if you are unsure about wiring
practices or electrical codes in your area.
The voltage conversion MUST be performed by an
electrician or qualified service personnel. The voltage
conversion procedure requires rewiring the motor and
installing the correct plug. The necessary wiring diagrams
are provided in the Wiring section, beginning on Page 75
for your reference.
IMPORTANT: If the diagram on the motor conflicts with
the diagrams in the Wiring section, the motor may have
changed since the manual was printed. Use the diagram
on the motor instead.
Items Needed
•
Phillips Head Screwdriver #2 ............................1
•
Electrical Tape ................................. As Needed
•
Wire Nut (14 AWG x 3) ....................................1
•
Plug 6-15 ....................................................1
•
Wire Cutters/Stripper.....................................1
To convert Model W1849 to 220V, do these steps:
1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2. Cut off existing 5-15 plug.
3. Open motor junction box, then remove two wire
nuts indicated in Figure 11.
4. Connect wires as indicated in Figure 12. Secure wire
connections with wire nuts, and wrap them with
electrical tape so they will not vibrate loose during
operation.
5. Close and secure motor junction box.
6. Install a 6-15 plug on power cord, according to plug
manufacturer's instructions. If plug manufacturer's
instructions are not available, NEMA standard 6-15
plug wiring is provided on Page 76.
Model W1849 (For Machines Mfd. Since 11/16)
Qty
Remove These
Wire Nuts
Figure 11. Inside motor junction box.
Connect
Wires with
Nuts Here
Figure 12. Motor rewired to 220V.
-14-
To Switch
E
U V
Ground
3
2
1
4
To Switch
E
U V
Ground
1
4
3
2
CA
2
2
CA
2
C
C
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