Changing Motor Voltage - RIDGID OL90150 Operator's Manual

Changing Motor Voltage

NOTE: The motor is prewired at the fac-
tory for 120V operation. Use the follow-
ing procedure to change motor voltage to
240V.
1. Unplug the power cord before making
or modifying connections.
2. Remove the hitch pin.
3. Toggle the motor voltage selector
switch from 120V to 240V.
4. Install the hitch pin.
5. Unscrew the pressure switch cover
retaining screw and remove the pres-
sure switch cover.
6. Remove the black and white wires
labeled 'line' and the green ground
wire. Loosen the screw for the strain
relief.
7. Install a 3 wire, 240 volt, 15 amp U.L.
listed cord (not provided). Be sure to
connect the white and black wires to
the terminals labeled 'line' and the
green ground wire to the ground ter-
minal. Also tighten the strain relief
screw.
8. Install the pressure switch cover and
fasten the pressure switch cover
retaining screw.
The unit is now ready for 240 Volt opera-
tion.
Retaining
screw
Pressure Switch Cover
Line
terminals
Ground
terminal
Pressure Switch
WARNING:
!
If not properly grounded, this
tool can cause an electrical
shock, particularly when used
in damp locations, in proximity
of plumbing, or out of doors.
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Hitch pin
Motor
voltage
selector
switch
Strain relief
screw