Converting Voltage To 115V - Shop fox W1729 Owner's Manual

Model W1729 (For Machines Mfd. Since 1/12)
Converting.Voltage.to.115V
Voltage.Conversion
The voltage conversion MUST be performed by an
electrician or qualified service personnel. Wiring diagrams
are provided on Pages.46-47 for your convenience. The
voltage conversion procedure involves rewiring the motor
and installing a new plug.
IMPORTANT:.If the diagram included on the motor
conflicts with the one in this manual, the motor may have
changed since the manual was printed. Use the diagram
provided on the motor.
Items.Needed:.
NEMA L5-30 Plug ................................................1
Electrical Tape ...................................... As Needed
Phillips Head Screwdriver #2 ..................................1
To.rewire.the.bandsaw.for.115V.operation,.do.the.
following.steps:.
1. DISCONNECT.BANDSAW.FROM.POWER!
2. Remove the existing plug.
3.. Remove the junction box cover.
4. Remove the 3 wire nuts shown in Figure.5.
5. Use wire nuts to connect the wires as illustrated in
Figure.6.
6. Use electrical tape to secure wire nuts to the wires,
to prevent unintentional loosening from motor
vibration during operation.
7.. Replace the junction box cover.
8. Install a NEMA L5-30 plug on the power cord
according to the plug manufacturer's instructions.
If the plug manufacturer's instructions are not
available, a NEMA L5-30 plug wiring is provided on
Page.45.
Motor Wired for 230V
Keep. machine. disconnected. from.
power.until.instructed.otherwise.
Qty
Motor Wired for 230V
Figure.5. Motor wired for 230V operation.
Motor Rewired for 115V
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Motor Rewired for 115V
Figure.6. Motor rewired for 115V
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4
2
3
1
4
2
3
1
2
4
3
2
4
operation.
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