Measuring Compressor Amp Draw - Puregas P550W Series User Manual

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9.2 Measuring Compressor Amp Draw

WARNING!
Internal surfaces may be hot. Use care when coming into contact
with internal components as there is a potential for some these
components to become hot when in operation or standby.
With the Compressor running:
9.2.1 Open Panel (see section 8.8 ).
9.2.2 Locate wire #5 coming
directly from the compressor.
9.2.3 Use an Amp Meter to
measure the running amps.
With the compressor running, the
running amps should measure
5.0 amps or below.
9.2.4 Close Panel.
If the compressor measures over 5.0 running amps, see section 13.16 for
troubleshooting information.
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