Extension Cable - Wacker Neuson IEC Operator's Manual

13.3

Extension cable

WARNING
Electrical voltage.
Injuries from electrocution.
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Only use permitted extension cables, see chapter Safety.
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Refer to the following table for the required cross-section area of the extension cable:
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NOTES
Refer to the nameplate or the chapter Technical data (via the item number) for the type
designation and voltage rating of your machine.
Machine
IEC45
IEC58
Example
You utilize an IEC58 and want to use an extension cable with a length of 25 m.
The machine has an input voltage of 120V 1~.
According to the table, the extension cable must feature a cross-section area of 2.5 mm
Machine
IEC45
IEC58
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Check power cable and extension cable for signs of damage.
Only use extension cables for which grounded conductors are connected to
the plug and the coupling (only for machines of class rating I, see chapter
Technical Data).
Voltage
[V]
120 1~
120 1~
Voltage
[V]
120 1~
120 1~
Extension
[m]
< 45
< 75
< 119
< 18
< 30
< 48
Extension
[ft]
< 129
< 205
< 323
< 52
< 82
< 129
13 Technical data
Cross-section area of
2
cable [mm ]
1,5
2,5
4
1,5
2,5
4
2
.
Cross-section area of
cable
[AWG]
16
14
12
16
14
12
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