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Extension
Cords
Using extension cords is not
recommended.
The use of extension
cords wiII cause voltage to drop
resulting in power Ioss to the motor
and overheating.
Instead of using an extension cord,
increase the working reach of the
air hose by attaching another Iength
of hose to its end. Attach additional
lengths of hose as needed.
If an extension cord must be used,
be sure it is:
®
a 3-wire extension cord that has
a 3-bIade grounding
ptug, and a
3-slot receptacle that will accept
the plug on the product
®
in good condition
®
no longer than 50 feet
®
12 gauge (AWG) or larger. (Wire
size increases as gauge number
decreases. 10 AWG and 8 AWG
may also be used.
DO NOT USE
14 OR 16 AWG.)
Vomtage and Circuit
Protection
Refer to the specification
chart for the
voltage and minimum branch circuit
requirements.
Certain air compressors
can be
operated on a 15 amp circuit if the
following conditions
are met.
1.
Voltage supply through branch
circuit is 15 amps.
2.
Circuit is not used to supply any
other electrical needs (lights,
appliances,
etc.).
3.
Extension cords comply with
specifications.
4.
Circuit is equipped with a
15 amp circuit breaker or 15
amp time delay fuse. NOTE: If
compressor
is connected to a
circuit protected by fuses, use
only time delay fuses. Time delay
fuses should be marked "D" in
Canada and "T" in the US.
If any of the above conditions
cannot be met, or if operation of
the compressor repeatedly causes
interruption
of the power, it may be
necessary to operate it from a 20
amp circuit. It is not necessary to
change the cord set.
A09708
12-ENG
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