Compressor w/Nailgun
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Compressor (cont’d)
Electrical Requirements (cont’d)
Extension cords
Using extension cords is not recommended. The use of extension cords will
cause voltage to drop, resulting in power loss to the motor and overheating.
Instead of using an extension cord, increase the working reach of the air
hose by attaching another length of hose to its end. Attach additional
lengths of hose as needed. If an extension cord must be used:
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Use a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade grounding plug and a 3-
slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the product
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The extension cord must be in good condition
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The extension cord must be no longer than 50 feet
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14-gauge (AWG) or larger. (Wire size locations as gauge number
decreases. 12 AWG and 10 AWG may also be used. (DO NOT USE 16
OR 18 AWG.)
Voltage and circuit protection
This air compressor can be operated on a 15 amp circuit if the following
conditions are met:
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Voltage supply to the circuit must comply with the National Electrical
Code.
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The circuit is not used to supply any other electrical needs.
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Extension cords comply with the above specifications.
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The circuit must be equipped with a 15-amp circuit breaker or 15 amp
time delay fuse. 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 the 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.
