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WIRE SIZE CHART
Distance From
Motor To Fuse
Box, Meter or
Electrical Outlet
Minimum Copper Wire Size Chart
(Gauge)
Single Phase Motors
1 HP
1-1/2 HP
115
Volt
230
Volt
115
Volt
230
Volt
0-50 Ft.
50-100 Ft.
100-150 Ft.
150-200 Ft.
200-300 Ft.
Fuse Size (Amps)
12
10
8
*
*
30
14
14
12
12
10
15
12
10
8
*
*
30
14
14
12
12
10
20
(*)
Not economical to run in 115V, use 230V
PUMP ELECTRICAL INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
ELECTRICAL SHOCK ALERT.
Under-size wiring can cause motor failure and
even fire. Use proper wire size specified in the
wire size chart.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK ALERT.
Replace damaged or worn wiring cord immediately.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK ALERT.
Do not kink power cable and never allow the cable
to come in contact with oil, grease, hot surfaces, or
chemicals.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK ALERT.
The pump must be properly grounded using
the proper wire cable with ground.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK ALERT.
Always disconnect pump from electricity
before performing any work on the motor.
WARNING
ELECTRICAL SHOCK MAY OCCUR
All wiring should be performed by a qualified
electrician in accordance with the National Electric
Code and local electric codes.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK MAY OCCUR
Connect the pump to a separate electrical circuit
with a dedicated circuit breaker. Reference the wire
size chart below for proper fuse size.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK MAY OCCUR
Protect the power cable from coming in contact with
sharp objects.
PRODUCT DAMAGE MAY RESULT
Make certain that the power source matches
the pump requirements. This pump has a dual
voltage motor and can run on 115 V or 230 V.
This pump is wired from the factory to run on
230 volts; refer to Electrical Instructions if you
want to change the pump to run on 115 volts.
