R76 Series of Tire Changers
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P/N 5900346 — Rev. C — Dec. 2019
Connecting to Power
The Tire Changer must be connected to a 208-240 VAC power source.
A Power Cord with
no Plug
on the end is provided with the unit. You need to have a licensed,
certified Electrician either:
•
Wire the open end of the Power Cord to an appropriate 208-240 VAC NEMA 30 Amp Plug, which
is then plugged in to an appropriate 208-240 VAC outlet.
or
•
Wire the open end of the Power Cord directly into the facility’s electrical system.
Important
:
The Tire Changer uses pneumatic and electrical energy; if your organization has
Lockout/Tagout policies, implement them once the unit is connected to a power
source.
Refer to
for additional wiring information.
⚠
DANGER
All
electrical work
must
be done by a licensed, certified Electrician. If you do not
use a licensed, certified Electrician, you void your warranty and put everyone who
uses the Tire Changer in danger of injury or, in rare cases, death.
Additional electrical information:
•
Make sure wiring is done in accordance with National Electric Code (NEC) and local codes and
standards covering electrical apparatus and wiring.
•
Operation with no Ground can damage electronics and could create a shock hazard.
You must
ground the unit
.
•
Damage caused by improper electrical installation (not grounding the unit, for example) is
not
covered
by the warranty.
•
Make sure adequate wire sizes are used, service is of adequate amp rating, the supply line has the
same electrical characteristics (voltage, cycles, and phase) as the motor, and that no other
equipment is operated from the same line.
•
Electrical codes in your area may require “hard-wiring” if the machine is anchored to the floor.
Consult a licensed Electrician regarding the applicable codes for your location.
⚠
WARNING
Disconnect power before performing troubleshooting or
maintenance
. Make sure the unit cannot be reenergized until you are done. This
equipment has internal arcing or sparking parts that should not be exposed to
flammable vapors. The unit must
not
be located in a recessed area or below floor
level.
