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INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)
P
OWER
S
OURCE
R
EQUIREMENTS
When selecting a location for the BACTRON, check that each of the following requirements are
satisfied:
The wall power source for the BACTRON must match the voltage and ampere requirements listed
on the unit data plate. These units are intended for 110 - 120V 50/60 Hz applications at the
following amperages:
Model Amperage
BACTRON300
9 Amps
BACTRON600
11 Amps
BACTRON900
14 Amps
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Supplied voltage must not vary more than 10% from the data plate rating . Damage to
the unit may result if supplied voltage varies more than 10%.
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The wall power source must be protective earth grounded.

Use a separate circuit to prevent loss of the unit due to overloading or circuit failure.
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The recommended wall circuit breakers for these units are 15 amps.
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The wall power source must conform to all national and local electrical codes.
The unit must be positioned so that all end-users can quickly unplug the BACTRON in the event of
an emergency.
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The unit comes provided with a 125 volt, 15Amp, 9ft 5 in (2.86m) NEMA 5-15P power cord.
Always use this cord or an identical replacement.
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These units come provided with a T12.5 Amp, 250V 5x20mm fuse located in the power
cord inlet. The unit must be fused in order to operate.
These units come provided with a T10 Amp, 250V 5x20mm fuse located in the vacuum pump
power outlet. The pump outlet must always be fused for safe operations.
H
IGH
A
LTITUDE
E
FFECTS
Altitudes of around 6500 feet (2000m) or higher may affect the operation of the BACTRON vacuum
system, depending on ambient conditions. If a vacuum pump plugged into the BACTRON runs
continuously or near continuously at a high altitude location, contact
Sheldon Technical Support
(see page 7) for assistance.