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Technical data FUE 6
12.3 Extension cable
A permitted extension cable must fulfill the following criteria:
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The extension cable must be undamaged.
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The extension cable has to be connected correctly on plug and bushing.
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The extension cable has to be suitable for use at construction sites: Average
rubber hose H05RN-F or better – WACKER recommends H07RN-F or a
country-specific equivalent design.
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The extension cable must have been checked by a qualified electrician.
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The required cross-section area of a designated extension has been taken
from the table below.
Note: Refer to the nameplate or the chapter Technical data (via the item
number) for the type designation and voltage rating of your machine.
Extension cable for the US market:
Example
You utilize a FUE 6/042/200W and want to use an extension cable with a length
of 45 m (148 ft).
The machine has an input voltage of 230 V.
According to the table, the extension cable must feature a cross-section area of
2.5 mm
2
(AWG 12).
Machine Voltage
[V] Extension
[m] Cross-section
area of cable
[mm
2
]
FUE 6 220-240 < 41 1.5
< 67 2.5
< 107 4.0
Machine Voltage
[V] Extension
[ft] Cross-section
area of cable
[AWG]
FUE 6 220-240 < 184 14
< 292 12
< 459 10