Multiquip J36E2 - Manual (Page 16)

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eleCtriC MOtOr
elecTric mOTOr
For maintenance care and operation of the electric motor,
refer to your electric motor instruction booklet furnished
with the electric motor.
Protect the electric motor from dust as much as possible
and keep ventilating openings clean.
The electric motor used on this trowel is a single-phase, 60
Hz, 2.0 HP motor. The motor is shipped from the factory
for 115 VAC operation. Make certain that the correct size,
grounded 3-wire type extension cord is used. See Table 3.
Read legend on motor nameplate to configure for 230 VAC
operation or reference wiring diagram in this manual.
caUTiON
NEVER spray water at any time on the electric motor.
NEVER operate electric motor in a explosive
environment.
Table 3. recommended extension cord sizes
electric
motor
input
voltage
50 FT.
(15.24 m)
75 FT.
(22.86 m)
100 FT.
(30.48 m)
200 FT.
(60.96 m)
2.0 HP
115 VAC No. 12 No. 10 No. 8 No. 6
230 VAC No. 14 No. 12 No. 12 No. 8
OPERATOR PRESENCE
ON/OFF LEVER SWITCH
POWER
ON/OFF
SWITCH
2.0 HP, 115 VAC, 60 HZ (FACTORY SET)
2.0 HP, 230 VAC, 60 HZ (SELECTABLE)
RESET BUTTON
SWITCH
3-PRONG
POWER PLUG
Figure 3. Electric Motor
electric motor connection
Located near the handle bars is the electric motor power
plug (Figure 3). This plug provides power to the electric
motor. Using an adequate size extension cord, plug one end
of the extension cord into the trowel power plug. Connect
the other end of the extension cord to the power source.
Make sure the voltage supplied to the trowel's electric
motor is correct. Incorrect voltage could severly damage
the electric motor.
Motors can burn out when the line voltage falls 10% below
the voltage rating of the motor. Failure to use proper voltage
will cause the motor to overheat and actuate the overload
switch.
If overload protection should actuate because of improper
voltage or any other malfunction, remove power from the
electric motor. Allow the motor to cool and correct the
problem that caused the overload, then press the reset
switch button, and re-apply power to the electric motor.
Important!, when changing the input voltage to the electric
motor from 115 to 230 VAC, the power plug on the trowel
must be changed. See Table 4 below.
NOTICE
Never! disable or disconnect the electric motor main
ON/OFF switch which is located on the main tube. It
is provided for operator safety. Injury may result if it is
disabled, disconnected or improperly maintained.
In addition
Never disable, disconnect, or modify the
operator presence ON/OFF lever switch located on
the handle bars.
Table 4. electric motor power cable information
electric
motor Hp
115-230 vac, 60 Hz -single phase
NEMA Plug Mating NEMA Receptacle
2.0 HP 115 VAC L5-20P L5-20R
2.0 HP 230 VAC L6-20P L6-20R