Multiquip 8FP Series - Manual (Page 26)

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS/OPERATIONS
8FP FLOOR PLANER SERIES OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL REV #1 (10/27/06) PAGE 26
To minimize the voltage drop to the motor, all
extension cords should be copper stranded, 8 AWG or
larger. A NEMA 6-20R twist lock type receptacle is
provided with the 8FP/E Series Floor Planer as a
standard accessory. The twist lock feature allows the
extension cord to be pulled by the Floor Planer without
becoming detached. Wire the NEMA 6-20R receptacle
to the appropriate extension cord that will be coupled
to the NEMA 6-20P plug provided on the Floor Planer.
FIGURE 25.
DANGER
PROPERLY INSPECT ALL EXTENSION CORDS
AND WIRING DEVICES FOR STRUCTURAL
INTEGRITY. DO NOT UTILIZE A CORD WITH A
WORN OR CUT OUTER JACKET MATERIAL. DO
NOT UTILIZE A CORD WITH EXPOSED INNER
WIRES OR INSULATION MATERIAL. DO NOT
UTILIZE A CORD THAT HAS BEEN REPAIRED
WITH ELECTRICAL TAPE. USE OF AN EXTENSION
CORD OF IMPROPER STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY
CAN RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR
PERSONAL INJURY.
DANGER
ALL ELECTRICAL WIRING MUST BE INSTALLED
AND/OR APPROVED IN ACCORDANCE TO LOCAL
ELECTRICAL CODES AND PRACTICES. AN
IMPROPER WIRING INSTALLATION CAN RESULT
IN PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL
INJURY.
FIGURE 25
6) Determine that the power outlet to be utilized is
properly grounded. This can be accomplished with
proper testing equipment and procedures. If there are
any questions regarding the suitability of a specific
power outlet, contact the Customer Service
Department for assistance BEFORE utilizing the Floor
Planer. There is no charge for this service. A qualified
electrician can also be consulted. If a 115 VAC power
source is selected, it is recommended that a properly
tested, externally mounted, ground fault circuit
interrupter (GFCI) be utilized at all times as an
additional precaution. Ground fault circuit interrupters
are not available for operation on 230 VAC. FIGURE
26.
FIGURE 26
DANGER
FOR MAXIMUM PROTECTION AGAINST A FAULT,
ALWAYS CONFIGURE THE GROUND FAULT
CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER TO BE PLUGGED INTO
THE EXTENSION CORD. A CONFIGURATION
WITH THE GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT
INTERRUPTER PLACED BETWEEN THE POWER
SOURCE AND THE EXTENSION CORD WILL NOT
AFFORD MAXIMUM PROTECTION AGAINST A
POTENTIAL FAULT.
7) Couple the NEMA 6-20R receptacle and the NEMA
6-20P plug together.
8) Grasp the operator handle with firm gripping. Turn
the ON/OFF switch to the ON position.
When operating on 115 VAC, the electric motor will
require additional starting time to help compensate for
the additional starting amperage requirement. This
time is usually within two seconds of activating the
ON/OFF switch.
9) The 8FP/E Series electrically powered Floor Planer
is not equipped with a centrifugal clutch assembly. The
electric motor is directly coupled to the driveshaft by a
V-belt reduction.