Installation – B&C Technologies HI Series Commercial User Manual
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Note! Do not use phase adders (roto-phase)
on inverter driven equipment!
Note! Wire sizes shown are for copper,
THHN, 90 conductor per NEC article 310
(USA).
The machine should be connected to an
individual branch circuit not shared with
lighting or other equipment.
The connection should be shielded in a
liquid tight or approved flexible conduit with
proper conductor of correct size installed in
accordance with National Electric Code
(USA) or other applicable codes. The
connection must be made by a qualified
electrician using the wiring diagram
provided with the machine. See the
Electrical Connection data Chart for correct
wire sizes.
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Use wire sizes indicated in the chart for runs
up to 50 feet (15m). Use next larger size for
runs of 50 to 100 feet (15-30m). Use 2 sizes
larger for runs greater than 100 feet (30m).
For personal safety and for proper
operation, the machine must be grounded
in accordance with state and local codes
and in the USA in accordance with the
National Electric Code, article 250-96.
The ground connection must be to a proven
earth ground, not to conduit or water pipes.
Do not connect the ground to the neutral
(N) leg at the terminal strip.
If a DELTA supply system is used, the high
leg may be connected to L1, L2 or L3,
as the machines are equipped with control
transformer.
Machine
Max Amps Breaker
Wire Size Max Amps Breaker
Wire Size
HI-85
21
30
10ga / 4mm
11
15
10ga / 4mm
HI-125
32
40
8ga / 10mm
16
20
10ga / 4mm
200-240V
380-480V