DeWalt D55180 Manual De Instrucciones página 14

230 Volt Conversion
D55570, D55575, D55580, D55585
To operate the compressor at 230 volts replace the
115 volt plug supplied on the motor cord with a
UL/ CSA listed plug suitable for 230 volts and the
rated amps of the compressor, see Motor
Specifications at the beginning of this manual. A 230
volt plug as shown in the diagram may be purchased
at a local hardware or electrical supply store.
1. Follow the plug manu facturer installation procedures, contact
a qualified electrician, a D
1-800-4-D WALT for assistance. IMPORTANT: The compressor
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must comply with all local and national electrical codes after the
230 volt plug is installed.
WARNING: Ensure the 230 volt cord plug end is properly
connected before operating in 230 volt mode.
2. Remove the pin on the 115/230 dual voltage
control switch.
3. Move the 115/230 dual voltage control
switch (L) to the 230 volt position.
4. Replace the pin.
CAUTION: Once the unit has been converted
to 230 volts the 115/230 dual control switch
can not be placed in the 115 volt position until
the cord plug is replaced with a UL/CSA listed cord plug suitable
for 115 volts and the rated amps of the compressor, See Motor
Specifications.
WARNING: Do not operate this unit until you read and understand
this instruction manual for safety, operation and maintenance
instructions.
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D55170, D55180
WARNING: Risk of electrical shock. Ensure motor is discon-
nected from the power source before rewiring motor leads.
The motor supplied with this compressor is a dual voltage, 115 / 230
volts motor. It is wired for 115 volt but can be converted to 230
volt operation. Instructions for connecting the motor for operation
at 230 volt can be found printed on the label attached to the side
of the motor. After converting to 230 volt operation, the attached
three-prong 115 volt motor cord assembly must be replaced with
a three-prong 230 volt motor cord assembly. The 230 motor cord
assembly may be purchased at your local hardware or electrical
supply store. Follow the motor cord manu facturer installation proce-
dures, contact a qualified electrician, a D
call 1-800-4-D WALT for assistance. IMPORTANT: The compressor
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must comply with all local and national electrical codes after the 230
volt motor cord is installed.
WARNING: Do not operate this unit until you read and understand
this instruction manual for safety, operation and maintenance
instructions.
D55390, D55395
The motor supplied with this compressor is 230 volt.
Grounding Instructions
WARNING: Risk of electrical shock. In the event of a short
circuit, grounding reduces the risk of shock by providing an escape
wire for the electric current. This air compressor must be properly
grounded.
The portable air compressor is equipped with a cord having a
grounding wire with an appropriate grounding plug.
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