Installation, Figure a.1, Table a.1 – Lincoln Electric GX 271 User Manual
Page 16: Warning, Connection of gx-271 to premises wiring, Extension cord length recommendations
A-8
INSTALLATION
GX 271 Chopper
A-8
Connection of GX-271 to premises wiring must be done by a licensed electrician and must comply with
the National Electrical Code and all other applicable electrical codes.
230 Volt
60 Hz.
3-Wire
Service
POWER
COMPANY
METER
230 VOLT
115 VOLT
115 VOLT
LOAD
N
NEUTRAL
BUS
GROUND
PREMISES
DISCONNECT AND
SERVICE
OVERCURRENT
PROTECTION
GND
N
NOTE: No. 8 COPPER CONDUCTOR CABLE SEE
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE FOR ALTERNATE WIRE
SIZE RECOMMENDATIONS.
230 VOLT
GROUNDED CONDUCTOR
35 AMP
230 VOLT
DOUBLE
POLE
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
DOUBLE POLE DOUBLE THROW
SWITCH RATING TO BE THE SAME
AS OR GREATER THAN PREMISES
SERVICE OVERCURRENT
PROTECTION.
50 AMP, 115/230
VOLT PLUG
NEMA TYPE 14-50
50 AMP, 115/230 VOLT
RECEPTACLE
Figure A.1
CONNECTION OF GX-271 TO PREMISES WIRING
Table A.1
Extension Cord Length Recommendations
WARNING
Current
Voltage
Load
Maximum Allowable Cord Length in ft (m) for Conductor Size (AWG)
(Amps)
(Volts)
(Watts)
14 AWG
12 AWG
10 AWG
8 AWG
6 AWG
4 AWG
15
120
1800
30
(9)
40
(12)
75
(23)
125
(38)
175
(53)
300
(91)
15
240
3600
60
(18)
75
(23)
150
(46)
225
(69)
350
(107)
600
(183)
20
240
4800
60
(18)
100
(30)
175
(53)
275
(84)
450
(137)
25
240
600
90
(27)
150
(46)
225
(69)
250
(76)
30
240
7200
75
(23)
120
(37)
175
(53)
300
(91)
35
240
8400
100
(30)
150
(46)
250
(76)