WEN 22020 2 Gallon Oil Free Air Compressor User Manual
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ALL GROUNDED, CORD-CONNECTED TOOLS:
In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for
electric current to reduce the risk of electrical shock. Tools equipped with an electric cord having
an equipment-grounding conductor must be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly
installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
Do not modify the plug provided in any way. If the plug dose not fit the outlet, have the proper
outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
The use of any Extension Cord will cause some loss of power. To keep this to a minimum and to
prevent overheating and motor burn out; use the table below to determine the minimum wire
size (A.W.G.) Extension Cord.
Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong grounding plugs, and 3-pole receptacles that
accept the tool's plug.
AMERICAN WIRE GAUGE RATING CHART
EXTENSION CORD 25
50
75
100
125
150
175
200
LENGTH (FEET)
AMPS
AWG
(wire
gauge)
0
to
10.0
18 18 16 16 14 14 12 12
10.1
to
13.0
16 16 14 14 14 12 12 12
13.1
to
15
14 12 12 12 12 12 12 NA
15.1
to
18
14 12 12 12 12 12 NA NA
Use only UL approved extension cord.
Repair or replace cords as soon as damage occurs. Never use a damaged cord.
Tools with three wire grounding plugs (that look like the plug illustrated in Sketch A in Figure)
are intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet that look like the one illustrated in Sketch A in
Figure. A temporary adapter, which looks like the one illustrated in Sketches B and C, may be
used to connect this plug to a 2-pole receptacle as shown in Sketch B if a properly grounded
outlet is not available. The temporary adapter should be used only until a properly grounded
outlet can be installed by a qualified electrician. The green-colored rigid ear, lug, etc. extending
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