Harbor Freight Tools 98179 User Manual - Page 8

For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353., RECOMMENDED MINIMUM WIRE, GAUGE FOR EXTENSION

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25' 50' 75' 100' 150' extension cord or have it repaired by a qualified electrician before using it. 7. Protect the extension cords from sharp objects, excessive heat, and damp or wet areas. RECOMMENDED MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS* (120/240 VOLT) NAMEPLATE AMPERES (at full load) EXTENSION CORD LENGTH 0 - 2.0 2.1 - 3.4 3.5 - 5.0 5.1 - 7.0 7.1 - 12.0 12.1 - 16.0 16.1 - 20.0 TABLE A 18 18 18 18 16 18 18 18 16 14 18 18 16 14 12 18 16 14 12 12 18 14 12 10 14 12 10 - 12 10 - - * Based on limiting the line voltage drop to five volts at 150% of the rated amperes. Symbology Double Insulated Canadian Standards Association Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. V~ Volts Alternating Current A Amperes n0 xxxx/min. No Load (RPM) Revolutions per Minute SKU 98179 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 8

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SKU 98179
For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.
extension cord or have it repaired by
a qualified electrician before using it.
Protect the extension cords from
7.
sharp objects, excessive heat, and
damp or wet areas.
RECOMMENDED MINIMUM WIRE
GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS*
(120/240 VOLT)
NAMEPLATE
AMPERES
(at full load)
EXTENSION CORD
LENGTH
25’
50’
75’
100’
150’
0 – 2.0
18
18
18
18
16
2.1 – 3.4
18
18
18
16
14
3.5 – 5.0
18
18
16
14
12
5.1 – 7.0
18
16
14
12
12
7.1 – 12.0
18
14
12
10
-
12.1 – 16.0
14
12
10
-
-
16.1 – 20.0
12
10
-
-
-
TABLE A
* Based on limiting the line
voltage drop to five volts at
150% of the rated amperes.
Symbology
Double Insulated
Canadian Standards Association
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
V~
Volts Alternating Current
A
Amperes
n
0
xxxx/min.
No Load Revolutions per Minute
(RPM)