Converting Voltage To 230V - Grizzly G0899 Owner's Manual

Converting Voltage
to 230V
The voltage conversion MUST be performed by
an electrician or qualified service personnel.
The voltage conversion procedure consists of
rewiring the motor and installing the correct plug.
A wiring diagram is provided on Page 78 for your
reference.
Items Needed
• Phillips Head Screwdriver #2 ..................... 1
• Electrical Tape ............................ As Needed
• Wire Cutters/Stripper .................................. 1
• NEMA 6-15 Plug ......................................... 1
• Circuit Breaker 10A (P0899224X) .............. 1
To convert Model G0899 to 230V:
1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2.
Cut off existing 5-20 plug.
3.
Open motor junction box, then loosen two
wire nuts indicated in Figure 6.
Motor Prewired
for 115V
Figure 6. Motor prewired for 115V.
Model G0899 (Mfd. Since 10/20)
4.
Wires with
Nuts Here
Qty
5.
6.
7.
Loosen
These
Wire
Nuts
GND
8.
Use wire nuts to connect wires as indicated
in Figure 7. Twist wire nuts onto their respec-
tive wires and wrap them with electrical tape
so they will not come loose during operation.
Motor Rewired
for 230V
Connect
Figure 7. Motor rewired for 230V.
Close and secure motor junction box.
Remove ON/STOP switch cover from switch
box.
Replace pre-installed 20A circuit breaker
(see Figure 8) with 10A circuit breaker (part
P0899224X), then re-install switch cover.
Figure 8. Location of circuit breaker.
Install a 6-15 plug on power cord, according
to plug manufacturer's instructions.
— If plug manufacturer's instructions are not
available, NEMA standard 6-15 plug wir-
ing is provided on Page 78.
GND
Circuit Breaker
-15-