Extension Cords. Using an improper extension
co
rd
could result in
fi
re and elect
ri
cal shock
wh
ich may result in
in
jury,
death
or
damage
to
device and property. If extension
cord must be used, make s
ur
e that:
(1)
The pins on the
ex
tension cord plug have the same nu
mbe
r, size, and shape
as those of the AC
pow
er
co
r
,j
pl
ug
on the charger;
(2)
The
extension cord is properly wired and is in good
co
ndition;
(3)
The wi
re
size is as speci
fi
ed in T
ab
le 1 below.
Recommended
Mi
nimum AWG Size For
Extension Cords For Battery Chargers
AC Input Rating,
AWG Size
of
Cord
Ampe
res*
Equal
To
But
L
ess
Le
n
gt
h
Of
Cord, Feet
(m)
Or
Greater
Than
25
50
100 150
Than
{7.
6)
(15.2) (30.5)
(45.6)
0 2
18 18
18
16
2
3
18
18
16
14
3 4
18 18 16 14
4
5
18 18 14 12
5 6
18 16 14
12
6 8
18 16
12
10
8
10 18
14
12 10
10 12
16 14 10
8
12 14 16 12 10
8
14
16
16 12 10
8
16 18
14
12
8 8
18
20
14
12
8 6
·1f the input rating of a charger is given in watts rather
than amperes. the corresponding ampere rati
ng
is
to
be determined
by
dividing the wattage rating
by
the
voltage rating - for e
xamp
le:
1250W+125V=
10Ampe~s
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