Melter with attached power cord
Melter with attached power cable
Installation
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Part 1073401_07
E 2021 Nordson Corporation
Connecting the Electrical Service
DuraBlue melters are shipped from the factory in one of the following two
electrical configurations:
S With an attached power cord that is ready to be plugged into a
120 volt 20 amp receptacle
S Without an attached power cable to a 200-240 volt circuit. To
configure the melter to function in your facility, you must connect a
power cable to the melter.
To connect a melter with an attached power cord
S Plug the power cable into an electrical outlet. The maximum unit
amperage of 120 volt DuraBlue melters is 20 amp. Refer to Table 3‐3 for
the maximum amperages of 200–240 volt melters.
NOTE: DuraBlue melters with an attached power cable are not for use
with residential electrical service.
WARNING! Risk of electrical shock or short circuit! Use an appropriately
sized strain relief to protect the power cable from the sharp edge of the
penetration into the disconnect switch.
To connect a melter with an attached power cable:
S Select a 2.5 mm2 (12 AWG) power cable that meets applicable electrical
codes and standards. The maximum amperages of DuraBlue melters
operating at 200-240 volts are shown in Table3‐3.
Table 3-3 Maximum Amperages for 200−240 Volt Melters
Model Maximum Amperage
D4L 14
D10L 17
D16L 19
NOTE: The ground conductor is the striped wire.