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8. 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 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 n0 xxxx/min. No Load Revolutions per Minute (RPM) SKU 68148 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 7

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For technical questions, please call 1‑800‑444‑3353.
SKU 68148
8.
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
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)