230VAC Air Compressor Wiring Instructions: Electrical Connections For Permanently Connected Electric Compressors

230VAC Air Compressor Wiring Instructions
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS FOR PERMANENTLY CONNECTED ELECTRIC COMPRESSORS

NOTICE: Electrical connections should only be performed by a FUSED DISCONNECT
OR CIRCUIT BREAKER
qualified electrician.
WARNING: Electrical installation and INCOMING POWER

service must be performed by a G G
qualified electrician who is familiar with T1

MOTOR
all applicable electrical codes. L1
T2
L2
GENERAL. The motor rating, as shown on the motor

nameplate, and power supply must have compatible
PRESSURE
voltage, phase and hertz characteristics. SWITCH
WIRE SIZE. The electrical wiring between the power 230VAC SINGLE PHASE WIRING
supply and electric motor varies according to motor

horsepower and other factors. Install adequately sized
power leads to protect against excessive voltage drop needed, consult a local electrician for alternative wiring
during start-up. Refer to the applicable electric codes in options.
your area for information on selecting the proper wire
size and securing electrical connections. If you connect FUSES. Refer to applicable local codes to determine the
additional electrical equipment to the same circuit, proper fuse or circuit breaker rating required. When
consider the total electrical load when selecting the selecting fuses, remember the momentary starting current
proper wire size. DO NOT USE UNDERSIZE WIRE. of an electric motor is greater than its full load current.
MINIMUM WIRE SIZE. (USE 75 DEGREE C COPPER WIRE) Time delay or “slow-blow” fuses are recommended.
Make sure voltage is correct with the motor wiring. Refer GROUNDING. In the event of an electrical short circuit,
to the motor label for the running HP rating. This will grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing
determine the size wire needed. See example below. an escape wire for the electric current. Ground terminals
MOTOR LABEL are identified with a ground symboland/or the letters “G”,
“GR” or “PE” (Potential Earth).
Ground Symbol
Compressors equipped with motor starters include a

ground terminal inside the starter enclosure. For
compressors with single-phase motors having thermal
NOTE: If using 208 volts single phase, make sure the
overload protection and no motor starter, the ground
motor name plate states it is rated for 208 volts single
terminal is located inside the pressure switch. Ground
phase. 230 volt single phase motors do not work on 208
must be established with a grounding wire size according
volts unless they have the 208 volt rating.
to the voltage and minimum branch circuit requirements
printed on the compressor specifications decal. Ensure
Wire Size Chart
good bare metal contact at all grounding connection
Single Phase Max Length points, and ensure all connections are clean and tight.
Model HP AMPS 230V Allowable
C602H 3.7HP 17.2 10 - Gauge 6ft.
WARNING: Improper grounding can
C801H/C803H 5HP 22 8 - Gauge 6ft.
result in electrical shock and can cause
severe injury or death.This product must
Recommended wire sizes may be larger than the
be connected to a grounded, metallic,
minimum set up by the local ordinances. If so, the larger
permanent wiring system or an
wire size should be used to prevent excessive line
equipment-grounding terminal or lead.
voltage drop. The additional wire cost is very small
All grounding must be performed by a
compared with the cost of repairing or replacing a motor
qualified electrician and comply with
electrically “starved” by the use of supply wires which
applicable electric codes.
are too small. Also, if a lead wire longer than 6 ft. is
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230VAC Air Compressor Wiring Instructions (continued)
PRESSURE SWITCH WIRING INSTRUCTIONS
14. If the switch knob does not rotate freely verify the wire
WARNING: The instructions provided lengths again inside the switch. Refer to step 10
below are intended to aid a certified
15. Once all the above steps are complete and performed
electrician who is familiar with all
correctly, power can be provided to the compressor.
applicable electrical codes. Do not
attempt unless you are a qualified
eletrician. Before performing the
following steps make certain electrical
power has been shut off. Confirm with a
voltage meter that no power is being
supplied from the circuit.
1. Turn switch to “off” position.

2. Loosen phillips head screw from cover.
3. Remove cover.
4. Loosen cord clamp on rear of switch and route the
correct gauge wire (see Wire Size Chart on previous
page) through the clamp opening. Keep the wire length
as short as possible to allow the wires to fit under the
switch cover when re-assembled.
5. Install ground wire to the pressure switch metal body
using the supplied ground screw. Torque the ground
screw between 25-30 in/lbs and confirm the
connection is tight.
6. Loosen both screws noted as “line” on the pressure
switch.
7. Install/crimp insulated fork terminal to the black and
white wire you have chosen to use for electrical
connection.
a) Use fork style insulated terminal rated for the
correct gauge wire you are using. (see Wire Size
Chart on previous page)
b) Wire will need to be stripped to correct length prior
to crimping terminal to the wire. Refer to terminal
instructions provided by terminal manufacturer for
correct strip length.
8. Slide fork terminal into the proper location in the
pressure switch and tighten screws between 22-26
in/lbs.
9. Pull on wires and confirm the connection is tight and
terminals are crimped properly to the wires.
10. Once all connections are confirmed, verify wire lengths
in the switch are as short as possible. This will allow
the switch cover to be re-installed properly. If the
lengths are too long, it will not allow the cover to be
installed completely onto the switch.
11. Tighten cord clamp screw to 15-25 in/lbs.
12. Install pressure switch cover. Tighten the cover screw
snug.
13. Rotate the switch knob on and off several times to
ensure proper rotation before providing electrical
power to the compressor.
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS FOR PERMANENTLY CONNECTED ELECTRIC COMPRESSORS

WARNING: Electrical installation and INCOMING POWER

qualified electrician who is familiar with T1

GENERAL. The motor rating, as shown on the motor

supply and electric motor varies according to motor

Compressors equipped with motor starters include a

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1. Turn switch to “off” position.

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