Skinny
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Over two years ago I rewired my generator for 120/240v operation which at the time I disconnected the compressor wiring. I am installing a matching electric motor to get my compressor working again and need to wire up the contactor in the panel. Does anyone have a picture of where the wires go to trigger the contactor? I'm assuming they go to the two small screws in the center where the "OFF/ON" labeling is?
I would think I take a hot lead, go to one screw on the contactor and take the other screw go to the pressure switch on the air tank, then from the pressure switch go back into the panel on the neutral bus. That would complete the circuit to trigger the contactor. Does the contactor require a wire to the ground bus for safety? Since I'm deviating from the OEM wiring which is on the schematic and handling high voltage, I'd rather be safe than sorry in this situation.
Any photos or insight would be greatly appreciated!
I would think I take a hot lead, go to one screw on the contactor and take the other screw go to the pressure switch on the air tank, then from the pressure switch go back into the panel on the neutral bus. That would complete the circuit to trigger the contactor. Does the contactor require a wire to the ground bus for safety? Since I'm deviating from the OEM wiring which is on the schematic and handling high voltage, I'd rather be safe than sorry in this situation.
Any photos or insight would be greatly appreciated!