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OK - I'm needing to wire a new Century 3/4 hp motor, set up for 220V (where I'd like to keep it) , to a new 6 terminal drum switch.
The switch contacts look to be set up to connect "hockey stick" style, but I'm totally confused by the motor wiring - I tried 2 different arrangements, and both times it was a no go - Motor makes horrible growling sounds, capacitor gets hot - I'm on the verge of cooking it, so I'm stopping here.
I've direct wired the motor, and swapped the red / black reversing terminals, and it starts and runs fine that way - But I don't understand the switch wiring.
Here's a couple photos, of the motor schematic, and the drum switch layout. I just need help to wire this switch -
My brain is far too old to absorb much motor theory, so if someone has a cookbook recipe to get this wired, I'd be mighty grateful.
I hope someone can help.
The switch contacts look to be set up to connect "hockey stick" style, but I'm totally confused by the motor wiring - I tried 2 different arrangements, and both times it was a no go - Motor makes horrible growling sounds, capacitor gets hot - I'm on the verge of cooking it, so I'm stopping here.
I've direct wired the motor, and swapped the red / black reversing terminals, and it starts and runs fine that way - But I don't understand the switch wiring.
Here's a couple photos, of the motor schematic, and the drum switch layout. I just need help to wire this switch -
My brain is far too old to absorb much motor theory, so if someone has a cookbook recipe to get this wired, I'd be mighty grateful.
I hope someone can help.