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  1. graniteguy

    wiring a reversing switch

    Thanks guys, Works like a charm. I appreciate the help.
  2. graniteguy

    wiring a reversing switch

    This attachment should contain all the info i have.http://files.engineering.com/getfile.aspx?folder=a509a9d6-3360-4dfc-a062-7e9fcb1532bf&file=rws.xls
  3. graniteguy

    wiring a reversing switch

    Name plate says Dayton Gearmotor Model 5K940, F/L RPM 60, HP 1/4, Torque 200 in/lbs, Ratio 29:1, Volts 115, Hz 60, Amps 4.6, Ph 1, Code R, S.F. 1.0, Amb 40 C. Cont, Class A Ins. Motor is minimum 37 years old it was put into use here around 1972 and was probably secondhand at the time. Attached...
  4. graniteguy

    wiring a reversing switch

    red wire and black wire are attached to their respective terminals. yellow wire and blue wire(not green)come from inside armature. can you point me in the right direction. i've found a wiring diagram for the switch but i'm not sure which wires need to be attached to which terminals as i'm not...
  5. graniteguy

    wiring a reversing switch

    3 position switch with 6 terminals plus ground. the motor has 4 wires, red, black, yellow(marked lead), green(marked lead ground).
  6. graniteguy

    wiring a reversing switch

    No manual & no diagram. Just a description saying to reverse motor interchange red and black leads, motor must be grounded.
  7. graniteguy

    wiring a reversing switch

    I need to replace a revese switch(contacter) on a 1/4hp single phase motor. The switch is a 6 terminal Square D. Could anyone tell me the correct wiring sequence?

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