BendPak HD-9XW / 220V wiring and breaker selection

[Gunner54]

For those with this, or similar 220V, 4 post lift, what route did you take for connecting the motor to 220V power?
Also what type and size of breaker is used?

Thank you for any experienced directions!!

 

[matt_i]

You will need the motor HP from the motor nameplate or specs to determine breaker size.

Personally I would run in conduit to straight overhead, either attach to underside of ceiling or penetrate into the attic, and then back down to your breaker panel. This is general advice and some pics of your situation would help greatly.

 

[Gunner54]

Ok thanks. I already have a 220V feed to where the lift is going. It’s ground level.

 

[66Caprice]

I used the same receptical as a welder does. that way I can unplug my lift and use the plug for welding..

 

[Junkman]

My lift hasn't found its permanent home as of yet. I made up a few 10' sections of #10 extension cable with Hubble twist-lock connectors. The reason for breaking it into 10' sections is that the wire is heavy and I am old. That was about 10 years ago, and I haven't used my lift in the last 5 or 6 years, and the cords have been wound up and put away. I will eventually have to get them out to raise the lift and get the car off it. Every summer I say that I am going to clean the garage, and I never get around to it. It is connected to a 2-pole 30-amp breaker with a receptacle just to the side of the electrical panel.

 

[racecougar]

Ok thanks. I already have a 220V feed to where the lift is going. It’s ground level.

If you're using that receptacle, the wire already in the wall is going to dictate the ampacity capability of the circuit. What gauge wire is feeding it? Is it not already connected to a breaker?

 

[Gunner54]

If you're using that receptacle, the wire already in the wall is going to dictate the ampacity capability of the circuit. What gauge wire is feeding it? Is it not already connected to a breaker?

I have the panel to wall receptacle already, the rest my electrician has suggested.

Panel → 25A double-pole breaker → 10/2 NMD90 → NEMA L6-30R wall receptacle -> L6-30P plug → 10/3 SOOW flexible cord → BendPak motor.

 

[racecougar]

I have the panel to wall receptacle already, the rest my electrician has suggested.

Panel → 25A double-pole breaker → 10/2 NMD90 → NEMA L6-30R wall receptacle -> L6-30P plug → 10/3 SOOW flexible cord → BendPak motor.

Which portion of that do you have already? "Panel to wall receptacle" would mean that everything in bold above is already present. Is that the case, or are you ripping out what is already there?

 

[Gunner54]

Which portion of that do you have already? "Panel to wall receptacle" would mean that everything in bold above is already present. Is that the case, or are you ripping out what is already there?

Panel to a blank wall receptacle is in place now as described, NEMA L6-30R wall receptacle -> L6-30P plug → 10/3 SOOW flexible cord → BendPak motor is yet to do. Lift is scheduled Sept 8 for installation.

 

[racecougar]

That plan works per Bendpak's spec for that lift.

 

[aggie113]

Came off NEMA 30a plug box on the wall closest to the lift and ran flexible metal conduit back up the wall and then over a few trusses to come down to the lift where it's secured to the lift. Bit of a cludge, but never use that 220v plug for anything since installed.

 

[Gunner54]

If you're using that receptacle, the wire already in the wall is going to dictate the ampacity capability of the circuit. What gauge wire is feeding it? Is it not already connected to a breaker?

this *****... Electrician just informed me the in the wall wire will only support 20A receptacle or hard wire with disconnect switch.

 

[Gunner54]

Installation is underway. Working with a 20A plug and twist socket and plug.

 

[racecougar]

this *****... Electrician just informed me the in the wall wire will only support 20A receptacle or hard wire with disconnect switch.

So it isn't 10/2 NMD90?

 

[Gunner54]

All in, up and running. No issues. Legs are 100% plum straight but wide angle distortion makes them look off...
Very first lift, my father's long time beloved '86 Merc that he left to me on his passing (at 99yrs).