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  • Dec 15, 2011, 06:55 AM
    terryjkelly1
    220 Making extension
    Have Cord 4 Prong other end Copper Red White & Black

    Female White Ground X & why

    Black X ? Red why ?

    Once I make this I have an extension Correct

    Need X & why correct as not marked on male end of cord. Thank You.
  • Dec 15, 2011, 10:32 AM
    tkrussell
    X and Y are stamped on cord connector bodies to assist in keeping wires connected the same, if you so desire.

    Black and Red can go on either X or Y.

    Conductors in cord is color coded.

    Connect white to silver terminal, ground to green, and black and red to either X or Y.

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