Electric Question

It can with this caveat: Cycles: 50 Hz vs. 60 Hz
North American 120 volt electricity is generated at 60 Hz Alternating Current (AC). Most foreign 220-240 volt electricity is generated at 50 Hz Alternating Current (AC). This difference in cycles may cause the motor in your 60 Hz North American appliance to operate slightly slower when used on 50 Hz foreign electricity.

As a rule of thumb, the appliances that are most affected by cycle differences are those with motors such as turntables, clocks, kitchen appliances, medical equipment and power tools. They will run faster or slower than they should depending upon the cycle difference and may be damaged in the long run as a result. As with any rule of thumb, however, there are many exceptions. The only way to be sure is to consult the appliance's technical documentation or contact the manufacturer. This is the elctrical info from the manual: To be sure that the electrical connection is adequateand in conformance with the Canadian Electrical Code,C22.1-latest edition and all local codes. A copy of theabove codes standard may be obtained from: CanadianStandards Association, 178 Rexdale Blvd., Toronto, ON

M9W 1R3 CANADA.

To supply the required 4 wire, single phase, 120/240 volt, `32; 60 Hz., AC only electrical supply on a separate 30-amp circuit, fused on both sides of the line. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended. Connect to an individual branch circuit.

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