Primary connection issue

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brookchivell
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Primary connection issue

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Hi guys.
I'm in the process of building one of RJs roadster (rocket) kits. Im in Australia so I'm using a heyboer 5199 120/240 power transformer as 240volt primary. As per the instructions I've connected the black/blue and black/white leads which leaves me with black/yellow (240) and black (0).
My question is where do these leads connect. I know one goes to the on switch and from there to the light and the other goes to the power jack (bottom left) and the other side of the light but I dont know which goes where?
Thanks for your help
Brook
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Re: Primary connection issue

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I like to use a DPDT power switch and solder both wires to the switch and then I use white (USA) neutral from switch to N on IEC and black from IEC to fuse holder then to the power switch.

RJ may have his wired differently.

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Thanks Mark. The problem is that I there is no white and i don't know if the 240 or the 0 goes to the power input jack?
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I'm assuming this transformer has two primary windings that are connected in parallel for 120VAC and in series for 240VAC, and you have them in series by connecting the black/blue and black/white. If so, you can connect the remaining leads either way.
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