3
Power Cord for the United Kingdom
When using the instrument in the United Kingdom, make sure the power
cord meets the following safety instructions.
NOTE: This lead/appliance must only be wired by competent persons.
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED IMPORTANT:
The wires in this lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
As the colours of the wires in main leads may not correspond with the coloured marking
identified in your plug/appliance, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured Green & Yellow must be connected to the Earth terminal
marked with either the letter E, the earth symbol or coloured Green/Green &
Yellow.
The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked
with the letter N or coloured Blue or Black.
The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal marked with the
letter L or P or coloured Brown or Red.
If in doubt, consult the instructions provided with the equipment or contact the supplier.
This cable/appliance should be protected by a suitably rated and approved HBC mains
fuse: refer to the rating information on the equipment and/or user instructions for details.
As a guide, a cable of 0.75mm
2
should be protected by a 3A or 5A fuse. Larger
conductors would normally require 13A types, depending on the connection method
used.
Any exposed wiring from a cable, plug or connection that is engaged in a live socket is
extremely hazardous. If a cable or plug is deemed hazardous, turn off the mains power
and remove the cable, any fuses and fuse assemblies. All hazardous wiring must be
immediately destroyed and replaced in accordance to the above standard.
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