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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This product must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance
for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This product is equipped with a cord having an equipment-ground-
ing conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and
grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
Check with a qualied electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if in doubt
as to whether the product is properly grounded.
Do not modify the plug provided with the product. if it will not t the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualied
electrician.
This product is for use on a nominal 120 V circuit, and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated in sketch
A
in Figure 1. A temporary adaptor, which looks like the adaptor illustrated in sketches
B
and
C
, may be used to connect
this plug to a 2-pole receptacle as shown in sketch
B
if a properly grounded outlet is not available. The temporary adaptor
should be used only until a properly grounded outlet can be installed by a qualied electrician. The green colored rigid ear,
lug, and the like, extending from the adaptor must be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded out-
let box cover. Whenever the adaptor is used, it must be held in place by the metal screw.
Grounding
pin
Adapter
(A)
(C)
(B)
(D)
Grounding
means
Grounding
pin
Metal
screw
Cover of
grounded
outlet box
Figure 1
DANGER
・
Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock.
・
The conductor with insulation having an outer surface that is green with or without yellow stripes is the equipment-
grounding conductor. If repair or replacement of the cord or plug is necessary, do not connect the equipment-grounding
conductor to a live terminal.
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