Central Pneumatic 68066, Owner'S Manual & Safety Instructions

GROUNDING

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK AND DEATH  

FROM INCORRECT GROUNDING WIRE CONNECTION: 

Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is 

properly grounded.  Do not modify the power cord plug provided with the 

compressor.   

Never remove the grounding prong from the plug.  Do not use the compressor if the power 

cord or plug is damaged.  If damaged, have it repaired by a service facility before use.   

If the plug will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

110-120 VAC Grounded Compressors: Compressors with Three Prong Plugs

1.  In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, 

grounding provides a path of least resistance 

for electric current to reduce the risk of electric 

shock.   

This compressor is equipped with an 

electric cord having an equipment-

grounding conductor and a grounding 

plug.  The plug must be plugged into 

a matching outlet that is properly 

installed and grounded in accordance 

with all local codes and ordinances.

2.  Do not modify the plug provided –  

if it will not fit the outlet, have the proper 

outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

3.  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 electric cord or plug is 

necessary, do not connect the equipment-

grounding conductor to a live terminal.

4.  Check with a qualified electrician or service 

personnel if the grounding instructions are 

not completely understood, or if in doubt as to 

whether the compressor is properly grounded.

5.  Use only 3-wire extension cords 

that have 3-prong grounding plugs 

and 3-pole receptacles that accept 

the compressor’s plug.

6.  Repair or replace damaged or 

worn cord immediately.

125 VAC 3-Prong Plug and Outlet

(for up to 125 VAC and up to 15 A)

Grounding 

Pin

7.  This compressor is intended for use on a 

circuit that has an outlet that looks like the one 

illustrated above in 

125 VAC 3-Prong Plug 

and Outlet

.  The compressor has a grounding 

plug that looks like the plug illustrated above 

in 

125 VAC 3-Prong Plug and Outlet

.

8.  The outlet must be properly installed 

and grounded in accordance with 

all codes and ordinances.

9.  Do not use an adapter to connect this 

compressor to a different outlet.

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