Installation Preparation
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
WARNING!
FOR PERSONAL SAFETY:
Remove house
fuse or open circuit breaker before
beginning installation. Do not use an
extension cord or adapter plug with
this appliance.
• The power supply cord and plug should be
brought to a separate 15- or 20-ampere branch
circuit single grounded receptacle. The outlet
box should be located within reach of the 36"
(91.4 cm) power cord.
• This appliance must be supplied with 120V,
60Hz and connected to an individual properly
grounded branch circuit, protected by a 15- or
20-ampere circuit breaker or time-delay fuse.
• If the electrical supply does not meet the above
requirements, call a licensed electrician before
proceeding.
IMPORTANT:
Observe all governing codes and
ordinances.
GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS (CONT.)
Grounding Instructions:
For your personal safety, this appliance must
be grounded while in use to reduce the risk of
electric shock. The appliance is equipped with
a three-conductor power supply cord and a
three-prong grounding-type plug to fit the proper
grounding-type receptacle. The green (or green and
yellow-colored) conductor in the cord is the grounding
wire. Never connect the green (or green and yellow)
wire to a live terminal.
This appliance is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit
and has a grounding attachment plug as shown
in the figure below. Make sure that the appliance is
connected to an outlet having the same configuration
as the plug. No adapter should be used with this
appliance.
To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must
be plugged into the proper mating three-prong
grounding-type wall receptacle, grounded in
accordance with the National Electrical Code
ANSI/NFPA70—latest edition* and all local codes and
ordinances.
If a mating wall receptacle is not available, it is the
personal responsibility and obligation of the customer
to have a properly grounded three-prong wall
receptacle installed by a qualified electrician.
3-prong grounding-type wall receptacle
3-prong
grounding
plug
Grounding
plug
Power
supply
cord
Copies of the standards listed
may be obtained from:
* National Fire
Protection Association
Batterymarch Park,
Quincy, MA 02260
GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS
WARNING!
The improper connection of the equipment-
grounding conductor can result in a risk of
electric shock. Check with a qualified
electrician or service representative if you
are in doubt that the appliance is properly
grounded.
• Electrical Ground is REQUIRED on this compactor.
• DO NOT ground to a gas pipe.
• DO NOT change the power supply cord plug. If it
does not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet
installed by a qualified electrician.
• DO NOT have a fuse in the neutral or grounding
circuit. A fuse in the neutral or grounding circuit
could result in an electrical shock.
• DO NOT use an extension cord with this
compactor.
Failure to follow these instructions could result in
death or serious injury.
Grounded outlet
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