Installation Preparation
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
Grounded outlet
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For personal safety, remove house fuse or open
circuit breaker before beginning installation to
avoid severe or fatal shock injury. Do not use an
extension cord or adapter plug with this appliance.
- Electrical Shock Hazard
WARNING
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
Be sure that the electrical connection and wire
size are adequate and in conformance with the
National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 - latest
edition, and all local codes and ordinances.
This appliance must have:
• 120V, 60Hz, AC-only, 15-ampere or
20-ampere, fused electrical supply.
• A properly grounded branch circuit.
• The outlet box should be located within reach
of the 36” (91.4) power cord.
• If the electrical supply does not meet the above
requirements, call a licensed electrician before
proceeding.
It is recommended to have:
• A circuit breaker or time-delay fuse.
• A dedicated or individual branch circuit.
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.
WARNING
GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS
