Installation; Grounding Instructions - Craftsman 919.153090 Owner's Manual

HOW TO SET UP YOUR UNIT
Location of the Air Compressor
• Locate the air compressor in a
clean, dry and well ventilated area.
• The air compressor should be
located at least 12" (30.5 cm)
away from the wall or other
obstructions that will interfere with
the flow of air.
• The air compressor pump and
shroud are designed to allow for
proper cooling. The ventilation
openings on the compressor are
necessary to maintain proper
operating temperature. Do not
place rags or other containers on
or near these openings.
GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS
Risk of Electrical
Shock. In the event
of a short circuit, grounding reduces
the risk of shock by providing an
escape wire for the electric current.
This air compressor must be
properly grounded.
The portable air compressor is
equipped with a cord having a ground-
ing wire with an appropriate grounding
plug (see following illustrations).
1. The cord set and plug with this
unit contains a grounding pin.
This plug MUST be used with a
grounded outlet.
IMPORTANT: The outlet being used
must be installed and grounded in
accordance with all local codes and
ordinances.
2. Make sure the outlet being used
has the same configuration as the
grounded plug. DO NOT USE AN
ADAPTER. See illustration.
Plug
Grounding Pin

INSTALLATION

3. Inspect the plug and cord before
each use. Do not use if there are
signs of damage.
4. If these grounding instructions are
not completely understood, or if in
doubt as to whether the compres-
sor is properly grounded, have the
installation checked by a qualified
electrician.
SHOCk. IMPROPER GROUNDING
CAN RESULT IN ELECTRICAL
sHOCk.
Do not modify the plug provided. If
it does not fit the available outlet, a
correct outlet should be installed by
a qualified electrician.
Repairs to the cord set or plug
MUST be made by a qualified
electrician.
ExTENSION CORDS
If an extension cord must be used, be
sure it is:
• a 3-wire extension cord that has
a 3-blade grounding plug, and a
3-slot receptacle that will accept
the plug on the product
• in good condition
• no longer than 50 feet
• 16 gauge (AWG) or heavier. (Wire
size increases as gauge number
decreases. 14, 12, 10 and 8 AWG
may also be used. DO NOT USE
18 AWG.)
cord will cause voltage to drop
resulting in power loss to the motor
and overheating. Instead of using
an extension cord, increase the
working reach of the air hose by
attaching another length of hose to
its end. Attach additional lengths of
hose as needed.
Grounded
Outlets
11 - ENG
risk OF
ELECTRICAL
The use of an
undersized extension