General Guidelines & Reference; Grounding Requirements - Husky STORM User Manual

2. GENERAL GUIDELINES & REFERENCE

GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS

These appliances must be grounded. If they should malfunction or breakdown, grounding
provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This
appliance has a power cord of 5.4 ft / 1.65 m in length and are equipped with a grounding
conductor and grounding plug. The plug must always be inserted directly into an electrical
outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and
regulations.
DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD TO PLUG THE UNIT.
WARNING:
Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can
result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualifi ed electrician
or service person if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet
is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug of the appliance
– if it will not fi t the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a
qualifi ed electrician.
This appliance is for use on a nominal circuit of 15A at 110-
120 VCA, 50/60 Hz. The unit has a grounding attachment plug.
Make sure that the appliance is connected to an outlet having
the same confi guration as the plug. No adapter should be used
with this appliance. The power unit should be connected to an
independent circuit breaker.
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BSERVED
The power unit must be installed in a ventilated area away from
1�
any heat source;
The Husky central vacuum system must be used only on dry
2�
surfaces. At no time should the system be used to draw up liquids
nor should it be used to vacuum wet carpets or fl oors.
It is mandatory that the fi ltration cage be equipped with its
3�
permanent fi lter at all times when the system is in use;
The motor housing must never be obstructed in any way to avoid
4�
overheating or damaging;
DO NOT vacuum gypsum dust, fl our, mud, or any sludgy materials
5�
as they cake onto the fi lter and obstruct the fi ltration system
resulting in the over-heating of the motor and thus failure of the
power unit to function properly;
Do not attempt to shorten or modify the electrical power cord;
6�
As a security measure, unplug the electrical power cord before
7�
proceeding with any maintenance;
In order for the warranty to be valid, only a Husky authorised
8�
service personnel may carry out the necessary repairs or
maintenance on the motor;
Appliance must be so positioned that the plug is always easily
9�
accessible.
Pertaining to an electrifi ed inlet valve (intended for the
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connection of a current-carrying hose/motorized nozzle
combination):
• Connect only a current-carrying hose to this wall valve;
• Do not install a wall valve outdoors;
• Do not use with a damaged hose. Return hose to a service centre;
IMPORTANT
Husky is not responsible for damages resulting from improper
use. The warranty does not cover damage resulting from misuse
or problems resulting from installation that does not conform
to specifi cations, or any functional alterations and / or physical
changes to the power unit. Improper or non-recommended
installation of the system and / or power unit done against
predefi ned principles of the user manual is also considered
misuse.
All conditions and restrictions are set forth in the Husky limited
warranty, the user manual and the system installation guide. To
optimize the performance and life of your Husky power unit, it is
important to do regular maintenance and cleaning of the fi lter
according to the guidelines listed in this user manual.
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