Grounding Instructions - Kärcher CVU 120V Operating Instructions Manual

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded. If it should malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least
resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This appliance is equipped with a cord having
an equipment-grounding conductor and grounding plug. The plug must be inserted into an appropriate outlet
that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock.
Check with a qualified electrician or service person if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is
properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance - if it will not fit the outlet, have
a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
This appliance is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit, and has a grounded plug that looks like the plug illus-
trated in sketch A. A temporary adapter looks like adapter illustrated in sketches B and C, may be used to
connect this plug to a 2-pole receptacle as shown in sketch B if a properly grounded outlet is not available. The
temporary adapter should be used only until a properly grounded outlet (sketch A) can be installed by a qualified
electrician. The green colored rigid ear, lug or the like extending from the adapter must be connected to a
permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box cover. Whenever the adapter is used, it must be held
in place by a metal screw.
NOTE: In Canada, the use of a temporary adapter is not permitted by the Canadian Electrical Code.
GROUNDED
OUTLET
GROUNDING
PIN
GROUNDED
OUTLET BOX
METAL SCREW
(A)
86399990 - CVU 120V
ADAPTER
TAB FOR
GROUNDING SCREW
(B) (C)
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