Husky 41214 Instruction Manual page 16

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS (Fig. F)
DANGER!
Risk of Electric 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 grounding wire
with an appropriate grounding plug
(see following illustrations). The plug
must be used with an outlet that has
been installed and grounded in accor-
dance with all local codes and ordina-
nces.
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)
4. If these grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if in doubt as to
whether the compressor is properly grounded, have the installation checked by a
qualified electrician.
Risk of Electric Shock. IMPROPER GROUNDING CAN RESULT IN ELECTRICAL
SHOCK. When repair or replacement of the cord or plug is required, do not
connect the grounding wire to either flat blade terminal. The wire with insulation
having an outer surface that is green with or without yellow stripes is the
grounding wire. 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
NOTE: USE EXTRA AIR HOSE INSTEAD OF AN EXTENSION CORD TO
AVOID VOLTAGE DROP AND POWER LOSS TO THE MOTOR. IF AN
EXTENSION CORD MUST BE USED, BE SURE IT IS:
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 30 feet
14 gauge (AWG) or larger. (Wire size increases as gauge number decreases.
14, 12, 10, and 8 AWG may also be used.
Voltage and Circuit Protection
Refer to the specification chart for the voltage and minimum branch circuit
requirements.
Risk of Unsafe Operation. Certain air compressors can be
operated on a 15 A circuit if the following conditions are met.
1. Voltage supply to circuit must comply with the National Electrical Code.
2. Circuit is not used to supply any other electrical needs.
3. Extension cords comply with specifications.
4. Circuit is equipped with a 15 A circuit breaker or 15 A time delay fuse.
NOTE: If compressor is connected to a circuit protected by fuses, use only
time delay fuses. Time delay fuses should be marked "D" in Canada and "T"
in the US.
If any of the above conditions cannot be met, or if operation of the
compressor repeatedly causes interruption of the power, it may be necessary
to operate it from a 20 A circuit. It is not necessary to change the cord set.
Please contact a qualified technician.
INSTALLATION
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Fig. F