Echelon STRENGTH HOME Instruction Manual page 12

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (cont'd.)
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This product 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 product is equipped with a cord having an equipment-
grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an
appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all
local codes and ordinances.
Two common types of outlets presently in Homes are: GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupter) and AFCI (Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter). Should hazardous wiring
occur, either outlets are programmed to trip. Due to this, treadmills and other
equipment have poor interactions with the GFCI or AFCI outlets.
Oftentimes, GFCI outlets are installed in either bathrooms or kitchens. These can
be identified with either a red or white reset switch that is located on the front of
the outlet. Should an excessive amount of power go through the group port, the
GFCI outlet will flip their breaker. Due to treadmills and other equipment using
the ground prong to help disperse static electricity, it is not ideal to use a GFCI
outlet to power your machine. It is recommended that equipment be plugged
into a different type of outlet that will prevent the machine from continually
shutting down. Please note that GFCI outlets can be connected to other outlets
(even if they're not that specific type of outlet) and it is recommended moving
the equipment to a space that is not electrically tied together. Do not plug your
equipment into surge protectors or other types of units, it is recommended that
the equipment is plugged into a dedicated circuit.
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Electrical arcs are detected by AFCI outlets and are designed to disrupt and
cancel the flow of electricity. Due to this, treadmills and other equipment would
likely have issues of shutting down if plugged into AFCI outlets. Newer building
codes now require AFCI outlets, however, if you're having persistent issues, here
are some recommended solutions: consult an electrician or switch to a different
type of outlet.