HAMPTON BAY HB1004C Owner's Manual page 8

WARNING: This appliance must _ properly ground_..
The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug.
To minimize the risk of electdc shock, use the plug with a standard three-silot
grounding wall power outlet. ]f the power outlet does not include a grounding
slot,
have a qualified electrician replace the outlet before you use the room air
conditioner,
Preferred meth_
exists before use
Do not cut or' remove the grounding prong from the power
WARNING: Attaching the adapter gm.und terminal to. the wall
r_eptacle cover _rew does not ground the appliance unless the
cover screw is metal and not insulate, and the wall receptacle is
grounded through the house wiring.
WARNING: If you have any doubt whether the air conditioner is
pml_rly grounded, have the wall receptacle and circuit checked by a
qualifi_ el_trician,
8 Room Air Conditioner