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Read this manual carefully. It contains instructions to help you use, maintain and
enioy yourdehumidifier.
Grounding
Thisdehumidifier must be grounded.
Grounding reducesthe riskof electric
shock by providing an escape wire for
the electric current.
The power cord has a grounding wire
with a grounding plug. Plug it into an
outlet that is properly installed and
grounded.
WARNING--Improper use of the
grounding plug can result in a risk of
electric shock.Call a qualified
electricianif you don't understand 1he
grounding instructions or if you are
not sure if the dehumidifier is properly
grounded. If the wall outlet is not
grounded, please contact an
electricianto have it replaced with a
properly grounded outlet.
Do not, under any circumstances, cut
or remove the third (ground) prong
from the power cord.
Adapter
Plug
Becausemost2-prong outlets are not
grounded, we strongly advise against
using an adapter plug.
However,a temporary connection may
be made where local codes permit
and if the 2-prong well outlet is
properly grounded. Make sure the
larger prong of the adapter goes into
fne large slot to provide proper polarity.
FOR PROPER GROUNDING
1. Ground the adapter to the outlet
by usingthe outlet cover screwto
securethe ground terminal to the
outlet box.
2.
Pleaseconfirm the outlet is
grounded through the house
wiring. If the grounding connector
breaks. DO NOT USEthe
dehumidifier un_l a proper ground
has again been made.
Exlension Cord
If an extensioncord is required to
reach the nearest well receptacle, use
only a UL-llsted, 3-wlre, grounding
_ype,16 AWG, 15A, 125V appliance
extensioncord.
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