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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. If it should malfunction or breakdown, ground-
ing provides a path of least resistance for electric current t o 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 plugged into an
appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance w i t h all
local codes and ordinances.
WARN IN G
-
Improper connection of the equipment-grounding
conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check w i t h a qualified electri-
cian or service person i f you are
in
doubt as t o whether the outlet is properly
grounded.
Do
not modify the plug provided with the appliance
-
i f 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 illustrated in Fig.
A. A
temporary adapter that looks like
the adapter illustrated in Fig.
B
and C may be used t o connect this plug t o a 2-pole
receptacle as shown in Fig.
B
if a properly grounded outlet
is
not available. The
temporary adapter should be used only
until
a properly grounded outlet (Fig.
A)
can be installed by a qualified electrician. The green colored rigid ear, lug, or the
like extending from the adapter must be connected t o 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.
GROUNDING METHODS
SCREW
TAB FOR
GROUNDING SCREW
GROUNDED
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OUTLET BOX
GROUNDING
1
PIN
Fig. A
Fig. B
Fig.
C
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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