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Installation Preparation
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
WARNING!
FOR PERSONAL SAFETY: Remove house
fuse or open circuit breaker before
beginning installation. Do not use an
extension cord or adapter plug with
this appliance.
• The power supply cord and plug should be brought
to a separate 15 or 20 ampere branch circuit single
grounded receptacle. The outlet box should be
located within reach of the 36" (91.4 cm) power cord.
• This appliance must be supplied with 120V, 60Hz
and connected to an individual properly grounded
branch circuit, protected by a 15 or 20 ampere
circuit breaker or time delay fuse.
• If the electrical supply does not meet the above
requirements, call a licensed electrician before
proceeding.
IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and
ordinances.
GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS
WARNING!
The improper connection of the equipment
grounding conductor can result in a risk of
electric shock. Check with a qualified
electrician or service representative if you
are in doubt that the appliance is properly
grounded.
• Electrical Ground is REQUIRED on this compactor.
• DO NOT ground to a gas pipe.
• DO NOT change the power supply cord plug. If it
does not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed
by a qualified electrician.
• DO NOT have a fuse in the neutral or grounding
circuit. A fuse in the neutral or grounding circuit
could result in an electrical shock.
• DO NOT use an extension cord with this compactor.
Failure to follow these instructions could result in
death or serious injury.
Recommended Grounding Method:
For your personal safety, this appliance must be grounded.
This appliance is equipped with a power supply cord having
a 3-prong grounding plug. To minimize possible shock
hazard, the cord must be plugged into a mating 3-prong
grounding type wall receptacle, grounded in accordance
with the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA70—latest
edition* and all local codes and ordinances. If a mating wall
receptacle is not available, it is the personal responsibility
and obligation of the customer to have a properly grounded
3-prong wall receptacle installed by a qualified electrician.
3-prong grounding-type
wall receptacle
3-prong
grounding
plug
Grounding
plug
Power
supply
cord
Copies of the standards
listed may be obtained from:
* National Fire
Protection Association
Batterymarch Park,
Quincy, MA 02260