Flowtron Outdoor Products LE-800B Electrical Requirements, Grounding Instructions, On/Off Switch

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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

I m p o rtant: Use a 14 ga. or heavier extension cord with a maximum length of 100 ft.

Grounding Instructions

This shredder should be grounded while in use to reduce the risk of electric shock to the operator.

The shredder is equipped with a three-conductor cord and three-prong grounding plug. The green or green and yellow conductor in the cord is the grounding wire. Never connect the green or green and yellow wire to a live terminal.

The shredder is intended for use on a circuit that has a grounded outlet box that looks like the one illustrated in figure 8, sketch A.

An adapter which looks like the adapter illustrat- ed in figure 8, sketch B is available for connect- ing three-prong plugs to two-prong receptacles. The green colored rigid ear, lug, or the like on the adapter, must be connected to a permanent ground, such as a properly grounded outlet box, using a metal screw.

Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if in doubt as to whether the shredder is properly grounded.

FIGURE 8

 

 

 

 

GROUNDING METHOD

ADAPTER

 

 

 

 

Extensions Cords

Only use three-wire extension cords that have three-prong grounding plugs and three-hole receptacles that accept the shredder’s plug. When using an extension cord, make sure that it is in good condition.

Use a 14 ga. or heavier extension cord with a maximum length of 100 ft. An undersized exten- sion cord will cause a drop in line voltage result- ing in loss of power and overheating.

Warning – To reduce the risk of electric shock, only use extension cords intended for outdoor use, such as cord types SW-A, SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A, SJOW-A, SJTW-A or SJTOW -A.

To prevent disconnection of the shredder cord from the extension cord during operation, make a knot as shown in figure 9. Devices for retain- ing extension cords are also available at your local hardware retailer.

FIGURE 9

METHOD OF SECURING

PLUG

(A)(B)

 

 

EXTENSION CORD

 

EXTENSION

(A)

SHREDDER

(B)

CORD

 

CORD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LUG

 

 

COVER OF

 

METAL

GROUNDING PIN

 

GROUNDED OUTLET BOX

 

SCREW

TIE CORD AS SHOWN

CONNECT PLUG & RECEPTACLE

MOTOR INFORMATION

1. On/Off Switch

The On/Off switch is located on the left side of the Lower Housing. To turn unit on lift switch to “On” position, see figure 10. To turn unit “Off” push switch down to “Off” position, see figure 10.

2. Circuit Breaker/Reset Button

The circuit breaker/reset button is located on the lower, outside front of the motor housing as shown in figure 10. The unit is designed to shut down in the event of an overload. To restart, place on/off switch in “off” position, push reset button, wait approximately three minutes and then place switch in “ON” position.

CIRCUIT BREAK-

ON/OFF

ER/

SWITCH

RESET SWITCH

 

FIGURE 10

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