Important Safety Information
Explanation
Grounding Instructions
•To avoid the risk of electrical shock or death, do not alter the plug.
•Do not remove grounding prong when installing grounded appliance in a home that does not have three wire grounding receptacle. Under no condition is grounding prong to be cut off or removed. It is the personal responsibility of the consumer to contact a qualified electrician and have properly grounded three prong wall receptacle installed in accordance with appropriate electrical codes.
•To avoid the risk of electrical shock or death, this equipment must be grounded.
This equipment MUST be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This unit is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.
Consult a qualified electrician or technician if grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the equipment is properly grounded. Do not use an extension cord. If the product power cord is too short, have a qualified electrician install a
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