Grounding Instructions, Model 300C only

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

MODEL 300C ONLY

This vacuum cleaner must be grounded. If it should malfunction or break down, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This vacuum cleaner 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 with all local codes and ordinances.

This vacuum cleaner is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit and has a ground plug (see illustration). Make sure that the vacuum is connected to an outlet having the same configuration as the plug. No adapter should be used with this vacuum.

WARNING – Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in the risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service person if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the vacuum – if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

Grounded Outlet

Box

Grounded

Outlet

Grounding

FAIL-SAFE THERMAL FUSE PROTECTION

MODELS 100, 200, 300, and 300C

Your Riccar vacuum cleaner comes equipped with a Manual Reset Thermal Fuse Protector. This thermal protector is designed to protect your vacuum cleaner from overheating due to a cutoff in airflow (i.e. clogged hose, operating the vacuum without a bag). Should this situation occur, the thermal fuse protector will safely shut off the vacuum cleaner to avoid any potential damage.

NOTE: To determine that it was the thermal fuse protector that turned off your vacuum cleaner, please refer to the vacuum cleaner's headlight. If the headlight is on while the motor is off, then the thermal fuse protector did safely shut down the motor. If both the headlight and motor are off, then there is some reason other than the thermal protector (i.e. pulled plug).

To reset the thermal fuse:

1.Unplug the vacuum cleaner

2.Check for problem – over–filled bag, clog in hose, clogged filters etc.

3.Correct problem

4.Locate "tripped" fuse – the small white button located on the bottom of the back side of the main body (roughly one inch to the right of the left wheel)

5.Using a pencil, paper clip or other pointed object, push the reset button in

6.Plug vacuum cleaner in and resume use

Please refer to your Authorized Riccar Dealer with any questions.