Inspection, Electrical, Grounding Instructions

INSPECTION

Please carefully unpack and inspect your GROUTHOG for shipping damage. Each unit is operated and thorougly inspected before shipment, and any damaged is the responsibliltiy of the delivering carrier who should be notified immediately.

ELECTRICAL

The Grouthog is designed to operate on a standard 15 amp, 115 volt, 60 hz, AC household current. Check that the voltage shown on the serial number plate is suitable for the supply available. Voltages below 105 volts or above 125 volts could cause damage to the motor.

* 230/250 volt 50 hz models are available.

NOTE: The GROUTHOG is equipped with a safety relay switching system that prevents accidental motor start-up. If the power cord is unplugged during use, the machine will not start when reconnected, until the the ‘ON’ switch is depressed.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This applicance 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 appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and grounding plug. The plug must be inserted into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

Improper connection of the equipment-

grounding conductor can result in a 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 appliance. If it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

SAFETY

This appliance is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit, and has a grounded plug that looks like the plug in “Fig. A” below. A temporary adaptor that looks like the adaptor in “Fig. C” below may be used to connect this plug to a 2-pole receptacle as shown in “Fig. B” below, if properly grounded outlet is not available. The temporay adaptor 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 adaptor must be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box cover. Whenever the adaptor is used, it must be held in place by a metal screw.

To avoid electrical shock, use indoors only.

EXTENSION CORDS

If an extension cord is used, the wire size must be at least one size larger than the power cord on the machine and should be limited to 50 feet in length. Extension cord must be three wire grounded. The machine is equipped with a 18/3-40’ power cord.

EQUIPMENT SETUP

NOTE: Attach stain relief/cord retainer to the power cord.

1.Make a loop in power cord approximately 18” from main housing.

2.Slide cord loop through slot in retainer arm. Pull slack cord back though slot to secure.

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