BEFORE USING YOUR DEHUMIDIFIER
Please read this manual carefully. It contains instructions to help you use, maintain, and get the most use out of your dehumidifier.
Electrical Safety
Grounding
This dehumidifier must be grounded to reduce the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This dehumidifier has a power cord with a grounding wire and a grounded
ONLY PLUG INTO AN OUTLET THAT IS PROPERLY INSTALLED AND GROUNDED.
DO NOT, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.
W A R N I N G
Improper use of the grounding plug can
result in the risk of an electric shock, injury,
fire, or death. Call a qualified electrician if you do
not understand the grounding instructions, or if
you are not sure if the dehumidifier is properly
grounded. If the wall outlet is not grounded,
please contact a professional electrician to have
it replaced with a properly grounded outlet.
Power Supply Cord Wiring Requirements
115 Volt (103.5 min. – 126.5 max)
15 amp
Adapter plug is not recommended… however…
Since most
HOWEVER, a temporary connection may be made where local codes permit if the
FOR SAFETY REASONS, make sure the larger prong of the adapter goes into the large slot.
FOR PROPER GROUNDING
Ground the adapter to the outlet by using the outlet cover screw to secure the ground terminal to the outlet box.
Be absolutely certain that the outlet is grounded through the house wiring. DO NOT USE the dehumidifier until a proper ground has been made.
Extension Cord
If an extension cord is required to reach the nearest wall receptacle, use only a
NO OTHER EXTENSION CORD IS PERMITTED.
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