GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

WARNING: Do not attempt any maintenance or troubleshooting other than that mentioned in this manual. This machine contains a laser beam generator and direct exposure to laser beams can cause permanent eye damage.

POWER AND GROUNDING

Pay attention to the following.

Power Supply

1.Power requirements: 115 ±20V, 60 ± 1 Hz

2.Insert the power plug securely into the wall socket.

3.Do not connect other equipment to the same socket.

4.Do not step on or set anything on the power cord.

5.If an extension cord must be used, it must have a capacity of more than 125V/15A and must be less than 5.5 yds long.

6.Do not connect other equipment to the same extension cord.

7.Be sure that the power cord is not in a posi - tion where it would trip some one.

Grounding

Ground the machine and the lightning protection circuit in accordance with regula - tions. Do not ground to gas or water pipes, or to a telephone ground lug. Proper grounding is to the ground terminal of the power outlet. Be sure that the ground terminal of the power outlet is properly grounded.

The lightning protection circuit for the machine requires the machine to be prop - erly grounded. If proper grounding is provided, about 90% of lightning damage can be prevented. For safety, be sure to connect the machine to a three-prong grounded outlet.

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Ricoh FAX4500L manual Power and Grounding, Power Supply