Schumacher 200.71230 operating instructions Grounding and AC Power Cord Connection Instructions

8.battery charging - ac connections

8.1For all grounded cord-connected battery chargers:

•GROUNDING AND AC POWER CORD CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS

– The charger should be grounded to reduce the risk of electric shock. The charger is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment- grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

•DANGER – Never alter the AC cord or plug provided – if it will not fit the outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. An improper connection can result in a risk of an electric shock.

8.2For all grounded, cord-connected battery chargers with an input rating less than 15-amperes and intended for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit:

•This battery charger is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit, and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated in sketch A in Figure 8.4.

A temporary adaptor, which looks like the adapter illustrated in sketches B and C, may be used to connect this plug to a two-pole receptacle as shown in sketch B if a properly grounded outlet is not available. The tem- porary adapter should be used only until a properly grounded outlet can be installed by a qualified electrician.

•DANGER – Before using an adapter as illustrated, be certain that the center screw of the outlet plate is grounded. The green-colored rigid ear or lug extending from the adapter must be connected to a properly grounded outlet – make certain it is grounded. If necessary, replace the original outlet cover plate screw with a longer screw that will secure the adapter ear or lug to the outlet cover plate and make a ground connec- tion to the grounded outlet.

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