10
CONNECTION TO THE MAINS SUPPLY
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed.
This appliance is fitted with either a moulded or rewirable BS1363, 13 amp plug.
The fuse should be rated at 13 amps and be ASTA approved to BS1362.
If the fuse in a moulded plug needs to be changed, the fuse cover must be
refitted. The appliance must not be used without the fuse cover fitted.
If the plug is unsuitable, it should be dismantled and removed from the supply
cord and an appropriate plug fitted as detailed below. If you remove the plug it
must not be connected to a 13 amp socket and the plug must be disposed of
immediately.
The wires of the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
GREEN/YELLOW = EARTH BLUE = NEUTRAL BROWN = LIVE
The wire which is coloured
GREEN/YELLOW
must be connected to the terminal
in your plug which is marked with an E or by the earth symbol ( ) or coloured
GREEN
or
GREEN/YELLOW
.
The wire which is coloured
BLUE
must be connected to the terminal in your plug
which is marked with the letter
N
or coloured
BLACK
.
The wire which is coloured
BROWN
must be connected to the terminal in your
plug which is marked with the letter
L
or coloured
RED
.
If any other plug is used, a 13 amp fuse must be fitted either in the plug or
adaptor or at the distributor board.
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WARNING
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
13 Amp
fuse
BLUE
(Neutral)
BROWN
(Live)
Plug should be BS1363 approved
Fit a 13 Amp fuse
Ensure that the outer sheath of the cable
is firmly held by the clamp
GREEN/YELLOW
(Earth)