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INSTRUCTIONS
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES
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An extension cord must have adequate wire size (AWG
or American Wire Gauge) for safety.
The smaller the gauge
number of the wire, the greater the capacity of the cable, that
is 16 gauge has more capacity than 18 gauge. An undersized
cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power
and overheating. When using more than one extension to make
up the total length, be sure each individual extension contains
at least the minimum wire size. The following table shows the
correct size to use. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The
smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
Minimum Gauge for Cord Sets
Ampere Rating
Volts
Total Length of Cord in Feet (meters)
120V
25 (7.6)
50 (15.2) 100 (30.5) 150 (45.7)
240V
50 (15.2) 100 (30.5) 200 (61.0) 300 (91.4)
More
Than
Not More
Than
AWG
0
6
18
16
16
14
6
10
18
16
14
12
10
12
16
16
14
12
12
16
14
12
Not Recommended
This appliance must be grounded. If it should malfunction or
breakdown, 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.
This appliance is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit, and has a
grounded plug that looks like the plug illustrated in sketch A. A
temporary adapter that looks like the adapter illustrated in sketches
B and C may be used to connect this plug to a 2-pole receptacle as
shown in sketch B if a properly grounded outlet is not available. The
temporary adapter should be used only until a properly grounded
outlet (sketch A) can be installed by a qualified electrician.
The green colored rigid ear, lug or the like extending from the adapter
must be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly
grounded outlet box cover. Whenever the adapter is used, it must be
held in place by a metal screw.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
