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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - Electrical Requirements
WARNING
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.
A 120 volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15- amp, fused electrical supply is required. A time-delay
fuse or circuit breaker is recommended. Do not overload the ciruit, provide separate
circuit, if required, to serve only this appliance.
This water cooler is equipped with a power supply cord having a 3 prong grounding plug.
To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be plugged into a mating, 3 prong,
grounding-type outlet, grounded in accordance with local codes and ordinances,a mating
outlet is not available, it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to
have the properly grounded outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is recommended that a qualified
electrician determine that the ground path is adequate.
Do not ground to a gas pipe.
Check with a qualified electrician if you are not sure the water cooler is properly grounded.
Do not have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
For a grounded, cord-connected water cooler:
This water cooler must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding
will reduce the risk of electrical shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric
current. This water cooler is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor
and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly
installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric
shock. Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether the
appliance is properly grounded.
Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance-if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper
outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
“Please make sure that ELECTRICAL OUTLET IS PROPERLY WIRED
TO CORRECT SIZED CIRCUIT BREAKER OR FUSE AND PROPERLY
GROUNDED. MUST BE WIRED TO HAVE CORRECT POLARITY.”
