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Section 2: General Safety Precautions
When using electrical equipment, basic safety precautions must be followed, including:
For best results place animal in the center of the Warming Pad.
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Read all instructions before using this equipment. Improper installation could cause product malfunction.
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This equipment must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See
Grounding Instructions and
Installation
below.
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Install or locate this equipment only in accordance with the provided installation instructions.
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Use this equipment only for its intended use as described in this guide.
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This equipment should not be used by children.
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Do not operate this equipment if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been
dropped or damaged in any manner.
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Do not cover or block any opening on the equipment.
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Do not use outdoors.
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Do not use in an oxygen enriched environment or near oxygen emitting equipment.
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Do not immerse cord, plug or equipment in water.
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Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
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Turn equipment off at switch before unplugging from wall outlet.
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When unplugging equipment, grip plug, not cord.
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Store equipment promptly after each use to prevent accidents from tripping over power cord or pulling equipment
off of work surface.
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Contact Shor-Line for examinations, repairs or adjustments.
{Grounding Instructions & Installation}
This equipment must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric
shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This equipment is equipped with a cord having a
grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and
grounded.
Improper use of the grounding plug can result in risk of
electric shock.
Consult a qualified electrician or service person if the grounding
instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to
whether the appliance is properly grounded.
For personal safety, this equipment must be properly grounded
by being plugged directly into a 120 Volt, 50/60 Hz, or 240 Volt,
50/60 Hz (United Kingdom and Europe only), grounded polarized
three prong outlet (see voltage label on product). DO NOT, under
any circumstances, cut or remove the third (round) prong from the
power cord (Fig. 2.1).
The use of an extension cord, even a heavy duty cord, is not
recommended because of potential safety hazards.
Where a standard two-prong wall receptacle is encountered, it is
the personal responsibility and obligation of the consumer to have
it replaced with a properly grounded and polarized wall receptacle
in accordance with the National Electrical Code.
Where local codes permit, a TEMPORARY CONNECTION may be made to a properly grounded two-prong wall
receptacle by the use of an adapter which is available at most local hardware stores (Fig. 2.2).
Attaching the adapter ground terminal to the cover screw of the electric outlet, does not ground the equipment un-
less the cover screw is grounded through the building wiring. If there is any doubt whether the wall receptacle is
properly grounded, have it checked by a qualified electrician.
Fig. 2.2
Fig. 2.1
