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SAFETY INFORMATION
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29. Use only in accordance with the local ordi-
nances and codes.
30. This product is not to be used as the sole
support for an umbrella. Umbrella must be
supported by a table.
31. Do not use or install umbrella into product
at temperatures below freezing. A damaged
product could result in the risk of fire, electric
shock and injury to persons.
32. Do not use this at any elevation above floor
level. Do not place on a table.
33. Locate product so “ON” light can be easily seen
10 ft (3.05 m) around and 5 ft (1.52 m) above.
34. If a table cloth is used on the table above the prod-
uct, secure it to prevent movement due to wind.
35. Do not use in temperatures above 75° F
(28.9° C). Nuisance tripping of manual reset
thermal protector can occur.
36. Take precautions to prevent spilling drinks on
product.
37. If the product will not operate, see specific
instructions in
Troubleshooting
, page 5.
38. Save these instructions for future reference.
This product contains and/or
generates chemicals known to
the state of California to cause
cancer or birth defects, or other
reproductive harm.
PRE-OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
GROUND FAULT INTERRUPTER
• Since 1971 the National Electric Code (NEC)
has required Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
devices on all outdoor circuits.
• If your residence was built before 1971, check with
a qualified electrician to determine if a Ground
Fault Circuit Interrupter protector exists.
• Do not use this product if the circuit does not
have a GFCI protection.
• Do not plug this product into an indoor circuit.
• Typical accepted GFCI devices are shown in
Figure 1.
• Avoid the use of an extension cord. Extension
cord may overheat and cause risk of fire. If you
must have an extension cord, the cord shall be
minimum size of 14 awg and not rated less than
1875 watts. Use only 3 wire cord type (3 prong
plug) marked for outdoor use.
Figure 2 - Plug Adapter
Metal
Screw
Cover of
Grounded
Outlet Box
PLUG ADAPTER
IMPORTANT:
This product must be used on a
grounded supply circuit.
An adapter as shown in Figure 2 is available for
connecting three-prong grounding type plugs to
two-slot receptacles. The green grounding lug
extending from the adapter must be connected to
a permanent ground such as a properly grounded
outlet box.
RESET
TEST
WARNING
Test and
Reset
Buttons
GFCI Cord
Adapter
Figure 1 - GFCI Options