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BATTERY ChARGING - AC CONNECTIONS
8.
GROUNDING AND AC POWER CORD CONNECTION
8.1
INSTRUCTIONS – Charger should be grounded to reduce risk of electric
shock. Charger is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment-
grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged
into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with
all local codes and ordinances.
dANGER
– Never alter the AC cord or plug provided - if it will not fit the
outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. An im-
proper connection can result in a risk of an electric shock.
This battery charger is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit, and has a
grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated in sketch A in Figure 8.3.
A temporary adapter, which looks like the adapter illustrated in sketches
B and C, may be used to connect this plug to a two-pole receptacle as
shown in sketch B if a properly grounded outlet is not available. The tem-
porary adapter should be used only until a properly grounded outlet can
be installed by a qualified electrician.
dANGER
– Before using adapter as illustrated, be certain that center
screw of outlet plate is grounded. The green-colored rigid ear or lug ex
tending from adapter must be connected to a properly grounded outlet–
make certain it is grounded. If necessary, replace original outlet cover
plate screw with a longer screw that will secure adapter ear or lug to
outlet cover plate and make ground connection to grounded outlet.