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Double Insulated Meat grinders: Meat grinders with Two-Prong Plugs
Meat grinders marked
Double Insulated
do not require grounding. They have a special double insulation
system which satisfies OSHA requirements and complies with the applicable standards of Underwriters
Laboratories, Inc., the Canadian Standard Association, and the National Electrical Code. (See Figure B.)
Double insulated meat grinders may be used in either of the 120 volt outlets shown in the following
illustration.
Extension Cords
WARNING
•
USE A PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition.
When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your
product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in loss of
power and cause overheating.
•
Be sure your extension cord is properly wired and in good condition. Always replace a
damaged extension cord or have it repaired by a qualified person before using it. Protect your
extension cords from sharp objects, excessive heat and damp or wet areas.
•
Grounded meat grinders require a 3-wire extension cord. Double Insulated meat grinders can use
either a 2- or 3-wire extension cord.
•
As the distance from the supply outlet increases, you must use a heavier gauge extension cord.
Using extension cords with inadequately sized wire causes a serious drop in voltage, resulting in loss
of power and possible meat grinder damage.
•
The smaller the gauge number of the wire, the greater the capacity of the cord. For example, a 14-
gauge cord can carry a higher current than a 16-gauge cord. Minimum extension cord wire size is
shown in the following table:
Minimum Wire Size Of Extension Cords
Nameplate AMPS
Cord Length
25'
50'
100'
150'
0-6
18 AWG
16 AWG
16 AWG
14 AWG
6-10
18 AWG
16 AWG
14 AWG
12 AWG
10-12
16 AWG
16 AWG
14 AWG
12 AWG
12-16
14 AWG
12 AWG
NOT RECOMMENDED
