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GROUNDING
IF THE SOCKET HAS A GROUNDING TERMINAL
IN THE ABSENCE OF GROUNDING CONNECTION IN THE SOCKET
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No other grounding is necessary.
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When using the extension cable, if it does not have a dedicated socket, verify the grounding
connection.
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Connect to a metal or copper water cock.
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If the water cock is plastic, the grounding connection is ineffective.
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Roll the copper wire
2 or 3 times over the
water cock.
Metal water cock
Copper
Grounding
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Connect the
grounding wire to
copper and bury 75
cm under wet soil.
Grounding
socket
Wall socket
Extension socket
Grounding
socket
For your own safety, verify that the washing machine is properly grounded.
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If the appliance is properly grounded, in the event of electricity leakage, the danger of electric discharge
is prevented.
Avoid the following places for the grounding connection.
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Never connect the grounding cable to a telephone cable or a lightning rod as it is
extremely dangerous in case of thunderstorms.
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Never connect the grounding cable to a gas
tube as there is danger of explosion.
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When you cannot find a proper place to make
the connection, use the socket, connecting it to
the fuse box.
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