Schumacher 200.71230 - Manual (Page 8)

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BATTERY ChARGING - AC CONNECTIONS 8.
for all grounded cord-connected battery chargers: 8.1
GROUNDING AND AC POWER CORD CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS •
– The charger should be grounded to reduce the risk of electric shock.
The 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
improper connection can result in a risk of an electric shock.
For all grounded, cord-connected battery chargers with an input rating less 8.2
than 15-amperes and intended for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit:
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 8.4.
A temporary adaptor, 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 an adapter as illustrated, be certain that the
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center screw of the outlet plate is grounded. The green-colored rigid
ear or lug extending from the adapter must be connected to a properly
grounded outlet – make certain it is grounded. If necessary, replace the
original outlet cover plate screw with a longer screw that will secure the
adapter ear or lug to the outlet cover plate and make a ground connec-
tion to the grounded outlet.