Minuteman C8420-115_C8420-240 Ambassador 20 - Manual (Page 5)

Parts and Instruction Manual
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Inspection
Carefully unpack and inspect your machine for shipping damage. Each unit is tested and thoroughly
inspected before shipment, and any damage is the responsibility of the delivery carrier who should be
notified immediately.
WARNING
• Read Instructions Manual before operating this piece of equipment.
• To reduce the risk of fire use only commercially available floor cleaners and waxes intended for
machine application
• Electrical motors and components can cause an explosion when operated near volatile materials
and vapors. Do not use this machine near flammable materials such as solvents, thinners, fuels,
grain dust, ect.
Electrical – 115V Model C8420-115
This machine is designed to operate on a standard 15 amp. 120-Volt, 60hz, AC circuit. Voltages below
105-Volt AC or above 125-Volts AC could cause serious damage to the motor.
Electrical – 240V Model C8420-240
This machine is designed to operate on a standard 16 amp. type L fused 230-Volt, 50 Hz, AC circuit.
Voltages below 200-Volt AC or above 250-Volts AC could cause serious damage to the motor.
Grounding Instructions
• This floor finishing machine should be grounded while in use to protect the operator from electric
shock. The machine is equipped with a three-conductor cord and three prong grounding type
attachment plug to fit the proper grounding type receptacle. The green (green and yellow) conductor
in the cord is the grounding wire. Never connect this wire to anything other than the grounding blade.
• Floor Finishing Machines Rated Less than 150-Volts – If the machine is provided with an attachment
plug, as shown in Sketch A, it is intended for use on a 120-Volt (normal) circuit. If a properly grounded
receptacle, as shown in Sketch A, is not available, an adapter as shown in Sketch C, is available and
be installed as shown in Sketch B if the outlet box that houses the receptacle is grounded. Be sure
to fasten the grounding tab with the faceplate screw.
• Floor Finishing Machines Rated More than 150-Volts – If the machine is provided with attachment
plug as shown in Sketch D, it is intended for use in nominal 240-Volt circuit. No adapter is available
for this plug.