Hoover CH50100 Product Manual - Page 5

grounding instructions (CONT'D) DANGER ‑ Improper connection of the equipment- grounding conductor can result in the risk of electric 2 shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service person if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance - if it will not fit the outlet, have a DD proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. GG EE FF This appliance is for use on a nominal 120 volt cir- cuit and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug in sketch (1)- see page 4 A temporary adapter (D) may be used to connect this plug to a 2-pole receptacle (E) if a properly grounded outlet is not available. The temporary adapter should be used only until a properly grounded outlet (B) can be installed by a qualified electrician. The green colored rigid ear, lug, or the like (F) extending from the adapter must be connected to a permanent ground (G) such as a properly grounded outlet box cover. Whenever the adapter is used, it must be held in place by a metal screw. Note: In Canada, the use of a temporary adapter is not permitted by the Canadian Electrical Code. extension cord Guideline • Do not use appliance with damaged cords or plugs. When servicing, refer to a qualified electrician or service person only. Use only identical replacement parts. • Make sure your extension cord is in good condition and is the correct size for your appliance. Table (A) shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord. An undersized extension cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. • TABLE A • MINIMUM GAUGE EXTENSION CORDS Unit's Ampere Rating Volts 120 V Total Length of cord in feet 25 50 100 150 more than not more than AWG 0 6 18 16 16 14 6 10 18 16 14 12 10 12 16 16 14 12 5