GE GCG1700 II Manuel D’Utilisation
5
Installation Preparation
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
WARNING!
FOR PERSONAL SAFETY: Remove house
fuse or open circuit breaker before
beginning installation. Do not use an
extension cord or adapter plug with
this appliance.
fuse or open circuit breaker before
beginning installation. Do not use an
extension cord or adapter plug with
this appliance.
• The power supply cord and plug should be brought
to a separate 15 or 20 ampere branch circuit single
grounded receptacle. The outlet box should be
located within reach of the 36" (91.4 cm) power cord.
grounded receptacle. The outlet box should be
located within reach of the 36" (91.4 cm) power cord.
• This appliance must be supplied with 120V, 60Hz
and connected to an individual properly grounded
branch circuit, protected by a 15 or 20 ampere
circuit breaker or time delay fuse.
branch circuit, protected by a 15 or 20 ampere
circuit breaker or time delay fuse.
• If the electrical supply does not meet the above
requirements, call a licensed electrician before
proceeding.
proceeding.
IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and
ordinances.
ordinances.
GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS
WARNING!
The improper connection of the equipment
grounding conductor can result in a risk of
electric shock. Check with a qualified
electrician or service representative if you
are in doubt that the appliance is properly
grounded.
grounding conductor can result in a risk of
electric shock. Check with a qualified
electrician or service representative if you
are in doubt that the appliance is properly
grounded.
• Electrical Ground is REQUIRED on this compactor.
• DO NOT ground to a gas pipe.
• DO NOT change the power supply cord plug. If it
• DO NOT ground to a gas pipe.
• DO NOT change the power supply cord plug. If it
does not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed
by a qualified electrician.
by a qualified electrician.
• DO NOT have a fuse in the neutral or grounding
circuit. A fuse in the neutral or grounding circuit
could result in an electrical shock.
could result in an electrical shock.
• DO NOT use an extension cord with this compactor.
Failure to follow these instructions could result in
death or serious injury.
Failure to follow these instructions could result in
death or serious injury.
Recommended Grounding Method:
For your personal safety, this appliance must be grounded.
This appliance is equipped with a power supply cord having
a 3-prong grounding plug. To minimize possible shock
hazard, the cord must be plugged into a mating 3-prong
grounding type wall receptacle, grounded in accordance
with the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA70—latest
edition* and all local codes and ordinances. If a mating wall
receptacle is not available, it is the personal responsibility
and obligation of the customer to have a properly grounded
3-prong wall receptacle installed by a qualified electrician.
This appliance is equipped with a power supply cord having
a 3-prong grounding plug. To minimize possible shock
hazard, the cord must be plugged into a mating 3-prong
grounding type wall receptacle, grounded in accordance
with the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA70—latest
edition* and all local codes and ordinances. If a mating wall
receptacle is not available, it is the personal responsibility
and obligation of the customer to have a properly grounded
3-prong wall receptacle installed by a qualified electrician.
3-prong grounding-type
wall receptacle
wall receptacle
3-prong
grounding
plug
grounding
plug
Grounding
plug
plug
Power
supply
cord
supply
cord
Copies of the standards
listed may be obtained from:
* National Fire
listed may be obtained from:
* National Fire
Protection Association
Batterymarch Park,
Quincy, MA 02260
Batterymarch Park,
Quincy, MA 02260