
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - Electrical Requirements
WARNING
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Make sure power prongs(lugs) and ground prong are in
good condition, hot bent or altered in any ways. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an
adapter.Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.
Dedicated power outlet 115/120 volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15- amp, fused electrical supply is
required. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended. Do not overload the circuit,
provide separate circuit, to serve only this appliance.
This water cooler 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 outlet, grounded and wired in accordance with local codes and ordinances,If
a mating outlet is not available. It is the personal responsibility and obligation
of the customer to have the properly grounded outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is recommended that a qualified
electrician determine that the ground path is adequate.
Do not ground to a gas pipe.
Check with a qualified electrician if you are not sure the water cooler is properly wired and
grounded.
Do not use a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit. It must be installed in the power line only.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
For a grounded, cord-connected water cooler:
This water cooler must be properly wired for correct polarity and grounded. In the event of a
malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electrical shock by providing a
path of least resistance for electric current. This water cooler is equipped with a cord having
an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an
appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes
and ordinances.
Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric
shock. Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether the
appliance is properly wired or grounded.
Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance, if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper
outlet installed by a qualified electrician.Do not bend or remove prongs.
“Please make sure that ELECTRICAL OUTLET IS PROPERLY WIRED
TO CORRECT SIZED CIRCUIT BREAKER OR FUSE AND PROPERLY
GROUNDED. MUST BE WIRED TO HAVE CORRECT POLARITY.”
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