Multiquip SFCS16 - Manual (Page 22)

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS/OPERATION
SFCS-16 OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL REV #3 (02/23/06) PAGE 22
5) Providing proper voltage and amperage levels to
the electric motor is essential to obtain maximum
productivity and service life. Low voltage and
amperage levels will cause the motor to overheat. The
motor is equipped with automatic thermal protection
device that will stop it before major internal damage
can result. After the motor has cooled to an acceptable
temperature level, the switch must be manually
activated to restart. FIGURE 21.
FIGURE 21
6) The FLOOR COVERING SCRAPER utilizes a
factory supplied extension cord equipped with an
integral GFI device. The GFI device is intended to
protect both the operator and electric motor in the
event a ground fault is developed during operation.
The extension cord is 37 foot (11 m) long, fabricated
from 12 AWG wire and incorporates a NEMA 5-15P
plug and a NEMA L5-15R twist lock type receptacle.
The twist clock feature allows the extension cord to be
pulled by the FLOOR COVERING SCRAPER without
becoming disconnected.
DANGER
BEFORE USE, PROPERLY INSPECT THE
EXTENSION CORD AND WIRING DEVICES FOR
STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY. DO NOT UTILIZE A
CORD WITH A WORN OR CUT OUTER JACKET
MATERIAL. DO NOT UTILIZE A CORD WITH
EXPOSED INNER WIRES OR INSULATION
MATERIAL. DO NOT UTILIZE A CORD THAT HAS
BEEN REPAIRED WITH ELECTRICAL TAPE. DO
NOT UTILIZE A CORD WITH A CRACKED AND/OR
DAMAGED GFI CASE. USE OF AN EXTENSION
CORD OF IMPROPER STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY
AND/OR DAMAGED GFI CAN RESULT IN
PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL
INJURY.
DANGER
ALL ELECTRICAL WIRING, INCLUDING
EXTENSION CORD GAUGE SIZE AND/OR
LENGTH, MUST BE INSTALLED AND/OR
APPROVED IN ACCORDANCE TO LOCAL
ELECTRICAL CODES AND PRACTICES. AN
IMPROPER WIRING INSTALLATION CAN RESULT
IN PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL
INJURY.
7) Determine that the power source receptacle to be
utilized is properly grounded. This can be
accomplished with proper testing equipment and
procedures. If there are any questions regarding the
suitability of a specific power receptacle, contact your
dealer or our Customer Service Department for
assistance BEFORE utilizing the FLOOR COVERING
SCRAPER. There is no charge for this service. A
qualified electrician may need to be consulted.
8) If additional extension cord length is required for a
specific job application, an additional extension cord
can be utilized in conjunction with an external GFI.
Plug the receptacle of the additional extension cord
into the factory supplied GFI. Plug the ground fault
circuit interrupter into the power source receptacle.
Connect the extension cord plug into the external GFI.
This configuration will allow any fault over the length of
a defective extension cord to be indicated. Extension
cord gauge size and length must conform to National
Electric Code standards.
DANGER
FOR MAXIMUM PROTECTION AGAINST A FAULT,
ALWAYS CONFIGURE A GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT
INTERRUPTER TO BE PLUGGED INTO THE
POWER SOURCE RECEPTACLE. A
CONFIGURATION WITH THE GROUND FAULT
CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER PLACED BETWEEN THE
FLOOR COVERING SCRAPER AND THE POWER
SOURCE RECEPTACLE WILL NOT AFFORD
MAXIMUM PROTECTION AGAINST A POTENTIAL
FAULT.