2.5 Selecting the Appropriate Wire Gauge
Below is a table which provides recommended appropriate wire gauges for the
300XAC.
2.6 Power Cable
Before connecting power to this instrument, the protective
ground (earth) terminals of this instrument must be
connected to the protective conductor of the line (mains)
power cord. The main plug shall only be inserted in a socket outlet (receptacle)
provided with a protective ground (earth) contact. This protective ground (earth)
must not be defeated by the use of an extension cord without a protective
conductor (grounding).
The mains plug is used as the disconnecting device and
shall remain readily operable. The socket-outlet shall be
installed. Near the equipment and shall be easily
accessible.
The main plug shall only be inserted in a socket outlet with
a protective ground (earth) contact. This protective ground
must not be defeated by the use of an extension cord
without a protective conductor.