Window Air Conditioner Installation and Operation
This appliance is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug for protection against possible shock hazards. If a two-prong wall receptacle is encountered, the customer is required to contact a qualified electrician and have the two-prong wall receptacle replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall receptacle in accordance with the National Electrical Code. Room air conditioners are designed to operate according to the requirements on the nameplate and as shown in Table 1.
Fuse or circuit breaker ratings must be according to the fuse instruction label and as shown in Table 1. Do not plug models marked “Use on Single Outlet Circuit Only” into a circuit with another appliance or light fixture.
Receptacle Wiring
Receptacle wiring must be of adequate size for unit.
Refer to unit identification plate for exact power requirements.
Minimum size of wiring, based on power requirements, is:
Units up to 20 amps: 12 gauge
20-30 amp units: 10 gauge
LCDI or AFCI Power Cords
Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and the National Electric Code (NEC) now require power cords that sense current leakage and can open the electrical circuit to the unit. In the event the unit does not operate, check the reset button located on or near the head of the power cord as part of the normal troubleshooting procedure.
Use copper wire only. The consumer’s responsibility is to provide proper and adequate receptacle wiring that conforms to all applicable codes. All wiring should be installed by a qualified electrician.
INSTALLATION
Complete step-by-step installation instructions are furnished with your unit. These instructions will be found on a separate page included with this manual or in the mounting kit assembly. Follow these instructions carefully. Keep these instructions with this manual for future reference. Your unit will be one of the following designs:
• Unit with a window mounting kit
These models are designed for mounting through an opening in a wall. These units can be adapted to window installation by using the optional window mounting kit supplied with your unit.
• Unit without a window mounting kit
No window mounting kit is supplied with the unit. These models are designed for mounting through an opening in a wall. These units can be adapted to window installation by purchasing an optional window mounting kit. Consult your dealer to choose the kit that is appropriate for your model and installation.
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