Installing Your Air Condiiioner
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Proper installation of your air conditioner is important for proper operation and best cooling results. This section will tell you how to meet necessary electrical requirements and how to install your air conditioner properly into a sliding or casement style window. Please read these installation instructions, as well as the operating and care instructions, before installing your unit.
Meeting electrical requirements
OBSERVE ALL LOCAL CODES AND
ORDINANCES.
Elactrlul Shock and
Person81 Injury Hazard
lElectrical ground is required on this appliance.
lDO NOT modify the power supply cord plug. lf it does not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
lDO NOT have a fuse in the neutral or grounding circuit. A fuse in the neutral or grounding circuit could result in an electriial shock
lDO NOT use an extension cord with this appliance.
lCheck with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.
Failure to follow these instructions could resutt in electrical shock, serious injury or death.
DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, REMOVE THE POWER SUPPLY CORD GROUNDING PRONG.
NOTE: lf codes permit and a separate grounding wire is used, it is recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the grounding path is adequate and not interrupted by plastic, non- metallic gaskets or other insulating materials.
Receptacle wiring
Receptacle wiring should be a minimum of 14gauge. Use copper wire only. It is the respon- sibility of the consumer to provide proper and adequate receptacle wiring, installed by a qualified electrician. Observe the National Electrical Code and all local governing codes and ordinances.
Electrical requirements
A 115 volt (103.5 minimum, 126.5 maximum), 60 Hertz, AC only, 15 ampere fused electrical supply is required. A time delay fuse or time delay circuit breaker is also required. A separate circuit, sewing only this appliance, must be provided.
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