Whirlpool RA51K0 installation instructions Electrical requirements, Window preparation

Electrical requirements

!WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet. 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.

In the U.S. only: If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the ground path is adequate.

Check with a qualified electrician if you are not sure air conditioner is grounded.

A three-wire, single-phase, 60-Hz, AC-only, electrical supply is required on a separate circuit. See model and serial label for circuit amperage required for your specific model.

A time delay fuse or circuit breaker is required . Use copper wire only.

The model and serial label is located behind the front panel on the cabinet. This label lists the BTU capacity, amperage, voltage and refrigerant charge requirements.

Recommended grounding method

For your personal safety, this air conditioner must be grounded. This air conditioner is equipped with a power supply cord with a 3-prong grounding plug. To minimize possible electrical shock hazard, the cord must be plugged into a mating 3-prong grounding-type outlet, grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. If a mating 3-prong grounding-type outlet is not available, it is the consumer’s responsibility to have a properly grounded, 3-prong outlet installed by a licensed installer.

It is the customer’s responsibility:

•To contact a qualified electrical installer.

•To assure that the electrical installation is adequate and in conformance with National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 — latest edition,* and all local codes and ordinances.

Copies of the standards listed may be obtained from:

*National Fire Protection Association

Batterymarch Park

Quincy, Massachusetts 02269.

Power supply cord and receptacle

• 115 volt

(103.5 min. - 126.5 max.)

• 0-12 amperes

• 15-amp time-delay fuse or circuit breaker

• 14 gauge copper wiring

Window preparation

If storm window frame interferes with air conditioner, attach a 2" (5 cm) -wide wood strip to inner window sill, across full width of sill. Wood strip should be thick enough to raise height of window sill so that you can install air conditioner without interference from storm window frame, so that condensation water properly drains to the outside.

Note: If distance between storm window frame and inner sill-mounted wood strip is greater than 1 inch (2.5 cm), wood strip for outer window sill (described in right column) is not necessary.

Attach a second wood strip, approximately 6" x 1-1/2" x 2" (15.2 cm x 3.8 cm x 5 cm) in center of outer window sill, flush against back of inner sill. This wood strip will raise the L brackets to hold air conditioner securely in place.

	1"	3/4" (19 cm)
	(2.5 cm)	clearance
wood strip mounted	max.
on top of inner sill
inner sill		storm
		window
	wood strip	frame
	for L bracket	outer sill

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