Room Air Conditioner
Power Cord with Arc Detection Device
The power cord supplied with this air conditioner is equipped with an Arc Detection Device designed to shut off power to the unit when it senses an arc fault condition. An arc fault is an unintentional electrical discharge that occurs when electrical products or wires are damaged, aged, or improperly used. An arc fault can be potentially hazardous if left undetected.
WARNING
•Do not remove or modify this plug
•Do not use as an on/off switch
•Do not use outdoors
•Do not push furniture against or place furniture on the electrical cord. This can trip the test switch and/or damage the cord and become a potential condition for arcing
•Do not attempt to repair the cord. If the cord requires replacement, call an authorized servicer.
•The Arc Detection Device is not a Ground Fault Interrupter and should not be used as such
•The Arc Detection Device contains an electronic circuit board and should not be submerged or exposed to water spray
Resetting
If the Arc Detection Device has tripped, the reset button will pop up.
Follow these steps to reset the Arc Detection Device:
1.Unplug unit from electrical outlet
2.Press the reset button
3.Plug the unit back into electrical outlet
4.Check to see if power has returned to the unit
Testing
You should test the Arc Detection Device equipped power cord monthly, after every major electrical storm, or if power to your Room Air Conditioner has been interrupted.
Follow these steps to test the Arc Detection Device:
1.Unplug unit from electrical outlet
2.Press the reset button
3.Plug the unit back into electrical outlet
4.Press test button.
Unit should trip and reset button will pop up.
5.Press reset button again for use
If above test fails, stop using the air conditioner and contact customer service by calling the following toll- free number:
or email: customerservice@fedders.com
WARNING
Do not operate this air conditioner without proper time delay circuit protection (circuit breaker or fuse). Refer to serial plate for proper power supply requirements.
Recommended Wire Sizes
(As installed per building code) :
PROTECTOR SIZEWIRE
GAUGE 15 AMP #14 MINIMUM
20 AMP #12 MINIMUM | 125V | 250V | 250V | 250V | |
30 AMP #10 MINIMUM | 15A | 20A | 15A | ||
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WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
• Plug unit only into a grounded electrical outlet.
•Do not use an extension cord or plug adapter with this unit.
•Do not operate unit with decorative front or filter removed.
•Failure to follow these precautions could result in electrical shock, fire or personal injury.
•If the air conditioner has a serial plate rating of 115 volts and greater than 7.5 amps, it must have its own fuse or circuit breaker, and no other device or unit should be operated on that fuse or circuit breaker.
•If the air conditioner has a serial plate rating of 230 volts, it must have its own fuse or circuit breaker, and no other device or unit should be operated on that fuse or circuit breaker.
•We recommend that a qualified electrician install unit in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances.
•Use copper conductors of correct wire gauge and protector size only.
•Do not alter cord or plug end. Do not remove warning label on cord.
Important Grounding Requirements
•Air conditioner has a
•For models above 7.5 amperes use a single outlet grounding type wall receptacle to match the cord plug.
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