Soleus Air GM-CAC-08ESE manual Important Safety Instructions, Meeting Electrical Requirements

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this air conditioner

These instructions describe installation in a typical wood framed window with a wood SLIDE-BY sash, or installation in a metal CASEMENT window. Modification may be necessary when installing in windows made differently than those shown in these instructions.

MEETING ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

OBSERVE ALL LOCAL GOVERNING CODES AND ORDINANCES.

DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, REMOVE THE POWER SUPPLY CORD GROUNDING PRONG.

NOTE: If codes permit, and a separate grounding wire is used; it is recommended that a qualified electri- cian determine that the grounding path is adequate and not interrupted by plastic, non-metallic gas- kets, or other insulating materials.

RECEPTACLE WIRING

Receptacle wiring should be a minimum of 14 gauge. Use copper wire only. It is your responsibility to provide proper and adequate receptacle wiring, installed by an electrician.

ELECTRICAL REQUIRMENTS

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, serving only this appliance, MUST be pro- vided.

WARNING: Electrical Shock and Personal Injury Hazard

•Electrical ground is required on this appliance.

•DO NOT ground to a gas line.

•If a cold water pipe is interrupted by plastic, non-metallic gaskets, or other insulating materials, DO NOT use for grounding.

•Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.

•DO NOT modify the power supply cord plug. If it does not fit the outlet, have the correct outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

•DO NOT have a fuse in the neutral or grounding circuit. A fuse in the neutral, or grounding circuit could result in an electrical shock.

•DO NOT use an extension cord with this appliance.

Failure to follow these instructions could result in electrical shock, serious injury or death.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

Electrical ground is required on this appliance.

Recommended grounding method:

For your personal safety, this appliance must be grounded. This air conditioner includes a power supply cord with a 3-prong grounding plug. To minimize possible electrical shock:

•The cord must be plugged into a mating 3-prong grounding-type wall receptacle.

•Must be grounded in accordance with National Electrical Code (ANSI/NFPA 70—Latest version) and

•All local codes and ordinances

If a mating 3-prong grounding-type receptacle is not available, it is the responsibility of the consumer to have a properly grounded 3-prong wall receptacle installed by a qualified electrician.

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