Whirlpool 1188177 manual LocationRequirements, Electrical Requirements, Electrical Shock Hazard

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LocationRequirements

LocationRequirements

IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

Check the location where the air conditioner will be installed. Proper installation is your responsibility. Make sure you have everything necessary for correct installation.

The location should provide:

Grounded electrical outlet within 4 ft (122 cm) of where the power cord exits the air conditioner.

NOTE: Do not use an extension cord.

Free movement of air in room to be cooled.

A large enough opening for the air conditioner and sleeve (sold separately).

Adequate wall support for weight of air conditioner.

Electrical Requirements

Electrical RequirementsWARNING

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.

The electrical ratings for your air conditioner are listed on the model and serial number label. The model and serial number label is located behind the front panel on the front flange above the coil area.

Specific electrical requirements are listed in the chart below. Follow the requirements for the type of plug on the power supply cord.

Power supply cord

Wiring requirements

 

 

115-volt (103.5 min. -

126.5 max.)

0-7.5 amps

15-amp time-delay fuse or circuit breaker

Use on single outlet circuit only.

Power supply cord

Wiring requirements

 

 

115-volt (103.5 min. -

126.5 max.)

7.6-12 amps

15-amp time-delay fuse or circuit breaker

Use on single outlet circuit only.

230/208 volt (197.6 min. -

 

¹⁄₄"

253 max.)

(0.6 cm)

 

 

 

 

0-12 amps

 

 

 

 

 

 

15-amp time-delay fuse or

 

 

 

 

 

 

circuit breaker

 

 

 

Use on single outlet circuit only.

Recommended ground method

This air conditioner must be grounded. This air conditioner is equipped with a power supply cord having a grounded 3 prong plug. To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be plugged into a mating, grounded 3 prong outlet, grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. If a mating outlet is not available, it is the customer's responsibility to have a properly grounded 3 prong outlet installed by a qualified electrical 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

One Batterymarch Park

Quincy, MA 02269

Power Supply Cord

NOTE: Your unit’s device may differ from the one shown.

 

B

 

A

TEST

RESET

A. Reset button

B. Test button

This room air conditioner is equipped with a power supply cord required by UL. This power supply cord contains state-of-the-art electronics that sense leakage current. If the cord is crushed, the electronics detect leakage current and power will be disconnected in a fraction of a second.

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Whirlpool 1188177 LocationRequirements, Electrical Requirements, Electrical Shock Hazard, Do not use an extension cord