Whirlpool ACU124PK0 voltmodels with amperes up through, Electrical Requirements Continued

Electrical Requirements

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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.

115-volt models with amperes up through 7.5

Outlet wiring

Outlet wiring should be a minimum of

14 gauge. Use copper wire only. It is the responsibility of the consumer to provide proper and adequate receptacle wiring, installed by a qualified electrician. Observe National Electrical Code and all local governing codes and ordinances.

Electrical requirements

A 115-volt (103.5 min., 126.5 max.), 60-Hz, AC-only, 15-ampere fused electrical supply is required (time delay fuse or time delay circuit breaker required). It is required that a separate circuit, serving only this air conditioner, be provided.

3-prong ground plug

Ground

prong

Power

supply

cord

3-prong ground- type outlet (double outlet)

Electrical connection

Electrical ground is required on this air conditioner.

Recommended ground method

For your personal safety, this air conditioner must be grounded. This air conditioner is equipped with a power supply cord having a 3-prong ground plug. To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be plugged into a mating 3-prong ground-type outlet, grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code (ANSI/NFPA 70 – latest edition) and local codes and ordinances. If a mating outlet is not available, it is the responsi- bility of the customer to have a properly grounded 3-prong outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

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