Whirlpool CA15WYR0 Electrical Requirements, Window Installation, Recommended grounding method

Window Installation

Window opening measurements:

■27" (68.6 cm) minimum to 40" (101.6 cm) maximum opening width.

■19" (48.3 cm) minimum opening height.

A

B

A. 27" (68.6 cm) minimum, 40" (101.6 cm) maximum

B. 19" (48.3 cm) minimum

Through-the-Wall Installation

The wall opening measurements should be:

■Height: 18" (45.7 cm) plus twice the thickness of wood used to build frame.

■Width: 26" (66 cm) plus twice the thickness of wood used to build frame.

■Depth: 2" (5 cm) minimum to 8" (20.3 cm) maximum.

C

A

B

D

		C
A. 18"	(45.7 cm)	C. Wood thickness
B. 26"	(66 cm)	D. 2" (5 cm) minimum to 8" (20.3 cm) maximum

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.

The electrical ratings for your air conditioner are listed on the model and serial number label. The model and serial number label is located on the right-hand side of the cabinet.

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.)
	■	0-12 amps

■15-amp time-delay fuse or circuit breaker

■Use on single outlet circuit only.

■230-volt (207 min. - 253 max.)

	¹⁄₄"		0-12 amps
(0.6 cm)		■
		■ 15-amp time-delay fuse or circuit
			breaker
		■	Use on single outlet circuit only.

Recommended grounding 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

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