ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
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The electrical ratings for your air conditioner are listed on the model and serial
number label located on the front left side of the unit (when facing the front) .
Specific electrical requirements are listed in the chart below. Follow the
requirements below for the type of plug on the power supply cord.
• 115 volt (103min .–127max)
• (8K heating) 15A time-delay fuse
or circuit breaker
• (12K heating) 20A time-delay fuse
or circuit breaker
• Use on single outlet circuit only
Wiring Requirements
Power Supply Cord
8K Heating
12K Heating
Recommended Ground Method
For your personal safety, this air conditioner must be grounded. This air conditioner is equipped with a 3
prong power supply cord with a grounded plug . To minimize the possibility of electrical shock, the cord must
be plugged into a 3 prong outlet and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances . If a 3 prong
outlet is not available, it is the customer’s responsibility to have a properly grounded 3 prong outlet installed
by a qualified electrician.
LCDI Power Cord and Plug
This air conditioner is equipped with an LCDI (Leakage Current Detection and Interruption) power cord that is
required by UL. This power supply cord contains state-of-the-art electronics that sense leakage current. If the
cord is damaged and leakage occurs, power will be disconnected from the unit .
The test and reset buttons on the LCDI Plug are used to check if the plug is functioning properly .
To test the plug:
1 . Plug power cord into a grounded 3 prong outlet
2 . Press RESET (on some units a green light will turn on) .
3 . Press the TEST Button, the circuit should trip and cut all power to the air conditioner (on some units a
green light may turn off.
4 . Press the RESET button for use . You will hear a click and the A/C is not ready for use .
NOTES:
• The RESET button must be engaged for proper use.
• The power supply cord must be replaced if it fails to trip when the TEST button is pressed and the unit fails
to reset .
• Do not use the power supply cord as an ON/OFF switch. The power
supply cord is designed as a protection device .
• A damaged power supply cord must be replaced with a new power
supply cord .
• The power supply cord contains new user serviceable parts. Opening
the tamper-resistant case voids all warranty and performance claims .
NOTE: Your units power cord and plug may differ from the one shown.
It is the customer’s responsibility:
• To contact a qualified electrician
• To assure that the electrical installation is adequate
and in conformance with the 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, Massachusetts 02269
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