Electrical Specifications
1. All wiring must comply with local and national
electrical codes and must be installed by a
qualified electrician. If you have any questions
regarding the following instructions, contact a
qualified electrician.
2. Check available power supply and resolve any
wiring problems
BEFORE
installing and
operating this unit.
3. This 115V air conditioner uses 11or less
nameplate amps and may be used in any
properly wired, general purpose household
receptacle. See Table 1 for specifications for
individual branch circuit.
4. For your safety and protection, this unit is
grounded through the power cord plug when
plugged into a matching wall outlet.
If
you are not sure whether your wall outlet is
properly grounded, please consult a
qualified electrician.
5. The wall outlet (3-pin) must match the plug (3-
pin) on the service cord supplied with the unit.
DO NOT use plug adapters. See Table 2 for
receptacle and fuse information. If it is necessary
to use an extension cord to connect your air
conditioner, use an approved "air conditioner"
extension cord only. (available at most local
hardware stores)
6. The rating plate on the unit contains electrical
and other technical data.
Table 1: Suggested Individual Branch Circuit
Nameplate Amps
AWG Wire Size*
9.2 to11
14
AWG- American Wire Gage
* Based on copper wire at 60 °C temperature rating.
Table 2:
Receptacle and Fuse Types
Rated Volts
125
Amps
15
Wall Outlet
Fuse Size
15
Time Delay Fuse
Plug Type
(or circuit breaker)
3
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