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920-075-09
Note: All field wiring must comply with NEC and local codes. It is the responsibility of the installer to insure that the electrical codes are met.
Electrical Requirements
Wire Size
Use
ONLY
wiring size recommended for single outlet branch circuit.
Fuse/Circuit Breaker
Use
ONLY
type and size fuse or HACR circuit breaker indicated on unit's rating plate (See sample on next page). Proper current
protection to the unit is the responsibility of the owner.
Grounding
Unit
MUST
be grounded from branch circuit to unit, or through separate ground wire provided on permanently connected units.
Be sure that branch circuit or general purpose outlet is grounded.
Wire Sizing
Use recommended wire size given in tables and install a single branch circuit. All wiring must comply with local and national
codes. NOTE: Use copper conductors only.
CAUTION
Electric shock hazard.
Turn
OFF electric power before service or installation.
All electrical connections and wiring MUST be installed by a qualified electrician and
conform to the National Electrical Code and all local codes which have jurisdiction.
Failure to do so can result in property damage, personal injury and/or death.
All 208/230v chassis must be hard wired with properly sized breaker. See nameplate for specific chassis electri
-
cal requirements. See figure 8 for unit wiring and wall thermostat wiring. See page 7 for wire size. Use HACR
type breakers to avoid nuisance trips. All field wiring must be done in accordance with NEC and local codes.
Sample Nameplate
MODEL NO 1
SERIAL NO *
FRIEDRICH AIR CONDITIONING CO.
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
VOLTS: 24,33,34
VOLTAGE RANGE: 255-197
REFRIG CHARGE: 7 OZS. R22
DESIGN PRESSURE: 575 PSIG HS / 150 PSIG LS
COOLING: BTU/HR 8
SEER: 10 COP: 16
HEAT PUMP BTU/HR: 14
TOTAL COOLING AMPS: 9
TOTAL ELEC. HEAT AMPS: 15
ELECTRIC HEAT WATTS: 18
FOR PERMANENTLY CONNECTED UNITS ONLY:
COMP'. PLA 11 LRA 12
MOTOR: FLA 13 HP 19
HEATER AMPS: 17
MIN. CKT AMP ~0 USE ~1 MAX. TIME DELAY FUSE
OR HACR TYPE CIRCUIT BREAKER.
GENERAL UNIT INFORMATION:
MAX OUTLET AIR TEMPERATURE: 2OO'F
MAX EXTERNAL STATIC PRESSURE ELECTRIC
HEAT'..5 IN. WATER
"O" CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL
USE ON SINGLE OUTLET CIRCUIT ONLY
ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND
MOVING PARTS HAZARD
CAN CAUSE INJURY OR
DEATH
PULL OUT DISCONNECT
HEAD LOCATED ON THE
FRONT OF THIS UNIT TO
DISABLE POWER BEFORE
SERVICING.
LISTED
120524
HEATING AND
COOLING EQUIPMENT
APPLICABLE PATENTS: US
6,065,296
NY MEA NO.: 295-00-E
USE ONE OF THE
FOLLOWING ITEMS
FROM EACH CATEGORY
TO COMPLETE THE
ASSEMBLY
WALL PLENUM:
VPAWP1 -8
VPAWP1 -14
OUTDOOR GRILLE
VPAL2
INDOOR GRILLE
VPRG1
VPRG2
VPRG5
SAMP
LE
WARNING
Electrical Rating Tables
NOTE: Use copper conductors ONLY. Wire sizes are per NEC. Check local codes for overseas applications
Recommended branch circuit wire sizes*
Nameplate maximum circuit breaker size
AWG Wire size**
15A
14
20A
12
30A
10
AWG — American Wire Gauge * Single
circuit from main box. ** Based on copper
wire, single insulated conductor at 60°C
