Installation; Installing Room Air Conditioners; Electrical Requirements - Sears Kenmore 78079 Manual Del Propietário

Installation

Installing Room Air Conditioners

Proper installation of a room air conditioner helps
ensure trouble-free operation. Improper installation can
result in problems ranging from excessive noise to
property or equipment damage.
Installation requires some mechanical experience and
aptitude. Depending upon installer's knowledge and
skill, installation of a room air conditioner can take
between 1 and 3 hours. Professional installation,
performed by authorized Sears technicians, is available.
Contact a local Sears store or call 1-800-4-MY-HOME to
obtain an estimate and schedule an installation.
Before Beginning Any Installation
· Carefully read all installation instructions. Make sure
each step or procedure is understood and any special
considerations are taken into account.
· Before starting installation, assemble all tools,
hardware, and supplies needed. Some items may
need to be purchased locally.
· After deciding where to install unit, carefully examine
location—both inside and outside. Note any potential
obstacles or problems. Choose a more suitable
location, if necessary.

Electrical Requirements

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WARNING
To avoid risk of personal injury or death due to
electrical shock:
· DO NOT remove warning tag from power cord.
· Electrical grounding is required on all air
conditioners.
· Check with a qualified electrician if you are not
sure intended electrical outlet is properly
grounded.
· DO NOT ground to gas line.
· DO NOT ground to cold water pipe if pipe is
interrupted by plastic, non-metallic gaskets, or
other insulating (non-conducting) materials.
· DO NOT modify plug on power cord. If plug does
not fit electrical outlet, have a matching outlet
installed by a qualified electrician.
· DO NOT have a fuse in the neutral or ground
circuit. A fuse in the neutral or ground circuit
could result in an electrical shock.
· DO NOT use an extension cord with this device.
· DO NOT use an adapter plug with this device.
· Observe all local codes and ordinances.
Grounding Instructions
For safety, air conditioner must be grounded. All air
conditioners have power supply cord with three-prong
grounding plug. To minimize possible electrical shock
hazard, power cord must only be plugged into matching
grounding wall receptacle in accordance with National
Electrical Code (and any applicable local codes and
ordinances). If appropriate grounding-type wall
receptacle is not available, have properly grounded wall receptacle installed by qualified electrician.
If codes permit and separate grounding wire is used,
have qualified electrician determine if grounding path is
adequate and uninterrupted by plastic, non-metallic
gaskets, or other insulating (non-conductive) materials.
Electrical Connection
A separate (dedicated) circuit is required for units
labeled "Use on Single Outlet Circuit Only." Devices
covered in this manual require a 60Hz supply. Refer to
unit nameplate for exact voltage requirements. Voltage
requirements can also be determined by type of plug on
air conditioner. See Table 1.
Table 1. Air Conditioner Power Requirements
Unit Plug Receptacle
Type Required
NEMA No. 5-15P NEMA No. 5-15R 125V-15AMP
NEMA No. 6-15P NEMA No. 6-15R 250V-15AMP
NEMA No. 6-20P NEMA No. 6-20R 250V-20AMP
NEMA No. 6-30P NEMA No. 6-30R 250V-30AMP
Do not use an extension cord. If air conditioner power
supply cord does not reach intended wall receptacle,
have qualified electrician install or move appropriate
receptacle closer to unit.
Do not use an adapter plug. If intended wall receptacle
does not match plug on air conditioner, have qualified
electrician replace receptacle with correct type.
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Circuit Rating, Voltage
Breaker, Time Rating On
Delay Fuse Nameplate
115V
230/208V rated
at 12 amperes or
less
230/208V rated
over 12 amperes,
but not more than
16 amperes
208V rated over
16 amperes, but
not more than
24 amperes