Installation; Unpack The Air Conditioner; Wiring; Power Supply Cord - Carrier KC_ Series Owner's Manual

INSTALLATION

Your Carrier room air conditioner was designed to be
installed in a single or double hung window. This air
conditioner is not designed for use with vertical (slider
.
type) windows
EXCESSIVE WEIGHT HAZARD
Use two or more people to move and install air condi-
tioner.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

UNPACK THE AIR CONDITIONER

Handle with air conditioner with care.
Remove and properly dispose of packaging materials.
Remove tape and glue residue from surfaces before
turning on the air conditioner. Rub a small amount of
liquid dish soap over the adhesive with your fingers.
Wipe with warm water and dry thoroughly.
Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flam-
mable fluids or abrasive cleaners to remove tape or
glue. These products can damage the surface of your
air conditioner.
Electrical shock can cause injury or death. Do not
install unit or remove front grille with the power
cord plugged in. Be sure unit is unplugged before
performing any installation or maintenance.

WIRING

Plug power supply cord 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 air conditioner is powered by plugging it into a
compatible wall outlet. The electrical outlet MUST
match the plug on the unit power cord. See Table 1 for
receptacle types and fuses. The unit nameplate con-
tains unit electrical data, unit ratings, and identifica-
tion numbers. The unit nameplate is located on the
right side of the unit. Do not use a plug adapter or an
extension cord. The use of a time-delay fuse or time-
delay circuit breaker is recommended.
Check available power supply and resolve any wiring
problems before installing and operating the air condi-
tioner. If wiring is required, all wiring must comply
with all local and national electrical codes. All wiring
must be installed by a qualified electrician. If you have
any questions regarding the unit electrical data or wir-
ing, consult a qualified electrician before installation.
For your safety, this air conditioner is grounded
through the power cord plug when plugged into a
matching wall outlet. The power cord is 60-in. long.
TABLE 1 — RECEPTACLE TYPE AND FUSES
RECEPTACLE TYPE AND FUSES
VOLTS INDICATED/Hz
AMPS
WALL OUTLET
FUSE SIZE
TIME DELAY FUSE
(Circuit Breaker)

POWER SUPPLY CORD

This room air conditioner is equipped with a protective
power supply cord that senses current leakage. Unit
power is automatically disconnected when unsafe con-
ditions are detected. See Fig. 2.
To test the power supply cord:
1. Plug power supply cord into a grounded 3-prong
outlet.
2. Press RESET.
3. Press TEST (listen for click; RESET button will
trip and pop out).
4. Press and release RESET (listen for click; RESET
button will latch and remain in). The power sup-
ply cord is ready for operation.
The Reset button must be pushed in for proper
operation.
The power supply cord must be replaced if the RESET
button fails to trip when the test button is pressed or
fails to reset. A damaged power supply cord must be
replaced with a new power supply cord obtained from
the product manufacturer. The damaged cord MUST
NOT be repaired.
Do not use the power supply cord as an off/on switch.
The power supply cord is designed as a protective
device.
The power supply cord contains no serviceable parts.
Opening the tamper-resistant case voids all warranty
and performance claims.
FIGURE 2 — POWER SUPPLY CORD
3
125/60
15
15
Plug Type