Electrical Ratingtables; Power Cord Information - Friedrich PTAC Series Installation & Operation Manual

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A. Electrical RatingTables
All 230/208 volt units areequippedwithpowercords.See AppendixBon page19 forwiringinstructions on265V units.
NOTE: Use Copper Conductors ONLY. Wire sizes are per NEC, check local codes for overseas applications.
Table 1 250 V Receptacles and Fuse Types
AMPS 15 20* 30
RECEPTACLE (_ @ @
TIME-DELAY TYPE FUSE
15 20 30
(or HACR circuit breaker)
HACR - Heating, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration
* May be used for 15 Amp applications if fused for 15Amp
NOTE: 265 volt units are hard wired.
Table 2 Recommended branch circu# wire sizes*
NAMEPLATE / MAXIMUM
AWG WIRE SIZE**
CIRCUIT BREAKER SIZE
15 14
20 12
30 10
AWG -American Wire Gauge
* Single circuit from main box
** Based on copper wire, single insulated conductor at 60°C
ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD! rum dfelectric powerbefore serviceorinstallation.
All electricalconnectionsandwiring MUSTbe installedbya qualifiedelectrician and
conformto the NationalBectricatCode and all local codeswhich havejurisdiction.
Failureto doso can resultinpropertydamage,personalinjuryand/ordeath.
WIRE SIZE
FUSE/CIRCUIT
BREAKER
GROUNDING
RECEPTACLE
WIRE SIZING
Use ONLY wiring size recommended for
single outlet branch circuit.
Use ONLY type and size fuse or HACR cir-
cuit breaker indicated on unit's rating plate.
Proper current protection to the unit is the
responsibility of the owner. NOTE: A time
delay fuse is provided with 265V units.
Unit MUST be grounded from branch circuit
through service cord to unit, or through sep-
arate ground wire provided on permanently
connected units. Be sure that branch circuit
or general purpose outlet is grounded. The
field supplied outlet must match plug on
service cord and be within reach of service
cord. Refer to Table 1 for proper receptacle
and fuse type. Do NOT alter the service cord
or plug. Do NOT use an extension cord.
The field supplied outlet must match plug on
service cord and be within reach of service
cord. Refer to Table 1 for proper receptacle
and fuse type. Do NOT alter the service cord
or plug. Do NOT use an extension cord.
Use recommended wire size given in Table
2 and install a single branch circuit. All wiring
must comply with local and national codes.
NOTE: Use copper conductors only.
B. PowerCordInformation (230/208V models only)
All Friedrich230/208V PTACunits are shippedfrom thefactory with
a Leakage Current Detection Interrupter (LCDI) equipped power
cord. The LCDI device meets the UL and NEC requirementsfor
cord connected air conditionerseffective August 2004.
To test your power supply cord:
1. Plug power supply cord into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
2. Press RESET.
3. Press TEST (listenfor click; Reset button trips and pops out).
4. Press and release RESET (listen for click; Reset button
latches and remains in). The power supply cord is ready for
operation.
FigurelOa
15/20A I.CDI Device
2"
1
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NOTE: The LCDI device is not intended to be used as a switch.
Once plugged in the unit will operate normally without the need to
resetthe LCDI device.If the LCDIdevice trips and requiresresetting
the cause of the trip should be identified prior to further use of the
PTAC.
If the device fails to trip when tested or if the power supply cord is
damaged itmust be replacedwith a newsupply cord obtained from
the product manufacturer,and must not be repaired.
FigurelOb
30A I.CDI Device
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