Safety Instructions; Getting Started - Maytag 23-11-2200N-002 User Manual

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Electrical Shock Hazard
1. Plug unit only into grounded electrical outlet,
2. Do not use an extension cord or plug adapter with this unit.
3. Do not operate unit with front removed.
Failure to follow the above precautions could result in electrical
shock, fire or personal injury.
If the air conditioner has a serial plate rating of 11S volts and up to
and including 7.S amps the unit may be on a fuse or circuit breaker
with other devices. Howevel, the nlaxinlum atnps of all devices on
that fuse or circuit breaker can not exceed the amps of the filse or
circuit breaker.
If the air conditioner has a serial plate rating ofllS volts and greater
than 7.5 amps it must have its own fuse or circuit breaker, and no
other device or unit should be operated on that fuse or circuit breaker.
If the air conditioner has a serial plate rating of 230 volts it must
have its own fuse or circuit breaker, and no other device or unit
should be operated on that fuse or circuit breaker.
The location of the serial plate that applies to this inodel can be
found on the front page of this Inanual.
Notice: Do not
operate this air
conditioner
without proper
tiIne delay cir-
cuit protection.
Refer to serial
plate for proper
power supply
requireInents.
RECOMMENDED CIRCUIT WIRE SIZES
PROTECTOR SIZE WIRE GAUGE
1S AMP #14 MINIMUM
20 AMP #12 MINIMUM
30 AMP #10 MINIMUM
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115V 230V 230V 230V
15.4 15.4 20A 30A
Expanded Polystyrene (gray/white tbam)
Pictured air conditioner is similar to your air conditioner
Product Damage: Do not cut, alter or remove any of the expand-
ed polystyrene (gray/white foam) inside this air conditioner
(Fig. AL THE WHITE FOAM IS PART OF THE UNIT, NOT PACKING
MATERIAL.
For Your Safety: Do not store or use gasoline or other flaInmable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. The
fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.
Before Getting Started
Electrical Requfyements
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Important Grounding Requirements
1. Air conditioner has a three-prong grounding plug on
power supply cord, which must be plugged into prop-
erly grounded three-prong wall receptacle for your pro-
tection against possible shock hazard. For models up to
and including 7.5 amperes use grounding type wall
receptacle to match cord plug (Fig. B).
2. For models above 7.5 amperes use single outlet ground-
ing type wall receptacle to match cord plug (Fig. C).
Caution: We recommend that a qualified electrician
install unit in accordance with the National Electrical
Code and local codes and ordinances.
Caution: Use copper conductors only.
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Tools Needed
• Screwdrivel's _'_ • RMer or
tape
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• Level • Pencil
Window Requirements
1. Air conditioner is factory prepared for installation in
standard double hung window (air conditioner cannot
be installed in other types of windows without modifica-
tion, consult with a qualified installation serviceman).
2. Install the air conditioner in a window where there will
be enough clearance around the cabinet to allow ample
circulation of air through the unit.
Caution: Do not block ak circulation to outside louvers of
cabinet.
3. All supporting parts should be secured to firm wood,
masonry or metal.