Before You; Electrical Requirements; Tools You Will Need - GE AST10 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

Preparing to install the air conditioner.
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
Before You
NOTE TOINSTALLER:Leave these instructions with
the air conditioner after installation is completed.
NOTE TO CONSUMER:Keep this Owner's Manual
and Installation Instructions for future use.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
For personal safety, this air conditioner must be
properly grounded.
It is important to have the wall outlet and circuit
checked by a qualified electrician if there is any
doubt as to whether a proper ground exists.
Follow National Electric Codes (NEC) and/or local
codes and ordinances.
_ CAUTION:
_ DOnot, under any circumstances, cut or
i_ remove the third (ground) prong from the
power cord.
Do not change the plug on the power cord
of this air conditioner.
Aluminum house wiring may present
special problems--consult a qualified
electrician.
Electrical Requirements
_)me models require 115/120-voh a.c.
60 Hz grounded outlet protected with
a 15-amp time delay-lla_ or circuit breaker.
The 3-prong grounding plug minimizes 1he
lX)ssibility of electric shock hazard. If the wall outlet
you plan m use is only a 2-prong outlet, it is your
responsibility to have it replaced with a properly
grounded 3-prong wall outlet.
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_)me models require 230/208-voh a.c.
prolected wifla a time delay- fuse or circuit
breaker. These models should be installed
on 111eirown single branch drcuit for best
perfolxnance and to prevent overloading
house or apartment wiring circuits, which
could cause a possible fire hazard from
overheating wires.
Tools YouWillNeed
_; Phillips-head screwdriver
N Adjustable wrench
N Ruler or tape measure
U_Scissors or knife
_ Pencil
_ Level
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