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A. Electrical Rating Tables
All 230/208 volt units are equipped with power cords. See Appendix A on page 23 for wiring instructions on 265V 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
RECEPTACLE
TIME-DELAY TYPE FUSE
(or HACR circuit breaker)
HACR – Heating, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration
* May be used for 15 Amp applications if fused for 15 Amp
NOTE: 265 volt units are hard wired.
Table 2
Recommended branch circuit wire sizes*
NAMEPLATE / MAXIMUM
CIRCUIT BREAKER SIZE
15
20
30
AWG – American Wire Gauge
* Single circuit from main box
** Based on copper wire, single insulated conductor at 60°C
ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD!
All electrical connections and wiring MUST be installed by a qualifi ed electrician and
conform to the National Electrical Code and all local codes which have jurisdiction.
Failure to do so can result in property damage, personal injury and/or death.
B. Power Cord Information (230/208V models only)
All Friedrich 230/208V PTAC units are shipped from the factory with
a Leakage Current Detection Interrupter (LCDI) equipped power
cord. The LCDI device meets the UL and NEC requirements for
cord connected air conditioners effective 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 (listen for 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.
Figure 10a
15/20A LCDI Device
14
15
20*
15
20
AWG WIRE SIZE**
14
12
10
WARNING
Turn off electric power before service or installation.
4.1"
2"
Test Button
Reset Button
920-087-06
WIRE SIZE
30
FUSE/CIRCUIT
BREAKER
30
GROUNDING
RECEPTACLE
WIRE SIZING
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 reset the LCDI device. If the LCDI device trips and requires
resetting the cause of the trip should be identifi ed prior to further
use of the PTAC.
If the device fails to trip when tested or if the power supply cord
is damaged it must be replaced with a new supply cord obtained
from the product manufacturer, and must not be repaired.
Figure 10b
30A LCDI Device
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
fi eld 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 fi eld 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.
7"
Test Button
Reset Button
2"
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