Electrical Specifications - Danby DVAC10038EE Use And Care Manual

Electrical Specifications
1. All wiring must comply with local and national
electrical codes and must be installed by a
qualified electrician. If you have any questions
regarding the following instructions, contact a
qualified electrician.
2. Check available power supply and resolve any
wiring problems BEFORE installing and
operating this unit.
3. This 115V air conditioner uses 11 or less
nameplate amps and may be used in any
properly wired, general purpose household
receptacle. See Table 1 for specifications for
individual branch circuit.
4. For your safety and protection, this unit is
grounded through the power cord plug when
plugged into a matching wall outlet. If
you are not sure whether your wall outlet is
properly grounded, please consult a
qualified electrician.
5. The wall outlet (3-pin) must match the plug (3-
pin) on the service cord supplied with the unit.
DO NOT use plug adapters. See Table 2 for
receptacle and fuse information. If it is necessary
to use an extension cord to connect your air
conditioner, use an approved "air conditioner"
extension cord only, (available at most local
hardware stores)
6. The rating plate on the unit contains electrical
and other technical data.
Table 1: Suggested Individual Branch Circuit
Nameplate Amps AWG Wire Size*
9.2 toll
14
AWG- American Wire Gage
* Based on copper wire at 60 °C temperature rating.
A Important Safety Instructions A
The power cord supplied with this air conditioner
contains a current leakage detection device
designed to reduce the risk of fire. Please refer to
the section "Power Supply Cord" for details. In the
event the power supply cord is damaged, it cannot
be repaired it must be replaced with a new cord
from the Product Manufacturer.
• Under no circumstances should this device be
used to turn the air conditioner on or off.
• The 'RESET' button must always be pushed in
(engaged) for correct operation.
• The power supply cord must be replaced if it fails
to reset when the 'TEST' button is pushed in.
• If the power supply cord is damaged, it cannot be
repaired. It must be replaced with a new cord
obtained from the Product Manufacturer.
Power Supply Cord
The power cord supplied with this air conditioner
contains a device that senses damage to the power
cord. To test if your power supply cord is working
properly, you must do the following;
1. Connect the power supply cord to an electrical
outlet.
2. The power supply cord is inclusive of two buttons
located on the head of the plug. One button is
marked 'TEST', the other button is marked 'RESET'.
Press the 'TEST' button, you will hear a click as the
'RESET' button pops out.
3. Press the 'RESET' button, you will hear a click as
the button engages.
4. The power supply cord is now energized and
supplying electricity to the air conditioner. (On some
products this is also indicated by a light on the plug
head).
Table 2: Receptacle and Fuse Types
Rated Volts
125
Amps 15
Wall Outlet
V
Fuse Size
15
Time Delay Fuse
(or circuit breaker)
Plug Type
3