Important Safety Information - Danby DPAC5009 Owner's Use And Care Manual

ELECTRICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
1) Check available power supply and resolve any wiring
problems BEFORE installation and operation of this unit. All
wiring must comply with local and national electrical codes
and be installed by a qualified electrician. If you have any
questions regarding the following instructions, contact a
qualified electrician.
2) This appliance draws 5.8 nameplate amps under Cooling
Mode and may be used in any properly wired, general
purpose 15 amp household grounded receptacle.
3) 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 the wall outlets in your home are
properly grounded, please consult a qualified electrician.
WARNING: Improper connection of the grounding plug
can result in risk of Fire, Electric Shock, and/or injury to
Persons associated with the appliance. Check with a qualified
service representative if in doubt that the appliance is proplery
grounded.
4) DO NOT USE PLUG ADAPTERS OR EXTENSION
CORDS WITH THIS UNIT. If it is necessary to use an
extension cord with this unit, use an approved "air
conditioner" extension cord only (available at most local
hardware stores).
5) To avoid the possibility of personal injury, always
disconnect the power supply to the unit before installing
and/or servicing.
POWER
The power cord supplied with this air conditioner contains a device that senses damage to
SUPPLY CORD
the power cord. To test if your power cord is working properly, you must do the following:
1) Connect the power supply cord to an electrical
outlet.
2) The power supply cord has two buttons located on
the head of the plug. One button is marked
"TEST", and the other 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).

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING
Suggested Individual Branch Circuit
Nameplate Amps
5.8
AWG- American Wire Gauge
*Based on copper wire at 60°C temperature rating.
Receptacle and Fuse Types
Rated Volts
Amps
Wall Outlet
Fuse Size
Time Delay Fuse
(or Circuit Breaker)
CAUTION:
unattended in a space where people or
animals cannot react to a failed unit are
located. A failed unit can cause extreme
overheating or death in such an enclosed,
unattended space.
NOTE: The power cord supplied with this air
conditioner contains a current leakage detection
device designed to reduce the risk of fire. In the event
the power supply cord is damaged, it cannot be
repaired and must be replaced with a new cord from
the product manufacturer.
• Under no circumstances should this device be used
to turn the unit 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.
2
TABLE 1
*AWG Wire Size
18
TABLE 2
125
13
15
Plug Type
Do not leave this unit