Electrical Specifications; Power Supply Cord; Important Safety Instructions - Silhouette DPAC120061 Owner's Manual

Electrical Specifications

1. 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. Check available power supply and resolve any
wiring problems BEFORE installation and
operation of this unit.
3. This appliance draws 11 nameplate amps under
Cooling Mode and may be used in any properly
wired, general purpose 15 amp household
grounded receptacle.
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 the wall outlets in your home
are properly grounded, please consult a qualified
electrician. 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. The manufacturers nameplate is located on the
rear panel of the unit and contains electrical and
other technical data specific to this unit.
6. To avoid the possibility of personal injury, always
disconnect the power supply to the unit, before
installing and/or servicing.

Important Safety Instructions

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 and must be replaced with a new cord
from the product manufacturer.
• Under no circumstances should this device be
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.

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 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', the other button is marked 'RESET'.
Press the 'TEST' button, you will then 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).
Suggested Individual Branch Circuit
Nameplate Amps
11
AWG- American Wire Gage
* 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
Do not leave this unit unattended in a space
where people or animals who cannot react to a
failed unit are located. A failed unit can cause
extreme overheating or death in such an
enclosed, unattended space.
3
Table 1
AWG Wire Size*
14
Table 2
125
15
15
Plug Type