Before You Begin; Electrical Requirements - GE AE1CDIOAM Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and
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IMPORTANT
- savethese instructions for local
inspector's use.
•
IMPORTANT
- Observeall governing codes
and ordinances.
• Note to Installer - Be sure to leave these instructions
with the Consumer.
• Note to Consumer - Keep these instructions for future
reference.
• Skill level - A licensed, certified (to handle refrigerant-
R410A, recovery, etc.)technician and a qualified
electrician ore required for installation of this split
air conditioning system.
• Completion time - Approximately 2V2hours
• Two people are required to install this unit due to
the weight of the product.
• Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer.
• Product failure due to improper installation is not
covered under the Warranty.
• For personal safety, this system must be properly
grounded.
• Protective devices (fuses or circuit breakers)
acceptable for installation ore specified on the
nameplate of each unit.
• Servicing and installation of the refrigerant system
must be performed only by a licensed, HVAC-certified
technician.
• Make sure to avoid wiring or plumbing inside the wall
when installing.
• For any service which requires entry into the refrigerant
sealed system, Federal regulations require the work be
performed by o technician having o Class II or Universal
certification.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Becertain all wiring complies with local building codes and
NECand that the supply voltage for this system iscorrect.
The system supply voltage is connected to the outdoor
unit only.
• Checkthe rating nameplate on the side panel of outdoor
unit for required circuit protection rating and required supply
voltage.
Use UL-opproved electrical branch circuit disconnect
for providing supply voltage to split system indoor and
outdoor units. Locate disconnect within sight and readily
accessible per NECand local codes.
All wiring should be rated appropriate for the current value
listed on the rating plate.
• Becertain there is an uninterrupted, unbroken electrical
ground connection.
• Wiring should be encased in liquid-tight tubing with
connections sealed with liquid-tight connectors.
-&CAUTION:
• Do not use on extension cord with this system.
• Aluminum building wiring mag present special
problems-consult a qualified electrician.
• When the unit is in the STOPposition, there is still
voltage to the electrical controls.
• Disconnect the power to the system before
servicing bg removing the branch circuit fuses
or turning the circuit breakers off at the panel.
• DO NOT use equipment certified for R22 refrigerant
only.