Amana AAC081SRB Service Manual page 31

Important Safety
Information
About Ground Wires
In the event of an electrical short circuit, a
ground wire reduces the risk of electric
shock by providing an escape wire t\_r the
electric current.
Standard accepted color coding t\_r ground
wires is green or green with a yellow stripe.
Grounding wires and wires colored like
grounding wires are NOT to be used as
current carrying conductors.
Grounding Instructions
For safety, air conditioner must be grounded. All air conditioner power supply
cords are equipped with 3-prong grounding plug. Plug on cord must be plugged
into appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with
all local codes and ordinances. Do not modify plug on air conditioner cord. If
plug will not fit outlet, have qualified electrician install proper outlet.
About Personal Protection
Always wear safety glasses and snug fitting work gloves when handling air
conditioner, or its parts.
WARNING
To avoid risk of personal injury or death due to electrical shock:
Observe all local codes and
ordinances.
Disconnect electrical power to
unit before servicing.
Ground appliance properly.
Check with a qualified
electrician if you are not sure
this appliance is properly
grounded.
DO NOT ground to gas line.
DO NOT ground to cold water
pipe if pipe is interrupted by
plastic, nonmetallic gaskets,
or other insulating
(nonconducting) materials.
• DO NOT modify plug on power
cord. If plug does not fit
electrical outlet, have proper
outlet installed by qualified
electrician.
• DO NOT have a fuse in the
neutral or ground circuit. A fuse
in the neutral or ground circuit
could result in an electrical
shock.
• DO NOT use an extension cord
with this appliance.
• DO NOT use an adapter plug
with this appliance.
• DO NOT pinch power cord.
APPLY WINDOW .S
SASH GASKET
window sash gask_ f
Raise indoor sash. Measure width
of window sash. Cut the adhesive-
backed window sash gasket to
length and apply to bottom of the
window sash.