Fedders A3DH30B2A Dehumidifier User Manual


 
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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
23-23-0360N-003
Important Grounding Requirements
Your Dehumidifier will operate on any 115 volt, 3-pronged
(grounded), 60 Hz circuit. A separate line is not required, but it
is advisable not to overload the circuit with heavy duty
appliances such as washing machines, etc. For your safety, this
dehumidifier is equipped with a 3-pronged, grounding plug and
must be plugged into a properly grounded outlet (Figs. 1 & 2). If
your outlet is not of the proper type, it is your responsibility to
have the outlet and wiring changed to the correct type. DO NOT
cut off the third (grounding) prong.
DO NOT USE AN ADAPTER.
Three-prong
grounding plug
Single outlet
grounding
wall receptacle
Grounded
three-prong
wall receptacle
1
3
4
2
Power Supply: 115V, 60HZ
AC Only 1-Phase
Outlet Requirement: 3-Prong
Grounding Type: 125 V, 15 Amp
Minimum Wire Size: #14 (A.W.G.) 3-Wire
Use Copper Wire Only
Circuit Protector: 15 Amp Time Delay Fuse
or Circuit Breaker
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
1.Plug unit only into grounded electrical outlet.
2.Do not use an extension cord or plug adaptor with this
unit.
3.Do not operate unit with filter removed.
Failure to follow the above precautions could result in
electrical shock, fire or personal injury.
If the dehumidifier has a serial plate rating of 115 volts and
up to and including 7.5 amps the unit may be on a fuse or
circuit breaker with other devices. However, the maximum
amps of all devices on that fuse or circuit breaker can not
exceed the amps of the fuse or circuit breaker.
Notice
Do not operate this dehumidifier without proper time
delay circuit protection. Refer to serial plate for proper
power supply requirements.
RECOMMENDED CIRCUIT WIRE SIZES
(As installed per building code)
PROTECTOR SIZE WIRE GAUGE
15 AMP #14 MINIMUM
20 AMP #12 MINIMUM
30 AMP #10 MINIMUM
115V 230V 230V 230V
15A 15A 20A 30A
For Your Safety:
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. The fumes
can create a fire hazard or explosion.
WARNING
Close Windows and Doors
To assure efficient dehumidification, close all windows and doors
in the area where the dehumidifier is to operate (Fig.3).
Plug In
Once you have assembled your dehumidifier and installed it in
an appropriate location, plug the cord into a properly grounded
outlet as indicated in the electrical requirement (Fig. 4)
.