Friedrich EQ08 Air Conditioner User Manual


 
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For the best cooling performance and highest energy efficiency
Keep the filter clean
Make sure that your air conditioner is always in top performing condition by
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Provide good air flow
Make sure the airflow path to and from the unit is clear. Your air conditioner
puts the conditionedair outat thetop ofthe unit,and takes in unconditionedair
at thebottom. Airflowis criticalto goodoperation. Itis just asimportant onthe
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Unit placement
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blinds on the sunny side of the dwelling will also add to your unit’s efficiency.
Make sure the wiring is adequate for your unit.
If you have fuses, they should be of the time delay type. Before you install
or relocatethisunit,besurethattheamperageratingofthecircuitbreaker
or time delay fuse does not exceed the amp rating listed in Figure 1.
DO NOT use an extension cord.
Thecordprovidedwillcarrytheproperamountofelectricalpowertothe
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Make sure that the receptacle is compatible with
the air conditioner cord plug provided.
This insures proper grounding. If you have a two prong receptacle you
willneedtohaveitreplacedwithagroundedreceptaclebyacerti¿ed
electrician. The grounded receptacle should meet all national and local
codes and ordinances. Under no circumstances should you remove the
ground prong from the plug. You must use the three prong plug furnished
with the air conditioner.
Test the power cord
All Friedrich roomair conditioners areshipped fromthe factory witha Leakage
Current DetectionInterrupter(LCDI) equipped power cord. The LCDI device
meets the UL and NEC requirements for cord connected air conditioners
effective August 2004.
To test your power supply cord:
1. Plug power supply cord into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
2. Press RESET (See Figure 2).
3. Press TEST (listen for click; Reset button trips and pops out).
4. Press and release RESET (listen for click; Reset button latches and
remains in). The power supply cord is ready for operation.
NOTE: LCDI device is not intended to be used as a switch.
Once plugged in, the unit will operate normally without the need to reset
the LCDI device.
Insulation
Good insulation will be a big help in maintaining desirable comfort levels.
Doors should have weather stripping. Be sure to caulk around doors and
windows.
Proper installation of seal gasket
Make surethe seal gaskethas been installed properly to minimizenoise and
improve ef¿ciency. If the seal gasket has not been installed, please refer to
installation instructions on page 8.
WARNING: Before operating your unit
MODEL
CIRCUIT RATING
OR TIME DELAY
FUSE
REQUIRED WALL
RECEPTACLE
AMP VOLT NEMA NO.
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YQ07
15 125 5-15R
Figure 1
Figure 2
TEST
RESET
WARNING
TEST BEFORE EACH USE
1. PRESS RESET BUTTON
2. PLUG LDCI INTO POWER
RECEPTACLE
3. PRESS TEST BUTTON,
RESET BUTTON SHOULD
POP UP
4. PRESS TEST BUTTON,
FOR USE
DO NOT USE IF ABOVETEST
FAILS
WHEN GREEN LIGHT IS ON
IT IS WORKING PROPERLY
RESET
TEST
NOTE: Your LCDI device will resemble one of these illustrations.
If the device fails totrip whentested orif thepower supplycord isdamaged,it
must be replaced with a new supply cord from the manufacturer. We recom-
mend youcontactour Technical AssistanceLineat(800)541-6645ext.845.
To expedite service, please have your model and serial number available.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Make sure your electrical receptacle has the
same configuration as your air conditioner’s
plug. If different, consult a Licensed Electrician.
Do not use plug adapters.
Do not use an extension cord.
Do not remove ground prong.
Always plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in
death, fire, or electrical shock.
WARNING