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Table 1 250 V Receptacles and Fuse Types
AMPS 15 20* 30
RECEPTACLE
TIME-DELAY TYPE FUSE
(or HACR circuit breaker)
15 20 30
ELECTRICAL RATING TABLES
HACR – Heating, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration
* May be used for 15 Amp applications if fused for 15 Amp
NOTE: 265 volt units are hard wired.
AWG – American Wire Gauge
* Single circuit from main box
** Based on copper wire, single insulated conductor at 60°C
WIRE SIZE
Use ONLY wiring size recommended for
single outlet branch circuit.
FUSE/CIRCUIT
BREAKER
Use ONLY type and size fuse or HACR
circuit breaker indicated on unit’s rating
plate. Proper current protection to the unit
is the responsibility of the owner. NOTE:
A time delay fuse is provided with 265V
units.
GROUNDING
Unit MUST be grounded from branch
circuit through service cord to unit, or
through separate ground wire provided
on permanently connected units. Be sure
that branch circuit or general purpose
outlet is grounded. The fi eld supplied
outlet must match plug on service cord
and be within reach of service cord. Refer
to Table 1 for proper receptacle and fuse
type. Do NOT alter the service cord or
plug. Do NOT use an extension cord.
RECEPTACLE
The fi eld supplied outlet must match plug
on service cord and be within reach of
service cord. Refer to Table 1 for proper
receptacle and fuse type. Do NOT alter
the service cord or plug. Do NOT use an
extension cord.
WIRE SIZING
Use recommended wire size given
in Table 2 and install a single branch
circuit. All wiring must comply with local
and national codes. NOTE: Use copper
conductors only.
Table 2 Recommended branch circuit wire sizes*
NAMEPLATE / MAXIMUM
CIRCUIT BREAKER SIZE
AWG WIRE SIZE**
15
20
30
14
12
10
NOTE: Use Copper Conductors ONLY. Wire sizes
are per NEC, check local codes for overseas applica-
tions.
ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD
WARNING
Turn off electric power before service or
installation. All electrical connections and
wiring MUST be installed by a qualifi ed
electrician and conform to the National
Electrical Code and all local codes which
have jurisdiction. Failure to do so could result
in serious personal injury or death.
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POWER CORD INFORMATION (230/208V MODELS ONLY)
All Friedrich 230/208V PTAC units are shipped from the
factory with a Leakage Current Detection Interrupter (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.
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: The 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. If the LCDI device trips and
W ARNING
15/20A LCDI Device 30A LCDI Device
TEST BEFORE EACH USE
1. PRESS RESET BUTT ON
2. PLUG LCDI INT O POWER
RECEPT ACLE
3. PRESS TEST BUTT ON,
RESET BUTT ON SHOULD
POP UP
4. PRESS TEST BUTT ON,
FOR USE
DO NOT USE IF ABOVE TEST
F AILS
WHEN GREEN LIGHT IS ON
IT IS WORKING PROPERL Y
RESET
TEST
W ARNING
TEST BEFORE EACH USE
1. PRESS RESET BUTT ON
2. PLUG LCDI INT O POWER
RECEPT ACLE
3. PRESS TEST BUTT ON,
RESET BUTT ON SHOULD
POP UP
4. PRESS TEST BUTT ON,
FOR USE
DO NOT USE IF ABOVE TEST
F AILS
WHEN GREEN LIGHT IS ON
IT IS WORKING PROPERL Y
RESET
TEST
FRP014
Typical LCDI Devices