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Installing Room Air Conditioners
Proper installation of a room air conditioner helps
ensure trouble-free operation, improper installationcan
result in problems ranging from excessive noise to
property or equipment damage.
Installation requires some mechanical experience and
aptitude. Depending upon installer's knowledge and
skill, installation of a room air conditioner can take
between 1 and 3 hours. Professional installation,
performed by authorized Sears technicians, is available.
Contact a local Seers store or call 1-800-4-MY-HOME to
obtain an estimate and schedule an installation.
Before Beginning Any Installation
• Carefully read all installation instructions. Make sure
each step or procedure isunderstood and any special
considerations are taken into account.
- Before starting installation, assemble all tools,
hardware, and supplies needed• Some items may
need to be purchased locally.
• After deciding where to install unit, carefully examine
Iocation_both inside and outside. Note any potential
obstacles or problems. Choose a more suitable
location, ifnecessary.
Electrical Requirements
I WARNING
To avoid dsk of personal injuryor death due to
electrical shock:
I
• DO NOT remove warning tag from power cord•
• Electrical grounding is required on all air
conditioners.
• Check with a qualified electrician if you are not
sure intended electrical outlet is properly
grounded.
• DO NOT ground to gas line.
• DO NOT ground to cold water pipe if pipe is
interrupted by plastic, non-metallic gaskets, or
other insulating (non-conducting) materials.
• DO NOT modify plug on power cord. If plug does
not fit electrical outlet, have a matching outlet
installed by a 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 device.
Grounding Instructions
For safety, air conditioner must be grounded. All air
conditioners have power supply cord with three-prong
grounding plug. To minimize possible electrical shock
hazard, power cord must only be plugged into matching
groundingwall receptacle in accordance with National
Electrical Code (and any applicable localcodes and
ordinances). If appropriate grounding-type wall
receptacle isnot available, have properly groundedwall
receptacle installed by qualified electrician.
If codes permit and separate grounding wire is used,
have qualified electrician determine ifgrounding path is
adequate and uninterrupted by plastic, non-metallic
gaskets, or other insulating (non-conductive) materials.
Electrical Connection
A separate (dedicated) circuit is required for units
labeled "Use on Single Outlet Circuit Only." Devices
covered inthis manual require a 60Hz supply. Refer to
unitnameplate for exact voltage requirements. Voltage
requirements can also be determined by type of plug on
air conditioner. See Table 1.
Table 1. Air Conditioner Power Requirements
Unit Plug
Type
NEMA No. 5-15P
NEMA No.6-15P
NEMA No. _20P
NEMA NO. 6_0P
Receptacle
Required
NEMA NO. _15R
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NEMANo.@I5R
NEMA No. _20R
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NEMANo. _R
Circuit Rating,
Breaker, "rime
Delay Fuse
125V-t5AMP
250V-15AMp
250V-20AMP
25OV-30AMP
Voltage
Ratlng On
Nameplate
115V
23ei208Vrated
at t2 amperesor
Is_s
23G/208Vrated
o_rl2amper_,
b_notmo_than
16amperes
208V rated over
16 amperes, but
not mot8 _an
24 amperes
Do not use an extension cord. Ifair conditioner power
supply cord does not reach intended wall receptacle,
have qualified electrician install or move appropriate
receptacle closer to unit.
Do not use an adapter plug. If intended wall receptacle
does not match plug on air conditioner, have qualified
electrician replace receptacle with correct type.
• DO NOT use an adapter plug with this device.
• Observe all local codes and ordinances.