Carrier 73KCA051D Owner's Manual

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3INSTALLATIONYour Carrier room air conditioner was designed to beinstalled in a single or double hung window. This airconditioner is not designed for use with vertical (slidertype) windows.WIRINGThe air conditioner is powered by plugging it into acompatible wall outlet. The electrical outlet MUSTmatch the plug on the unit power cord. See Table 1 forreceptacle types and fuses. The unit nameplate con-tains unit electrical data, unit ratings, and identifica-tion numbers. The unit nameplate is located on theright side of the unit. Do not use a plug adapter or anextension cord.Check available power supply and resolve any wiringproblems before installing and operating the air condi-tioner. If wiring is required, all wiring must complywith all local and national electrical codes. All wiringmust be installed by a qualified electrician. If you haveany questions regarding the unit electrical data or wir-ing, consult a qualified electrician before installation.For your safety, this air conditioner is groundedthrough the power cord plug when plugged into amatching wall outlet. The power cord is 60-in. long.TABLE 1 — RECEPTACLE TYPE AND FUSESLOCATIONThe room air conditioner is designed to fit easily into asingle or double hung window. However, since windowdesigns vary, it may be necessary to make some modi-fications for safe and proper installation.Make sure the window and frame are structurallysound and free from dry or rotted wood. Replace woodif necessary or relocate to different window.For maximum efficiency, install the air conditioner onthe side of the house or building that has more shadethan sunlight.Provide sufficient clearance for the air conditioner toallow proper air circulation through and around theunit. The rear of the unit must be outdoors (not in agarage or inside of the building). Provide 20-in. ofclearance on each side of the unit. Provide 20-in. ofclearance from the rear of the unit to any obstruction.Provide 12-in. of clearance from the top of the unit. SeeFig. 2.Unit should be at least 30-in. above the floor and out-side ground.Curtains and other objects should be moved if theyblock indoor airflow.Unit must be within reach of a proper electrical walloutlet. Do not use an extension cord.The unit was designed to evaporate condensationunder normal conditions. Under extreme humidityconditions, excess condensation may cause thebasepan to overflow to the outside of the unit. The unitshould be installed where condensation drip cannotcause damage.Electrical shock can cause injury or death. Do notinstall unit or remove front grille with the powercord plugged in. Be sure unit is unplugged beforeperforming any installation or maintenance.RECEPTACLE TYPE AND FUSESVOLTS INDICATED/Hz 125/60AMPS 15WALL OUTLETFUSE SIZE 15TIME DELAY FUSE(Circuit Breaker) Plug TypeAWNINGSIDEOBSTRUCTIONGROUNDFENCE,WALL, OROTHEROBSTACLE12" MIN.30" MIN.20"MIN.20"MIN.FIGURE 2 — AIR CONDITIONER CLEARANCES