Installation & Operation Manual (2019, 2020, 2022)

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FUSE/CIRCUIT
BREAKER
Use ONLY type and size fuse or HACR cir-
cuit 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 circ-
uit through service cord to unit, or through
separate ground wire provided on perman-
ently connected units. Be sure that branch
circuit or general purpose outlet is ground-
ed.The field supplied outlet must match pl-
ug 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
A.
Electrical Rating Tables
All units are equipped with standard power cords.
NOTE: 1.5kW heater only for 12K Btu unit and 2.5kW heater only for 9K Btu unit.
Table 1 Receptacles and Fuse Types
Voltage
230V
265V
Amps
15
20
30
15
20
30
Heater Size
1.5/2.5kw
3.5kw
5kw
1.5/2.5kw
3.5kw
5kw
Receptacles
NEMA#
Receptacle
6-15R
6-20R
6-30R
7-15R
7-20R
7-30R
NEMA#
Plug
6-15P
6-20P
6-30P
7-15P
7-20P
7-30P
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Turn off electrical power before service
or installation.
ALL electrical connections and wiring
MUST be installed by a qualified
electrician and conform to the National
Code and all local codes which have
jurisdiction.
Failure to do so can result in property
damage, personal injury and/or death.
The field 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.
B. 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.
Figure 14
Typical LCDI Devices
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 fails to trip when tested or if the power supply cord is
damaged it must be replaced with a new supply cord obtained from the
product manufacturer,and must not be repaired.
15/20/30A LCDI Device
FRP014