Fedders Portable Dehumidifier - Manual (Page 2)

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Important safety instructions
Electrical Shock
Hazard
• Plug unit only into grounded
electrical outlet.
• Do not use an extension cord or
plug adapter with this unit.
• Do not operate unit with filter
removed.
• Failure to follow these precautions
could result in electrical shock, fire
or personal injury.
• Do not alter cord or plug end. Do
not remove warning label on cord.
Important Grounding
Requirements
Your unit will operate on any 115
volt, 3-pronged (grounded) 60 Hz
circuit. A separate line is not required,
but it is advisable not to overload the
circuit with heavy duty appliances such
as washing machines, etc.
For your safety, this unit is equipped
with a 3-pronged, grounding plug and
must be plugged into a properly
grounded outlet. If your outlet is not
of the proper type, it is your
responsibility to have the outlet and
wiring changed to the correct type. Do
not cut off the third (grounding)
prong. Do not use an adapter.
Three-prong grounding plug.
Do not alter plug end.
Single outlet grounding
wall receptacle
Grounded three-prong wall
receptacle
For Your Safety
• Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
The fumes can create a fire hazard or
explosion.
• Do not introduce objects in the air
discharge area. This could cause
permanent damage to your unit.
• Do not pour liquids on the air
conditioner as this could cause a
malfunction. With the unit
unplugged, use a damp cloth for
cleaning your unit. This unit does
not require water or ice to be added.
• Avoid using strong solvents to clean
the air conditioner.
• Clean the air conditioner filter every
two weeks to avoid overheating
caused by air obstruction. Do not
operate without filter.
• Do not obstruct the air intake area of
your air conditioner, as this could
cause overheating, thus activating
the unit’s security switch and shutting
off the unit.
• Do not block air circulation to
exhaust tube when in use.
• Do not block air flow inside with
blinds, curtains, or furniture.
A
A
B
B
C
C
125V
15A
Power Supply:
115V, 60HZ
AC Only 1-Phase
Outlet Requirement:
3-Prong Grounding Type
125 V, 15 Amp
Minimum Wire Size:
#14 (A.W.G.) 3-Wire
Use Copper Wire Only
Circuit Protector:
15 Amp Time Delay Fuse
or Circuit Breaker
WARNING
• Do not remove or modify this plug
• Do not use as an on/off switch
• Do not use outdoors
• Do not push furniture against or place
furniture on the electrical cord. This can
trip the test switch and/or damage the
cord and become a potential condition
for arcing
• Do not attempt to repair the cord. If the
cord requires replacement, call an
authorized servicer.
• The Arc Detection Device is not a
Ground Fault Interrupter and should not
be used as such
• The Arc Detection Device contains an
electronic circuit board and should not
be submerged or exposed to water spray
Resetting
If the Arc Detection Device has tripped,
the reset button will pop up.
Follow these steps to reset the Arc
Detection Device:
1. Unplug unit from electrical outlet
2. Press the reset button
3. Plug the unit back into electrical outlet
4. Check to see if power has returned to
the unit
Testing
You should test the Arc Detection Device
equipped power cord monthly, after every
major electrical storm, or if power to your
Room Air Conditioner has been
interrupted.
Follow these steps to test the Arc
Detection Device:
1. Unplug unit from electrical outlet
2. Press the reset button
3. Plug the unit back into electrical outlet
4. Press test button. Unit should trip and
reset button will pop up.
5. Press reset button again for use
If above test fails, stop using the air
conditioner and contact customer service
by calling the following toll-free number:
1-800-332-6658
or email: [email protected]
Power Cord with Arc Detection Device
The power cord supplied with this air
conditioner is equipped with an Arc
Detection Device designed to shut off
power to the unit when it senses an arc
fault condition. An arc fault is an
unintentional electrical discharge that
occurs when electrical products or wires
are damaged, aged, or improperly used.
An arc fault can be potentially hazardous
if left undetected.
Warning