Electrical data, Cautions – Carrier 51QC/QG User Manual

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ELECTRICAL DATA...

A) All wiring must comply with local and national
electrical codes. All wiring must be installed by qualified

and skilled electricians. If you have any questions in
regard to the following instructions, contact a qualified
electrician.

Check available power supply and resolve any wiring

problems BEFORE installing and operating this unit.

C) For ALL units, an individual branch circuit and single
wall receptacle used only for this appliance, must be
available. See Table 1 for suggested wire sizes for

individual branch circuit.

For your safety and protection, this unit is grounded

through the service cord plug when plugged into a

matching wall outlet.

If you have any question whether

your wall outlet is grounded or not please consult a
qualified electrician.

The wall outlet you select must match the plug on the

unit’s service cord and must be within reach of the
installed unit.

Do NOT use adaptors or extension

cords. See Table 2 for further receptacle and fuse

information.

F) Follow fuse specifications indicated on unit’s
nameplate. (See Table 2) Nameplate is located above
unit’s control panel (See unit diagram in installation
instructions).

NOTE:

This unit’s model and serial

numbers can be found on the nameplate. Record your
unit’s serial number on the front of this manual for easy

future reference.

TABLE 1

SUGGESTED INDIVIDUAL BRANCH CIRCUIT

NAMEPLATE AMPS

AWG WIRE SIZE*

5.0 to 12

12.1 to 16

16.1 to 24

AWG—

American Wire Gauge

'Based on copper wire at 60”C temperature rating

CAUTIONS...

Manufacturer strongly recommends using two people
during installation of units.

Coil fins on chassis are sharp and chassis is heavy.

Please keep this manual handy for future reference.

Please note:

Condensation (water) run-off from the

unit’s back is normal during under high humidity weather
conditions. Unit should be installed where condensation

run-off will not drip onto pedestrians or neighboring
properties. To re-direct drainage flow, an optional

Accessory External Drainage Kit is available. Contact

an authorized Carrier Dealer, or call 1-800-CARRIER
for information.