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Catalog No. FAP100-2049-02 Printed U.S.A Form 265V Receptacle Kit 7/23/2012 pg. 1

265V Subbase Receptacle Accessory Kit

For Use With

Packaged Terminal Air Conditioner

Installation Instructions

INTRODUCTION

These instructions cover the installation of the 265V Subbase Receptacle Accessory Kit for a non-electrical

subbase.

SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

Installing and servicing air-conditioning equipment can be hazardous due to system pressures and electrical

components. Only trained and qualified personnel should install or service air-conditioning equipment. When

working on air-conditioning equipment, observe the precautions provided in literature, tags, and labels attached

to the unit.

Follow all safety codes. Wear safety glasses, protective clothing, and work gloves. Use quenching cloth for brazing

operations. Have fire extinguisher available. Read these instructions thoroughly and follow all warnings or

cautions included in literature and attached to the unit. Consult local building codes and current editions of the

National Electrical Code (NEC) NFPA 70. In Canada, refer to current editions of the Canadian electrical code CSA

22.1.

Recognize safety information. This is the safety-alert symbol . When you see this symbol on the unit and in

instructions or manuals, be alert to the potential for personal injury.

Understand these signal words: DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION. These words are used with the safety-alert

symbol. DANGER identifies the most serious hazards which will result in severe personal injury or death.

WARNING signifies hazards which could result in personal injury or death. CAUTION is used to identify unsafe

practices which may result in minor personal injury or product and property damage. NOTE is used to highlight

suggestions which will result in enhanced installation, reliability, or operation.

Summary of content (8 pages)

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265V Subbase Receptacle Accessory Kit For Use With Packaged Terminal Air Conditioner Installation Instructions INTRODUCTION These instructions cover the installation of the 265V Subbase Receptacle Accessory Kit for a non-electrical subbase. SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS Installing and servicing air-conditioning equipment can be hazardous due to system pressures and electrical components. Only trained and qualified personnel should install or service air-conditioning equipment.
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FIELD SUPPLIED MATERIAL REQUIRED PACKAGE CONTENTS 265V Receptacle Receptacle Junction Box Receptacle Cover (incl Screws – 2) Plug Head Cover Cord Strain Relief Clamp Cord Conduit Cover Attachment Screws (Junction Box) – 4 Attachment Screws (Receptacle) – 2 Attachment Screws (Plug Head Cover) – 3 Black * NOTE : Extra screws are provided Power Source Conduit and Wire Wire nut or Butt Slices Grounding Screw or clip Figure 1 – Package Contents GENERAL The 265V Subbase Receptacle Accessory Kit can be field i
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INSTALLATION Mechanical Assembly NOTES: - IF SWITCH KIT OR FUSE-KIT Accessories will also be installed, refer to those installation instructions first. - IF subbase is already installed on PTAC unit, remove to simplify installation of receptacle kit accessory. Step 1 — Disconnect all power to the unit. Step 2 — Remove knockout “A” from non-electrical subbase as shown in figure 3.
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Step 4 — Insert “Receptacle” junction box into subbase hole “A” and secure with factory supplied screws as shown in figure 5. Figure 5 – Junction Box Installed Wiring Assembly Figure 6 – Wiring Diagram Catalog No. FAP100-2049-02 Printed U.S.A Form 265V Receptacle Kit 7/23/2012 pg.
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Step 5 — Attach field supplied conduit (from power source), to knockout hole “1” on “Receptacle” junction box. Using field supplied conduit nuts, tighten conduit to “Receptacle” junction box as shown in figure 7. Figure 7 – Attach Conduit to Junction Box Step 6 — Connect Power Source wiring to “Receptacle” as shown in figure 8. Power source wiring and receptacle must be properly grounded to the “Receptacle” Junction Box using a field supplied ground wire and grounding screw or clip.
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Step 7 — Use factory supplied screws to fasten “Receptacle” to junction box onn the subbase as shown in figure 9. Figure igure 9 – Fasten Receptacle to Junction Box Step 8 — Use factory supplied screws to fasten “Receptacle” cover plate to Receptacle on the subbase as shown in figure 10. Figure 10 – Install Receptacle Cover Step 9 – Install subbase on PTAC wall sleeve per the installation instructions for a non electric subbase. See figure 11 for a completed installation.
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IMPORTANT: Steps 10 through 13 are required per UL safety code. Step 10 – Install power cord in Flexible Conduit 1. Separate Flexible Conduit into 2 pieces. 2. Insert power cord into 1 piece of the Flexible Conduit. 3. Add 2nd piece of Flexible Conduit on top of 1st piece of conduit and power cord as shown in Figure 12. Figure 12 – Install Power Cord in Conduit Step 11 – Plug power cord into subbase receptacle as shown in figure 13.
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Step 13– Fasten Plug Head Cover to subbase using factory supplied black screws as shown in figure 15. Figure 15 – Install Plug Head Cover Step 14– Turn on power to unit and verify operation. Catalog No. FAP100-2049-02 Printed U.S.A Form 265V Receptacle Kit 7/23/2012 pg.