First America HARDWIREKIT230V Operating instructions

Brand: First America

Model: HARDWIREKIT230V

Category: Motorcycle Accessories

Type: Operating instructions

Catalog No. FAP160-1000-03 Printed U.S.A Form Hardwire Kit 10/30/2012 pg. 1

Hardwire Kit Accessory Kit

For Use With

Packaged Terminal Air Conditioner

Installation Instructions

INTRODUCTION

These instructions cover the installation of the Hardwire Accessory Kit. This Accessory Kit permanently connects a

packaged terminal air conditioner (PTAC) to a power source.

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. 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.

Catalog No. FAP160-1000-03 Printed U.S.A Form Hardwire Kit 10/30/2012 pg. 2

GENERAL

The Hardwire Accessory Kit can be field installed to permanently connect a packaged terminal air conditioner

(PTAC) unit to a power source. This kit can be used for both 208/230-v and 265-v applications at 15, 20 and 30

amps. See Fig. 1 for Hardwire Accessory Kit package contents.

PACKAGE CONTENTS

 36 inch Hardwire Whip

 Screws (3)

FIELD SUPPLIED MATERIALS

 Butt Splices or Wire Nuts

Figure 1 – Package Contents

INSTALLATION

All wiring must comply with ALL NEC requirements and local electrical codes.

Step 1 — Disconnect all power to unit.

Step 2 — Remove front panel from unit by grasping the panel firmly at

the center top and center bottom, then pull the panel out at the

bottom to release the latches and up to clear the rail along the top.

Step 3 — Remove power cord from Strain Relief. Leave strain relief and

both screws installed. See Fig. 2.

Step 4 — Remove (1) Keypad screw and save. Then carefully lift keypad

up and out to remove from sheet metal. Carefully move keypad to the

side, this will provide access to one of the five control box screws. See

Fig. 2.

Step 5 — Open control box by removing five (5) screws. Save screws.

See Fig. 2.

Figure 2

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Control Box

Component Locations

Catalog No. FAP160-1000-03 Printed U.S.A Form Hardwire Kit 10/30/2012 pg. 3

Step 6 —Fold open control box. See Fig. 3

NOTE: Write down wire color and location where power cord wires

are attached, including the Green Ground wire. This is for

later use when attaching wires from the Hardwire Kit.

Step 7 —Remove power cord from internal strain relief. Then

disconnect power cord wires from terminal block and ground screw.

Save Ground screw. See Fig 4

Step 8 — Remove the knock-out on the control box side panel.

See Fig 5.

Step 9 — Separate the connector on the Hardwire kit and install wires where the power cord was installed. Refer

to Figs. 4 and 6 and make the following wiring connections in the control box:

 Connect Black wire to where the Black wire of power cord was originally connected.

 Connect White or Red wire to where the White or Red wire of power cord was originally connected.

 Connect Green wire to where the Ground wire of power cord was originally connected.

Step 10 - Route the Hardwire Connector out through the knock out hole. See Fig 6.

Step 11 — Re-verify all power is disconnected. Connect the Hardwire assembly wires to power source. Make

connections with properly sized butt splices or wire nuts (field supplied). See Fig. 7.

Fig. 4

—

Strain Relief and Terminal Blo

Fig 5

Remove Knock

Out Hole

Fig. 6

Routing Wires

Fig.

Fold Open Control Box

Catalog No. FAP160-1000-03 Printed U.S.A Form Hardwire Kit 10/30/2012 pg. 4

Step 12 — Close control box and secure using screws removed earlier.

Step 13 — Plug together the connector (male and female) and push the

connector and excess wiring into the control box through the knock-out hole.

Step 14— Attach the access cover and conduit assembly to the control box

using the screws provided. See Fig. 8.

NOTE: The 90 degree connector and access cover provided with the kit must

be used for proper installation to meet NEC (National Electrical Code) and local

electrical codes.

Step 15 — Replace Keypad and secure using screw saved earlier.

Step 16 — Replace the unit front panel and restore power to unit.

Fig. 7

Hardwire Assembly

and Wiring Diagram

Fig. 7

Hardwire Assembly

and Wiring Diagram

Fig.

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Control Box Access

Cover and Conduit Installed

First America HARDWIREKIT230V Operating instructions

Brand: First America

Model: HARDWIREKIT230V

Category: Motorcycle Accessories

Type: Operating instructions

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