Accessory Hard Wire Kit (230V)
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How do I install the 230V accessory hard wire kit?

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Accessory Hard Wire Kit

Installation Instructions

SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
Installing, starting up, and servicing air-conditioning equipment can be hazardous due to system pressures, electrical components, and equipment location.

Only trained, qualified installers and service technicians should install, start up, and service this equipment.

When working on air-conditioning equipment, observe precautions in the literature and on tags, stickers, and labels attached to the equipment.

Follow all safety codes. Wear safety glasses and work gloves. Use care in handling equipment.


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ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD
To avoid the possibility of electrical shock, open all disconnects before installing or servicing this equipment.


GENERAL
These instructions cover the installation of the junction box assembly kit for hard wiring 208/230-volt packaged terminal air conditioners and heat pumps. Use this kit when the unit is to be permanently connected.

Kit Contents

o one flexible conduit assembly with covered junction box
o one plug assembly with wires
o wire strain relief
o one wire tie with mounting screw

ELECTRICAL
Refer to unit nameplate for branch circuit requirements. All wiring must comply with local and national electrical code requirements.

INSTALLATION

WARNING
Disconnect all power to unit to avoid possible electrical shock during installation.

1. Disconnect all power to unit. Unplug unit.
2. Remove front panel of air conditioner according to instructions shipped with unit.
3. Remove access cover from electrical control box by removing one screw and pivoting cover off tabs. See Fig. 1.

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FIGURE 1 - LOCATION OF ACCESS COVER AND CONTROL BOX SCREWS

4. Open control box by removing 2 screws. See Fig. 1. Disconnect service cord from terminals and remove ground wire. Pull cord out from the front. Write down or memorize where plain and ribbed service cord wires connected for use in Step 5. Discard service cord.
5. Loop plug assembly wires through wire tie. See Fig. 2. Screw wire tie to control box with mounting screw. Connect plug assembly inside control box.

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FIGURE 2 - PLUG ASSEMBLY WIRE TIE

Black wire -connect where service cord plain wire was connected. Yellow wire - connect where service cord ribbed wire was connected. Green wire - connect wire under ground screw.
6. Push the terminal end of the short wire plug assembly through the hole in the control box. Remove existing strain relief and replace with hard wire kit strain relief. Be sure to reconnect ground wire. Check the wiring label to make sure connections are correct. Leave approximately 3 in. of plug assembly outside the control box.
7. Close control box, using 2 screws removed earlier.
8. Connect the plugs. See Fig. 3. Push plug assembly inside control box. Replace access cover on control box. See Fig. 4.

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FIGURE 3 - CONNECTING PLUG

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FIGURE 4 - ACCESS COVER REPLACED

9. Replace air conditioner or heat pump front panel.
10. Remove junction box cover. Mount junction box to wall with field-supplied screws.
11. Make field splices per NEC (National Electrical Code), UL (Underwriters' Laboratories), and local codes. Replace cover.
12. Turn on power to unit.

TO REMOVE CHASSIS FROM SLEEVE FOR SERVICING

WARNING
When removing chassis from wall sleeve, disconnect power at main fuse or circuit breaker first, to avoid possible electrical shock.

1. Disconnect all power to unit.
2. Remove front panel.
3. Remove access cover from control box and disconnect plug assembly. See Fig. 3.
4. Remove 4 screws securing chassis to wall sleeve (2 screws in each side angle).
5. Units with accessory lateral duct: Remove 2 screws on top of duct adapter.
6. The chassis can now slide out of the sleeve.

CAUTION
The chassis is heavy. To avoid possible injury and equipment damage, obtain help when removing and lifting chassis.


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