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2. Safety Precautions
In this manual, the following symbols and conventions are used.
WARNING:
This symbol when used alone indicates important operating instructions to reduce the
risk of injury or poor performance of the unit.
WARNING:
This symbol indicates potentially hazardous situations which, if not avoided, could result
in serious injury or death.
WARNING:
This symbol indicates situations where dangerous voltages exist and has a potential for
electrical shock.
WARNING:
This symbol indicates potentially hazardous situations, which if not avoided could result
in fire.
CAUTION:
This symbol, in the context of a CAUTION, indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which if not avoided could result in minor to moderate injury or damage to the equipment. This
indicates a situation which may result in property damage.
CAUTION:
This symbol indicates surfaces which may become hot during use and may cause burns
if touched with unprotected body parts.
WARNING:
Before installing, using or maintaining this product, be sure to read the manual and
product warning labels carefully. Failure to follow these instructions may cause the product to
malfunction, which could result in injury or damage.
CAUTION:
This symbol indicates possible pinch points which may cause personal injury.
WARNING:
The snowflake symbol indicates low temperatures and risk of frost bite. Do not touch
bare metal or samples with unprotected body parts.
Below are important safety precautions that apply to this product.
CAUTION:
Use this product only as described in the product literature and in this manual. Before
using it, verify that the product is suitable for its intended use. If the equipment is used in a manner
not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.
CAUTION:
Do not modify system components, especially the controller. Use OEM exact
replacement equipment or parts. Before use, confirm that the product has not been altered
in any way.
WARNING:
Your unit must be properly grounded in conformity with national and local electrical
codes. Do not connect the unit to overloaded power sources.
WARNING:
Disconnect the unit from all power sources before cleaning, troubleshooting, or
performing other maintenance on the product or its controls.
WARNING:
This unit is not for storage of flammable materials.
WARNING:
Units are charged with hydrocarbon refrigerant (R290). Only qualified service personnel
should service this unit.
