Friedrich FSHW091, Service And Parts Manual

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INTRODUCTION
Personal injury or death hazards
SAFETY
FIRST
WARNING AVERTISSEMENT ADVERTENCIA
Do not remove, disable or
bypass this unit’s safety
devices. Doing so may cause
injuries, or death.
Ne pas supprime, désactiver ou
contourner cette l´unité des
dispositifs de sécurité, faire vous
risqueriez de provoquer le feu, les
blessures ou la mort. o muerte.
No eliminar, desactivar o pasar
por alto los dispositivos de
seguridad de la unidad. Si lo hace
podría producirse fuego, lesiones
ELECTRICAL HAZARDS:
• Shutdown and/or disconnect all electrical power to the unit before performing inspections, maintenance, or
service.
• Make sure to follow proper lockout/tag out procedures.
• Always work in the company of a qualified assistant if possible.
• Capacitors, even when disconnected from the electrical power source, retain an electrical charge potential
capable of causing electric shock or electrocution. Wait a few minutes after shutdown to allow the capacitors to
discharge the stored energy.
• Handle, discharge, and test capacitors according to safe, established, standards, and approved procedures.
• Extreme care, proper judgment, and safety procedures must be exercised if it becomes necessary to test or
troubleshoot equipment with the power turned on to the unit.
• Do not spray water on the air conditioning unit while the power is on.
• Electrical component malfunction caused by water could result in electric shock or other electrically unsafe
conditions when the power is restored and the unit is turned on, even after the exterior is dry.
• Use air conditioner on a single dedicated circuit within the specified amperage rating.
• Ensure the unit that the unit is properly grounded.
• Do not cut or modify the power supply cord or remove the ground prong of the plug.
• Never operate the unit on an extension cord.
• Follow all safety precautions and use approved protective safety equipment such as: gloves, goggles, and
clothing. Ensure that properly insulated tools, and testing equipment are are used as well to protect against
equipment damage and reduce the risk of injury.
• Failure to follow proper safety procedures and these warnings can result in serious injury or possibly death.