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The unit may accumulate dirt, which may cause overheating or fire.
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Ensure that the area is well-ventilated when the unit is operated together with a
combustion appliance. Inadequate ventilation may cause oxygen starvation.
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After the heat pump is used for several seasons, perform, inspection and
maintenance in addition to normal cleaning.
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Dirt or dust in the unit may create an unpleasant odor, contribute to growth of
fungi, such as mold or clog the drain passage and cause water to leak from the
indoor unit. Consult your dealer for inspection and maintenance, which is require
specialized knowledge and skills.
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Do not operate switches with wet hands, this may cause electric shock.
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Do not clean the heat pump with water or place an object that contains water, such
as a flower vase on it, this may cause fire or electric shock.
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Do not step on or place any object on the unit, this may cause injury if you or the
object falls down.
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Dirty filters cause condensation in the heat pump which will contribute to the
growth of fungi such as mold. It is therefore recommended to filters every 2 weeks.
For installation:
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Consult your dealer for installing the heat pump. It should not be installed by the
user since installation requires specialized knowledge and skills. An improperly
installed heat pump may cause water leakage, fire or electric shock.
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Provide a dedicated power supply for the heat pump. A non-dedicated power
supply may cause overheating or fire.
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Do not install the unit where flammable gas could leak. If gas leaks and accumulates
around the unit, it may cause an explosion.
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Earth the unit correctly. Do not connect the earth wire to a gas pipe, water pipe,
lightning rod or a telephone ground wire. Improper earthing may cause electric
shock.