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PRECAUTIONS DURING OPERATION
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Do not attempt to operate the unit with wet hands, this could cause fatal
accident.
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When operating the unit with burning equipments, regularly ventilate the
room to avoid oxygen insuf fi ciency.
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Do not direct the cool air coming out from the air-conditioner panel to face
household heating apparatus as this may affect the working of apparatus
such as the electric kettle, oven etc.
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Do not place plants directly under the air fl ow as it is bad for the plants.
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Please ensure that outdoor mounting frame is always stable, fi rm and
without defect. If not, the outdoor unit may collapse and cause danger.
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Do not splash or direct water to the body of the unit when cleaning it as
this may cause short circuit.
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When operating the unit with the door and windows opened, (the room humidity is always above
80%) and with the air de fl ector facing down or moving automatically for a long period of time,
water will condense on the air de fl ector and drips down occasionally. This will wet your furniture.
Therefore, do not operate under such condition for a long time.
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If the amount of heat in the room is above the cooling or heating capability of the unit (for
example: more people entering the room, using heating equipments and etc.), the preset room
temperature cannot be achieved.
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This appliance is not intended for use by young children or in fi rm persons unless they have
been adequately supervised by a responsible person to ensure that they can use the appliance
safely.
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Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
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Do not climb on the outdoor unit or put objects on it.
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Please switch off the unit and turn off the circuit breaker during cleaning,
the high-speed fan inside the unit may cause danger.
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Turn off the circuit breaker if the unit is not to be operated for a long period.
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The product shall be operated under the manufacturer speci fi cation and
not for any other intended use.
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Do not put water container (like vase) on the indoor unit to avoid water
dripping into the unit. Dripping water will damage the insulator inside the
unit and causes short-circuit.
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Do not use any aerosol or hair sprays near the indoor unit. This chemical
can adhere on heat exchanger fi n and blocked the evaporation water
fl ow to drain pan. The water will drop on tangential fan and cause water
splashing out from indoor unit.