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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
DEFINITION
The instructions to be followed are classi
fi
ed by the following symbols:
This symbol denotes an action
that is PROHIBITED.
These symbols denote actions
that are COMPULSORY.
To prevent personal injury, injury to others, or property damage, please observe the following.
Incorrect operation due to failure to follow instructions may cause harm or damage, the seriousness of which is classi
fi
ed as below:
Warning
This sign warns of death or serious injury.
Caution
This sign warns of
injury or damage
to property.
Remote Control
• Do not use rechargeable
(Ni-Cd) batteries.
• Do not allow infants and
small children to play
with the remote control
to prevent them from
accidentally swallowing the
batteries.
• Remove the batteries if the
unit is not going to be used for
a long period of time.
• New batteries of the same
type must be inserted
following the polarity stated
to prevent malfunction of the
remote control.
Outdoor Unit
• Do not sit or step on the unit, you
may fall down accidentally.
• Do not touch the sharp aluminium
fi
n, sharp parts may cause injury.
• After long periods of use, make sure
the installation rack is not damaged.
Power Supply
• Switch off the power supply before
cleaning or servicing.
• Turn off the power supply if the unit is
not used for a long period of time.
• This air conditioner is equipped with
a built-in surge protective device.
However, in order to further protect
your air conditioner from being
damaged by abnormally strong
lightning activity, you may want to
disconnect it from the power supply.
Do not touch the air conditioner
during lightning, it may cause electric
shock.
Air inlet
Air inlet
Air
Air
outlet
outlet
Air outlet
Air inlet
Air inlet
Power Supply
• Do not share the same power outlet with
other equipment.
• Do not modify power cords.
• Do not use extension cords.
• Do not operate with wet hands.
• Use the speci
fi
ed supply cord.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service
agent or similarly quali
fi
ed persons in order
to avoid a hazard.
• This equipment must be earthed and
strongly recommended to be installed with
Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker (ELCB) or
Residual Current Device (RCD). Otherwise,
it may cause electrical shock or
fi
re in case
of malfunction.
• In case of emergency or abnormal
conditions (burnt smell, etc), turn off the
power supply, and please consult authorized
dealer.
Indoor Unit
• Do not install, remove and
reinstall the unit by yourself;
improper installation will
cause leakage, electric
shock or
fi
re. Please consult
authorized dealer or specialist
for the installation work.
• Do not insert your
fi
ngers or
other objects into the unit,
rotating parts may cause
injury.
• Do not attempt to repair the
unit by yourself.
Indoor Unit
• Do not install the unit in a potentially
explosive atmosphere.
• Do not wash the unit with water,
benzene, thinner or scouring
powder.
• Do not use for other purposes such
as preservation of food.
• Do not use any combustible
equipment in front of the air
fl
ow
outlet.
• Do not expose directly to cold air for
a long period.
• Ensure that the drainage pipe is
connected properly. Otherwise,
leakage may occur.
• Aerate the room regularly.
Outdoor Unit
• Do not insert your
fi
ngers or other objects
into the unit, rotating parts may cause injury.
