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9
Safety Precautions
(Continued)
CAUTION
To prevent a sudden water leak, do not remove the water
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lter drain valve
when the shuto
ff
valve is open.
Doing so will cause water to spurt out.
(Refer to Page 31 for instructions on cleaning the water
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lter drain valve.)
Do not fold or crush the water supply hose; do not damage by cutting with a
sharp object.
Doing so may cause water leaks.
Do not install the base plate, which is not attached.
Doing so may cause damage.
If a water leak should occur, always close the shuto
ff
valve.
When the ambient temperature is likely to drop to 0°C (32°F) or lower,
prevent damage to the pipes and hoses due to freezing.
Frozen water pipes could cause the main unit and the pipes to break, resulting in a water leak.
Regulate the room temperature to prevent the pipes and hoses from freezing during cold months.
Drain the water.
When not using the product over an extended period of time, drain the water
out of the top unit and the water supply hose after closing the water shuto
ff
valve, and pull the power plug from the outlet.
When using the product again, allow the product to re
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ll with water
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rst.
Otherwise, the water in the tank might become contaminated and cause skin in
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ammation or
other problems. (Refer to Page 39 for instructions on replenishing the water.)
Leaving the power on may cause
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re or heat.
When installing the water
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lter drain valve, make sure that it is securely
tightened in its proper position.
Failure to securely tighten it may cause a water leaks.
Push the main unit securely on to the base plate.
After pushing the main unit until a click sound is heard, pull it slightly toward you to make sure
that the product does not detach.
Failure to do so could cause the main unit to come loose and fall resulting in injury.
Make sure of the plus and minus signs on the batteries before inserting
them. Remove depleted batteries immediately.
When replacing the batteries:
Replace both batteries with new ones.
Use the same brand for both new batteries (any brand available).
Failure to do so may cause the batteries to leak
fl
uid, generate heat, rupture, or ignite.
When the product is supposed not to be used for long time, remove the
batteries from the remote control.
Failure to do so may cause the batteries to leak
fl
uid.
DANGER
To reduce the risk of electrocution:
1. Do not use while bathing.
2. Do not place or store the product where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink.
3. Do not place in or drop into water or other liquid.
4. Do not reach for the product when it has fallen into water. Unplug immediately.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of burns, electrocution,
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re or injury to persons:
1. Close supervision is necessary when this product is used by, on, or near children or
invalids.
2. Use this product only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use
attachments not recommended by the manufacturer.
3. Never operate this product if it has a damaged cord or plug, is not working properly, has
been dropped or damaged, or has been dropped in water. Return the product to a service
center for examination and repair.
4. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
5. Never block the air openings on the product or place it on a soft surface, such as a bed
or couch, where the air openings may be blocked. Keep the air openings free of lint, hair,
and other similar items.
6. Never use while sleepy or drowsy.
7. Never drop or insert any object into any opening or hose.
8. Do not use outdoors. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or
where oxygen is being administered.
9. Connect this product to a properly grounded outlet only.
See "Grounding Instructions" in Page 10.
10. The tank should be
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lled with water only.
Servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative.
This product is for household use.
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