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GETTING STARTED
Safety Considerations
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service, maintenance, or use
can cause explosion, fire, electrical shock, or other conditions which may
cause death, personal injury or property damage. Consult a qualified
installer, service agency or your distributor or branch for information or
assistance. The qualified installer or agency must use factory--authorized
kits or accessories when modifying this HVAC system. Refer to the
individual instructions packaged with the kits or accessories when
installing.
Follow all safety codes. Wear safety glasses, protective clothing, and
work gloves. Have a fire extinguisher available. Read these instructions
thoroughly and follow all warnings and cautions included in literature
and attached to the unit. Consult local building codes and the current
edition of the National Electrical Code (NEC) NFPA 70. In Canada, refer
to the current editions of the Canadian Electrical Code CSA C22.1.
Recognize safety information. When you see this symbol
on the unit
and in instructions or manuals, be alert to the potential for personal
injury. Understand the signal words
DANGER
,
WARNING
, and
CAUTION
. These words are used with the safety--alert symbol.
DANGER
identifies the most serious hazards, which
will
result in severe
personal injury or death.
WARNING
signifies hazards, which
could
result in personal injury or death.
CAUTION
is used to identify unsafe
practices, which
may
result in minor personal injury or product and
property damage.
NOTE
is used to highlight suggestions which
will
result in enhanced installation, reliability, or operation.
