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Safety instructions
Meanings of symbols used in this manual are shown below:
WARNING
warning
This symbol indicates information concerning your personal safety
or information on how to avoid damaging the air conditioner
TIPS & INFORMATION
important
This symbol indicates tips and information about use of the
appliance
ENVIRONMENTAL TIPS
environment
This symbol indicates tips and information about economical and
ecological use of the appliance
TIPS & INFORMATION
important
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Contact an authorised installer for installation of this unit.
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Installation work must be performed in accordance with the
national wiring standards by authorised personnel only.
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This air conditioner may need to be installed on it's own
separate circuit. Please refer to AS/NZS3000 and local wiring
regulations for requirements.
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Contact an authorised service technician for repair or
maintenance of this unit.
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This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
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Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the air conditioner.
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If the system is to be moved to another location or disposed
of, only a suitably qualified person is permitted to undertake
such work.
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Take care not to catch fingers on the fan blade when adjusting
vertical louvres.
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This air conditioner uses R32 refrigerant.
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Do not use this air conditioner for non-specified special
purposes ( e.g. preserving precision devices, food, pets, plants,
and art objects). Usage in such a manner could damage your
property.
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Always insert the filters securely. Clean the filters every
3 months, or as required.
Safety instructions
WARNING
warning
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Do not use means to accelerate the defrosting process or to
clean, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
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Do not store the appliance in a room with continuously
operating ignition sources (for example open flames, an
operating electric heater or an operating gas appliance with a
continuously lit pilot flame).
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Do not pierce or burn any part of the air conditioner.
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Be aware that the refrigerant is odourless and any gas leak is
not detectable by smell.
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Ensure the unit is properly connected to the power. Excess
heat generation caused by incorrect connection may result in
an electric shock or fire.
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Do not operate or stop the unit by switching on or off at the
power source. This may cause an electric shock or fire due to
excess heat generation.
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Do not operate with wet hands or in damp environment. This
may cause an electric shock.
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Always ensure that the unit is correctly earthed.
No earthing may cause electric shock.
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Do not allow water to run into electric parts. It may cause
failure of the unit or electric shock.
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Use a correctly rated circuit breaker or fuse. There is risk of fire
or electric shock.
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Disconnect the power if strange sounds, smells,
or smoke come from the unit. It may cause fire and
electric shock.
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Do not drink water drained from the air conditioner. It may
contain contaminants that could make you sick.
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Do not open the unit during operation. It may cause
electric shock.
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Ventilate room before operating the air conditioner if there has
been or may have been a flammable gas leak from another
appliance. It may cause an explosion, fire and burns.
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Do not disassemble or modify unit. It may cause failure and
electric shock.
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When the air filter is to be removed, do not touch the metal
parts of the unit. It may cause an injury.
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Do not clean the air conditioner with water. Water may
enter the unit and degrade the insulation. It may cause
an electric shock.
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Ventilate the room well when used together with a stove
or other combustion heating device. An oxygen shortage
may occur.
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Exposure of direct airflow to occupants, pets or plants for an
extended period of time could be a health hazard.