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Safety precautions
Before using your new air conditioner, please read this manual thoroughly to ensure that you know how to safely and
efficiently operate the extensive features and functions of your new appliance.
Because the following operating instructions cover various models, the characteristics of your air conditioner may differ slightly
from those described in this manual. If you have any questions, call your nearest contact center or find help and information
online at www.samsung.com.
Important safety symbols and precautions:
WARNING
Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in
severe personal injury or death.
CAUTION
Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in
minor personal injury or property damage.
Follow directions.
Unplug the power plug from the
wall socket.
Do NOT attempt.
Do NOT disassemble.
Make sure the machine is grounded to prevent electric shock.
FOR INSTALLATION
WARNING
Plug the power cord into a wall socket with the power specifications of the product or higher and use the socket for this
appliance only. In addition, do not use an extension cord.
Sharing a wall socket with other appliances using a power strip or extending the power cord may result in electric shock or fire.
Do not use an electric transformer. It may result in electric shock or fire.
If the voltage/frequency/rated current condition is different, it may cause fire.
The installation of this appliance must be performed by a qualified technician or service company.
Failing to do so may result in electric shock, fire, explosion, problems with the product, or injury.
Install a switch and circuit breaker dedicated to the air conditioner.
Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
Fix the outdoor unit firmly so that the electric part of the outdoor unit is not exposed.
Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
Do not install this appliance near a heater, inflammable material. Do not install this appliance in a humid, oily or dusty
location, in a location exposed to direct sunlight and water (rain drops).
Do not install this appliance in a location where
gas may leak.
This may result in electric shock or fire.
Never install the outdoor unit in a location such as on a high external wall where it could fall.
If the outdoor unit falls, it may result in injury, death or property damage.
If using a multi system, RJ***outdoor unit can only be connected to European products among AQV09Y*/AQV12Y*/
AQV18Y* series.
This appliance must be properly grounded. Do not ground the appliance to a gas pipe, plastic water pipe, or telephone line.
Failure to do so may result in electric shock, fire, an explosion, or other problems with the product.
Never plug the power cord into a socket that is not grounded correctly and make sure that it is in accordance with local and
national codes.
FOR INSTALLATION
CAUTION
This appliance should be positioned in such a way that it is accessible to the power plug.
Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire due to electric leakage.
Install your appliance on a level and hard floor that can support its weight.
Failing to do so may result in abnormal vibrations, noise, or problems with the product.
Install the draining hose properly so that water is drained correctly.
Failing to do so may result in water overflowing and property damage.
When installing the outdoor unit, make sure to connect the draining hose so that draining is performed correctly.
The water generated during the heating operation by the outdoor unit may overflow and result in property damage.
In particular, in winter, if a block of ice falls, it may result in injury, death or property damage.
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