Technical Safety

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. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.Installation or repairs made by unauthorized persons can pose hazards to you and others.The information contained in the manual is intended for use by a qualified service technician who is familiar with the safety procedures and equipped with the proper tools and test instruments.Failure to read and follow all instructions in this manual can result in equipment malfunction, property damage, personal injury and/or death.The refrigerant and insulation blowing gas used in the appliance require special disposal procedures. Consult a service agent or a similarly qualified person before disposing of them.When the power cord is to be replaced, the replacement work shall be performed by authorized personnel using only genuine replacement parts.If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.The appliance shall be installed in accordance with national wiring regulations.Means for disconnection must be incorporated in the fixed wiring in accordance with the wiring rules.This appliance must be properly grounded to minimize risk of electric shock.Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from the power plug.Attaching the earth wire to the power outlet cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the cover screw is metal, uninsulated, and the power outlet is grounded through house wiring.If you have any doubt whether the air conditioner is properly grounded, have the power outlet and circuit checked by a qualified electrician.This appliance is not intended to be accessible to the general public.

Installation

Contact an authorized service centre when installing or relocating the air conditioner.Do not install the air conditioner on an unstable surface or in a place where there is danger of it falling.Do not install the unit in potentially explosive atmospheres.Do not install the air conditioner in a place where flammable liquids or gases such as gasoline, propane, paint thinner, etc., are stored.Install the panel and the cover of the control box safely.Install a dedicated electric outlet and circuit breaker before using the air conditioner.Use standard circuit breaker and fuse that conform to the rating of the air conditioner.Make sure that the pipe and the power cable connecting the indoor and outdoor units are not pulled too tight when installing the air conditioner.The indoor/outdoor wiring connections must be secured tightly, and the cable should be routed properly so that there is no force pulling the cable from the connection terminals. Improper or loose connections can generate heat or cause a fire.Do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe, a lightning rod, or a telephone ground wire.Use non-flammable gas (nitrogen) to check for leaks and to purge air; using compressed air or flammable gas may cause fire or explosion.

Operation

Do not modify or extend the power cable. Scratches or peeling insulation on the power cables may result in fire or electric shock, and should be replaced.Make sure that the power cable is neither dirty, loose, nor broken.Do not place any objects on the power cable.Do not place a heater or other heating appliances near the power cable.Take care to ensure that the power cable could not be pulled out or damaged during operation.Never touch, operate, or repair the air conditioner with wet hands.Do not insert hands or other objects through the air inlet or outlet while the air conditioner is operating.Make sure that children do not climb on or hit the outdoor unit.Be sure to use only those parts listed in the service parts list. Never attempt to modify the equipment.Do not touch the refrigerant pipe, water pipe or any internal parts while the unit is operating or immediately after operation.Do not leave flammable substances such as gasoline, benzene, or thinner near the air conditioner.Do not use the air conditioner for an extended period of time in a small place without proper ventilation.Be sure to ventilate sufficiently when the air conditioner and a heating appliance such as a heater are used simultaneously.Do not block the inlet or outlet of airflow.Cut off the power supply if there is any noise, smell, or smoke coming from the air conditioner.Contact an authorized service centre when the air conditioner is submerged by flood waters.In the event of a gas leak (such as Freon, propane gas, LP gas, etc.) ventilate sufficiently before using the air conditioner again.Cut off the power supply immediately in the event of a blackout or a thunderstorm.Do not try to dismantle the system yourself. The dismantling of the system, treatment of the refrigerant, oil and other parts must comply with applicable legislation.

Remote Control

Remove the batteries if the remote control is not to be used for an extended period of time.Never mix different types of batteries, or old and new batteries for the remote control.Do not recharge or disassemble the batteries.Stop using the remote control if there is a fluid leak in the battery. If your clothes or skin is exposed to the leaking battery fluid, wash off with clean water.If the leaking battery fluid has been swallowed, rinse the inside of the mouth thoroughly and consult a doctor.Dispose of the batteries in a place where there is no danger of fire.

Maintenance

Before cleaning or performing maintenance, disconnect the power supply and wait until the fan stops.Do not clean the appliance by spraying water directly onto the product.

Refrigerant

Use only the refrigerant specified on the air conditioner label.Do not use uncertified refrigerants.Do not input air or gas into the system except the specified refrigerant.Do not touch the leaking refrigerant during installation or repair.Be sure to check for refrigerant leaks after installing or repairing the air conditioner.Any person who is involved with working on or breaking into a refrigerant circuit should hold a current valid certificate from an industry-accredited assessment authority, which authorizes their competence to handle refrigerants safely in accordance with an industry recognized assessment specification.The appliance shall be stored so as to prevent mechanical damage from occurring.