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EQUIPMENT SAFETY
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your unit. Always
read and obey all safety messages.
This is the Safety Alert Symbol. The symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can
kill or injure you and others. All safety messages will follow the Safety Alert Symbol
and either the words "DANGER" or "WARNING".
DANGER means that failure to heed
this safety statement may result in
severe personal injury or death.
WARNING means that failure to heed
this safety statement may result in
extensive product damage, serious
personal injury, or death.
All safety messages will alert you about the potential hazard, tell you how to reduce the
chance of injury, and let you know what can happen if the instructions are not followed.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Before the equipment is used, it must be properly positioned and installed as
described in this manual, so read the manual carefully. To reduce the risk of fire,
electrical shock or injury when using this equipment, follow basic precautions,
including the following:
• Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet, do not remove grounding prong, do not use an adapter, and do
not use an extension cord.
• Replace all panels before operating.
• It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only your unit be provided. Use receptacles
that cannot be turned off by a switch or pull chain.
• Never clean the equipment parts with flammable fluids. These fumes can create a fire hazard or
explosion. And do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other pieces of equipment. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.
• Before proceeding with cleaning and maintenance operations, make sure the power line of the
unit is disconnected.
• Do not connect or disconnect the electric plug when your hands are wet.
• Unplug the unit or disconnect power before cleaning or servicing. Failure to do so can result in
electrical shock or death.
• Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your unit unless it is specifically recommended in
this manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.
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This unit is CFC- and HFC-free and contains a small quantity of Isobutane (R600a), which is
environmentally friendly but flammable. It does not damage the ozone layer, nor does it increase the
greenhouse effect. care must be taken during transportation and setting up of the unit that no parts of
the cooling system are damaged. leaking coolant can ignite and may damage the eyes.
