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Safety Precautions
Read Safety Precautions Before Installation
The seriousness of potential damage or injuries is classified as either a
WARNING
or
CAUTION
.
WARNING
This symbol indicates that ignoring instructions may cause death or serious
Incorrect installation due to ignoring instructions can cause serious damage or injury.
injury.
This symbol indicates that ignoring instructions may cause moderate injury
to your person, or damage to your appliance or other property.
CAUTION
WARNING
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards
involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be
made by children without supervision.
INSTALLATION WARNINGS
•
Ask an authorized dealer to install this air conditioner. Inappropriate installation may cause water
leakage, electric shock, or fire.
•
All repairs, maintenance and relocation of this unit must be performed by an authorized service
technician. Inappropriate repairs can lead to serious injury or product failure.
WARNINGS FOR PRODUCT USE
•
If an abnormal situation arises (like a burning smell), immediately turn off the unit and pull the
power plug. Call your dealer for instructions to avoid electric shock, fire or injury.
•
Do not
insert fingers, rods or other objects into the air inlet or outlet. This may cause injury, since
the fan may be rotating at high speeds.
•
Do not
use flammable sprays such as hair spray, lacquer or paint near the unit. This may cause
fire or combustion.
•
Do not
operate the air conditioner in places near or around combustible gases. Emitted gas may
collect around the unit and cause explosion.
•
Do not
operate the air conditioner in a wet room (e.g., bathroom or laundry room). This can
cause electrical shock and cause the product to deteriorate.
•
Do not
expose your body directly to cool air for a prolonged period of time.
Safety
Precautions
Safety
Precautions
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ELECTRICAL WARNINGS
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Only use the specified power cord. If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or certified service agent.
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Keep power plug clean. Remove any dust or grime that accumulates on or around the plug. Dirty
plugs can cause fire or electric shock.
•
Do not
pull power cord to unplug unit. Hold the plug firmly and pull it from the outlet. Pulling
directly on the cord can damage it, which can lead to fire or electric shock.
•
Do not
use an extension cord, manually extend the power cord, or connect other appliances to
the same outlet as the air conditioner. Poor electrical connections, poor insulation, and insufficient
voltage can cause fire.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WARNINGS
•
Turn off the device and pull the plug before cleaning. Failure to do so can cause electrical shock.
•
Do not
clean the air conditioner with excessive amounts of water.
•
Do not
clean the air conditioner with combustible cleaning agents. Combustible cleaning agents
can cause fire or deformation.
CAUTION
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If the air conditioner is used together with burners or other heating devices, thoroughly ventilate
the room to avoid oxygen deficiency.
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Turn off the air conditioner and unplug the unit if you are not going to use it for a long time.
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Turn off and unplug the unit during storms.
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Make sure that water condensation can drain unhindered from the unit.
•
Do not
operate the air conditioner with wet hands. This may cause electric shock.
•
Do not
use device for any other purpose than its intended use.
•
Do not
climb onto or place objects on top of the outdoor unit.
•
Do not
allow the air conditioner to operate for long periods of time with doors or windows open,
or if the humidity is very high.