Panasonic CS-A12JKD: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

DEFINITION

The instructions to be followed are classifi ed by the following symbols:

This symbol denotes an action

These symbols denote actions

that is PROHIBITED.

that are COMPULSORY.

To prevent personal injury, injury to others, or property damage, please observe the following.

Incorrect operation due to failure to follow instructions may cause harm or damage, the seriousness of which is classifi ed as below:

This sign warns of

Warning

This sign warns of death or serious injury.

Caution

injury or damage

to property.

Remote Control

• Do not use rechargeable

(Ni-Cd) batteries.

• Do not allow infants and

small children to play

with the remote control

to prevent them from

accidentally swallowing the

batteries.

• Remove the batteries if the

unit is not going to be used

for a long period of time.

• New batteries of the same

type must be inserted

following the polarity stated

to prevent malfunction of

the remote control.

Power Supply

• Do not pull the cord to disconnect

the plug.

• Switch off the power supply and

unplug before cleaning or servicing.

• Turn off the power supply and

unplug if the unit is not used for a

long period of time.

• This air conditioner is equipped

with a built-in surge protective

device. However, in order to further

protect your air conditioner from

being damaged by abnormally

strong lightning activity, you may

want to disconnect it from the

power supply. Do not touch the air

conditioner during lightning, it may

cause electric shock.

Outdoor Unit

• Do not sit or step on the unit, you

may fall down accidentally.

• Do not touch the sharp aluminium

fi n, sharp parts may cause injury.

• Ensure that the drainage pipe is

connected properly. Otherwise,

leakage may occur.

• After long periods of use, make

sure the installation rack is not

damaged.

2

Air inlet

Air

Indoor Unit

Indoor Unit

• Do not install, remove and

• Do not install the unit in a

reinstall the unit by yourself;

potentially explosive atmosphere.

improper installation will

• Do not wash the unit with water,

cause leakage, electric

benzene, thinner or scouring

shock or fi re. Please consult

powder.

authorized dealer or

• Do not use for other purposes

specialist for the installation

such as preservation of food.

work.

• Do not use any combustible

• Do not insert your fi ngers or

equipment in front of the airfl ow

other objects into the unit,

outlet.

rotating parts may cause

• Do not expose directly to cold air

injury.

for a long period.

• Do not attempt to repair the

• Ensure that the drainage pipe is

unit by yourself.

connected properly. Otherwise,

leakage may occur.

• Aerate the room regularly.

Power Supply

• Do not share the same power outlet with

other equipment.

outlet

• Do not modify power cords.

• Do not use extension cords.

• Do not operate with wet hands.

• Do not operate or stop the unit by

inserting or pulling out the power plug.

• Insert the power plug properly.

Air inlet

• Use the specifi ed supply cord.

• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be

replaced by the manufacturer, its service

agent or similarly qualifi ed persons in

Air inlet

order to avoid a hazard.

• Dust on the electric power plug should be

periodically wiped with a dry cloth.

• This equipment must be earthed and

Air outlet

strongly recommended to be installed

with Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker

(ELCB) or Residual Current Device

(RCD). Otherwise, it may cause electrical

shock or fi re in case of malfunction.

• In case of emergency or abnormal

conditions (burnt smell, etc), turn off the

power supply and unplug, and please

consult authorized dealer.

Outdoor Unit

• Do not insert your fi ngers or other objects

into the unit, rotating parts may cause

injury.