Panasonic S15MF2E5A: Precautions for Use

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Precautions for Use

Installation

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This air conditioner must be installed properly by qualified 

installation technicians in accordance with the Installation 

Instructions provided with the unit.

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Before installation, check that the voltage of the electric sup-

ply in your home or office is the same as the voltage shown 

on the nameplate.

WARNING

Avoid the following locations for installation.

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Locations where smoke or combustible gas exists. 

Also locations of extremely high temperature such as a 

greenhouse.

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Locations where excessively high heat-generating ob-

jects are placed.

Attention:

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Avoid installing the outdoor unit where salty sea water can 

splash directly onto it or in sulphurous air near a spa. 

(To protect the air conditioner from heavy corrosion)

Wiring

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All wiring must conform to the local electrical codes. 

(Consult your dealer or a qualified electrician for details.)

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Each unit must be properly grounded with a ground (or 

earth) wire or through the supply wiring.

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Wiring must be done by a qualified electrician.

Operation Preparation

Turn the power mains on 5 hours before  

the start of operation.

(For warm-up)

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Leave the power mains ON for continuous use.

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NOTE

Pull off the power plug from a receptacle, or switch off the 

breaker, or switch off the power disconnecting mean to isolate 

the air conditioner from the main power supply when not in use 

for a long time.

Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of 

Old Equipment and Used Batteries

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hese symbols on the products, packaging, 

and/or accompanying documents mean that 

used electrical and electronic products and 

batteries should not be mixed with general 

household waste.

For proper treatment, recovery and recycling 

of old products and used batteries, please 

take them to applicable collection points, in 

accordance with your national legislation and 

the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC.

By disposing of these products and batteries 

correctly, you will help to save valuable 

resources and prevent any potential negative 

effects on human health and the environment 

which could otherwise arise from inappropriate 

waste handling.

For more information about collection and 

recycling of old products and batteries, please 

contact your local municipality, your waste 

disposal service or the point of sale where you 

purchased the items.

Penalties may be applicable for incorrect 

disposal of this waste, in accordance with 

national legislation.

For business users in the European Union 

If you wish to discard electrical and electronic 

equipment, please contact your dealer or 

supplier for further information.

[Information on Disposal in other Countries 

outside the European Union] 

These symbols are only valid in the European 

Union. If you wish to discard these items, 

please contact your local authorities or dealer 

and ask for the correct method of disposal.

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Note for the battery symbol (bottom two 

symbol examples):

This symbol might be used in combination with 

a chemical symbol. In this case it complies 

with the requirement set by the Directive for 

the chemical involved.

Operation Condition

Use this air conditioner under the following temperature range.

Outdoor Unit

Indoor 

temperature 

range

Outdoor 

temperature 

range

mini (LE1 type)

Cooling 

14°C   25°C (*WBT) -10°C   46°C (*DBT)

Heating

16°C   30°C (*DBT) -20°C   18°C (*WBT)

2WAY (ME1 type)

Cooling 

14°C   25°C (*WBT) -10°C   46°C (*DBT)

Heating

16°C   30°C (*DBT) -25°C   15°C (*WBT)

3WAY (MF2 type)

Cooling 

14°C   25°C (*WBT) -10°C   46°C (*DBT)

Heating

15°C   30°C (*DBT) -20°C   18°C (*WBT)

Cooling & 

Heating

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-10°C   24°C (*DBT)

*DBT: Dry bulb temperature

*WBT: Wet bulb temperature

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