Panasonic U50PE1E5: SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Read these Operating Instructions carefully before using this air conditioner. If you still have any difficulties or problems,

consult your dealer for help.

• This air conditioner is designed to give you comfortable room conditions. Use this only for its intended purpose as described in

these Operating Instructions.

Confirm to authorized dealer or specialist on usage of

Stop using the product when any abnormality/failure occurs

specified refrigerant type. Using of refrigerant other than

and disconnect the power plug or turn off the power switch

the specified type may cause product damage, burst and

and breaker.

injury etc.

(Risk of smoke/fire/electric shock)

Examples of abnormality/failure

Never touch the unit with wet hands.

• The ELCB trips frequently.

Never use or store gasoline or other flammable vapor or

• Burning smell is observed.

liquid near the air conditioner — it is very dangerous.

• Abnormal noise or vibration of the unit is observed.

• Water leaks from the indoor unit.

Do not use this appliance in a potentially explosive

• Power cord or plug becomes abnormally hot.

atmosphere.

• Fan speed cannot be controlled.

This air conditioner has no ventilator for intaking fresh air

• The unit stops running immediately even if it is switched

from outdoors. You must open doors or windows frequently

on for operation.

when you use gas or oil heating appliances in the same

• The fan does not stop even if the operation is stopped.

room, which consume a lot of oxygen from the air.

Contact immediately your local dealer for maintenance/

Otherwise there is a risk of suffocation in an extreme case.

repair.

Provide a power outlet to be used exclusively for each unit,

and a power supply disconnect, circuit breaker and earth

leakage breaker for overcurrent protection should be

provided in the exclusive line.

Provide a power outlet exclusively for each unit, and full

disconnection means having a contact separation in all

poles must be incorporated in the fixed wiring in

This appliance is intended to be used by expert or trained

accordance with the wiring rules.

users in shops, in light industry and on farms, or for

To prevent possible hazards from insulation failure,

commercial use by lay persons.

the unit must be grounded.

Do not turn the air conditioner on and off from the power

Do not clean inside the indoor and outdoor units by users.

mains switch. Use the ON/OFF operation button.

Engage authorized dealer or specialist for cleaning.

Do not stick anything into the air outlet of the outdoor

In case of malfunction of this appliance, do not repair by

unit. This is dangerous because the fan is rotating at

yourself. Contact to the sales dealer or service dealer for a

high speed.

repair.

Do not touch the air inlet or the sharp aluminum fins

Refrigerant gas leakage may cause fire.

of the outdoor unit. You may get injured.

For safety, be sure to turn the air conditioner off and

Keep the fire alarm and the air outlet at least 1.5m away

also to disconnect the power before cleaning or

from the unit.

servicing.

This appliance is not intended for use by persons(including

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

children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental

breaker, or switch off the power disconnecting mean to

capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless

isolate the air conditioner from the main power supply in

they have been given supervision or instruction concerning

case of emergency.

use of the appliance by a person responsible for their

safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that do not

Do not insert your fingers or other objects into the air

play with the appliance.

conditioner indoor or outdoor unit, rotating parts may

cause injury.

Do not cool or heat the room too much if babies or invalids

are present.

Do not use modified cord, joint cord, extension

cord or unspecified cord to prevent overheating

Do not sit or step on the unit. You may fall down

and fire.

accidentally.

Do not stick any object into the FAN CASE.

You may be injured and the unit may be

damaged.

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NOTICE

• The compressor may occasionally stop during thunderstorms.

This is not a mechanical failure. The unit automatically recovers after a few minutes.

• The English text is the original instructions. Other languages are translation of the

original instructions.

Stop using the product when any abnormality/failure occurs and

disconnect the power plug.

(Risk of smoke/fire/electric shock)

Examples of

- The product sometimes does not start when turned on.

abnormality/

- The power is sometimes disconnected when the cord is moved.

failure

- Burnt odor or abnormal noise is detected during operation.

- The body is deformed or abnormally hot.

Contact immediately your local dealer for maintenance/repair.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE REFRIGERANT USED

This product contains fluorinated greenhouse gases covered by the Kyoto Protocol. Do not vent gases into the

atmosphere.

Refrigerant type: R410A

(1)

GWP

value: 1975

(1)

GWP = global warming potential

Periodical inspections for refrigerant leaks may be required depending on European or local legislation.

Please contact your local dealer for more information.

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