Precautions For Use; Operation Condition; Tips For Energy Saving - Panasonic S-280ME2E5 Operating Instructions Manual

Precautions for Use

This air conditioner must be installed properly by qualifi ed
 
installation technicians in accordance with the Installation
Instructions provided with the unit.
Before installation, check that the voltage of the electric sup-
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ply in your home or offi ce is the same as the voltage shown
on the nameplate.
Avoid the following locations for installation.
Locations where smoke or combustible gas exists.
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Also locations of extremely high temperature such as a
greenhouse.
Locations where excessively high heat-generating ob-
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jects are placed.
Attention:
  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)
All wiring must conform to the local electrical codes.
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(Consult your dealer or a qualifi ed electrician for details.)
Each unit must be properly grounded with a ground (or
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earth) wire or through the supply wiring.
Wiring must be done by a qualifi ed electrician.
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Operation Preparation
Turn the power mains on 5 hours before
the start of operation.
(For warm-up)
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.

Tips for Energy Saving

 Avoid
Do not block the air intake and outlet of the unit.
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(If either is obstructed, the unit will not function
well, causing malfunction.)
During cooling operation, use sunshades, blinds or cur-
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tains to prevent direct sunlight from entering the room.
 Do
Always keep the air fi lter clean.
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(A clogged fi lter will impair the performance of the unit.)
→ "Maintenance" (P.8)
To prevent conditioned air from escaping, keep win-
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dows, doors and any other openings closed.
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Installation
WARNING
Wiring

Operation Condition

Use this air conditioner under the following temperature range.
Outdoor Unit
2WAY (ME1 type)
Cooling
Heating
3WAY (MF2 type)
Cooling
Heating
Cooling &
Heating
*DBT: Dry bulb temperature
*WBT: Wet bulb temperature
 When used in FRESH AIR INTAKE MODE
Outdoor Unit
2WAY (ME1 type)
Cooling
Heating
3WAY (MF2 type)
Cooling
Heating
Cooling &
Heating
*DBT: Dry bulb temperature
*WBT: Wet bulb temperature
ON
If the unit is operated for long hours excluding the conditions
listed in the table, operation will be stopped and the unit leads
to problems.
Indoor
temperature temperature
range
14°C 25°C (*WBT) -10°C 46°C (*DBT)
16°C 30°C (*DBT) -25°C 15°C (*WBT)
14°C 25°C (*WBT) -10°C 46°C (*DBT)
15°C 30°C (*DBT) -20°C 18°C (*WBT)
― -10°C 24°C (*DBT)
Indoor
temperature temperature
range
14°C 25°C (*WBT) 22°C 46°C (*DBT)
16°C 30°C (*DBT) -5°C 16°C (*DBT)
14°C 25°C (*WBT) 22°C 46°C (*DBT)
15°C 30°C (*DBT) -5°C 16°C (*DBT)
― -5°C 24°C (*DBT)
Outdoor
range
Outdoor
range