Introduction; Important Safety Information - Friedrich Chill Premier Inverter Series Service Manual

Important Safety Information

The information in this manual is intended for use by a qualified technician who is familiar with the safety procedures
required for installation and repair, and who is equipped with the proper tools and test instruments required to service
this product.
Installation or repairs made by unqualified persons can result in subjecting the unqualified person making such repairs
as well as the persons being served by the equipment to hazards resulting in injury or electrical shock which can be
serious or even fatal.
Safety warnings have been placed throughout this manual to alert you to potential hazards that may be
encountered. If you install or perform service on equipment, it is your responsibility to read and obey these
warnings to guard against any bodily injury or property damage which may result to you or others.
This service manual is designed to be used in conjunction with the installation and operation manuals
provided with each air conditioning system.
This service manual was written to assist the professional service technician to quickly and accurately
diagnose and repair malfunctions.
Installation procedures are not given in this manual. They are given in the Installation/Operation manual
which can be aquired on the Friedrich website. Click the Link or scan the QR code to be directed to the
Profeesional page where you can locate our technical literature.
IMPORTANT: It will be necessary for you to accurately identify the unit you are servicing, so you can be
certain of a proper diagnosis and repair.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.
This is a safety Alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you
what will happen if the instructions are not followed.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol with the word "WARNING" or "CAUTION". These words mean:
WARNING
Indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, can result in severe personal injury or death and damage to product or other
property.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, can result in personal injury and damage to product or other property.
NOTICE
Indicates property damage can occur if instructions are not followed.
This symbol indicates that this appliance uses a flammable refrigerant. If the refrigerant is leaked and is exposed to an
external ignition source, there is a risk of fire.
This symbol indicates that the Operation Manual should be read carefully.
This symbol indicates that service personnel should be handling this equipment with reference to the installation manual.
This symbol indicates that information is available such as the Installation and Operation manual, or the Service Manual.
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INTRODUCTION

SAFETY IS IMPORTANT