Introduction; Important Safety Information - Friedrich VERT-I-PAK VHA09K25RTQ 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.
Due to continuing research in new energy-saving technology, all information in this manual is subject to change without notice.
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.
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INTRODUCTION

Your safety and the safety of others is very
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 follow the safety alert symbol with the word
"WARNING"
or "CAUTION". These words mean:
Indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, can result in severe personal
WARNING
injury or death and damage to product or other property.
Indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, can result in personal injury and
CAUTION
damage to product or other property.
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.
NOTICE
Indicates property damage can occur if instructions are not followed.
important.
WARNING
Refrigeration system
under high pressure
Do not puncture, heat, expose to flame or
incinerate.
Only certified refrigeration technicians should
service this equipment.
R410A systems operate at higher pressures
than R22 equipment. Appropriate safe service
and handling practices must be used.
Only use gauge sets designed for use with
R410A.
Do not use standard R22 gauge sets.