Personal Injury Or Death Hazards - Friedrich FPHMR18A3A Service Manual

Personal Injury Or Death Hazards

SAFETY
FIRST
ELECTRICAL HAZARDS:
• Shutdown and/or disconnect all electrical power to the unit before performing inspections, maintenance, or
service.
• Make sure to follow proper lockout/tag out procedures.
• Always work in the company of a qualified assistant if possible.
• Capacitors, even when disconnected from the electrical power source, retain an electrical charge potential
capable of causing electric shock or electrocution. Wait a few minutes after shutdown to allow the capacitors to
discharge the stored energy.
• Handle, discharge, and test capacitors according to safe, established standards, and approved procedures.
• Extreme care, proper judgment, and safety procedures must be exercised if it becomes necessary to test or
troubleshoot equipment with the power turned on to the unit.
• Do not spray water on the air conditioning unit while the power is on.
• Electrical component malfunction caused by water could result in electric shock or other electrically unsafe
conditions when the power is restored and the unit is turned on, even after the exterior is dry.
• Use air conditioner on a single dedicated circuit within the specified amperage rating.
• Ensure that the unit is properly grounded.
• Follow all safety precautions and use approved protective safety equipment such as: gloves, goggles, and
clothing. Ensure that properly insulated tools, and testing equipment are are used as well to protect against
equipment damage and reduce the risk of injury.
• Failure to follow proper safety procedures and these warnings can result in serious injury or possibly death.
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INTRODUCTION
WARNING
Do not remove, disable
or bypass this unit's
safety devices. Doing so
may cause fire, Doing so
may cause fire, injuries,
or death.
WARNING
ALWAYS USE INDUSTRY STANDARD PERSONAL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
AVERTISSEMENT
Ne pas supprime, désactiver
ou contourner cette l´unité
des dispositifs de sécurité,
faire vous risqueriez de
provoquer le feu, les
blessures ou la mort.
ADVERTENCIA
No eliminar, desactivar o
pasar por alto los
dispositivos de seguridad de
la unidad. Si lo hace podría
producirse fuego, lesiones
o muerte.