Safety Precautions - Daikin RZQ20KCVJK Installation Manual

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1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Please read the these "SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS" carefully before installing air conditioning unit and
be sure to install it correctly. After completing the installation, make sure that the unit operates properly
during the start-up operation.
Please instruct the customer on how to operate the unit and keep it maintained.
Also, inform customers that they should store this installation manual along with the operation manual for
future reference.
Meaning of WARNING and CAUTION notices.
Both are important notices for safety. Be sure to follow them.
WARNING ........Failure to follow these instructions properly may result in personal injury or loss of life.
CAUTION ..........Failure to observe these instructions properly may result in property damage or
personal injury, which may be serious depending on the circumstances.
After completing installation, conduct a trial operation to check for faults and explain to the customer how to
operate the air conditioner and take care of it with the aid of the operation manual. Ask the customer to store
the installation manual along with the operation manual for future reference.
This air conditioner comes under the term "appliances not accessible to the general public".
WARNING
• Ask your dealer or qualified personnel to carry out installation work.
Do not attempt to install the air conditioner yourself. Improper installation may result in water leakage,
electric shocks or fire.
• Install the air conditioner in accordance with the instructions in this installation manual.
Improper installation may result in water leakage, electric shocks or fire.
• When installing the unit in a small room, take measures against to keep refrigerant concentration from
exceeding allowable safety limits in the event of refrigerant leakage.
Contact the place of purchase for more information. Excessive refrigerant in a closed ambient can lead to
oxygen deficiency
• Be sure to use only the specified accessories and parts for installation work.
Failure to use the specified parts may result in the unit falling, water leakage, electric shocks or fire.
• Install the air conditioner on a foundation strong enough to withstand the weight of the unit.
A foundation of insufficient strength may result in the equipment falling and causing injury.
• Carry out the specified installation work after taking into account strong winds, typhoons or earthquakes.
Failure to do so during installation work may result in the unit falling and causing accidents.
• Make sure that a separate power supply circuit is provided for this unit and that all electrical work is carried
out by qualified personnel according to local laws and regulations and this installation manual.
An insufficient power supply capacity or improper electrical construction may lead to electric shocks or fire.
• Be sure to earth the air conditioner.
Do not earth the unit to a utility pipe, lightning conductor or telephone earth lead.
Imperfect earthing may result in electric shocks or fire.
A high surge current from lightning or other sources may cause damage to the air conditioner.
• Be sure to install an earth leakage breaker.
Failure to install an earth leakage breaker may result in electric shocks or fire.
• Be sure to switch off the unit before touching any electrical parts.
Touching a live part may result in electric shock.
• Make sure that all wiring is secured, the specified wires are used, and that there is no strain on the terminal
connections or wires.
Improper connections or securing of wires may result in abnormal heat build-up or fire.
• When wiring the power supply and connecting the wiring between the indoor and outdoor units, position the
wires so that the control box lid can be securely fastened.
Improper positioning of the control box lid may result in electric shocks, fire or overheating terminals.
• If refrigerant gas leaks during installation, ventilate the area immediately.
Toxic gas may be produced if the refrigerant comes into contact with fire.
• After completing installation, check for refrigerant gas leakage.
Toxic gas may be produced if the refrigerant gas leaks into the room and comes into contact with a source
of fire, such as a fan heater, stove or cooker.
• Do not touch any refrigerant that leaks out of refrigerant piping joints or connections.
Touching it may cause frostbite.
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