Hitachi RCI-3.0UFE1NH Installation & Maintenance Manual page 4

• Upon receiving this product, inspect it for any shipping damage. Claims for damage, either apparent or concealed,
should be filed with the shipping company immediately.
• Check the model number, electrical characteristics (power supply, voltage and frequency) and accessories to
determine if they are correct.
The standard utilization of the unit is explained in this manual.
Therefore, utilization other than that specified in this manual is not recommended.
Please contact your dealer as the occasion arises.
• We recommend that this air conditioner should be installed properly by qualified personnel in accordance with the
installation instructions provided with the unit.
• Before installation, check if the voltage of the power supply at installation site is the same as the voltage shown on
the nameplate.
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• Do not perform any alteration to this product, otherwise, it may cause
water leakage, breakdown, short circuit, electric shock, fire, etc.
• Piping, welding and other such works should be carried out far
away from the flammable and explosive materials, including the air
conditioner refrigerant, to guarantee the security of the site.
• To protect the air conditioner from heavy corrosion, avoid installing
the outdoor unit in a place where sea water can splash directly onto or
in sulphurous air near a spa. Do not install the air conditioner where
excessively high heat-generating objects are placed.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the factory or its
service department to avoid danger.
• The place where this product is installed must have the reliable electrical
grounding facilities and protections. Please do not connect the grounding
of this product to various kinds of air feeding ducts, drain pipes, lightning
protection facilities as well as other piping lines to avoid an electric shock
and damage caused by other factors.
• Wiring must be done by a qualified electrician. All the wiring operations must
be conducted according to the local electrical codes.
• You should consider the capacity of the electric current of your electrical
meter and socket before installation.
• The power wire where this product is installed should have the independent
leakage protection device and the electric current over-load protection
device provided for this product.
• This appliance can be used by children over 8 years old and persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
• Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance
shall not be made by children without supervision.
• Means for providing complete disconnection in all poles, must be
incorporated in the fixed wiring in accordance with the wiring regulations.
• When any abnormality like burnt smell, deformation, fire, smoke, etc. is
found, you should stop using the air conditioner, immediately cut off the
main power supply and contact the dealer.
• The method of connection of the appliance to the electrical supply and
interconnection of separate components are detailed below. The wiring
diagram with a clear indication of the connections and wiring to external
control devices and supply cord are detailed below.
• Power connection and interconnection between outdoor unit and indoor
unit should be conducted with the power cord of the H07RN-F type or the
electrically equivalent type. The size of the power cord is detailed below.
• Type and rating of circuit breakers / ELB are detailed below.
• The information on dimensions of the space necessary for correct installation
of the appliance including the minimum permissible distances to adjacent
structures is detailed below.