Toshiba RAV-RM301KRTP Series Service Manual page 6

Precautions for safety
The manufacturer shall not assume any liability for the damage caused by not observing the description of this
manual.
DANGER
Before carrying out the installation, maintenance, repair or removal work, be sure to set the circuit breaker for
both the indoor and outdoor units to the OFF position. Otherwise, electric shocks may result.
Before opening the front panel of the indoor unit or service panel of the outdoor unit, set the circuit breaker to
the OFF position.
Failure to set the circuit breaker to the OFF position may result in electric shocks through contact with the interior
parts.
Only a qualified installer (*1) or qualified service person (*1) is allowed to remove the front panel of the indoor
unit or service panel of the outdoor unit and do the work required.
Turn off
breaker.
Before starting to repair the outdoor unit fan or fan guard, be absolutely sure to set the circuit breaker to the
OFF position, and place a "Work in progress" sign on the circuit breaker.
When cleaning the filter or other parts of the indoor unit, set the circuit breaker to OFF without fail, and place a
"Work in progress" sign near the circuit breaker before proceeding with the work.
Place a "Work in progress" sign near the circuit breaker while the installation, maintenance, repair or removal
work is being carried out.
There is a danger of electric shocks if the circuit breaker is set to ON by mistake.
Prohibition
If, in the course of carrying out repairs, it becomes absolutely necessary to check out the electrical parts with
the electrical control box cover of one or more of the indoor units and the service panel of the outdoor unit
removed in order to find out exactly where the trouble lies, wear insulated heat-resistant gloves, insulated boots
and insulated work overalls, and take care to avoid touching any live parts.
Stay on
You may receive an electric shock if you fail to heed this warning. Only qualified service person (*1) is allowed
protection
to do this kind of work.
Even if the circuit breaker has been set to the OFF position before the service panel is removed and the
electrical parts are repaired, you will still risk receiving an electric shock.
For this reason, short-circuit the high-voltage capacitor terminals to discharge the voltage before proceeding
with the repair work.
Execute
discharge
For details on the short-circuiting procedure, refer to the Service Manual.
between
You may receive an electric shock if the voltage stored in the capacitors has not been sufficiently discharged.
terminals.
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