Precautions For Use - Panasonic PE2 Series Operating Instructions Manual

Precautions for Use

Installation
This air conditioner must be installed properly by qualified
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installation technicians in accordance with the Installation
Instructions provided with the unit.
Before installation, check that the voltage of the electric
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supply in your home or office is the same as the voltage
shown on the nameplate.
WARNING
Avoid the following locations for installation.
Locations where smoke or combustible gas exists.
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Also locations of extremely high temperature such as a
greenhouse.
Locations where excessively high heat-generating
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objects are placed.
Attention:
Avoid installing the outdoor unit where salty sea water can
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splash directly onto it or in sulphurous air near a spa.
(To protect the air conditioner from heavy corrosion)
Wiring
All wiring must conform to the local electrical codes.
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(Consult your dealer or a qualified electrician for details.)
Each unit must be properly grounded with a ground (or
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earth) wire or through the supply wiring.
Wiring must be done by a qualified electrician.
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Operation Preparation
Turn the power mains on 5 hours before
the start of operation.
(For warm-up)
Leave the power mains ON for continuous use.
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NOTE
Pull off the power plug from a receptacle, or switch off the
breaker, or switch off the power disconnecting mean to isolate
the air conditioner from the main power supply when not in use
for a long time.
Tips for Energy Saving
„ Avoid
Do not block the air intake and outlet of the unit.
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(If either is obstructed, the unit will not function
well, causing malfunction.)
During cooling operation, use sunshades, blinds or
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curtains to prevent direct sunlight from entering the
room.
„ Do
Always keep the air filter clean.
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(A clogged filter will impair the performance of the unit.)
→ "Maintenance" (P.7)
To prevent conditioned air from escaping, keep
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windows, doors and any other openings closed.
Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of
Old Equipment and Used Batteries
hese symbols on the products, packaging,
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and/or accompanying documents mean that
used electrical and electronic products and
batteries should not be mixed with general
household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling
of old products and used batteries, please
take them to applicable collection points, in
accordance with your national legislation and
the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC.
By disposing of these products and batteries
correctly, you will help to save valuable
resources and prevent any potential negative
effects on human health and the environment
which could otherwise arise from inappropriate
waste handling.
For more information about collection and
recycling of old products and batteries, please
contact your local municipality, your waste
disposal service or the point of sale where you
purchased the items.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect
disposal of this waste, in accordance with
national legislation.
For business users in the European Union
If you wish to discard electrical and electronic
equipment, please contact your dealer or
supplier for further information.
[Information on Disposal in other Countries
outside the European Union]
These symbols are only valid in the European
Union. If you wish to discard these items,
please contact your local authorities or dealer
and ask for the correct method of disposal.
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Note for the battery symbol (bottom two
symbol examples):
This symbol might be used in combination with
a chemical symbol. In this case it complies
with the requirement set by the Directive for
the chemical involved.
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