Precautions For Safety - Toshiba RAV-GM2241AT8-E1 Installation Manual

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Precautions for safety

The manufacturer shall not assume any liability for the damage caused
by not observing the description of this manual.
WARNING
General
• Before starting to install the air conditioner, read carefully through the
Installation Manual, and follow its instructions to install the air
conditioner.
• Only a qualified installer (*1) or qualified service person (*1) is
allowed to install the air conditioner. If the air conditioner is installed
by an unqualified individual, a fire, electric shocks, injury, water
leakage, noise and/or vibration may result.
• Do not use any refrigerant different from the one specified for
complement or replacement. Otherwise, abnormally high pressure
may be generated in the refrigeration cycle, which may result in a
failure or explosion of the product or an injury to your body.
• When transporting the air conditioner, use a forklift and when moving
the air conditioner by hand, move the unit with 6 people.
• Before opening the intake grille 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
intake grille of the indoor unit or service panel of the outdoor unit and
do the work required.
• Before carrying out the installation, maintenance, repair or removal
work, be sure to set the circuit breaker to the OFF position.
Otherwise, electric shocks may result.
• 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.
• Only a qualified installer (*1) or qualified service person (*1) is
allowed to undertake work at heights using a stand of 50 cm or more.
• Wear protective gloves and safety work clothing during installation,
servicing and removal.
• Do not touch the aluminum fin of the outdoor unit. You may injure
yourself if you do so. If the fin must be touched for some reason, first
put on protective gloves and safety work clothing, and then proceed.
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• Do not climb onto or place objects on top of the outdoor unit. You may
fall or the objects may fall off top of the outdoor unit and result in injury.
• When working at heights, use a ladder which complies with the ISO
14122 standard, and follow the procedure in the ladder's instructions.
Also wear a helmet for use in industry as protective gear to undertake
the work.
• When working at heights, put a sign in place so that no-one will
approach the work location, before proceeding with the work. Parts
and other objects may fall from above, possibly injuring a person
below.
• You shall ensure that the air conditioner is transported in stable
condition. If any part of the product is broken, contact the dealer.
• Do not modify the products. Do not also disassemble or modify the
parts. It may cause a fire, electric shock or injury.
• This appliance is intended to be used by expert or trained users in
shops, in light industry, or for commercial use by lay persons.
About the refrigerant
• This product contains fluorinated greenhouse gases.
• Do not vent gases to the atmosphere.
• The appliance shall be stored in a room without continuously
operating ignition sources (for example: open flames, an operating
gas appliance or an operating electric heater).
• Do not pierce or burn refrigerant cycle parts.
• Do not use means to accelerate the defrosting process or to clean,
other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
• Be aware that refrigerants may not contain an odor.
• The refrigerant inside the unit is flammable. If the refrigerant leaks in
the room and comes in contact with fire from a burner, a heater, or a
cooker, it may result in fire or the formation of a harmful gas.
• Turn off any combustible heating devices, ventilate the room, and
contact the dealer from which you purchased the unit.
• Do not use the unit until a service person confirms that the portion
from which the refrigerant leaked is repaired.
• When installing, relocating, or servicing the air conditioner, use only
the specified refrigerant (R32) to charge the refrigerant lines. Do not
mix it with any other refrigerant and do not allow air to remain in the
lines.
• Pipe-work shall be protected from physical damage.
• Compliance with national gas regulations shall be observed.
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