Important Safety Information - Friedrich H)A09K25L Service Manual

The information contained in this manual is intended for use by a qualified service technician who is familiar
with the safety procedures required for installation and repair, and who is equipped with the proper tools and
test instruments required to service this product.
Installation or repairs made by unqualified persons can result in subjecting the unqualified person making
such repairs as well as the persons being served by the equipment to hazards resulting in injury or electrical
shock which can be serious or even fatal.
Safety warnings have been placed throughout this manual to alert you to potential hazards that may be
encountered. If you install or perform service on equipment, it is your responsibility to read and obey these
warnings to guard against any bodily injury or property damage which may result to you or others.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read
and obey all safety messages.
WARNING
CAUTION
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury,
and tell you what will happen if the instructions are not followed.
NOTICE
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH HAZARDS
ELECTRICAL HAZARDS:
• Unplug and/or disconnect all electrical power to the unit before performing inspections,
maintenance, or service.
• Make sure to follow proper lockout/tag out procedures.
• Always work in the company of a qualified assistant if possible.
• Capacitors, even when disconnected from the electrical power source, retain an electrical charge
potential capable of causing electric shock or electrocution.
• Handle, discharge, and test capacitors according to safe, established, standards, and approved
procedures.
• Extreme care, proper judgment, and safety procedures must be exercised if it becomes necessary
to test or troubleshoot equipment with the power on to the unit.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
This is a safety Alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol with the word "WARNING"
or "CAUTION". These words mean:
You can be killed or seriously injured if you do not follow instructions.
You can receive minor or moderate injury if you do not follow instructions.
A message to alert you of potential property damage will have the
word "NOTICE". Potential property damage can occur if instructions
are not followed.