Bard W24HY-A Installation Instructions Manual page 6

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
!
To reduce the risk of explosion, fire, death, electric shock, scalding or injury to persons
when using this product, follow basic precautions, including the following:
GENERAL
· The equipment covered in this manual is to be installed by trained, experienced service and installation
technicians.
· This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
· The refrigerant system is completely assembled and charged. All internal wiring is complete.
· The unit is designed for use with or without duct work. Flanges are provided for attaching the supply and
return ducts.
· These instructions explain the recommended method to install the air-cooled self-contained unit and the
electrical wiring connections to the unit.
· These instructions and any instructions packaged with any separate equipment required to make up the
entire air conditioning system should be carefully read before beginning the installation. Note particularly
"Starting Procedure" and any tags and/or labels attached to the equipment.
· While these instructions are intended as a general recommended guide, they do not supersede any national
and/or local codes in any way. Authorities having jurisdiction should be consulted before the installation is
made. See Additional Publications for information on codes and standards.
· Size of unit for a proposed installation should be based on heat loss calculation made according to
methods of Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA). The air duct should be installed in accordance
with the Standards of the National Fire Protection Association for the Installation of Air Conditioning and
Ventilating Systems of Other Than Residence Type, NFPA No. 90A, and Residence Type Warm Air Heating
and Air Conditioning Systems, NFPA No. 90B. Where local regulations are at a variance with instructions,
installer should adhere to local codes.
INSTALLATION
· This product is not intended for use at altitudes exceeding 2,000 meters (6,561 feet). For appliances
intended for use at altitudes exceeding 2 000 m (6,561 feet), the maximum altitude of use shall be stated.
· Before use, the appliance must be properly installed as described in this manual.
· Contact the authorized service technician for repair or maintenance of this unit.
· Contact the installer for installation of this unit.
· The air conditioner is not intended for use by young children or invalids without supervision.
· Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the air conditioner.
· Installation work must be performed in accordance with the National Electric Code by qualified and
authorized personnel only.
· Connect to a properly rated, protected, and sized power circuit to avoid electrical overload.
· Adhere to all industry recommended safety procedures including the use of long-sleeved gloves and safety
glasses.
· Use care when unpacking and installing. The edges of the product may be sharp.
· Keep packaging materials out of the reach of children. These materials can pose a suffocation risk to
children.
OPERATION
· This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory,
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
· Use this appliance only for its intended purpose.
· Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has
missing or broken parts.
· Do not tamper with controls.
Manual 2100-790
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