General Information; Safety Precautions - McQuay M5WM Series Installation And Maintenance Manual

General Information

This manual provides
procedures so your
operates properly and provides you the service
it was designed to provide.
Special adjustment may be necessary to suit
local requirements. Before using your air
conditioner, please read this instruction manual
carefully and keep it for future reference.

Safety Precautions

Before installing the air conditioner unit, please
read the following safety precautions carefully.
WARNING
!
• The installer must determine and follow all
applicable codes
equipment presents hazard of electricity, rotating
parts, sharp edges, heat and weight. Failure to
read and follow these instructions can result in
property, severe personal energy or death. This
equipment must be installed by experienced,
trained personnel only.
• Improper
installation can
damage, service personnel injury or death.
• Do not allow flammable fumes near unit or areas
sharing ventilation.
• Installation and maintenance must be performed
by qualified persons who are familiar with local
code and regulations, and experienced with this
type of appliance.
• All field wiring must be done in accordance with
industry standards and local codes.
• Inspect the unit nameplate to be certain the
voltage is the same as the voltage that will be
delivered to the unit. Improper electrical wiring
can cause property damage, severe personal
energy or death.
• The unit must be GROUNDED.
• Make sure wiring does not touch refrigerant
piping, compressor, or any moving parts of the
fan motors.
• Confirm that the power supply is switched OFF
before installing or servicing the unit.
WARNING
!
Hazardous Voltage!
Disconnect all electrical power including remote
disconnects before servicing. Failure to disconnect
power before servicing can cause severe personal
injury or death.
IM-5WMF(SEER13)-0706
the installation
air conditioner unit
and regulations. This
cause equipment
CAUTION
!
Use copper conductors only. Unit terminals are not
designed to accept other types of conductors. Failure
to do so may cause damage to the equipment.
CAUTION
!
• Do no install in a laundry room. Humidity and laundry
chemicals can corrode unit components.
• Do not install the unit where leakage of flammable
gas may occur. If gas leaks and accumulates around
the unit, it may cause a fire.
• Connect drainage piping properly. If drainage piping
is not connected properly, water leakage can cause
property damage.
• Do not overcharge the unit. This unit is factory pre-
charged. Overcharge will cause over-current or
damage to the compressor.
• Keep panel closed. Unsecured panels will cause the
unit to operate noisily.
NOTICE
This product was carefully packed and thoroughly
inspected before leaving the factory. Responsibility for
its safe delivery was assumed by the carrier upon
acceptance of the shipment. Claims for loss or damage
sustained in transit must therefore be made upon the
carrier, as follow:
VISIBLE LOSS OR DAMAGE
Any external evidence of loss or damage must be
noted on the freight bill or carrier's receipt, and signed
by the carrier's agent. Failure to adequately describe
such external evidence of loss or damage may result in
the carrier's refusing to honor a damaged claim. The
form required to file such a claim will be supplied by the
carrier.
CONCEALED LOSS OR DAMAGE
Concealed loss or damage means loss or damage
which does not become apparent until the product has
been unpacked. The contents may be damaged in
transit due to rough handling even though the carton
may not show external damages. When the damage is
discovered upon unpacking, make a written request for
inspection by the carrier's agent within fifteen (15) days
of the delivery date. File a claim with the carrier since
such damage is the carrier's responsibility.
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