Important Safety Information - Nordyne R8HE Series Installation Instructions Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Please read all instructions before servicing this equipment.
Pay attention to all safety warnings and any other special
notes highlighted in the manual. Safety markings are
used frequently throughout this manual to designate a
degree or level of seriousness and should not be ignored.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation that
if not avoided, could result in personal injury or death.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation that
if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury or
property damage.
WARNING:
ELECTRICAL SHOCK, FIRE OR
EXPLOSION HAZARD
Failure to follow safety warnings exactly could
result in serious injury or property damage.
Improper servicing could result in dangerous
operation, serious injury, death or property
damage.
• Before servicing,disconnect all electrical power
to the unit.
• When servicing controls, label all wires prior to
disconnecting. Reconnect wires correctly.
• Verify proper operation after servicing.
WARNING:
These units are fully charged with R-410A
refrigerant and ready for installation. When
a system is installed according to these
instructions, no refrigerant charging is required.
If repairs make it necessary for evacuation and
charging,it should only be attempted by qualified,
trained personnel thoroughly familiar with this
equipment. Some local codes require licensed
installation service personnel to service this
type of equipment. Under no circumstances
should the homeowner attempt to install and/or
service this equipment. Failure to comply with
this warning could result in equipment damage,
personal injury, or death.
WARNING:
Do not place combustible material on or against
the unit cabinet. Do not place combustible
materials, including gasoline and any other
flammable vapors and liquids, in the vicinity of
the unit.
WARNING:
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: This product
contains fiberglass insulation. Disturbing the
insulation of this product during installation,
maintenance, or repair may expose you to
fiberglass insulation.
• Breathing this material may cause respiratory
irritations.
• Fiberglass insulation may also cause eye
irritation, skin sensitization, or other allergic
responses in susceptible individuals.
• Always wear goggles, disposable gloves,
long sleeved shirt, and appropriate breathing
protection when working near this insulation.
If contact with skin occurs, wash immediately
with soap and water. In case of contact with
eyes, flush immediately with water for at least
15 minutes. Contact a physician if needed.
WARNING:
The information listed below and on the next
page must be followed during the installation,
service, and operation of this unit. Unqualified
individuals should not attempt to interpret these
instructions or install this equipment. Failure
to follow safety recommendations could result
in possible damage to the equipment, serious
personal injury or death.
• Before beginning the installation, verify that the unit
model is correct for the job. The unit model number
is printed on the data label. Follow all precautions in
the literature, on tags, and on labels provided with
the equipment. Read and thoroughly understand
the instructions provided with the equipment prior to
performing the installation and operational checkout
of the equipment.
• Never test for gas leaks with an open flame. Use
a commercially available soap solution to check all
connections. See page
• Installation of equipment may require brazing operations.
Installer must comply with safety codes and wear
appropriate safety equipment (safety glasses, work
gloves, fire extinguisher, etc.) when performing brazing
operations.
• This equipment is NOT to be used for temporary heating
of buildings or structures under construction.
• Use caution when handling this appliance or removing
components. Personal injury can occur from sharp metal
edges present in all sheet metal constructed equipment.
• Follow all precautions in the literature, on tags, and
on labels provided with the equipment. Read and
thoroughly understand the instructions provided with
the equipment prior to performing the installation and
operational checkout of the equipment.
• The installer should become familiar with the units wiring
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