Safety
2 SAFETY
2.1 SYMBOLS USED
During normal air conditioning system design work or unit insta-
llation, greater attention must be paid in certain situations requi-
ring particular care in order to avoid injuries and damage to the
unit, the installation or the building or property.
Situations that jeopardise the safety of those in the surrounding
area or that put the unit itself at risk will be clearly indicated in
this manual.
To indicate these situations, a series of special symbols will be
used to clearly identify these situations.
Pay close attention to these symbols and to the messages fo-
llowing them, as your safety and that of others depends on it.
D A N G E R
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The text following this symbol contains information and
instructions relating directly to your safety and physical
wellbeing.
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Not taking these instructions into account could lead to
serious, very serious or even fatal injuries to you and
others in the proximities of the unit.
In the texts following the danger symbol you can also find infor-
mation on safe procedures during unit installation.
2.2 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT SAFETY
D A N G E R
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HITACHI is not able to foresee all the circumstances
which may result in a potential danger.
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Do not pour water in the indoor or outdoor unit. These
products are fitted with electric components. If water co-
mes into contact with electric components, this will cau-
se a serious electric shock.
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Do not handle or adjust the safety devices inside the in-
door and outdoor units. The handling or adjustment of
these devices may result in serious accident.
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Do not open the service cover or access panel of the in-
door and outdoor units without disconnecting the main
supply.
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In the event of fire, switch off the mains, put out the fire
immediately and contact your service supplier.
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Check that the earth cable is correctly connected.
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Connect the unit to a circuit breaker of the specified ca-
pacity.
C A U T I O N
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Refrigerant leaks may hinder respiration as the gas displaces
the air in the room.
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Fit the indoor unit, the outdoor unit, the remote control and
the cable at a minimum of 3 metres away from sources of
strong radiation from electromagnetic waves, such as medical
equipment.
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C A U T I O N
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The text following this symbol contains information and instruc-
tions relating directly to your safety and physical wellbeing.
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Not taking these instructions into account could lead to minor
injuries to you and others in the proximities of the unit.
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Not taking these instructions into account could lead to unit
damage.
In the texts following the caution symbol you can also find infor-
mation on safe procedures during unit installation.
N O T E
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The text following this symbol contains information or instruc-
tions that may be of use or that require a more thorough ex-
planation.
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Instructions regarding inspections to be made on unit parts or
systems may also be included.
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Do not use sprays, such as insecticides, varnishes or enamels
or any other inflammable gas within a metre of the system.
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If the circuit breaker or supply fuse of the unit comes on fre-
quently, stop the system and contact the service suppler.
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Do not carry out maintenance or inspection work yourself.
This work must be carried out by qualified service personnel
with suitable tools and resources for the work.
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Do not place any foreign material (branches, sticks, etc.) in
the air inlet or outlet of the unit. These units are fitted with high
speed fans and contact with any object is dangerous.
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This appliance must be used only by adult and capable
people, having received the technical information or instruc-
tions to handle this appliance properly and safely.
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Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.
N O T E
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The air in the room should be renewed and the room ventila-
ted every 3 or 4 hours.
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The system fitter and specialist shall provide anti-leak safety
in accordance with local regulations.