Safety Precautions - Carrier 40 DMC Installationsanweisung

Safety precautions

Read this instruction manual thoroughly before using the
appliance. Keep all installation, operating and maintenance
instructions carefully and hand them on if you transfer the
appliance to another owner. This appliance conforms to the
Low Voltage Directive (73/23 EEC) and Electromagnetic
Compatibility Directive (89/336 EEC).
It must be installed by qualified personnel only.
The appliance must be installed in an area which is not
accessible to the public.
Warning! Always disconnect the appliance from the mains
supply before starting any maintenance work and before
accessing any internal components.
• Follow all the precautions listed below. They are essential to
safety.
• Check that the appliance has not been damaged in transit. If any
damage is visible, report it to the carrier immediately.
• Make sure that the voltage and frequency of the mains electricity
supply correspond to the specifications on the appliance. Also
make sure that the mains supply has sufficient installed power for
the appliance to operate simultaneously with any other electrical
appliances that might be connected to the same power line.
• To avoid fire, explosion and injury, never operate the appliance in
the presence of dangerous substances or near appliances that
produce naked flames.
• In particular make sure that the appliance is efficiently
earthed.
• The system must be connected to the mains electricity supply in
accordance with the wiring diagram in the outdoor section
installation manual.
• Make sure that the appliance is installed in compliance with all
applicable national safety standards.
• The appliance can only operate correctly and without risk
provided it has been installed and tested by specialist personnel.
• After installation, carry out functional testing and instruct the user
in the operation of the system.
Warnings: avoid...
... obstructing the air intake or outlet (see fig. 1).
... installing in environments affected by high frequencies (see fig. 2).
... installing in environments where oil vapour is present (see fig. 3).
... partial insulation of pipes (see fig. 4).
... installing out-of-level: this causes dripping (see fig. 5).
... horizontal sections and bends in the condensate drain pipe which
do not have a minimum gradient of 5% (see fig. 6).
... in cooling mode, direct entry of sunlight into the room: draw the
curtains.
... installing in places near heat sources, which could damage the
unit (see fig. 7).
... routing the condensate drain pipe to a residential drain or sewer
• This manual describes the installation of the indoor unit of a split
system consisting of two Carrier units. Coupling different units
equipped with different control systems can damage the systems
and invalidates the respective warranties. The manufacturer
accepts no responsibility for system malfunctions deriving from
unapproved coupling.
• The manufacturer declines all responsibility for damage or injury
caused by unauthorised modifications to the appliance or
incorrect electrical or coolant connections.
• Failure to observe the instructions given in this manual or use of
the appliance in conditions other than those specified in the
"Operating Limitations" table in the appliance's installation manual
automatically invalidates the warranty.
• Only use the appliance for the purpose for which it is intended.
The indoor unit is not suitable for use in washrooms.
• Do not use the appliance if it is damaged. In the event of any
malfunctioning, switch the appliance off immediately and
disconnect it from the mains electricity supply.
• Only qualified personnel are authorised to clean inside or
maintain the appliance.
• Arrange for periodic checks to be carried out on the unit, the
electrical connections, the coolant pipes and the safety devices
(these operations must be carried out by qualified personnel
only).
• This appliance contains moving parts. Make sure that children
cannot get at them.
• All materials used in the manufacture and packing of this
appliance are recyclable.
• Dispose of packing material and used batteries from the
(optional) remote control in compliance with applicable legislation.
• This appliance is an air conditioning system and contains a
refrigerant that must be disposed of according to specific
procedures. At the end of the useful life of the appliance, take it to
a proper recycling or disposal centre or return it to the dealer so
that it can be disposed of correctly.
network without a siphon.
The height of the siphon in relation to the available head must be
such as to allow correct evacuation of condensate (see fig. 8).
... loose electrical connections.
... loosening the coolant connections after connecting them (loss of
refrigerant charge) (see fig. 9).
... crushing the coolant connection pipes and the condensate drain
pipe (see fig. 10).
... too many bends between indoor and outdoor units (see outdoor
unit installation manual).
Excessive distance between indoor and outdoor units (see outdoor
unit installation manual) (see fig. 11).
... an excessive height difference between the indoor and outdoor
units (see outdoor unit installation manual) (see fig. 12).
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