Safety Precautions; Warnings For Use - Sharp AY-X36RU Mode D'emploi

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNINGS FOR USE

• Do not pull or modify the power supply cord. Pulling and other misuse of the power supply cord may cause
damage to the unit and cause electric shock.
• Do not expose your body directly to the conditioned air for an extended period of time. This could be detrimental
to your health.
• When using the air conditioner with infants, children, elderly, bedridden and/or disabled people, make sure the
room temperature is suitable for those in the room.
• Do not insert objects into the unit. This could cause injury due to the fan rotation.
• The air conditioner must be grounded. Do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe, water pipe, lightning rod, or
telephone ground wire. Improper grounding may cause electric shock.
• In case of an abnormal condition (e.g. burning smell), stop the operation immediately and turn the circuit breaker
OFF and contact your installer.
• The appliance shall be installed in accordance with the local wiring regulations. Improper cable connection can
cause the power supply cord, plug and the electrical outlet to overheat and cause fire.
• Do not splash or pour water directly on the unit. Water can cause electric shock or equipment failure.
• Do not attempt to install/remove/repair the unit by yourself. Incorrect work will cause electric shock, water leak,
fire etc. Consult your dealer or other qualified service personnel for the installation/removal/repair of the unit.
CAUTION
• Make sure to open windows or doors periodically to ventilate the room, especially when using gas appliance.
Insufficient ventilation could cause oxygen shortage.
• Do not operate the remote control buttons or indoor unit buttons/switches with wet hands. This may cause electric
shock.
• For safety, turn the circuit breaker off when not using the unit for an extended period of time.
• Check the outdoor unit mounting rack periodically for wear and to make sure it is firmly in place.
• Do not place objects on the outdoor unit nor step on it. This could cause injury or damage to the air conditioner.
• This unit is designed for residential and light commercial use only. Do not use for other applications such as in a
kennel or greenhouse to raise animals or grow plants.
• Do not place vases or other objects with water on the unit. Water could penetrate into the unit and cause electric
shock after time.
• Do not block air inlets or outlets of the unit. This may cause insufficient performance or issues to the unit.
• Make sure to stop operation and turn the circuit breaker off before performing any maintenance or cleaning. Make
sure the fan has stopped before performing any work on the unit.
• 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.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• Make sure to connect the air conditioner to power supply of the rated voltage and frequency. Use of a power
supply with improper voltage and frequency can result in equipment damage and possible fire.
• Do not install the unit in a place where infl ammable gas may leak. It may cause fire. Install the unit in a place with
minimal dust, fumes and moisture in the air.
• Arrange the drain hose to ensure smooth drainage. Insufficient drainage may cause water leakage in the room,
furniture, etc.
• Install a Ground Fault Interrupt (GFI) circuit breaker depending on the installation location of the unit (such as
highly humid areas). If GFI breaker is not installed, it may cause electric shock.
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