Important Safety Information

PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR NEW FREECOM AIR CONDITIONER.

WARNING:

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Failure to follow the safety information below can result in severe personal injury or property damage.

•Use this product only with the proper electrical voltage. (See “Specifications.”)

•DO NOT use the electrical plug to start or stop the unit. Doing so could cause dam- age to the control circuit and invalidate the warranty. Use only the POWER ON/OFF button on control panel to turn the unit on or off. Avoid pulling, folding, or stretching the electrical cord. When plugging in the unit, never touch or bend the metal prongs and always use the molded plug handle.

•DO NOT plug this appliance into an outlet that is being used by other appliances or electrical devices. An overloaded electrical circuit or outlet may result in fire and/or injury from electrical shock and damage to the product. If the outlet or electrical cir- cuit becomes warm or hot and/or the designated fuse or breaker switch trips or fails, this may be an indication of an electrical overload. Turn off the air conditioner imme- diately using the POWER ON/OFF button on the control panel and contact a qualified electrician to determine the problem.

•DO NOT run power cord under carpeting or rugs as this may result in fire.

•DO NOT plug in or unplug the power cord with wet hands.

•DO NOT expose unit to water or moisture.

•DO NOT use outdoors.

CAUTION:

Failure to follow the safety information below can result in minor personal injury, property damage, damage to the unit, and voiding your warranty.

•DO NOT cover the unit with clothes, towels, blanket, or other similar materials.

•DO NOT block or cover air intake, exhaust, or oscillating louvers.

•DO NOT touch oscillating louvers or blower while the unit is operating.

•DO NOT attempt to carry the unit or roll the unit over carpet, rough, or uneven surfaces.

•DO NOT operate the unit without the condensate tank and air filters properly installed.

•Never use the unit as a dryer or put clothes or any other items on the unit.

•Never place air conditioner near flammable materials.

•Never put heavy objects on the unit.

•To avoid damage and maintain proper operation, place the unit a minimum of 20 inch- es from walls, curtains, furniture, blankets, loose material, or any other obstructions. Keep the unit a safe distance from stairs.

•DO NOT use or operate the product in a confined space, such as a closet.

•To avoid water leakage and damage:

•Always operate the product on a solid, level surface.

•Before moving the unit, always turn it off using the POWER ON/OFF button on the control panel and empty the condensate tank. Allow the unit to stand at least five (5) minutes.

•DO NOT drop the unit or place it on its sides, back, top or front. Always keep the unit in its upright position.

•To reduce the possibility of illness from excessive cooling: avoid direct, continuous exposure and never place the unit in a closed space occupied by persons incapable

of operating the product properly.