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NOTE: Read the entire instruction manual before starting the installation.
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SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service, maintenance, or use can cause explosion, fire, electrical shock, or other conditions which may cause death, personal injury, or property damage. Consult a qualified installer, service agency, or your distributor or branch for information or assistance. The qualified installer or agency must use
Follow all safety codes. Wear safety glasses, protective clothing, and work gloves. Use quenching cloth for brazing operations. Have fire extinguisher available. Read these instructions thor- oughly and follow all warnings or cautions included in literature and attached to the unit. Consult local building codes and National Electrical Code (NEC) for special requirements.
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Understand the signal words DANGER, WARNING, and CAU- |
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personal injury or death. WARNING signifies hazards which |
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injury or product and property damage. NOTE is used to highlight |
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suggestions which will result in enhanced installation, reliability, |
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NOTE: In some cases noise in the living area has been traced to |
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gas pulsations from improper installation of equipment. |
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| 1. Locate unit away from windows, patios, decks, etc. where | IMPORTANT: Always install a | |||
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| 2. Ensure that vapor- and |
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4. Leave some slack between structure and unit to absorb | I. CHECK EQUIPMENT AND JOB SITE | |
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5.When passing refrigerant tubes through the wall, seal opening with RTV or other pliable
A. Unpack Unit
Move to final location. Remove carton, taking care not to damage unit.