Panasonic CU-E18GKR User Manual

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DEFINITION
To prevent personal injury, injury to others, or property damage, please observe the following.
Incorrect operation due to failure to follow instructions may cause harm or damage, the seriousness of which is classifi ed as below:
 
 
Warning
This sign warns of death or 
serious injury.
    
 
Caution
This sign warns of injury or 
damage to property.
The instructions to be followed are classifi ed by the following symbols:
  
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Indoor Unit
• Do not install the unit in a 
potentially explosive atmosphere.
• Do not wash the unit with water, 
benzene, thinner or scouring 
powder.
• Do not use for other purposes 
such as preservation of food.
• Do not use any combustible 
equipment in front of the airfl ow 
outlet.
• Do not expose directly to cold air 
for a long period.
• Ensure that the drainage pipe is 
connected properly. Otherwise, 
leakage may occur.
• Aerate the room regularly.
Remote Control
• Do not use rechargeable 
(Ni-Cd) batteries.
• Do not allow infants and 
small children to play 
with the remote control 
to prevent them from 
accidentally swallowing the 
batteries.
• Remove the batteries if the 
unit is not going to be used 
for a long period of time.
• New batteries of the same 
type must be inserted 
following the polarity stated 
to prevent malfunction of the 
remote control.
Power Supply
• Do not share the same power outlet with 
other equipment.
• Do not modify power cords.
• Do not use extension cords.
• Do not operate with wet hands.
• Use the specifi ed supply cord.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be 
replaced by the manufacturer, its service 
agent or similarly qualifi ed persons in 
order to avoid a hazard.
• This equipment must be earthed and 
strongly recommended to be installed with 
Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker (ELCB) 
or Residual Current Device (RCD). 
Otherwise, it may cause electrical shock 
or fi re in case of malfunction.
• In case of emergency or abnormal 
conditions (burnt smell, etc), turn off the 
power supply, and consult your nearest 
dealer.
Outdoor Unit
• Do not sit or place anything on the 
indoor or outdoor unit.
• Do not touch the sharp aluminium 
fi n.
• Ensure that the drainage pipe is 
connected properly. Otherwise, 
leakage may occur.
• After long periods of use, make 
sure the installation rack is not 
damaged.
Indoor Unit
• Do not install, remove and 
reinstall the unit by yourself; 
improper installation will 
cause leakage, electric 
shock or fi re. Please consult 
an authorized dealer or 
specialist for the installation 
work.
• Do not insert your fi ngers or 
other objects into the indoor 
or outdoor unit.
• Do not attempt to repair the 
unit by yourself.
Power Supply
• Switch off the power supply before 
cleaning or servicing.
• Turn off the power supply if the 
unit is not used for a long period of 
time.
• This air conditioner is equipped 
with a built-in surge protective 
device. However, in order to further 
protect your air conditioner from 
being damaged by abnormally 
strong lightning activity, you may 
want to disconnect it from the 
power supply. Do not touch the air 
conditioner during lightning, it may 
cause electric shock.
This symbol denotes an action 
that is PROHIBITED.
 
 
 
These symbols denote actions 
that are COMPULSORY.
 
Caution
 
 
Warning
Air inlet
Air inlet
Air 
Air 
outlet
outlet
Air outlet
Air inlet
Air inlet