Safety precautions, Warning, Caution – Comfort-Aire VMH 36 Series User Manual
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Heat Controller, Inc.
VMH 30/36 SERIES
Owner’s Manual
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
To prevent injury to the user or other people and property damage, the following instructions
must be followed. Incorrect operation due to ignoring the instructions may cause harm or damage.
The seriousness is classified by the following indications:
This symbol indicates the possibility of death or serious injury.
Meanings of symbols used in this manual are as shown below:
WARNING
Always do this.
Never do this.
CAUTION
This symbol indicates the possibility of injury or damage to property.
Connect the power properly,
following all local and national
electric codes.
Do not modify power cord
length or share the outlet
with other appliances
Always ensure proper
electrical grounding.
Disconnect the power if
strange sounds, smells, or
smoke comes from the unit.
Ventilate room before operating air
conditioner if there is a gas leakage
from another appliance.
Otherwise, it may cause
electric shock or fire due to
excess heat generation.
It may cause electric shock
or fire due to heat generation.
No grounding may cause
electric shock.
It may cause fire and
electric shock.
It may cause explosion, fire and, burns.
It may cause electric shock
or fire due to heat generation.
It may cause electric shock.
It may cause failure of
machine or electric shock.
It contains contaminants and
could make you sick.
It may cause fire and
electric shock.
It may cause electric shock
or fire.
This could damage your
health.
No installation may cause
fire and electric shock.
It may cause electric shock.
It may cause an explosion or fire.
It may cause failure and
electric shock.
Do not operate or stop the
unit by switching on or off
the power.
Do not operate with wet
hands or in damp
environment.
Do not allow water to get
into electric parts.
Do not drink water drained
from air conditioner.
Do not use the power cord
close to heating appliances.
Do not damage or use an
unspecified power cord.
Do not direct airflow at room
occupants only, allow air to
disperse into the room.
Always install circuit
breaker and a dedicated
power circuit.
Do not open the unit
during operation.
Do not use the appliance near
flammable gas or combustibles, such
as gasoline, benzene, thinner, etc.
Do not disassemble or
modify unit.
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WARNING
Use the correctly rated
breaker or fuse.
There is risk of fire or
electric shock.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION
It may cause electric shock
or fire.
It may cause an injury.
When the air filter is to be
removed, do not touch the
metal parts of the unit.
Water may enter the unit
and degrade the insulation.
It may cause an electric
shock.
Do not clean the air
conditioner with water.
An oxygen shortage may
occur.
Ventilate the room well
when used together
with a stove, etc.
Do not clean unit when
power is on as it may cause
fire and electric shock, or
injury.
When the unit needs to be
cleaned, switch off, and
turn off the circuit breaker.
This could injure the pet or
plant, allow airflow from
appliance to disperse into
the room.
Do not put a pet or house
plant where it will be
exposed to direct air flow.
Do not use this air cond-
itioner to preserve precision
devices, food, pets, plants,
and art objects. It may
cause deterioration of
quality, etc.
Do not use for special
preservation purposes.
Appearance may be
deteriorated due to change
of product color or
scratching of its surface.
Do not clean with strong
detergants. Use a soft dry
cloth for cleaning.
It may cause failure of
appliance or accident.
Do not place obstacles
around air-inlets or inside
of air-outlet.
It may cause failure of
product or fire.
Turn off the main power
switch when not using
the unit for a long time.
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Operation without filters
may cause failure.
Always insert the filters
securely. Clean filter
once every two weeks.
There is danger of fire or
electric shock.
Do not place heavy object
on the power cord and
take care so that the cord
is not compressed.
Use caution when
unpacking and installing.
Sharp edges could cause
injury.
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If water enters the unit,
turn the unit off and
disconnect the power,
contact a qualified service
technician.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS