General Safety Information - Panasonic FV-0511VQ1 Installation Instructions Manual

GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION

For Your Safety
To reduce the risk of injury, loss of life, electric shock, fire, malfunction, and damage to
equipment or property, always observe the following safety precautions.
Explanation of symbol word panels
The following symbol word panels are used to classify and describe the level of hazard, injury, and
property damage caused when the denotation is disregarded and improper use is performed.
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
The following symbols are used to classify and describe the type of instructions to be observed.
This symbol is used to alert users to a specific operating procedure that must be followed
in order to operate the unit safely.
This symbol is used to alert users to a specific operating procedure that must not be
performed.
This symbol is used to alert users not to disassemble the equipment.
This symbol is used to alert users to make sure of grounding when using the equipment
with the grounding terminal.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons, observe the following :
Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If you have any questions,
contact the manufacturer.
Before servicing or cleaning unit, switch power off at service panel and lock the service
disconnecting means to prevent power from being switched on accidentally. When the
service disconnecting means cannot be locked, securely fasten a prominent warning device,
such as a tag, to the service panel.
Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by qualified person(s) in accordance with
all applicable codes and standards, including fire-rated construction.
Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion and exhausting of gases through the flue (chimney)
of fuel burning equipment to prevent back drafting. Follow the heating equipment manufacturer's
guideline and safety standards such as those published by the National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA), and the American Society for Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers
(ASHRAE) and the local code authorities.
When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not damage electrical wiring and other
hidden utilities.
Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors.
If this unit is to be installed over a tub or shower, it must be marked as appropriate for the
application and be connected to a GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) - protected branch
circuit.
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Denotes a potential hazard that could result in serious
injury or death.
Denotes a hazard that could result in minor injury.
Denotes a hazard that could result in property damage.