Haier HDU-42HA03 User Manual - Page 3

Cautions Disposal of the old air conditioner Before disposing an old air conditioner that goes out of use, please make sure it's inoperative and safe. Unplug the air conditioner in order to avoid the risk of child entrapment. It must be noticed that air conditioner system contains refrigerants, which require specialized waste disposal. The valuable materials contained in a air conditioner can be recycled. Contact your local waste disposal center for proper disposal of an old air conditioner and contact your local authority or your dealer if you have any question. Please ensure that the pipework of your air conditioner does not get damaged prior to being picked up by the relevant waste disposal center, and contribute to environmental awareness by insisting on an appropriate, anti-pollution method of disposal. Disposal of the packaging of your new air conditioner All the packaging materials employed in the package of your new air conditioner may be disposed without any danger to the environment. The cardboard box may be broken or cut into smaller pieces and given to a waste paper disposal service. The wrapping bag made of polyethylene and the polyethylene foam pads contain no fluorochloric hydrocarbon. All these valuable materials may be taken to a waste collecting center and used again after adequate recycling. Consult your local authorities for the name and address of the waste materials collecting centers and waste paper disposal services nearest to your house. Safety Instructions and Warnings Before starting the air conditioner, read the information given in the User's Guide carefully. The User's Guide contains very important observations relating to the assembly, operation and maintenance of the air conditioner. The manufacturer does not accept responsibility for any damages that may arise due to non-observation of the following instruction. Damaged air conditioners are not to be put into operation. In case of doubt, consult your supplier. Use of the air conditioner is to be carried out in strict compliance with the relative instructions set forth in the User's Guide. Installation shall be done by professional people, don't install unit by yourself. For the purpose of safety, the air conditioner must be properly grounded in accordance with specifications. Always remember to unplug the air conditioner before opening inlet grill. Never unplug your air conditioner by pulling on the power cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet. All electrical repairs must be carried out by qualified electricians. Inadequate repairs may result in a major source of danger for the user of the air conditoiner. Do not damage any parts of the air conditioner that carry refrigerant by piercing or perforating the air conditioner's tubes with sharp or pointed items, crushing or twisting any tubes, or scraping the coatings off the surfaces. If the refrigerant spurts out and gets into eyes, it may result in serious eye injuries. Do not obstruct or cover the ventilation grille of the air conditioner. Do not put fingers or any other things into the inlet/outlet and swing louver. Do not allow children to play with the air conditioner. In no case should children be allowed to sit on the outdoor unit. 2