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Important safety instructions
Do not attempt to install or operate this appliance 
until you have read the safety instructions in this 
manual. Safety items throughout this manual are 
labelled with a 
Danger, Warning, or Caution based
on the risk type.
Definitions
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert
you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all 
safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid 
possible injury or death.
Important safety instructions
IMPORTANT
Indicates installation, operation, or 
maintenance information which is important 
but not hazard-related.
Child safety
Packing materials:
•	 Packing	cartons	covered	with	rugs,	bedspreads,	
plastic sheets, or stretch wrap may become 
airtight chambers and can quickly cause 
suffocation.
• Remove the protective film covering the appliance
before putting it into operation.
• Destroy or recycle the appliance’s
carton, plastic bags, and any 
other exterior wrapping material 
immediately after the product is 
unpacked. Children should never play 
with these items. 
Danger of suffocation!
IMPORTANT
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS 
CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLATION AND 
USE.
INSTALLATION MUST COMPLY WITH ALL 
LOCAL CODES.
IMPORTANT: Save these instructions for the 
Local	Electrical	Inspector’s	use.
INSTALLER: Please leave these instructions with 
this appliance for the owner.
OWNER: Please retain these instructions for 
future reference.
DANGER
Always switch off the electricity supply at the 
mains during installation and maintenance 
such as for light bulb replacement.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or 
injury to persons, observe the following:
•	 FOR	RESIDENTIAL	USE	ONLY.
•	 Use	 this	 appliance	 only	 in	 the	 manner	
intended by the manufacturer. If you have 
questions, contact the manufacturer.
• Installation work and electrical wiring must
be done by qualified person(s) in accordance 
with a ll applicable codes & 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 manufacturers 
guideline and safety standards such 
as those published by the National Fire 
Protection 
Association
(NFPA),
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 (e.g. gas pipes). 
• Ducted systems must always be vented to
the outdoors.
WARNING
• Before servicing or cleaning the unit, switch
power off at service panel and lock service 
panel 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.
CAUTION
For general ventilating use only. DO NOT use
to exhaust hazardous or explosive materials or
vapors.
CAUTION
To reduce risk of fire and to properly exhaust 
air, be sure to duct air outside – do not vent 
exhaust air into spaces within walls, ceilings, 
attics, crawl spaces, or garages.
Important safety instructions
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