Intuoduction 
3  Domestic air conditioner 
When disconnecting the suction or discharge pipe of the compressor at the welded section, release the 
refrigerant gas completely at a well-ventilated place first. 
If there is a gas remaining inside the compressor , the refrigerant gas or refrigerating machine oil 
discharges when the pipe is disconnected, and it can cause injury.
If the refrigerant gas leaks during the repair work, ventilate the area. The refrigerant gas can generate
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toxic gases when it contacts flames.
The step-up capacitor supplies high-voltage electricity to the electrical components of the outdoor unit. 
Be sure to discharge the capacitor completely before conducting repair work . A charged capacitor can 
cause an electrical shock.
Do not start or stop the air conditioner operation by plugging or unplugging the power cable plug. 
Plugging or unplugging the power cable plug to operate the equipment can cause an electrical shock or 
fire.
Warning 
Do not repair the electrical components with wet hands .
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 Working on the equipment with wet hands can 
cause an electrical shock
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Do not clean the air conditioner by splashing water. Washing the unit with water can cause an electrical
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shock. 
Be  sure  to  provide  the  grounding  when  repairing  the  equipment  in  a  humid  or  wet  place,  to  avoid 
electrical 
shock. 
Be sure to turn off the power switch and unplug the power cable when cleaning the equipment. The 
internal fan rotates at a high speed, and cause injury. 
Do not tilt the unit when removing it. The water 
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inside the unit can spill and wet the furniture and floor. 
Be  sure  to  check  that  the  refrigerating  cycle  section  has  cooled  down  sufficiently  before  conducting 
repair 
work. Working on the unit when the refrigerating cycle section is hot can cause burns. 
Use the welder in a well-ventilated place. Using the welder in an enclosed room can cause oxygen 
deficiency. 
1.2.3  Cautions Regarding Products after Repair 
Warning 
Be sure to use parts listed in the service parts list of the applicable model and appropriate tools to