The purpose of this manual is to help you with the use of your unit. Section 2
(How to Operate the Unit Using Controls) shows you how you can operate the
unit in no time. Section 3 deals with maintenance and explains how to maintain
the unit to ensure maximum operation and performance. In the other sections,
for example Troubleshooting, you will learn how to solve minor problems
(Section 4); plus other important information which we urge you to read.
Several models are described in this publication. Some details of your unit may
be slightly different than the ones shown, as the illustrations are typical ones.
We welcome any suggestions you may have concerning this manual and/or the
unit, and we would appreciate hearing your comments on ways to better serve
you. Please forward all correspondence to us at the address indicated on the
product registration card included with this manual.
This manual uses the following symbols to emphasize particular information:
NOTE: Indicates supplementary information needed to fully complete an
instruction.
Finally, we want to congratulate you on your purchase of this excellent unit which
will allow you and your family to enjoy fresh air throughout your home for years
to come!
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CAUTION
Some activities create dust or vapors which may damage your unit. You
must therefore turn off and unplug your unit in the following situations:
• major renovation work
• housing construction
• sanding (e.g. gypsum joints, etc.)
• varnishing
During very heavy snowstorms, the unit should also be turned off to avoid
problems caused by snow entering the unit, even if it is equipped with an
anti-gust intake hood.
WARNING
Identifies an instruction which, if not followed, might cause serious
personal injuries including possibility of death.
CAUTION
Denotes an instruction which, if not followed, may severely damage the
unit and/or its components.