English 6• Is a snow protection measure taken?For details, consult your local dealer about snowprotection hoods, etc.Regarding wiring• All wiring must be performed by an qualifiedpersonnel.To do wiring, ask your local dealer. Never do it byyourself.• Make sure that a separate power supplycircuit is provided for this air conditioner andthat all electrical work is carried out byqualified personnel according to local lawsand regulations.Pay attention to running noises, too• Are the following places selected?a. A place that can sufficiently withstand the massof the air conditioner with less running noisesand vibrations.b. A place where the hot wind discharged from theair outlet of the outdoor unit and the runningnoises do not cause a nuisance to neighbours.• Are you sure that there are no obstacles nearthe air outlet of the outdoor unit?Such obstacles may result in declinedperformance and increased running noises.• If abnormal noises occur in use, stop theoperation of the air conditioner, consult yourlocal dealer.Regarding drainage of drain piping• Is the drain piping carried out properly toensure complete drainage?If drain piping is not carried out properly, dirt anddebris may be accumulated in the drain pipingand cause water leakage. If it occurs, stop the airconditioner and consult with your local dealer forassistance.WARNINGPrevent hazards due to inadvertent resetting of thethermal cut-out: this appliance MUST NOT be suppliedthrough an external switching device, such as a timer,or connected to a circuit that is regularly turned ONand OFF by the utility.5. OPERATION PROCEDURERead the installation manual attached to the outdoorunit and manual for remote controller.Operating procedure varies with heat pump andcooling only type. Contact your dealer to confirmyour system type.• To protect the air conditioner, turn on the mainpower switch 6 hours before operation.• Do not shut off the power supply during seasonaluse of the air conditioner.This is required in order to activate the airconditioner smoothly.• If the main power supply is turned off duringoperation, operation will restart automaticallyafter the power turns back on again.6. OPERATION CHARACTERISTICS CHARACTERISTICS OF THE COOLINGOPERATION (COOLING OPERATION ANDAUTOMATIC COOLING OPERATION)• If the COOLING OPERATION is used when theindoor temperature is low, frost adheres to theheat exchanger of the indoor unit.This can decrease the cooling capacity.In this case, the air conditioner automaticallyswitches to the DEFROST OPERATION for awhile.During the DEFROST OPERATION, the low fanspeed or a gentle wind is used to prevent thedischarge of melt water.(The remote controller displays the fan speed thatis set.)• When the outdoor temperature is high, it takessome time until the indoor temperature reachesthe set temperature. CHARACTERISTICS OF THE HEATINGOPERATION (HEATING OPERATION ANDAUTOMATIC HEATING OPERATION)START OF OPERATION• It generally takes a longer time for indoortemperature of the HEATING OPERATION toreach the set temperature compared to theCOOLING OPERATION.It is advisable to start operation in advance usingthe TIMER OPERATION.Perform the following operation to preventheating capacity decrease and discharge of coolair.AT THE START OF OPERATION AND AFTERTHE DEFROST OPERATION• A warm air circulating system is employed, andtherefore it takes some time until the entire roomis warmed up after the start of operation.• The indoor fan runs to discharge a gentle windautomatically until the temperature inside the airconditioner reaches a certain level. At this time,the remote controller displays " ". Leave itas it stands and wait for a while.(The remote controller displays the fan speed thatis set.)