4 31-5000516 Rev. 3IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATIONREAD ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCEREAD AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSWARNING For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire,electric shock, or personal injury.• Use this equipment only for its intended purpose asdescribed in this manual.• This heat pump must be properly installed inaccordance with these instructions before it is used.• All wiring should be rated for the amperage value listedon the rating plate. Use only copper wiring.• All electrical work must be completed by a qualifiedelectrician and completed in accordance with local andnational building codes.• Any servicing must be performed by a qualifiedindividual. GE Appliances/Haier recommends factorytrained and service & installation contractors that meetlocal and national code requirements for the region.• All air conditioners contain refrigerants, which underfederal law must be removed prior to product disposal.If you are disposing of an old product with refrigerants,check with the company handling disposal.• These R-410A heat pumps systems require thatcontractors and technicians use tools, equipment andsafety standards approved for use with this refrigerant.DO NOT use equipment certified for R22 refrigerantonly.WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. Could cause injury or death.• An adequate ground is essential before connecting thepower supply.• Disconnect all connected electric power supplies beforeservicing.• Repair or replace immediately all electrical wiring thathas become frayed or otherwise damaged. Do not usewiring that shows cracks or abrasion damage along itslength or at either end.WARNING RISK OF FIRE. Could cause injury or death.• Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or anyother appliance.WARNING- This product is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mentalcapabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerninguse of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.- Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the product- Ensure that the unit shall be installed in accordance with local and national wiring codes- Ensure the dimensions of the space necessary for correct installation of the appliance including the minimumpermissible distances to adjacent structures- Ensure only approved units are connected together and that all refrigerant line dimensions and refrigerant chargingrequirements are followed to prevent exceeding the maximum operating pressure- ONLY connect units that are labeled with the same refrigerant.- Any damage of electrical supply must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified personsin order to avoid a hazard.For any service which requires entry into therefrigerant sealed system, Federal regulationsrequire that the work is performed by a technicianhaving a Class II or Universal certification.