USER’S MANUALIMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATIONWARNING:To avoid possible equipment damage, fire,or death, the following instructions must beobserved regarding unit maintenance andoperational procedures.Please read all information in this manual thoroughlyand become familiar with the capabilities and use of yourappliance before attempting to operate or maintain thisunit. Pay attention to all safety warnings and any otherspecial notes highlighted in the manual. Safety markingsare used frequently throughout this manual to designate adegree or level of seriousness and should not be ignored.WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situationthat if not avoided, could result in personal injury or death.CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation thatif not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury orproperty damage.Keep this literature where you have easy access to it inthe future. If a problem occurs, check the instructions andfollow recommendations given. If these suggestions don’teliminate your problem, call your servicing contractor. Donot attempt to service this unit yourself!• Under no circumstances should the appliance owner attempt to install and/or service thisequipment. Some local codes require licensed installation / service personnel for this typeof equipment. Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service, or maintenance cancause personal injury or property damage. Refer to this manual. For assistance or additionalinformation, consult a qualified installer or service agency.• Read these instructions thoroughly before using the equipment. Follow all precautions andwarnings contained within these instructions and on the unit.• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this orany other appliance.DO NOT DESTROY. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.WARNING:!• To achieve optimum performance and minimizeequipment failure, it is recommended that periodicmaintenance be performed on this unit. The abilityto properly perform maintenance on this equipmentrequires certain mechanical skills and tools. Pleaseconsult your dealer for maintenance information andavailability of maintenance contracts.• The area around the cooling unit a must be kept clearand free of combustible materials, gasoline, and otherflammable vapors and liquids. Do not store or useflammable items such as paint, varnish, or strippersin the vicinity of the unit.• Do not use the area around the unit as a storage area.This area must be kept clean and clear of loose orexposed insulation materials. Examine the unit’s areawhen it is installed or when insulation is added, sincesome insulation materials may be combustible.• Do not use this appliance if any part has been underwater. Immediately call a qualified service technician toinspect the unit and to replace any part of the controlsystem and any gas control which has been underwater.• Familiarize yourself with the controls that shut off theelectrical power to the unit. If the unit needs to be shutdown for an extended period of time, turn off electricalpower at the circuit breaker. For your safety always turnoff the electrical power before performing service ormaintenance on the unitOUTDOOR SPLIT SYSTEM HEAT PUMPTWO - STAGE | R-410A | 16 - 19 SEER MODELS