Section 14: Health and Safety Information and 15: Disposal and Recycling Page 71
14.1 General
Under the Consumer Protection Act 1987 and Section 6 of the Health
and Safety at Work Act 1974, we are required to provide information on
substances hazardous to health (COSHH Regulations 1988).
Adhesives, sealants and paints used in the manufacture of the product are
cured and present no known hazards when used in the manner for which
they are intended.
14.2 Refrigerant (R32)
The refrigerant is hermetically sealed within the heat pump.
Work involving the refrigerant must only be performed by a qualified F-Gas
Engineer or an authorised dealer with a refrigerant handling certificate.
Under no circumstances should the refrigerant be vented or otherwise
released to the atmosphere.
14.2.1 First Aid Measures
Inhalation
In low concentrations may cause narcotic effects. Symptoms may include
dizziness, headache, nausea and loss of co-ordination.
In high concentrations may cause asphyxiation. Symptoms may include loss
of mobility/consciousness. Victim may not be aware of asphyxiation.
Remove victim to uncontaminated area wearing self contained breathing
apparatus. Keep victim warm and rested. Seek urgent medical advice.
Apply artificial respiration if breathing stopped.
Skin/eye contact
In case of frostbite spray with water for at least 15 minutes. Apply a sterile
dressing.
Immediately flush eyes thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes.
Remove contaminated clothing. Drench affected area with water for at least
15 minutes.
Obtain medical assistance
Ingestion
Ingestion is not considered a potential route of exposure.
General
Grant IRL air source heat pumps incorporate components manufactured from
a variety of different materials. However, most of these materials cannot be
recycled as they are contaminated by the refrigerant and oil used in the heat
pump.
Disassembly
This product may only be disassembled by a suitably qualified (F-gas)
refrigeration engineer.
Under no circumstances should the refrigerant be released into the
atmosphere.
Recycling
In order for the heat pump to be recycled or disposed of it must be taken
to a suitably licensed waste facility. You will need to contact a qualified
refrigeration engineer to do this for you.
Disposal
The refrigerant will be removed and returned to the refrigerant manufacturer
for recycling or disposal.
The complete heat pump unit, including the compressor and the oil contained
within it, must be disposed of at a licensed waste facility, as it still remains
contaminated by the refrigerant.
14 HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION
15 DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING
WARNING
Isolate the heat pump from the electricity
supply before removing any covers.
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