Section 14: Health and Safety Information and 15: Disposal and Recycling Page 65
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.
Isolate the heat pump from the electricity supply before
removing any covers.
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WARNING
14.2 Refrigerant (R410A)
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 Health and Safety Information
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 UK 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.
15 Disposal and Recycling
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.
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