DE-COMMISSION
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Installation and Maintenance
Section 7 - De-Commissioning
7.1 DE-COMMISSIONING
ᘐ WARNING: The product contains the hydrocarbon
refrigerant R290 which is highly ammable. The refrigerant
may mix with air to form a ammable atmosphere
increasing the risk of re and/or explosion. Work that
requires the removal of the exterior casing of the Heat
Pump must only be carried out by competent persons who
are familiar with the risks of R290.
Work on the refrigeration circuit must only be carried out
by a Cat I or Cat II F-gas certied engineer with a City and
Guilds 6187-21 certicate or equivalent. Work done on the
heat pump should be done in accordance with industry
standard safety procedures and practices for working with
hydrocarbons.
Work on electrical systems must only be carried out by
competent persons.
Refrigerant should never be released into the atmosphere.
Refrigerant is to always be collected and recycled using a
suitable recycling unit.
ᘐ WARNING: Only use tools, electrical power tools and
equipment that are suitable for the intended work scope.
ᘐ WARNING: Wear suitable protective personal
equipment (PPE) as necessary.
ᘐ WARNING: Do not use the appliance compressor to
pump the refrigerant out of the product.
ᘐ WARNING: Do not attempt to recover the refrigerant
when the appliance is switched on.
CAUTION: If the heat pump is required to be in-active for
an extended period of time it must not be switched o.
1. Perform safe isolation of all power supplies.
2. Disconnect the appliance from the power supply but
make sure the appliance is still earthed.
3. Drain the heating water from the appliance.
4. Remove service access covers, refer to 4.1.7.
5. Remove the refrigerant from the appliance.
6. Re-install the right-hand side casing, the front casing,
and the top casing.
7. Clearly label that the appliance so that it is visible
from the outside and explicitly states that it has been
decommissioned and that the refrigerant has been
completely removed.
8. Return the recovered refrigerant in accordance with
F-Gas and local regulations.
9. Dispose of or recycle the appliance and/or its
components in accordance with local laws and
regulations.
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