Panasonic Aquarea WH-MDF06E3E5 series - General hazard instructions for avoiding material damage; General further information

Aquarea air/water heat pump – Installation manual for compact systems 03 / 2013
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2.3 General hazard instructions for avoiding material damage
2.4 General further information
 Only use the device in sealed systems. Use in an open-vented system
can result in excessive corrosion of the water pipes and increase the
risk of bacteria colonies forming in the water, legionella in particular.
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 All installation work for the water circuit must comply with all relevant
European and national regulations (including EN 61770).
 The compact unit is only intended for external installation and may
not be installed indoors.
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 If the compact unit is to be installed close to the sea,
in highly sulphurous regions or regions with high oil-contents
(e.g. machine oil etc.), its service life may be reduced.
 Air / water heat pumps require planning permission in Wales and
Northern Ireland and must meet certain criteria in England and Scot-
land to be classed as a permitted development. If in doubt, check with
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 For details on preventing water pipes freezing and heat and cold
protection, see the WRAS guidelines and BS EN 806 and BS 6700.
 The design handbook for split systems and compact systems
contains further information on the device.
Warning! Observe and comply with the following instructions. If you do not, there
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NOTE The following information provides recommendations or advanced
assistance.