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Recycling and disposal 12
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Recycling and disposal
Both the geoTHERM heat pump and the associated transport packaging are made predominantly out of recyclable
raw materials.
12.1
Arranging disposal of coolant
The geoTherm heat pump is filled with R 407 C coolant.
The coolant must be disposed of separately from the heat
pump.
> Arrange for the coolant to be recycled or disposed of by
accredited specialists in accordance with regulations.
Disposing of the heat pump
If the Vaillant unit is identified with this
symbol, it does not regarded as household
waste at the end of its useful life. Therefore,
ensure that the Vaillant unit and any accessories are properly disposed of at the end
of their useful life.
12.2
12.4
Disposing of the packaging
b
Caution:
Risk of damage to the environment.
This heat pump contains R 407 C coolant.
The coolant must not be allowed to escape
into the atmosphere. R 407 C is a fluorinated greenhouse gas covered by the Kyoto
Protocol, with a GWP of 1653 (GWP = Global
Warming Potential).
> Before the heat pump is disposed of,
have the coolant which it contains completely drained into a suitable container
so that it can then be recycled or disposed of in accordance with regulations.
> Make sure that the transport packaging is handed over
to a proper disposal organisation.
12.3
Disposing of brine fluid (VWS only)
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Danger:
Risk of explosion and combustion!
The brine fluid ethanol is extremely flammable, both as liquid and steam. A potentially explosive combination of steam/air
may accumulate.
> Keep away from heat, sparks, naked
flames and hot surfaces.
> Ensure that there is sufficient ventilation
in the event of accidental release.
> Avoid the accumulation of steam/air mixtures. Keep brine fluid containers closed.
> Observe the safety data sheet that
accompanies the brine fluid.
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Danger:
Risk of injury due to chemical burns!
Brine fluids are harmful to health.
> Avoid contact with the skin and eyes.
> Do not inhale or swallow.
> Always wear gloves and protective goggles.
> Observe the safety data sheet that
accompanies the brine fluid.
> Ensure that the brine fluid is disposed of at an appropriate waste site or waste incineration plant, for example, in
compliance with local regulations.
> Contact the local municipal sanitation department or the
mobile environmental service for quantities under 100 l.
Installation instructions geoTHERM 0020051574_03
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